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Deal
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

It swings to a funky swagger; Jerry is in top form here. I think it's the best Deal from the spring '73 tour!
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Deal
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

It struts & swaggers in that honey, country-tinged '73 way that we've come to relish & rely on. From one of the best shows from one of the best years.
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Easy Wind
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

A version all true heads should love, or at least hear once.
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Monkey and the Engineer
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Jerry's sweet voice is extra sweet & clear during the chorus for this version than the ones from October, 1980.
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Mason's Children
Jan. 24, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Monster Mason's. Can't believe this one isn't here yeat. Cleanest, most coherent version. Jerry's guitar tone is pure gold.
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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

^Indeed it is! Cheers darkstar67.
Deal
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Did I mention Jerry's voice for this night?
Bird Song
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This one is defined by understatement; indeed, it's the most mellow version of the period. It doesn't soar like like the more robust ones of the year (2/17, 2/22, 3/16, 6/10, 6/22, 7/27), but it's a delicate and even paced beauty all its own.
Tennessee Jed
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Grit, swagger, country-croon.
Eyes Of The World
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This version is unique in that the minor key jam -"the coda" - is particularly long and exploratory. While not as tight and intense as others from the year (9/7, 10/29 & 11/11 come to mind), the charm of this one lies in the more mellow, loose and playful character.
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