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Mexicali Blues
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

They all nail it -- so bouncy and rapid and confident. The whole show is so cleanly recorded, too. Surprised this didn't have a single vote 'til now.
8
Uncle John's Band
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Beautiful piano; lovely vocals; the dynamics are great. And a lovely set-closer after that scorching "Around and Around".
5
Drums
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

The sheer SOUND of this is just so beautiful. Warm, booming, imposing, inviting -- it has CHARACTER
4
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 12, 1972
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Transcendent stuff, stunningly spiritual. Jerry's isolated guitar track is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZSoHi8-u4
8
The Wheel
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Beautifully smooth rendition. A great 16mm video of it exists on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf1dNTexCL4
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Truckin'
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

There is no version fiercer than this. The second the instrumental section begins, Jerry serves out lashings of guitar like we've done something wrong.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Feb. 26 gets the love, but this one (two nights later) sounds about the same, just with better solos. Joyous, superb. Puts a spring in my step every time.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

My favourite version partly because its entrance, out of "Dark Star", is so insistent and urgent. The whole 19-minute jam takes no prisoners, and is consistently enthralling. Despite never letting up pace, it doesn't feel rushed or hurried, unlike some other versions; and so we're left with a piece of music that feels existentially desperate to communicate. Amazing.
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

This one boasts a beautiful build-up before the song kicks in proper. Some lovely guitar work throughout
Dark Star
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Gorgeous and underrated.
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