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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Superb. Consistently melodically inspired throughout its 14-minute duration.
Morning Dew
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

The dynamics of this version are devastating. Jerry gets terrifyingly quiet at points, but the climactic crescendo kicks it into the stratosphere.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This one needs more love. It's fiery, beautiful, committed, and the vocals are absolutely fantastic, especially from halfway in. Truly one of the best versions they ever did. It's dynamic AND gorgeous. That piano! That guitar!
St. Stephen
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

How is this not higher? The second half is fantastic! And otherwise, it's such a laid-back jam!
Sugar Magnolia
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

C'mon, people - this one's undeniably a great version, even if not the best.
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