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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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Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Bouncy and fun, yes, but noteworthy for an ending that never lets up. They really knew how to end shows. Fantastic stuff
Sugar Magnolia
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Unbelievably energetic. Love Donna and Bob's orgasms near the end. Has to be heard
Truckin'
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Incandescent throughout, yes, but I'm especially fond of it for the sweet guitar rhythm jam at the end leading into "The Other One".
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Beats Curtis Hixon, which gets #1 spot only because it's the most widely heard. This Winterland rendition is beautifully upful, flawlessly nailed in every way but just that bit more beauteous and transcendent than other versions.
The Wheel
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Stunningly, flawlessly executed. So much power and commitment and passion; so sweetly handled.
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