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Cumberland Blues
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Smokin' out of control
15
Wharf Rat
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

So soulful. One of the best Wharf Rats Jerry has ever sung. All around perfect version, coming out of one sick jam.
4
He's Gone
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

This is a creepy trip coming after a monster Samson
15
Johnny B. Goode
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

This gets out of control fairly quickly, when jerry takes his solo to the next level. A seriously rocking version.
25
Cassidy
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Holy shit is this a smoker or what. Too bad they end it 5 minutes in, this version was fucking cooking.

Comments

Deal
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Jerry's solo is concise and powerful. All in all this version represents the prototypical way in which this song should be played. Not too quick, not too slow, and a nice bouncy country-rock vibe, really solid rendition here.
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Agree with above statement, don't be dumb people! Check this one out, and while your at it listen to the whole show.
I Wash My Hands
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Song is also known as Muddy Water. This version is certainly on point. Don't know of many versions, but if anything this version should be listened by all who are looking for something new and a little different.
Eyes Of The World
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Underrated version that needs some more recognition. Jerry and Phil, as stated above, indeed play in and out of each other with some excellent jazzy interplay.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Easily one of the best versions ever played. Garcia provides an emotional performance, both instrumentally and vocally. The jamming is fluid, jazzy, and mysterious.