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You Win Again
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Jerry is a sugary sweet beverage on a hot day in this one. Super, super smooth
18
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Super mellow transition from Scarlet to Fire
17
Black Throated Wind
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Great fills from Keith in this one. Jerry tackles the descending final guitar notes beautifully as well
22
Loose Lucy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Jerry and Keith trade some slinky solos in this gem
8
St. Stephen
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Very solid St Stephen that bleeds effortlessly into a raucous Eleven

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

In a night that is a veritable human highlight reel, this Playin' is a shining example of why this show should be unquestionably in the upper echelon. The initial jam is absolutely hypnotic and entrancing, then Jerry's driven lead is a mature, pointed, and a clear emotional communication. He is on a mission. Purposeful, doesn't devolve into chaos - there is thoughtful intent throughout. Always been a top 3 for me and finally having the joy of hearing on vinyl after a recent buy. This one deserves way, wayyyy (like WAY) more dap
Cassidy
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

Lengthy (relatively speaking), dreamy jam in the middle. Whole band connecting as a unified voice.
Brown Eyed Women
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

Bruce on this - my GOD! Hard to follow Jerry's killer solo, but Bruce practically lights the keys on fire. So, so good. Phil with great thumping groundwork
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1991
Giants Stadium

Agree wholly with initial post. Both China and Rider each seem to have a bit extra room and extension. Bruce opened these kinds of doors for the band in that era to confidently explore. Liking this version a ton
Saint of Circumstance
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

^what the clash said. This version is made by the 2-3 min of seeming drums/space the precedes it. That little jam segment is spacey gold and transitioning into Saint is pretty shocking.