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Playin' In The Band
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Wow, seemingly a very overlooked gem. Tension and release, weaving effortlessly from mellow jam segments to soaring peaks, without screechy breakdown
20
You Win Again
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Moseying version. Jerry lays down buttery licks and Keith rides some nice fills. Zippidy doo dah tuning jam to follow
8
Saint of Circumstance
Dec. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Great Saint, though the goods are in the MLB > Dear Prudence jam that follows. I can only imagine the level of blue balls in the house for that tease
13
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

I always liked this version. The boys gel together nicely for a peaky crescendo
14
Big River
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Freight train of energy
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Comments

Bertha
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Opens the show with a pistol shot of energy. Super crisp and tight. Heater
Dire Wolf
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

Love the unexpected segue from cryptical. This second set is pure primal fire
Cassidy
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Packs a whole lot into 5 min... Tight and pops with energy
Stella Blue
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Extremely intentional and well-paced playing. Jerry's vocals are perfect
Eyes Of The World
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

^Grendel's comment (per usual) nailed it. I love the loose, flowing '76 versions of Eyes and this one is a perfect example. Beautiful and airy
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