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Black Throated Wind
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Bobby's vocals are mint and Jerry is owning lead. Very noice
7
Ship of Fools
Oct. 31, 1985
Carolina Coliseum - University of South Carolina

Ship -> sweet spacey territory. Halloween goodness
22
Space
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Beautiful spacy bowl of Jerry noodles leading into space. Short, but sweet
2
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 27, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Comes together very nicely for the last minute or so.
8
Cassidy
June 6, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

Dreamy middle jam into a scorching finish

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.