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Monkey and the Engineer
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Jerry's sweet voice is extra sweet & clear during the chorus for this version than the ones from October, 1980.
39
Mason's Children
Jan. 24, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Monster Mason's. Can't believe this one isn't here yeat. Cleanest, most coherent version. Jerry's guitar tone is pure gold.
7
Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Sandwiched between a dreamy Dark Star. Not the definitive version perhaps, but it belongs in the discussion.
34
Cold Jordan
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Can believe this one isn't already here! A beautiful version from one of the top five shows ever played.
12
Casey Jones
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Near flawless version from a near flawless tour. The whole band is locked in on the home stretch here, and keith is hammerin' away on those ivories..
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Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Inspired.
The Other One
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

High octane here.. My only quibble is that Bobby is a little to eager to come in on the verses, cutting off what could have been longer and hotter jamming. Even worse, he botches the lyrics. But no matter, the boys are tight and locked-in here, and this version still crackles with energy.
Pretty Peggy O
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Sweet.
Wharf Rat
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Worthy.
Althea
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

For me, 1981 is the all-around best year for Althea, and this one does not disappoint!
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