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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Comments

Bird Song
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

‘81 goodness right here, folks!
The Music Never Stopped
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

This version is sitting undeservingly low. It’s of the best from the 80s, no question!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Blazing hot.
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

There are many great Estimated’s from the period, and this one is no exception.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

This one really swings. ‘81 is not known for all-timer versions of Eyes, but this one is overall the best of the year. Check out 3/21 & 11/30 for two other strong readings.
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