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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.
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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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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

Goes the distance. Allow me to recommend the Dave Usborne Matrix.
Eyes Of The World
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Another great version, criminally overlooked. I enjoy the footage snips of this show, particularly the U.S. Blues for the Jerry "Pete Townshend" windmills. But this Eyes should be higher on the list for sure. So should the version from 10/17/78, but it's not even nominated yet! Guess I'll have to remedy that...
Estimated Prophet
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Indeed, 'grendel'. Glad to see another head acknowledge the May '77 = April '78 comparison. Those two months alone offer up a whole plethora of splendid music, no doubt!
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Oh yeah, the best one from '74, and the last great one before the hiatus. There were some great ones in later years, but I think the one this night was the swan song.
Me and My Uncle
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Love how Bobby delivers this one with a sense of urgency.
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