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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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Comments

Candyman
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

This one shines, sparkles, dazzles. Among the very best of the era.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Light, breezy, jazzy. The sound of a sibling to the 11/11 version.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

An all-time favorite. Indeed, it's all about Keith's barrelhouse chops!
Wharf Rat
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

One of the best of '73 for sure. It's the icing on the cake from an engrossing second set. Tampa got lucky this night and the next night.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I can't add to what the above heads have already said. Top-shelf!
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