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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..

Comments

Loose Lucy
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Ditto to jonesbaron. Jerry brings his full gusto & swagger on this number! Not for the faint of heart, folks.
Estimated Prophet
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not as balls out jammed like it would become over the next couple years, but it is the cleanest, near perfect version I've heard.
Crazy Fingers
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Silky smooth goodness. A tighter version I've yet to hear.
Comes A Time
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Have your Handkerchief ready! A deep, powerful, emotional version.
Dire Wolf
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Love this version. Jerry treats us with his country twang side in full order for this number.