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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

Tennessee Jed
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Cleanest version. Featured on Europe '72 (with "studio treatments" for good measure).
Brokedown Palace
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

sweet sweetness
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

What more can be said about this superior version?! This whole show is essential. My favorite AUD source for any show, any year.
Bird Song
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Very underrated version. This one needs more love, folks!
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This version that first hooked me. I Suppose I'm biased, but I think it beats the much heralded 6/22/73. Be sure to check out both 9/17/72 and 9/27/72.