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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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Shakedown Street
July 5, 1981
Zoo Amphitheater

S-L-O-W & Funky! A top five version, for sure. The whole show, in fact, is worth getting. I recently listened to an interview with Jerry given a few months after this show, and he commented on how he was worried about spooking the animals at the zoo. Well, one knows those animals were cuttin' rug in their cages during this Shakedown! Well done, boys.
Shakedown Street
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

SilverlightV100 has already said what needs to be said about this stellar version. But I feel the need to reiterate that great interplay between Jerry & Brent on the last jam segment of this version. A better example does not exist. I never fully appreciated Brent until I first heard this version. I defy all non-believers of 'Shakedown' to hear this version. If they are still giving Shakedown a cool reception after that, then I'll rest my case...
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Yup, gotta give props to this one. I think it's the best of '73 all around, and that's saying a lot. This one sounds to be played with a slighter faster clip, and it seems Jerry just doesn't want to let go during the two inner solo segments. A very inspired version, indeed!
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Yup, the best version of'74 for sure, and probably for all time. The energy, gusto, and inspiration the band brought to this stand alone Eyes was never surpassed before or since.
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Puzzled why so many hold this one in such high regard. Folks rave about Bradford, but for these ears, his contributions do not add but take away. I want to hear uninterrupted, inspired solos from Jerry, like he did on the stellar versions during the '73-74 period. Sometimes adding more substances to a cup that's already full can make for less than stellar results. That said, it's still nice to hear once in a blue, just to shake things up.
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