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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

Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

^Well said. The outro on this one is second to none! Jerry's axe wails, moans & screams with raw emotion. This one is not for the feeble minded or faint hearted.
Might As Well
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

The band is amped! My go-to version from a stellar year.
Ramble On Rose
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Powerhouse version! A kindred sibling to 7/8/78.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Gotta love the call and response banter between Bobby & Donna. The band was having fun tonight, and it's obvious from this version - and the show as a whole - that they came to play!
Eyes Of The World
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

One of the best Estimated->Eyes pairings out there. It seems to get better with each listen. This is among the top shelf shows of '78, and this Betty Board is extra crispy.