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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

Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Inspired.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

One of the better versions of Playin', post-hiatus. This reading explores many avenues of ideas; the segment from about 14:00 -19:00 is especially engaging.
St. Stephen
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

The fall tour of '76 contains some of my favorite music the Dead laid down, but I think this show is weaker compared to beasts that lay ahead: 9/28, 10/1, 10/3, 10/9, 10/10, 12/31. That said, this show has its moments. For me the highlight of tonight's show is the groove Phil thumps down following the drums before leading into St. Stephen. Nothing explosive here, but a fun listen nonetheless.
Bertha
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

My favorite '76 Bertha for sure.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Underrated.
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