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Candyman
June 16, 1991
Giants Stadium

Gorgeous soloing from Jerry and a tender vocal performance. The new mix on the Giants box really lets this one shine.
4
Bird Song
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Bobby is dripping trippy chords all over the jam. SUBLIME
5
Casey Jones
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Surprised this has no votes. This version is played with a level of energy and precision CJ rarely ever got. Great set 2 opener.
2
El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
4
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
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Comments

Morning Dew
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Bob and Phil are actually the heroes on this one.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Much stronger than the versions from the Spring.
Loose Lucy
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

I've long felt that this song was sort of beneath the band, but this version is something else. The performance of the song itself is sharp, but the jam section is particularly satisfying. Groovy, patient and just plain fun.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

The delight is in the details on this one. Lots of unique flourishes and great tone on this one. Exemplifies the notion that you can't judge a show by the setlist -- you have to judge it by how its played.
Good Lovin'
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

The mellow jazz jam stays propulsive thanks to Kreutzmann. The lack of a Pigpen rap doesn't bother me one bit.
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