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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

Passenger
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Probably the cleanest vocals I've ever heard on this song.
King Bee
July 17, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Quite possibly the best solo I've ever heard from Jerry pre-67.
Stella Blue
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Bob's ripcord into Good Lovin' is a travesty in this otherwise excellent version.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Phil's punchy ascending lines in Supplication slay me.
Let It Grow
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Bob does blow a transition, but Jerry brings enough inspired shredding to make up for it.
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