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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

Empty Pages
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Aside from it being a tad bit similar to Death Don't Have No Mercy, I cannot fathom why this got dropped after so few plays. This is a fantastic Pig original!
Big River
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

I love Jerry's muted picking behind Brent's organ solo. Makes me wish that just once, the boys had gotten to perform this with Cash himself.
Around and Around
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This version utterly defies the notion that this track is filler on a setlist. You may know what to expect, but the band interplay on this version is tight, inspired, and filled with clever ideas. A well-earned victory lap in a first set for the ages.
Stella Blue
July 26, 1987
Anaheim Stadium

The shred on this one is unparalleled. A brilliant example of the way nearly every Grateful Dead song can surprise you at some point.
Mexicali Blues
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Jerry and Phil crush this one.
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