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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

Terrapin Station
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

Maybe not the most epic jam, but the performance is laser sharp, helping the weight of the piece land properly in a way that tended to elude the band in earlier years.
Not Fade Away
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Everyone makes the most of the jam space on this version, and the combo of Pigpen and Ned Lagin allows for some new sonic textures in this version.
Loser
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Jerry's fresh eyes toward this song result in a slightly different reading of the lyrics. Here he comes on like a charmer, really pitching his plan and hoping you'll buy what he's selling. The world weary tone he would give the narrator later on ultimately suits the song more, but the early enthusiasm gives this reading its own special feeling. Check it out.
I Need A Miracle
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

The intro to this one almost sounds like it's part of a TOO jam and it lands just perfectly once Bobby kicks off the song proper. Excellent version.
Drums -> Space
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

The Matrix brings out the magic if you're listening on the new Dave's Picks. Pre-MIDI Drums/Space is really a different beast. I love how the Space segment here is practically a mini TOO jam.
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