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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

El Paso
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

It's fine, but it tanks some of the momentum gained by Dire Wolf. Well-played version poorly placed in the setlist.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This version is very straight forward but overall well-executed. One of the reasons this version manages to shine is the outstanding sound quality that I attribute at least in part to the venue. I've heard many Betty Boards and they all sound excellent, but at these Red Rocks shows the band's tone is absolutely dialed in. Everyone is audible in exactly the measure you'd want them to be.
Passenger
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

A little rough around the edges, but they're definitely feeling this one. One of my favorite first sets of '78.
Me and My Uncle
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Bobby's tone is absolutely dialed in.
Loser
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

A stand-out version with a lyrical solo by Garcia. A major highlight in a mostly lame first set.
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