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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

Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

There are certainly some hiccups in this version, but the sheer bliss of the jams in this version more than make up for it.
El Paso
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Fun in the context of the show, but this version comes with an extra order of slop sauce courtesy of Billy and Mickey. Timing feels a lil off at several points. Fine, but not upvote worthy.
Loser
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I haven't heard a '77 Loser that I haven't upvoted, but this one is really smoking.
Terrapin Station
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

The jam out of this one is BIG in a way that a lot of Keith-era versions aren't. Not necessarily improvisational, but Jerry and Keith ratchet up the drama for a very satisfying conclusion.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Doesn't quite hold a candle to the one they payed at the same venue in '77, but this one holds your attention in a way that many two-drummer era versions don't. One of the best of '77.
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