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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

The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Bob is constantly throwing curveballs and Jerry keeps finding the plate and smacking them out of the park. Fucking stellar version.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Wow, Jerry really reaches into the deep end for a very angry, agitated jam that really makes the most of the odd time signature. Hugely underrated version.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Gorgeous, inventive jamming. This version goes places others don't.
New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

This version is so much better than Cornell.
They Love Each Other
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

You can just feel how jazzed the band is by the energy coming from the crowd. This version may not be the headiest, but it has a certain intensity that puts it up there.
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