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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

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Agree that Slip is the hero here, but Jerry also plays a lot of interesting lines on Franklin's.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

It suffers from its proximity to the Duke version, but Jerry's soloing on this one is excellent.
Dire Wolf
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A lot of creative leads on this one. As others have noted, joyfully sung. There are similar versions with a little bit more stank on them, but this one has a certain bounce that makes it distinct. Worthy of seeking out.
Truckin'
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

This version is a lot of fun, but I think the video carries its reputation. On tape it's sloppier than a lot of other high-octane versions from Fall '77 or other '78 shows. The Wharf Rat that follows is much better
Friend of the Devil
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

Some big Phil bombs all over the jam.
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