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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

Cumberland Blues
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Jerry fucking SHREDS this one. Who cares if its a bumpy ride on the vocals?
Eyes Of The World
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

I don't get why this isn't a famous version. The main song portion is rendered beautifully, and the jam that follows is sublime. Phil's solo is far more melodic and graceful than usual, and the deep end of the jam is a very enjoyable space I can see myself returning to often. Hopefully the Dave's bonus disc rescues this one from obscurity.
Good Lovin'
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

I like this one WAY more than the versions that come out of Bertha. Some genuine improv on the jam in this one, very heady.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

What jam into Good Lovin? They pretty much just stop playing mid-jam. Lovely version up until that point, but that absolute freeze-up keeps me from giving it a vote.
Black Peter
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Stunning version.
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