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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

Loser
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Weir's funky chord work gives this version a different vibe.
Loser
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Weir's funky chord work gives this version a different vibe.
Wharf Rat
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

The intro to this one is very hard-hitting. You can instantly tell you're in for a dark ride.
The Other One
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

I think the modified Spanish Jam (aka Spinach Jam) here features enough Other One quotes to make it uniquely jammed intro to the song itself.
C. C. Rider
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Upvoted for the way Jerry gives us an absolutely killer apology solo to make up for Bob's slide catastrophe.
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