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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

Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Sailor doesn't overstay its welcome or plod as it sometimes could, and Saint is given a tasteful, rocking performance that stands among the cleanest renditions out there. A+
High Time
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

A near note perfect version. Gorgeous and delicate with the full band riding the mellow current Jerry sets in motion. This is where this legendary show really starts to click into gear.
They Love Each Other
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry reaches into some really interesting space for his main solo, which mostly makes up for the rest of the band's languid backing on the verses.
Alabama Getaway
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

The mix isn't doing them any favors on the DP13 version, but Brent saves the day as he does for much of this show's first set.
El Paso
Oct. 13, 1980
Warfield Theater

The acoustic setting just fits this song better. I love a lot of electric versions of El Paso, but if I had to pick one version only for my desert island Dead collection, this would probably be it (as long as I could keep Veneta's connected to the Dark Star).
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