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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

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Druggy Jerry at his finest.
Jack A Roe
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I agree with the original note. The intro is busy in a way that makes your ears perk up and makes you get to groovin'. Cool stuff.
Stella Blue
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

The transition into Around and Around is more like a transformation. Nothing short of musical alchemy.
Eyes Of The World
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

The transition jam is one of the smoothest rip cords I've ever heard, and the Eyes itself features some very heady picking from Jerry + Phil Bombs a-plenty. A good version to check out when you're looking for something off the beaten path.
Terrapin Station
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

It may not head into any transcendent jamming, but that's not really what this show is about. Instead, they render a nearly note perfect, rousing rendition of this epic that leaves nearly all other Keith-era versions in the dust. Easily the best until Spring '90, IMO.
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