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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

Friend of the Devil
July 1, 1978
Arrowhead Stadium

Bob, Keith and Jerry get into this three-way groove where each player is feeding the other ideas in a seamless loop. It's gorgeous and immensely satisfying to listen to.
Tennessee Jed
July 1, 1978
Arrowhead Stadium

Has Phil ever bombed another TJ so mercilessly? Jerry rises to match his energy for a sizzling version that suits its setting perfectly.
Estimated Prophet
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Jerry throws down some lovely, unique trills around 9 minutes in that lock in a near perfect reading of this song. Estimated doesn't have to go full-on bliss jam to get the job done, as this version more than proves. Worth seeking out along with the full second set of this show.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

This Supplication is damn fine. The whole band just gels while Jerry attacks the jam with a sense of purpose and direction you don't always get on this tune. Probably the best version I've heard.
Tennessee Jed
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Garcia takes a lot of surprising little turns inside some fairly familiar spaces, with Bob egging him on as his creativity simmers to a boil. Great stuff.
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