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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

Estimated Prophet
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

The best of the month, and that's saying something.
Bertha
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

A high-octane, clean version with lots of nice contributions from everybody on the main jam. Perfect way to open a show.
Tennessee Jed
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

The outro jam on this one is just plain sexy.
Playin' In The Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Part one is easily the weakest moment of the second set, but the bottom of the sandwich makes up for it.
Looks Like Rain
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Jerry's main solo feels like an extension of the lover's plea in Barlow's lyrics. Stunningly expressive and thoughtful.
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