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Mexicali Blues
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

They all nail it -- so bouncy and rapid and confident. The whole show is so cleanly recorded, too. Surprised this didn't have a single vote 'til now.
7
Uncle John's Band
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Beautiful piano; lovely vocals; the dynamics are great. And a lovely set-closer after that scorching "Around and Around".
5
Drums
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

The sheer SOUND of this is just so beautiful. Warm, booming, imposing, inviting -- it has CHARACTER
4
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 12, 1972
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Transcendent stuff, stunningly spiritual. Jerry's isolated guitar track is available on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZSoHi8-u4
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The Wheel
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Beautifully smooth rendition. A great 16mm video of it exists on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf1dNTexCL4
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

A fantastic version, but suffers from recording problems after the song really gets going. A shame -- I think the beautifully recorded 09/03 show retains its edge.
Tennessee Jed
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

It isn't just Phil's vocals that're on point -- Jerry's voice is bursting with sly exuberance. One of the best vocal deliveries of this song, plus a superbly bouncy groove, impeccable band work and really excellent guitar breaks towards the end. Whole show was stunningly well recorded, too.
The Wheel
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

The first minute or so, before the vocals, is gorgeous; the rest is OK, could be a bit fuller and more committed vocally though.
Good Lovin'
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This is a superb, energetic version -- but noteworthy also because of that face-stealing segue from one of the best FOTMs they ever did -- a FOTM that easily competes with the Barton one.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This is easily louder and more fiery than Barton, though for me Barton retains the edge for its stateliness and dynamics.
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