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Mind Left Body Jam
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Unique "slow" version that caps off a monster jam out of Truckin'. Must hear material.
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Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

There is something indescribably sweet and perfect about this version...sounds like it could have been recorded for an album. I just love it.
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Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Beautiful
8
Deal
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Very laid back but sooo tasty. Jerry's lines are so supple.
10
Bertha
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Awesome version, Jerry has a cool feedback/sustain part during the solo that just gets me every time. Segues into a killer GSET.
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Playin' In The Band
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Love this one! Some unique jams including a raucous tiger peak. Jerry is particularly inspired.
Playin' In The Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Any doubters of what PITB was capable of post-hiatus (and trust me, I used to be one of them) need to hear this immediately. The incredibly jazzy improv and telepathic interplay in this version are just magical. The reprise flows and builds fantastically to a mini tiger climax, riding the main ten theme to perfection. An A+ classic version!
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

One of the best versions of the year, very cool jams + a nice little Phil solo at the end.
Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

The 6+ minute jam on at the end (after they space out for a while) is awesome and very unique as far as Playin's go. Gets into some serious "type 2" territory, to use a little Phish lingo.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

The jamming on the first half is especially intense. One of the very best of any year.
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