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Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Sandwiched between a dreamy Dark Star. Not the definitive version perhaps, but it belongs in the discussion.
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Cold Jordan
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Can believe this one isn't already here! A beautiful version from one of the top five shows ever played.
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Casey Jones
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Near flawless version from a near flawless tour. The whole band is locked in on the home stretch here, and keith is hammerin' away on those ivories..
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Beat it on Down The Line
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Tight, inspired, rockin'. Best of the Euro '72 run. Give it some love, folks!
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Deal
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

One knows from Jerry's opening vocals "cost a lot to win" sung with extra twang, that it's gonna be rockin' with that good county, funky vibe.

Comments

The Wheel
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I love spinning this wheel for the jam that follows it. It's a lilting groove that takes on an almost dark & mysterious character in places, driven largely by Jerry's innovative ideas. This one seems to reveal something new with each listen...
Good Lovin'
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I think the Good Lovin' itself is just ok, but the jam that follows is a great example of the explorative, jazz-tinged ensemble playing that typifies that better moments of '76.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

From one of the epic second sets of '76. This Eyes is worthy for the unique coda as others have mentioned. But this whole sequence beginning and ending with Playin' is a mighty, meaty sandwich. Although it's a Dick's pick, I highly recommend the AUD on the archive for this one, as the energy of this show does not translate on the near sterile SBD release.
High Time
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

^Indeed. The vocal harmonies of June & July of '76 were a thing of beauty, and Donna's vocal contributions on the ballads in particular are woefully underrated I feel.
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

^ Wow, I envy you, Pez! I'm sure it was an extraordinary, face-melting experience. This Dark Star is the best of the lot from the tour - Rotterdam's got nothing on this night imho. I'm very careful about where and when I listen to DS->Sugar Mag->Caution sequence b/c it can be all too much. Heady stuff.
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