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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.
33
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.
11
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..
15
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!
19
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

Eyes Of The World
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

The coda (E-flat minor, 7/8 time signature) we've come to know and love from the '73-'74 period is not discernible here, freeing this jam to be a boundless thing all its own. The emotive rhythm chords Bobby plays during Jerry's two guitar breaks were never to be played that way again, making this version all the more unique. This debut Eyes is great, no doubt, but it would flower to even great heights over the course of the year, notably 9/7 & 10/29!
The Wheel
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

^Agreed. I also believe if more folks gave this night the same amount of attention as the 9th, they might find it to be epic as well! I, for one, do.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

N.F.A can meander, become repetitious and downright drag for me at times. Not this time. The whole band is fueled, focused and on-point. This one smokes, all twelve minutes.
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

A musical beast of epic proportions. Both 10/1 & 10/3 are stellar versions, but this one may just have them beat. Pure inspiration from a top five show from the almighty and underrated bicentennial 1976!
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Just to reiterate what other have said: This one is about the beautiful and seamless transition! It's a marvel to hear. I can't vote for it (even though it's Feb '73! ) b/c each song taken individually is not a definitive version. It's interesting to note this is the only time this particular combo was played, and we can only speculate how it could have blossomed over the course of the year had they taken the effort to develop it. Just imagine how this combo could've sounded in Nov/Dec of the year. I think it would have been explosive! Can't win for losing...
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