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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.
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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

What more can be added to all the showering accolades that this version has already received? Just sit (or dance) and marvel. An all-timer for sure!
Dire Wolf
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Vocally speaking, Jerry lends an extra touch of unique phrasing on this one. He really demonstrates the character in this song with feeling.
Estimated Prophet
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

The middle solo makes it for me. The Mutron is Jerry's muse.
New Minglewood Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A rough, raw & raunchy reading right here. Everyone fully delivers, but Jerry's solos have extra grit to exhume. A definitive version.
Pretty Peggy O
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

I resisted the Pretty Peggy O for a number of years, but was finally seduced by her from this night! Jerry's chops are sweet and his voice even sweeter. Happy to say I got caught in the rapture of love for this one.
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