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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..
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

Morning Dew
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

I'll have to agree with the sentiments here regarding this night's version edging out the opening night's version of the 30th. Both are great mind you, but the ending crescendo here is a bit more intense and emotional. This version nips at the heels of the more lauded 10/18/74 reading.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This is rightfully placed in the top five for all time. It's everything that's been mentioned above and then some.
Feel Like A Stranger
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

This Stranger ushers in the third and final time our favorite band played Cornell! While this show doesn't garner the hero worship of 5/8/77, it does deliver in its own way. This show generally has a paced, mellow and confident vibe to it. There's no sense of urgency here. Rather, the boys take their time in a thoughtful way. Good musicianship and synergy; one can tell the boys were really listening to each other on this night. This is one of the better shows of '81, a year in which there are a lot of good shows to choose from.
Uncle John's Band
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Caps off another splendid show in Ithaca!
Friend of the Devil
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

It was this version that made me a believer of the slow versions. Sweet and haunting... let it pacify your soul.
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