Sandwiched between a dreamy Dark Star. Not the definitive version perhaps, but it belongs in the discussion.

Can believe this one isn't already here! A beautiful version from one of the top five shows ever played.

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..

Tight, inspired, rockin'. Best of the Euro '72 run. Give it some love, folks!

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.

Besides the notable exception of 2/15/73, I don't think any of the spring/summer versions can hold a candle to the ones of the late fall and the sole performance of 2/23/74. That said, they're still not without merit. Have you heard 5/26/73? To me, that version is kinda like the little brother of 11/21/73 (although not as good) for that dreamy, psychedelic timbre vibe. I'll forever wonder how much further the song could've ventured had they not dropped it from rotation, alas! But again, better that way then a gradual downward fizzle. Like ol' Neil said: "It's better to burn out than to fade away"...

It's a travesty they dropped the song when it was really peaking, but in a way that only adds to the allure - we hold these few truly spectacular versions dear, don't we? It's also a mystery as to why they dropped Bird Song in mid '73 (another favorite of mine), but that's a discussion for another time. Tonights version of HCS is a stellar version; it channels a dreamy, heady, psychedelic cadence that fits the bill for those chasing that mood. As a long time devoted fan of 1973 and this particular tune, I can only say that I think the top rated versions deserve their place in their present holdings (I would change the running order, however). I have a soft spot for 2/15/73 b/c it's razor sharp and note-perfect, but it doesn't go the distance that the best one's do, namely 2/23/74, 11/17/73, 12/19/73, 12/6/73 and 11/30/73.

8/27/72 was indeed great.

The stuff that dreams are made of! This is quintessential 1973 Grateful Dead right here. Ignore this at your own peril!

A grate version, no doubt.! I prefer other beasts from the year (5/17, 6/9, 9/3), but that's primarily because I enjoy those shows more. This one lacks the dynamics and personality of said others, but nevertheless it's probably the most flawless in performance. It deserves its accolades.