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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

They Love Each Other
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Great version! Played at a slightly faster clip than all the rest. Keith's fills on this version are particularly good.
Loser
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

This loser is a winner! Top 3 for '73.
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

A highlight from one of the three-set colossal 1973 shows. There are better versions, I'll argue: 2/15, 11/17, 11/30, 12/6, 12/19 & 2/24/74. That said, this one is unique and inspired. I love this version, and to my ears has more of dreamy and psychedelic bent than other versions. The tone on Bobby's guitar and the whimsical tinkling of Keith's Rhodes add color to the blissful soundscape. Heady!
Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

2/15 and this one were the first two versions I ever heard, and both rank among the better versions. This one sounds tight, charged and inspired. I'm not sure if I'd place it in my top five, but I agree with 'ReasonTatters' in calling this one the best vocal rendition.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Rightly overshadowed by its big brother from two nights later. Still, this version is heady in its own right, and probably deserves a little more love...
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