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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

Row Jimmy
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

I can hardly say enough about Jerry's vocals on this night. Just sweet and soulful. And his gentle solos on this one will rock you to and fro.
One More Saturday Night
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Caps the night off in fine fashion. My favorite version from '73 for sure.
Eyes Of The World
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This version is unique in that the minor key jam -"the coda" - is particularly long and exploratory. While not as tight and intense as others from the year (9/7, 10/29 & 11/11 come to mind), the charm of this one lies in the more mellow, loose and playful character.
Stella Blue
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This show encapsulates that mellow, jazz tinged psychedelic country-rock sound of 1973 that we've come to know and love. The ballads were particularly good on this night. A great one to spin on a dog day afternoon...
Black Peter
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Jerry's voice, to my ears, was particularly sweet and soulful on this night, and this version just fits the bill. Get the Matrix source!
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