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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.
33
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

To Lay Me Down
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

I also waffle between this one and 9/18/74 as favorites. But right now I'm listening to this version from this night, so I'll naturally give it the nod...
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Cosmic. Ethereal. Sublime. Love the transition from Dark Star. And the coda in this Eyes is particularly inspired!
Deal
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The Playin' from this night is also required listening!
Playin' In The Band
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I agree with the above two comments. This version is a force to be reckoned with, and it's nearly as a good as the following night. The audio quality is hampered due to apparent water damage to the master reels, but still very listenable, nonetheless. I think this helps explain a low vote count on such a stellar version.
Its All Over Now
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Although I seldom spin this tune, when I do, I reach for this one.
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