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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!
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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.

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The Music Never Stopped
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Great One indeed. Love this crisp, clean, smooth version. The end segment is not as expanded upon as it would get in '77-78, but it's the best vocal version. Its got soul I tell ya.
Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This not the greatest Dark Star of them all I'd say, but the best of 1974, when sadly only six were played. 9/10/74 would be the other contender. Worth a listen.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Indeed. This DS is more about the whole sequence than the actual DS(s) themselves. This show as a whole is bigger than the sum of its parts. Along with 5/2/70 & 2/13-14/70, this has to be the best show of the year. A must have for any heads collection!
Dark Star
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Certainly not the best Dark Star as a whole, but the "beautiful jam" segment is certainly well named. I read somewhere that Phil Lesh, after hearing it for the first time many years later, was brought to tears by it. Gotta respect that.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

I'll give the edge to 2/13/70, but this one is a close second to the best DS of 1970!
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