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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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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

^Indeed it is! Cheers darkstar67.
Deal
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Did I mention Jerry's voice for this night?
Bird Song
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

This one is defined by understatement; indeed, it's the most mellow version of the period. It doesn't soar like like the more robust ones of the year (2/17, 2/22, 3/16, 6/10, 6/22, 7/27), but it's a delicate and even paced beauty all its own.
Tennessee Jed
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Grit, swagger, country-croon.
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.
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