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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!
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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.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

^Hey Blade, I’ll have to agree with your assessment here. I’ll have to say I think they were more successful with this pairing ten days earlier in Nassau, which witnessed the debut of “Feelin’ Groovy” being slated into the jam that leads into Rider. Check out the China->Rider from 2/15/73 if you haven’t already. It predates the “Feelin’ Groovy” inclusion, and the outro jam just blazes into Rider with inspired gusto. It’s got that great ’73 sound (also my favorite year), but it very much carries the spirit of ’72.
He's Gone
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

There are many great versions from this era (2/28, 3/24, 5/26 come to mind), but this one I return to most often. The groove is full of soul, gospel and a whole lot of spirit. The whole band is locked-in, serenading each other, and serenading you!
Candyman
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Best Candyman of '73 right here. Jerry's solo is striking, haunting and beautiful. Psychedelic-Country at its best.
Brown Eyed Women
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Complete with Jerry's signature '73 twang.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

I've written about this welcoming, yet intimidating piece of music before. There's no such thing as the greatest Grateful Dead jam for all time. But then, on the other hand...
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