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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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Shakedown Street
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Deserves way more love.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

This one really packs a punch!
Estimated Prophet
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Indeed! One of the very best of the era.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

^Hey 'theguywithpasilver': Glad to hear you share in the love for this one. I'll always hold that '73-'78 is the quintessential era for Eyes, but this night delivers in that 80s kind of way.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

My go-to Eyes from the 80s. Jerry's licks are fast and furious (it's Eyes of the 80s, after all), but instead of feeling rushed (a detriment for this period imo), it feels thoughtfully placed and paced. This reading rolls with gusto, authority and care. One of the best of the 80s for sure, as is this show. The summer of '82 was a strong tour for the boys.
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