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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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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

The Wolf made his first attack at the Nassau show on 9/7/73. Another great '73 jewel to behold!
Bird Song
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

1981? Bird Song? Yes please...
Bird Song
May 4, 1981
The Spectrum

They didn't play bird Song this night. But they they did at the Spectrum two nights earlier! Indeed, that version got out there a bit. Not among the very best of the year imho (2/26, 3/7, 3/9, 12/5), but very good nonetheless. I've always found '81 to be the best year for Bird Songs, besides the beasts of '72-'73.
Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Like most heads, I prefer my Fire paired with Scarlet (the '77-'78 period is hard to beat), but there's something to be said about this particular stand alone version. Jerry's vocals sound particularly pleasing for the period, and just listen to his chops around the 6:15-6:45 mark!
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Great Phil bombs to boot! Get the Jim Wise/Charlie Miller AUD - You'll feel the warmth.
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