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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.
33
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!
19
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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

We deadheads rally behind this band. I love the unity of brotherhood and sisterhood it brings, but I also embrace the polarization and differences of opinion it fosters in these musical roundtable discussions. I acknowledge the artistic merits of this version; it's surely one of the very best of era. But I can't vote for it, because I don't much care for the sound of the era. Try as i might, I just can't get behind the MIDI. This is the era when I began going to shows; it was a cosmic experience beyond description. But since we now have the advantage of accessing nearly all the Dead's live catalogue in good sound quality, it's difficult to convince my ears this surpasses the golden era for this pairing of tunes: 1977-1982. Just my two pennies.
Looks Like Rain
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Jerry's pedal steel touches can make your eyes look like rain.
One More Saturday Night
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

A balls-out version that caps one of the very best nights from this stupendous tour.
Cumberland Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

They tapped this one from the tour for the album, and it's easy to see (hear) why.
Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Best of the tour!