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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.

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They Love Each Other
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Can't go wrong with this one!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

I can't hardly add anything to this stupendous version from what's already been written above. I do feel this version has been criminally overlooked. This is the famed November month from 1973! This Is Winterland! Some things can be taken for granted. Of course it's good! and you knew that before you even listened to it...
Stella Blue
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

I waffle between this night and 6/30/73 for best Stella of '73. Both are hauntingly beautiful, and both are essential.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Should be in the discussion for top three of the year for sure.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

A personal favorite for a long while. While 1972 boasts several of the greatest versions -arguably the two best versions - I've always been of the opinion that the year 1973 contains more steller Playins' than any other year. Since this vintage holds such a plethora of great versions, the competition is stiff. This one should certainly make the top ten list for the year. Jerry is omnipresent on this version, but all members add their own key flourishes. Together they make for a single organism with a shared vision that packs in so many great ideas in under 19 minutes. A treasure to behold.
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