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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

Cassidy
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Yes, you're right grendel. And thanks for the heads up! Since they played it that way three times within a three week span would suggest it was more than mere coincidence. All worthy versions, too.
Around and Around
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Never a favorite tune of mine, but this version, and the one from 2/5 are the ones I regularly spin. This song peaked in '78.
Stella Blue
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Jerry's guitar wails and cries on this version. Brings happy-sadness.
Cassidy
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

They forget the vocal refrain on 5/10 as well! Another stellar version and show...
Cassidy
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A great Cassidy from an ever greater show. Tonight's version is notable for a smooth bridge jam transition back into the vocal refrain "flight of the seabirds". However, just like on 4/24, they forget to sing it! It hardy matters, however, as the band nail it instrumentally.
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