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Casey Jones
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

A super friendly and uptempo version. Love the organ on this one - so soulful and fun.
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Deal
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Tons of fun - everyone's getting involved, including Keith with some nice flourishes. Jerry's solo is tight and the ending is superb.
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Mama Tried
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

I've always loved this song, particularly when it's uptempo and full like this version. The fire continues onto Mexicali Blues.
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Mexicali Blues
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

High energy and uptempo coming out of Mama Tried. The whole band sounds great, and Brent and Bobby provide a great rhythm section.
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The Wheel
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Great tempo and a nice friendly vibe coming out of Space. Some excellent playing by Phil. The energy continues onto Watchtower.
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Comments

Maybe You Know
April 21, 1986
Berkeley Community Theater

I mean…playing devil’s advocate for a second here, but I find this is the only version of this song that really stands out. It’s kind of a forgettable tune, and I could see why the raw emotion of this version would be preferable to the rather dull other versions. People would prefer to feel something than nothing at all. This one’s at the top for a morbid reason, sure, and I wouldn’t personally put it at #1, especially considering how there’s something kind of messed up about upvoting Brent’s grief. But…I see why someone would give it an upvote over an ‘83 version.
Candyman
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Definitely agree - Brent and Jerry sound fantastic with their interplay during the solo. Just a real sweet one from a great first set. Honestly, I was shocked this version wasn't even on this site prior to the MSG release, and that I had to submit it myself. Ditto on the Dupree's from the same show.
Pretty Peggy O
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Breathtakingly gorgeous. An absolutely perfect version in every sense.
Casey Jones
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Hey man, you don't speak for EVERYONE. :)
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

It’s tough to call, but I think this one might be my favorite version. It closes the first set of an all-time great show in a blaze of fury and groovy energy.
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