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Monkey and the Engineer
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Jerry's sweet voice is extra sweet & clear during the chorus for this version than the ones from October, 1980.
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Mason's Children
Jan. 24, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Monster Mason's. Can't believe this one isn't here yeat. Cleanest, most coherent version. Jerry's guitar tone is pure gold.
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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..
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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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