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Candyman
June 16, 1991
Giants Stadium

Gorgeous soloing from Jerry and a tender vocal performance. The new mix on the Giants box really lets this one shine.
4
Bird Song
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Bobby is dripping trippy chords all over the jam. SUBLIME
5
Casey Jones
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Surprised this has no votes. This version is played with a level of energy and precision CJ rarely ever got. Great set 2 opener.
2
El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
4
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
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Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

This version is utterly sublime. High energy, high impact playing from everyone, all backed by a singular focus. Top-shelf.
The Wheel
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

They create some musical spaces I want to live in. They may be brief, but what's there is gorgeous
St. Stephen
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Uniquely mellow with a simmering jam into a well-played Dancin'. Check out the suite.
Sugaree
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

My only problem with this one is how Jerry reels it in too quickly at some points. Otherwise, this version is gorgeous.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

*Understated. But also fucking sexy.
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