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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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Dancin' in the Streets
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Bobby is laying down some downright nasty licks and the Rhythm Devils are in rare form. Despite some meh playing from Jerry and a way messed up breakdown, this version is still worth your time.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

The emotion is just dripping off of this version, with supremely well-crafted Jerry solo. Bob and Donna deliver a powerful duet driven by spirited work from the rhythm section for a version that stands out in a very genersouly jammed first set.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

The emotion is just dripping off of this version, with supremely well-crafted Jerry solo. Bob and Donna deliver a powerful duet driven by spirited work from the rhythm section for a version that stands out in a very genersouly jammed first set.
The Music Never Stopped
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

That last solo is too hot not to upvote, despite the very bumpy landing.
Drums
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Bill at his most thoughtful and creative. Gotta listen with the "space" jam on the GD movie soundtrack to hear just how gracefully he rebuilds the foundation.
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