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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

They Love Each Other
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Bob is doing some interesting stuff on the intro to this one.
Big River
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Only the Grateful Dead can sound this tight while playing so loose.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Downright definitive. Probably the cleanest, most confident reading I've ever heard. Sublime.
Dire Wolf
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Sexy smooth.
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Maybe not an epic like other top versions, but this one is nearly perfectly rendered. Uncommonly clean and definitive.
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