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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

Me and My Uncle
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Downright spicy.
They Love Each Other
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

I've never heard a version I like more.
Bertha
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Phil is the hero here, but Jerry pulls some soulful moves on the vocals here that make this a standout.
Playin' In The Band
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Bob's chordal experiments are great, but in a year of great Playin's, this one doesn't stand out on its own.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

The chill energy that makes '73 so special is absolutely unbreakable here. Even at the peak of the transition jam, Jerry and the boys are keeping things loose and mellow. Very groovy version worth checking out.
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