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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

Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Focused and full of intent. The discordant space after the second verse is more searching and measured than usual, leading beautifully into one of the most cathartic Eyes on record. Fantastic and deeply underrated.
You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Much better singing than the versions from the previous tour. And while some of the jagged edge is lost, in its place is some very focused playing, especially from Keith. The Godchauxs at their finest.
They Love Each Other
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Bobby pushes this one in new directions. Distinctly underrated version.
Loser
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Meh. Jerry's main solo starts with promise before completely fizzling out.
Promised Land
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Fantastic Keith solo makes this one worth a look.
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