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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

Box of Rain
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

This is the one where they got it right.
Mexicali Blues
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Keith's intro licks are sexy
Deal
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Easily the best of the laid back versions. Bob's work here is nastaaaay
Don't Ease Me In
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Jerry and Keith BOOGIE on that main solo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Any version where Jerry just bleeds into the psychedelic gumbo being made around him is alright with me. This shit fucks.
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