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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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New Minglewood Blues
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

Bob's slide solo is actually pretty solid on this one!
Jack A Roe
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

The full band is on fire here. Precise delivery/playing from Jerry, creative + propulsive backing from Bob and Phil, lock-step work from the rhythm Devils and tasteful fills by Brent elevate this small tune to top tier.
Big River
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Maybe the best version with Brent? Pretty incredible group improv from Brent, Jerry, and Bob.
Gimme Some Lovin'
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

You ever watch a baseball game where the pitcher is throwing serious heat all night, but the bats just can't come alive? That's Brent throughout this show -- and there's no better memorial to his efforts than this track. From the vocals to the keys, he is setting this GMSL ablaze.
Picasso Moon
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Brent is on fire for this whole first set, but somehow this divisive song highlights the depth of his contributions. His improvisations throughout the whole song send this one into the stratosphere long before any real jamming takes place.
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