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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

The Race Is On
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

The tightest, most spirited electric version I've heard.
Not Fade Away
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Don't let the Truckin' distract you from how awesome this NFA is. Unique, funky breakdown toward the transition into GDTRFB that carries over some of the creativity that defined the jams before. Great stuff.
Truckin'
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Every single bandmember (minus Donna) is putting on a goddamn clinic on this one. The only bad thing about this Truckin' is that it makes you wish moments like this happened more often. Easily a top 10 Grateful Dead performance of all time.
Sugaree
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Like everything else from this show, Keith really livens things up.
Tennessee Jed
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Jerry delivers this one with a little extra theatricality on the vocals, matching the lyrical progression with inspired leads. Keith also gets a little adventurous here if you listen closely. Wonderful version.
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