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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

U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

The energy here is just exactly perfect. Confident, tight and downright definitive.
Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Everything is just exactly perfect.
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

The way Garcia and Kreutzmann are in perfect sync is pure Bliss.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

This show has a bit of an odd, angry edge to it for '73 and you can really feel it here.
Stella Blue
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Very passionate and well-played. Surprised to see this version isn't better-loved.
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