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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

Estimated Prophet
March 21, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

Seriously underrated. Jerry rips a hole in the jam with some probing, angry lead parts that Brent and Bob navigate with creativity and grace. The new Dave's Picks should give this version some shine.
The Wheel
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

The wasted jam potential of The Wheel has never been more evident than in this version. They absolutely float from Space into a beautiful reading of the main song, begin to find some exiting new space, then gently ripcord into Wharf Rat. Why couldn't they ever just let The Wheel stretch out?
He's Gone
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

There's nothing wrong with this performance but it sort of lets the wind out after a hot 4-song stretch.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry plays some really lovely lines at the end of Lost Sailor just before triggering a bit of fuzz and wah. Phil takes the hint and steps up in a big way, creating a nice pocket before Saint. Cool version.
Touch of Grey
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Triumphant performance with a very full sound from the expanded lineup. Vince adds a lot of great color and Phil keeps the energy high throughout.
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