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Beat it on Down The Line
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

This could have been the debute of this song. A very young Bobby is kind of yelling it. It's interesting to hear how these early covers evolved.
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Black Peter
Oct. 25, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

This is a beautiful and emotional version, it's hard to hear over the crowd noise, but they where digging it!
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Cream Puff War
Dec. 4, 1966
The Matrix Club

Every bit as good as 12-01-66. in my oponion. Tight and energetic.
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New Minglewood Blues
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

Bobby was singing with clarity and authority on this one. This is a good tight version.
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Samson and Delilah
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

Billy and Micky lay down a tight rythm for every one to lock into, and they do. Crowd noize on all sources that i've heard.
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Comments

Wharf Rat
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Bobby was laying down some nice, interesting, rhythm work on this one. The vocals are all spot on, as are so many of the 76 & 77 WRs. This deserves a higher spot.
Wharf Rat
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Jerry sets the tone of the song with a heartfelt lead guitar declaration, then bookends the piece with an ending solo that wraps up the sentiment of the song. His singing is equally emotional and Bobby and Donna's harmonies are as good as any that I've heard. It's interesting that this was at the Capital theater where the much lauded 1971 version was preformed. This is probably a better version, but the Dark Star sandwich with the beautiful jam have garnered a lot more attention. Both great for different reasons. This one should be right up there.
Candyman
June 7, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is great example of the 77 Dead. Crisp playing, spot on harmonies and a good mix. Jerry's playing and vocals are top notch.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Not the best mix, Billy's drums are just a little to loud and Bobby's guitar is almost inaudible, But, holy fuck, that solo!
Candyman
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

The boys are joined by a few New Riders members on this one. I think that's one of those guys playing lead guitar, it doesn't sound like Jerry, very tasty country twang. Otherwise, it's all acoustic. This is a superb version of Candyman.
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