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Beat it on Down The Line
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Tight, inspired, rockin'. Best of the Euro '72 run. Give it some love, folks!
20
Deal
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

One knows from Jerry's opening vocals "cost a lot to win" sung with extra twang, that it's gonna be rockin' with that good county, funky vibe.

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Eyes Of The World
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

****
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Best of '77, to be sure.
Shakedown Street
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Not to pee on everyone's parade, but I think this version--while hot--is a bit overrated. I recommend 4/6/82, 7/5/81, & 12/31/81 as top three. Listen, then reconsider.
Shakedown Street
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Top three for me. It seems Jerry's got something to prove on this version, and the boys back him up hook, line, and sinker! Check this one out.
Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Yup, a great version. The first live version I ever heard while at boarding school. Very underrated. Extra slow & funky, a bit understated, but kinda the charm of this one. Perhaps not as much In-Your-Face energy as others, but this one is rewarding nonetheless. This version should should not be under the radar!
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