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They Love Each Other
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Groovy, and some REAL nice solos by both Jerry and Keith. This one's got a little edge to it too.
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Tennessee Jed
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

'78 was a good year for this song. Lyrical slip-ups aside, the soloing and jaunty pace of this one make it a gem of the first set.
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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

One of a hundred high-energy versions of the early 80's, but hot nonetheless. Part of a thunderous Bobby-centric second set.
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Good Lovin'
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Part of a one-two-punch opener, paired with a heater of a Bertha. Keith adds great texture to Jerry's solo.
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Sugar Magnolia
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

Jerry's got that wah going the whole song. Some may not like it, but I LOVE the psychedelic edge it brings to this version.
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Comments

Maybe You Know
April 21, 1986
Berkeley Community Theater

I mean…playing devil’s advocate for a second here, but I find this is the only version of this song that really stands out. It’s kind of a forgettable tune, and I could see why the raw emotion of this version would be preferable to the rather dull other versions. People would prefer to feel something than nothing at all. This one’s at the top for a morbid reason, sure, and I wouldn’t personally put it at #1, especially considering how there’s something kind of messed up about upvoting Brent’s grief. But…I see why someone would give it an upvote over an ‘83 version.
Candyman
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Definitely agree - Brent and Jerry sound fantastic with their interplay during the solo. Just a real sweet one from a great first set. Honestly, I was shocked this version wasn't even on this site prior to the MSG release, and that I had to submit it myself. Ditto on the Dupree's from the same show.
Pretty Peggy O
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Breathtakingly gorgeous. An absolutely perfect version in every sense.
Casey Jones
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Hey man, you don't speak for EVERYONE. :)
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

It’s tough to call, but I think this one might be my favorite version. It closes the first set of an all-time great show in a blaze of fury and groovy energy.
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