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Beat it on Down The Line
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Tight, inspired, and full of ideas. A stand-out version from a stand-out show.
8
Sugar Magnolia
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Tight, hard-driving, and full of energy. A great rave up after some thoughtful somber passages before.
7
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.
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Comments

Bertha
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Mellow magic
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

It may be about 10 minutes shorter than some of the year's headier expeditions, but every single piece of this jam is tight and purposeful. Stunning music.
Mister Charlie
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

It's a nice version, but the one from the next night blows it out of the water.
Sugaree
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Jerry plays the characters with more passion than usual. What this one lacks in jamming it makes up for in spirit.
Morning Dew
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

This is the earliest live version I've heard that fully capitalizes on the song's epic qualities. Monumental version..
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