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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

Gimme Some Lovin'
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

You ever watch a baseball game where the pitcher is throwing serious heat all night, but the bats just can't come alive? That's Brent throughout this show -- and there's no better memorial to his efforts than this track. From the vocals to the keys, he is setting this GMSL ablaze.
Picasso Moon
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Brent is on fire for this whole first set, but somehow this divisive song highlights the depth of his contributions. His improvisations throughout the whole song send this one into the stratosphere long before any real jamming takes place.
Dire Wolf
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

The band is having an absolute blast with this song and its very infectious.
Dark Star
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

The walking jazz bass line Phil starts laying down around the 12 minute mark gives Branford some more familiar space to blow and he makes the most of it. This version isn't 100% perfect all the way through, but the inspired ideas and enthusiastic playing more than earn this one an upvote.
Dancin' in the Streets
April 18, 1978
Civic Arena

Bob really pushes this one toward some interesting grooves. Mellow yet funky.
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