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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
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

Inspired version with a bit of edge from the night before. After a melee between police and would-be gatecrashers during night one, the "Test me test me, why don't you arrest me?" lyric gets a big cheer from the crowd.
We Can Run
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The vocal harmonies on this one are kind of a mess and it doesn't really sound like Jerry or Bob have the plot here. Brent sings the hell out of it though.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

This is one of those songs that really lets you know whether or not Jerry was into it that night. His vocals here let you know right away that this is going to be a special night.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
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