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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

The Other One
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

I think the modified Spanish Jam (aka Spinach Jam) here features enough Other One quotes to make it uniquely jammed intro to the song itself.
C. C. Rider
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Upvoted for the way Jerry gives us an absolutely killer apology solo to make up for Bob's slide catastrophe.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Where some Brent-era Playin's are basically just Space with a beat, this one retains that Jazz-as-Rock spirit that made the best versions from '72-'74 soar. Everyone jams with real intent, especially Brent, who seems to be challenging Jerry to explore new spaces the deeper they go. Immensely underrated.
Its All Over Now
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Country-fried picking on the main solo. A fun version of a fun song.
Candyman
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Everything -- including Bob's slide work -- is working on this version. A true gem.
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