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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

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I meant it as an adjective to describe the playing, not a reference to him as a "druggie" or any other remark directed at his person. I'll concede that it was a lazy comment and can see how it comes across as tacky.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I disagree. Like it or not, that facet of his being and his creativity is inseparable from his legacy. Celebrating Jerry means acknowledging the many dimensions of his musical persona -- the good, the bad, the ugly and the magic that he always found in the middle.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Druggy Jerry at his finest.
Jack A Roe
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I agree with the original note. The intro is busy in a way that makes your ears perk up and makes you get to groovin'. Cool stuff.
Stella Blue
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

The transition into Around and Around is more like a transformation. Nothing short of musical alchemy.
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