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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

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Keith and Jerry strike up a very cool figure around 13:30 that makes this already excellent version truly special. Possibly the best Playin of the 2 drummer era.
Deal
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

If it weren't for the off vocals, this would easily be the best Godchaux-era Deal. Jerry's solo is one for the books.
Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

It's interesting to hear this one develop on stage, but this version isn't worth seeking out on its own merits.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Sort of a transitional version between the 60s standalones and the jammed out Keith-era versions. Interesting guitar lines on China and lots of Phil Bombs on the main jam in Rider.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Jerry cranks up the wah and the overdrive and divebombs the main solo break like a man possessed.
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