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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

Candyman
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Bob seems to be playing off Keith more than usual, with both offering up several fresh ideas that seem to get Jerry inspired at the same time. Stellar version.
Big River
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

This should be number one.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

There are certainly some hiccups in this version, but the sheer bliss of the jams in this version more than make up for it.
El Paso
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Fun in the context of the show, but this version comes with an extra order of slop sauce courtesy of Billy and Mickey. Timing feels a lil off at several points. Fine, but not upvote worthy.
Loser
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I haven't heard a '77 Loser that I haven't upvoted, but this one is really smoking.
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