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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

Terrapin Station
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

The jam out of this one is BIG in a way that a lot of Keith-era versions aren't. Not necessarily improvisational, but Jerry and Keith ratchet up the drama for a very satisfying conclusion.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Doesn't quite hold a candle to the one they payed at the same venue in '77, but this one holds your attention in a way that many two-drummer era versions don't. One of the best of '77.
The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Bob is constantly throwing curveballs and Jerry keeps finding the plate and smacking them out of the park. Fucking stellar version.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Wow, Jerry really reaches into the deep end for a very angry, agitated jam that really makes the most of the odd time signature. Hugely underrated version.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Gorgeous, inventive jamming. This version goes places others don't.
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