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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
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Part one is easily the weakest moment of the second set, but the bottom of the sandwich makes up for it.
Looks Like Rain
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Jerry's main solo feels like an extension of the lover's plea in Barlow's lyrics. Stunningly expressive and thoughtful.
Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

The third jam is so joyful and creative. They practically build a brand new song on top of Sugaree. In a month filled with stellar performances of this song, this one is tops.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Great American Music Hall is still the GOAT, but there's no way you'll put this one on and have a bad time.
Good Lovin'
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

When we're talking '76-'78, I almost always prefer Good Lovin and Bertha when they're separated from one another. This one flows nicely out of a pretty hot FOTM and re-channels that energy into a very satisfying rocker. Worth seeking out, but only as part of Scarlet>Fire>GL suite.
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