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7
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

Caution
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Multiple heady passages, including a super bluesy Other One jam early on. Top shelf version.
Spanish Jam
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

I'm not hearing it. Very cool Space, but no Spanish Jam here
Playin' In The Band
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Just because it's not epic in length doesn't mean it isn't super heavy and full of great ideas. Lovely version.
Me and Bobby McGee
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

There are too many versions I like better to give this one an upvote, but Keith's piano fills on this version are worthy of mention.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Jerry does some very cool chordal jamming in the transition jam that struck me as fairly unique.
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