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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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Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

This one simmers up to a ferocious boogyin' boil before landing gently into Roses. A stellar standalone.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Keith is here to boogie.
Row Jimmy
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

During the first main solo break, the entire band is just clicking. It's mellow, trippy and all around sublime.
Weather Report Suite
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Keith is really going for it here with lots of imaginative licks and varied playing, but Jerry is equally inspired with some blistering solo work that puts your neck hairs on end. This is a top-shelf version on all counts.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Number one for a reason. As many others have observed, Jerry's main solo encapsulates a lot of what makes him such a special guitarist. No Swiss Watch perfection here, just a lot of raw soul and gorgeous creativity.
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