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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

U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

The energy here is just exactly perfect. Confident, tight and downright definitive.
Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Everything is just exactly perfect.
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

The way Garcia and Kreutzmann are in perfect sync is pure Bliss.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

This show has a bit of an odd, angry edge to it for '73 and you can really feel it here.
Stella Blue
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Very passionate and well-played. Surprised to see this version isn't better-loved.
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