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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

Eyes Of The World
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

THE underrated Eyes. No, it's not the best. Not by a mile. But it is the most curiously underrated. If you're looking for a wonderfully unique, inspired and well-executed Eyes, this one more than delivers. The main jam is blissful and searching with wonderful if not entirely unusual contributions from each band member. But the longer things go on, the weirder things get. This is avant-garde Dead Space of the highest order. Check it out.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I can usually take or leave Good Lovin' when I'm listening at home, but this one fucks.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

It's fun to listen to, for sure. But this hardly stands out against the other great versions from '73 (or any other year, for that matter).
Truckin'
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This one's got some serious sleaze going on.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This is the "Space" jam against which all other "Space" jams should be measured. It's trippy, it's freaky and then it's gorgeous, awe-inspiring even. The band at its best.
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