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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

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Phil's punchy ascending lines in Supplication slay me.
Let It Grow
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Bob does blow a transition, but Jerry brings enough inspired shredding to make up for it.
They Love Each Other
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Thick, gooey jam section. Doesn't sound like too many other versions. It's not the best, but it is unique.
China Doll
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

This reading has an angrier tone than most that makes it worth seeking out despite some really sloppy changes after the first big solo.
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

One of the best uses of MIDI I've ever heard from the boys. The horn effects make the jam portion soar.
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