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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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Mama Tried
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

The perfect mixture of Psychedelic keys and Bakersfield guitars.
Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Until the drum break, this one is rough. That said, the incredible jam after that point is among the best improv the band ever did. Really a study in contrasts.
Deal
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

This is pretty much a perfect reading of the song's original arrangement, before it became a set closing shred fest.
Here Comes Sunshine
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

I'm a simple man: I hear a 1973 Here Comes Sunshine, I upvote it on HeadyVersion.
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Never quite understood the decision to play this as anything other than a set/show closer, but this performance is incredibly tight and heartfelt.
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