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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

Stella Blue
July 26, 1987
Anaheim Stadium

The shred on this one is unparalleled. A brilliant example of the way nearly every Grateful Dead song can surprise you at some point.
Mexicali Blues
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Jerry and Phil crush this one.
He's Gone
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This one mostly stinks, but the Little Star jam is at least sort of interesting in that it's unique, but the interplay is far from inspired.
Good Lovin'
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

An unexpected clinic from Phil on this version. Phil's pounding exploration propels the rest of the boys to take this one to some very "free" territory. Amazed to see so few votes.
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

One of those magical versions where the whole band comes alive to elevate the song beyond the sum of its parts.
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