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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
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

The transition jam is one of the smoothest rip cords I've ever heard, and the Eyes itself features some very heady picking from Jerry + Phil Bombs a-plenty. A good version to check out when you're looking for something off the beaten path.
Terrapin Station
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

It may not head into any transcendent jamming, but that's not really what this show is about. Instead, they render a nearly note perfect, rousing rendition of this epic that leaves nearly all other Keith-era versions in the dust. Easily the best until Spring '90, IMO.
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

A few steps beyond Just Exactly Perfect. Jerry's main solo is hair-raising stuff.
Row Jimmy
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Easily Weir's best slide work of the 70s. The general vibe of these Egypt shows lends itself so well to Row Jimmy.
El Paso
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Upvoted for the ladies absolutely hollering at Bobby for the duration of the song. He must have had his Mojo working overtime that night.
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