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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

Truckin'
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

This version is a lot of fun, but I think the video carries its reputation. On tape it's sloppier than a lot of other high-octane versions from Fall '77 or other '78 shows. The Wharf Rat that follows is much better
Friend of the Devil
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

Some big Phil bombs all over the jam.
The Music Never Stopped
April 10, 1978
Fox Theatre

4 votes? This is a contender for worst version of the Keith and Donna era.
Not Fade Away
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Oddly moody. Jerry is feeling a little lethargic this set, but that actually manifests as some incentive jamming on this occasionally formulaic cover
The Music Never Stopped
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Bob's contributions to the main jam are downright hypnotic. One of the best ever.
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