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Pretty Peggy O
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Nice little country bounce to the first version.
16
Jack Straw
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

One of my favorite versions.
3
Casey Jones
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Give it a listen.
8
Stella Blue
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Nice > from Truckin, into a lovely Jerry ballad.
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I Need A Miracle
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

I agree– not usually my jam, but I quite liked this version!
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Which guitar is JG playing? I didn't think Tiger debuted until later this year, so is he playing Wolf?
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Agree that this song changed by era, so it's hard to pick a definitive one, but also agree (insist!) that this is a must hear. Vocal issues usually turn me off, but Garcia is *ON* all night, and it comes through here in a big way.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This one has the extra verse ("couple shots of whiskey..."), some crowd sing-along that comes through nicely on the AUD, and I’m a complete sucker for Jerry noodling before songs.
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

For completists, the “M&MU > Big River” that precedes this is decent, but I personally didn't hear anything particularly special. Jerry’s playing in “River” is nice, and you can tell he's having a good night, and Keith doesn't get in the way too much.
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