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Big River
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Absolutely outstanding Garcia, a couple moments made my jaw drop
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I dig this one, Garcia plays some longer, watery lines that get the job done in a satisfying way
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Around and Around
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just listen to the Wolf--funky, dirty, sort of countrified--a unique and powerful version
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Is it just me? I feel like this is a really good one
4
Big River
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

What is this, chopped liver? Jerry rips it!
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Not the very best era for this, but it’s really good nonetheless
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

‘73 mellowness is evident, but damned if it doesn’t work. Yes, like many from this era, the chord changes in the break suggest St. Stephen, and Garcia leans into it a bit here— compare with 5/20 for a ‘73 version with even more St. Stephen (later they altered the chord changes, so no SS post-hiatus). EDIT: Carrion Crow pretty much covered it above
Bertha
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Perfectly grooving, exemplifies the best of the era’s many fruits
Promised Land
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

But also Keith. Really just a great mix in general
Promised Land
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

For this I vote on account of Garcia is really high in the mix and clear as the proverbial bell. That is what a man needs in a Promised Land.
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