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Jack Straw
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

As far as these pre-August 74 versions go, pretty darn good; certainly far better than Veneta
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Bertha
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Not the all-time best but surely deserves to be on the list
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Me and Bobby McGee
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

What is this, chopped liver? Just listen to the solo
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Hot version at the end of a smoking sequence
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

What is this, chopped liver? Garcia goes to town!
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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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