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Loser
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Phil drops some serious bombs to complement Jerry’s ringing leads.
4
Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

Jerry’s solo is a fountain of melodic exuberance, reminiscent of the BEW earlier in the set.
4
Wharf Rat
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Worth switching to the AUD to hear the explosive ending after the SBD cuts out. Just awe-inspiring.
4
Drums -> Space
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Freaky electro Drums. In Space, listen for Bobby’s wild playing shortly before Jerry segues into Miracle.
13
Me and Bobby McGee
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Tight, energetic, heartfelt rendition of this era staple.
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Comments

Drums -> Space
Dec. 31, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This is colossal, a treat for my fellow space sickos.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Immediately had to upvote this, one of the best versions I’ve heard. KEITH.
Loser
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Best-of-’72 candidate.
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

The regular cast is great on this, but I like the fills Airto adds too.
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

This is delightful.
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