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Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

A little extra mustard on this one.
7
Me and Bobby McGee
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Uniquely satisfying. Bob and Keith lock into a mind-meld that leads Jerry in some interesting directions.
5
Jack Straw
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Unique, trippy energy on the intro. Mellow vibes throughout.
7
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.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Thick, gooey jam section. Doesn't sound like too many other versions. It's not the best, but it is unique.
China Doll
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

This reading has an angrier tone than most that makes it worth seeking out despite some really sloppy changes after the first big solo.
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

One of the best uses of MIDI I've ever heard from the boys. The horn effects make the jam portion soar.
Mama Tried
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

The perfect mixture of Psychedelic keys and Bakersfield guitars.
Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Until the drum break, this one is rough. That said, the incredible jam after that point is among the best improv the band ever did. Really a study in contrasts.
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