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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

Cold Rain and Snow
July 13, 1989
RFK Stadium

Jerry and Brent really throw it back to the original studio version with the mini-jam on the bridge. Gorgeous.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

As good as Bruce and Brent are, Jerry does not let himself be outdone. The lead guitar solo on here is an absolute scorcher.
All Along the Watchtower
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

The Nevilles add some special flavor to this version.
Truckin'
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

The jam here makes me very happy, but it also kind of bums me out. The band breaks free into a fun and interesting space, but the self-imposed rigidity of the 80s show format wins out and has them walking off stage right at the precipice of something new and unique. It's everything beautiful and frustrating about 80s Dead all at once.
Drums -> Space
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

One of the more thoughtful explorations in MIDI-era Space
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