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

A little extra mustard on this one.
8
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

Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Sailor doesn't overstay its welcome or plod as it sometimes could, and Saint is given a tasteful, rocking performance that stands among the cleanest renditions out there. A+
High Time
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

A near note perfect version. Gorgeous and delicate with the full band riding the mellow current Jerry sets in motion. This is where this legendary show really starts to click into gear.
They Love Each Other
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry reaches into some really interesting space for his main solo, which mostly makes up for the rest of the band's languid backing on the verses.
Alabama Getaway
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

The mix isn't doing them any favors on the DP13 version, but Brent saves the day as he does for much of this show's first set.
El Paso
Oct. 13, 1980
Warfield Theater

The acoustic setting just fits this song better. I love a lot of electric versions of El Paso, but if I had to pick one version only for my desert island Dead collection, this would probably be it (as long as I could keep Veneta's connected to the Dark Star).
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