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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

Estimated Prophet
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

They didn't play Estimated at this show.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

This is hands down THE best Scarlet Begonias. Jerry's vocals on the Fire verses are lethargic, but the incredible jamming more than makes up for it. What a treat.
The Wheel
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

This floats in on a psychedelic cloud at exactly the right point in the Playin jam. The Good Ol' Grateful Dead at their finest.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Keith and Jerry strike up a very cool figure around 13:30 that makes this already excellent version truly special. Possibly the best Playin of the 2 drummer era.
Deal
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

If it weren't for the off vocals, this would easily be the best Godchaux-era Deal. Jerry's solo is one for the books.
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