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Submissions

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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

Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

It's interesting to hear this one develop on stage, but this version isn't worth seeking out on its own merits.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Sort of a transitional version between the 60s standalones and the jammed out Keith-era versions. Interesting guitar lines on China and lots of Phil Bombs on the main jam in Rider.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Jerry cranks up the wah and the overdrive and divebombs the main solo break like a man possessed.
Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pigpen is really going for it on the organ here. He's a little off, but it adds some cool character.
Easy Wind
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

It's not the best version, but it certainly is the worst.
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