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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

Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

The third jam is so joyful and creative. They practically build a brand new song on top of Sugaree. In a month filled with stellar performances of this song, this one is tops.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Great American Music Hall is still the GOAT, but there's no way you'll put this one on and have a bad time.
Good Lovin'
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

When we're talking '76-'78, I almost always prefer Good Lovin and Bertha when they're separated from one another. This one flows nicely out of a pretty hot FOTM and re-channels that energy into a very satisfying rocker. Worth seeking out, but only as part of Scarlet>Fire>GL suite.
Pretty Peggy O
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Some of the slower/monotonous songs can present challenges, especially when it comes to getting the whole band on the same page. Not here. Everyone is in sync and Jerry is on fire, rendering a gorgeous version that soars above others on all fronts. This is the GOAT right here.
Mama Tried
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Bob's guitar work here is brilliant.
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