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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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Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Loose and dreamy, quintessential '73 Dead.
New Potato Caboose
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Filthy in the best possible way. Top-shelf Dead
He Was A Friend of Mine
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Easily the best version. Tight, soulful vocals followed by an extremely tasteful Garcia solo accompanied by some tasty work from Weir/Lesh. Even TC's lines hit. Get hip to it.
Dancin' in the Streets
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Insanely underrated version. Hell I'd go so far as to say this is essential Dead. Incredible group improv.
Not Fade Away
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

You can hear Jerry writing the foundation of West LA mid Jam. He repeats a figure far more times than he usually does, but for good cause. Aside from the West LA seedlings, Weir is making creative contributions from beginning to end, including some halfway decent slide work. Top-shelf version.
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