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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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New Minglewood Blues
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

Bob's slide solo is actually pretty solid on this one!
Jack A Roe
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

The full band is on fire here. Precise delivery/playing from Jerry, creative + propulsive backing from Bob and Phil, lock-step work from the rhythm Devils and tasteful fills by Brent elevate this small tune to top tier.
Big River
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Maybe the best version with Brent? Pretty incredible group improv from Brent, Jerry, and Bob.
Gimme Some Lovin'
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

You ever watch a baseball game where the pitcher is throwing serious heat all night, but the bats just can't come alive? That's Brent throughout this show -- and there's no better memorial to his efforts than this track. From the vocals to the keys, he is setting this GMSL ablaze.
Picasso Moon
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Brent is on fire for this whole first set, but somehow this divisive song highlights the depth of his contributions. His improvisations throughout the whole song send this one into the stratosphere long before any real jamming takes place.
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