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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.
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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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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Jerry is feeling exceptionally creative at this show, and this GDTRFB is borderline transcendent. One of those Garcia solo breaks that packs so much brilliance and creativity into one short burst that you can hardly believe it.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Hearing this version makes me sad that the BFA era was so short-lived. The two-drummer insanity and electric keys combined with the '74 Jazz Fusion jamming had a lot to offer. There is no other NFA quite like this one
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

A rawer alternative to the version on Skull & Roses. The boys are clearly looking for a perfect take, evidenced by the level of focus and intentionality in Garcia's vocals and band interplay on the verses, but the jam and Pigpen b3 give this one a bit of stank not found on the S&R take.
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

A rawer alternative to the version on Skull & Roses. The boys are clearly looking for a perfect take, evidenced by the level of focus and intentionality in Garcia's vocals and band interplay on the verses, but the jam and Pigpen b3 give this one a bit of stank not found on the S&R take.
Eyes Of The World
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Some enthusiastic soloing for Jerry capped off by a triumphant closing jam into a top-shelf Rhythm Devils. Maybe the best version of '78?
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