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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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Comments

The Music Never Stopped
April 10, 1978
Fox Theatre

4 votes? This is a contender for worst version of the Keith and Donna era.
Not Fade Away
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Oddly moody. Jerry is feeling a little lethargic this set, but that actually manifests as some incentive jamming on this occasionally formulaic cover
The Music Never Stopped
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Bob's contributions to the main jam are downright hypnotic. One of the best ever.
Passenger
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Everything that makes April '78 special. Slightly hairier than '77 but still precise and in the pocket. This version avoids feeling like a throwaway.
Wharf Rat
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

The main song portion is.a bit Shakey, but the jam is beautiful.
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