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3
Sing Me Back Home
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Gives me chills, something about how Garcia sings this one is mesmorizing. Hair raising solo after the second verse too.
4
Mexicali Blues
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Tight little version here. Bare bones beginning and cowboy Bob at the helm
5
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Sweet melodic bliss to my ears. Jerry nails it vocally.
4
Mexicali Blues
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Simple tune, Phil is on fire though. Worth a listen.
6
Me and Bobby McGee
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Bombs away Phil

Comments

Me and Bobby McGee
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

This version is almost 10 minutes long and I love it! Bobby nails the vocals, it smooth bouncy and all around great fun.
Loser
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Blistering solo from Jerry. Keith so gingerly stroking the keys. Makes my ears happy.
Foolish Heart
June 28, 1988
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Brent is very melodic here. The whole band is working to make a silky beautiful tune and they do a fantastic job.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I still prefer 10 days later 6/26/74. But this one is growing on me, its stellar. Rocking China Cat, but the transition is mesmerizing. It sounds like Jerry plays a "Ive been working on the railroad" riff, just shortly after the meltdown. Absolutely fantastic!!
To Lay Me Down
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Without calling anyone an idiot. This version is absolutely silky smooth. Jerry's voice is pristine. Very dreamy. I like the 2 1990 versions a lot. But this one shines above. It is peaceful and subtle. It is lulling me as I type and I love it.