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1
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 28, 1989
Coliseum Arean

Another strong version from Brent's last year. Colorful with a swirling energy.
4
Mexicali Blues
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Breakneck speed and blazing energy!
7
Me and Bobby McGee
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Phil and Billy really drive this one. Astonishing energy.
3
Jack Straw
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

There’s something about the pluck of this early version. Fresh and surprising even if you’ve heard a billion Jack Straws.
8
Jack Straw
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

The most active, detailed ’72 Jack Straw I can recall.
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Comments

Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Shockingly different from the April – June versions I’ve heard. Moves through dramatically varied dynamics and textures, at times irreverent and at others almost disquieting. You need to hear this.
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

A complete, fully formed version. By September, they had every part of the song and jam down pat. I’m surprised this bright, bubbling groove machine doesn’t have more votes, given the official release and all.
Stella Blue
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry really strikes the last low E. A well-played version that renders an early vocal gaffe entirely forgivable.
Uncle John's Band
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Love the slick transition out of deep space.
Brown Eyed Women
Nov. 29, 1979
Cleveland Public Hall

Way good! This song was on fire in the late '70s.
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