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Deal
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Country rock pulsing with jazzy energy. One of the most exciting pre-hiatus versions.
1
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

Fierce yet loose. Lots of fun is being had and it's infectious.
3
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

A little extra mustard on this one.
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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.
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Comments

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.
St. Stephen
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

The William Tell portion and the jam that follows are extremely well done. Top-shelf version.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This one works up quite a head of steam. The jam here replaces the typical spaciness with a heaviness you'd associate more with The Other One or St. Stephen. These Thelma shows have a "thick" sound I've not heard elsewhere, and this Dark Star epitomizes it quite well.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

There is so much to love about this version. Bob's vocal choices highlight the narrator's edge and desperation, which Jerry also ably embodies through his leads. Keith is just on fire. The crowd was clearly loving it in the moment, too. Top-shelf MAMU
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