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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.
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.
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Bruce's solo here may be my favorite solo I've heard anyone play on this song, post-Jerry lineups included.
Victim Or The Crime
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Jerry pulls off some highly precise shredding on this version and Bob's reading of the lyrics is quite inspired.
New Minglewood Blues
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

Bob's slide solo is actually pretty solid on this one!
Jack A Roe
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

The full band is on fire here. Precise delivery/playing from Jerry, creative + propulsive backing from Bob and Phil, lock-step work from the rhythm Devils and tasteful fills by Brent elevate this small tune to top tier.
Big River
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Maybe the best version with Brent? Pretty incredible group improv from Brent, Jerry, and Bob.
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