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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

Bertha
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

Inspired version with a bit of edge from the night before. After a melee between police and would-be gatecrashers during night one, the "Test me test me, why don't you arrest me?" lyric gets a big cheer from the crowd.
We Can Run
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The vocal harmonies on this one are kind of a mess and it doesn't really sound like Jerry or Bob have the plot here. Brent sings the hell out of it though.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

This is one of those songs that really lets you know whether or not Jerry was into it that night. His vocals here let you know right away that this is going to be a special night.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
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