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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

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I meant it as an adjective to describe the playing, not a reference to him as a "druggie" or any other remark directed at his person. I'll concede that it was a lazy comment and can see how it comes across as tacky.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I disagree. Like it or not, that facet of his being and his creativity is inseparable from his legacy. Celebrating Jerry means acknowledging the many dimensions of his musical persona -- the good, the bad, the ugly and the magic that he always found in the middle.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Druggy Jerry at his finest.
Jack A Roe
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I agree with the original note. The intro is busy in a way that makes your ears perk up and makes you get to groovin'. Cool stuff.
Stella Blue
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

The transition into Around and Around is more like a transformation. Nothing short of musical alchemy.
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