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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

Eyes Of The World
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

It sounds like they've never played it before, and I mean that in the best way possible. The sound we're more familiar with is the superior approach, but this is a great example of the band being adaptable and playing to the uniqueness of the environment.
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

This is a unique version -- slower and more mellow without feeling lethargic. Bob seems particularly inspired on guitar here. Not quite an all-timer, but certainly worth hearing.
El Paso
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

It's fine, but it tanks some of the momentum gained by Dire Wolf. Well-played version poorly placed in the setlist.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This version is very straight forward but overall well-executed. One of the reasons this version manages to shine is the outstanding sound quality that I attribute at least in part to the venue. I've heard many Betty Boards and they all sound excellent, but at these Red Rocks shows the band's tone is absolutely dialed in. Everyone is audible in exactly the measure you'd want them to be.
Passenger
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

A little rough around the edges, but they're definitely feeling this one. One of my favorite first sets of '78.
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