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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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Me and My Uncle
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Bobby's tone is absolutely dialed in.
Loser
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

A stand-out version with a lyrical solo by Garcia. A major highlight in a mostly lame first set.
Friend of the Devil
July 1, 1978
Arrowhead Stadium

Bob, Keith and Jerry get into this three-way groove where each player is feeding the other ideas in a seamless loop. It's gorgeous and immensely satisfying to listen to.
Tennessee Jed
July 1, 1978
Arrowhead Stadium

Has Phil ever bombed another TJ so mercilessly? Jerry rises to match his energy for a sizzling version that suits its setting perfectly.
Estimated Prophet
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Jerry throws down some lovely, unique trills around 9 minutes in that lock in a near perfect reading of this song. Estimated doesn't have to go full-on bliss jam to get the job done, as this version more than proves. Worth seeking out along with the full second set of this show.
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