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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

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Keith and Jerry strike up a very cool figure around 13:30 that makes this already excellent version truly special. Possibly the best Playin of the 2 drummer era.
Deal
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

If it weren't for the off vocals, this would easily be the best Godchaux-era Deal. Jerry's solo is one for the books.
Bird Song
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

It's interesting to hear this one develop on stage, but this version isn't worth seeking out on its own merits.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Sort of a transitional version between the 60s standalones and the jammed out Keith-era versions. Interesting guitar lines on China and lots of Phil Bombs on the main jam in Rider.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Jerry cranks up the wah and the overdrive and divebombs the main solo break like a man possessed.
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