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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

Terrapin Station
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

The jam out of this one is BIG in a way that a lot of Keith-era versions aren't. Not necessarily improvisational, but Jerry and Keith ratchet up the drama for a very satisfying conclusion.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Doesn't quite hold a candle to the one they payed at the same venue in '77, but this one holds your attention in a way that many two-drummer era versions don't. One of the best of '77.
The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Bob is constantly throwing curveballs and Jerry keeps finding the plate and smacking them out of the park. Fucking stellar version.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Wow, Jerry really reaches into the deep end for a very angry, agitated jam that really makes the most of the odd time signature. Hugely underrated version.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Gorgeous, inventive jamming. This version goes places others don't.
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