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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

Pretty Peggy O
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Some of the slower/monotonous songs can present challenges, especially when it comes to getting the whole band on the same page. Not here. Everyone is in sync and Jerry is on fire, rendering a gorgeous version that soars above others on all fronts. This is the GOAT right here.
Mama Tried
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Bob's guitar work here is brilliant.
Sugaree
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

As slammin' as Jerry's main solo is, the final break features some gorgeous, subtle Bob-Jerry interplay that absolutely can't be missed. Stunning version.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

For my money, this is best-jammed Wharf Rat there is.
The Music Never Stopped
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

I dig what Keith is throwing down alongside Bob's Descending chord progression on the big jam.
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