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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

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Lots of nuance and creativity in the transition jam, which makes up for a few flubs. A top shelf version from this era.
Truckin'
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

I've never heard another Truckin' where Pig and Keith's contributions on keys both shine through so clearly and are both so inspired.
Passenger
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Probably the cleanest vocals I've ever heard on this song.
King Bee
July 17, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Quite possibly the best solo I've ever heard from Jerry pre-67.
Stella Blue
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Bob's ripcord into Good Lovin' is a travesty in this otherwise excellent version.
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