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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
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

China Cat has some interesting Jerry leads, but the band doesn't really hit full power until Rider, which is a really phenomenal version. I'd upvote Rider, but not China Cat.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

This one deserves to be in the top 10.
Wharf Rat
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Keith plays some beautiful, inventive lines as the song moves into its bridge. While Keith's contributions may be the main reason I upvoted this version, the vocals are also strong.
They Love Each Other
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Disagree with the characterization by FreedomHaul, this is full-band cohesion at its finest. Everyone is actively creating the space that Garcia then maximizes. Lovely version
Good Lovin'
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Not quite as rich in content as the Pigpen versions, this rare standalone version has a unique character that makes it worth seeking out.
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