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El Paso
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Wired version from an all-time great show.
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Me and Bobby McGee
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

No love for this beautiful version at an epic show?
1
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Ramshackle in the best way
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El Paso
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Last song from this all-time great show to be nominated...great version.
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Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Shocked that I get to submit this a day after the 50th anniversary! Incredible version with a very melodic, well-structured solo and a great SSDD!
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Comments

They Love Each Other
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Finally bought the Pacific Northwest box...this is one of my new favourite versions! While I still enjoy the slowed down post-hiatus versions, they can't touch the fast '73 versions IMO. I think the up-tempo bounce of the '73 versions captures the mood of the lyrics better.
Box of Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Wow, I think this is the best I've ever heard Phil sing it live.
Bertha
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Phil is nice and bouncy on this one. The whole first set is one of the best examples of that "hot mellow" thing they had going on in '73...
Box of Rain
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Very nice one, and yes, a nice country vibe. Probably my favourite outside of the 9/17/70 Fillmore East version.
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Too bad they didn't play this more often...I guess it just makes this one that much more special!
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