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Jack Straw
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

As far as these pre-August 74 versions go, pretty darn good; certainly far better than Veneta
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Bertha
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Not the all-time best but surely deserves to be on the list
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Me and Bobby McGee
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

What is this, chopped liver? Just listen to the solo
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Hot version at the end of a smoking sequence
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

What is this, chopped liver? Garcia goes to town!
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Tennessee Jed
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

You mentioned his tone— this show is a late peak for Alligator (it’s already starting to sound like Wolf, probably because of gear changes but also his approach)
Tennessee Jed
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Garcia is very high and clear in the mix, to excellent effect
Row Jimmy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Top version, with a relatively brisk pace
Mexicali Blues
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I often skip this song, particularly pre-80s. Maybe it’s the superb sound quality, but I really like this one.
Truckin'
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

My vote for best of tour is Aarhus, though
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