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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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Ramble On Rose
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Good shout, and maybe my favorite is Boston 9-15
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Good shout, and maybe my favorite is Boston 9-15
Brokedown Palace
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Sorry, suckers, but this is my #1 version! There are some great ones over the years, and early 80s is a good era for this. But listen to that Strat on the break….
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

1972-09-28, 1973-05-20…. This is great but it CAN be beat. We’re supposed to find the best versions, not simply repeat tired truisms about the most widely known shows. So there!
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Granjam, what say you about 10-17?
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