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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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Stella Blue
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

I think this is the best pre-hiatus version. And it's huge that Jerry remembers all the words. See my comment on Morning Dew for why this is the best show of the year.
Dark Star
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Unless 2/24 or 5/14 are the best of the year....for a year with so few Dark Stars, they did some good ones. But this has a good case to make for itself. See Morning Dew comments for a brief case as to why this is the best show of the year.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

This is clearly the best one ever. See my comments on Morning Dew for a brief case for why this is the best show of the year. This smokes every 1977 version, by the way.
Morning Dew
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Look, objectively this is probably the best show of the year. Tally up the top drawer versions, and then find a show with as many. Dark Star is maybe best of year. Morning Dew here I think is best pre-hiatus, although of course that's arguable. Stella Blue I think is best pre-hiatus. WRS is as good as any, as is the remarkable China>Rider. 1/2 Step arguably best pre-hiatus. And Not Fade Away is clearly the best one ever. Even the best Me and My Uncle ever. Listen to Garcia throughout, and on his solo, and pay obeisance. I probably could go on, if I looked at the set list.
Eyes Of The World
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Outstanding Eyes from an outstanding show. The band is relaxed, gloopy and not looking to smoke anyone this night. The whole show rather has a contented feeling, which will grow on you until you recognize its greatness.
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