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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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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

This is absolutely wonderful, joyous
He's Gone
Sept. 14, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I was there, and it was one of the highlights of my life. The middle break is unbelievably hot. BUT--no instrumental coda, and that is a serious demerit.
He's Gone
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

I love this. I still would not put a post-hiatus version over just about any played between September 9th, 1972 and October 19th, 1974.
Deal
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Bob is probably right---what is the best version?
Big Railroad Blues
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Check out 1984-10-18, though
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