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Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

A little extra mustard on this one.
8
Me and Bobby McGee
Nov. 9, 1973
Winterland Arena

Uniquely satisfying. Bob and Keith lock into a mind-meld that leads Jerry in some interesting directions.
5
Jack Straw
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Unique, trippy energy on the intro. Mellow vibes throughout.
7
Beat it on Down The Line
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Tight, inspired, and full of ideas. A stand-out version from a stand-out show.
8
Sugar Magnolia
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Tight, hard-driving, and full of energy. A great rave up after some thoughtful somber passages before.
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Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

This one simmers up to a ferocious boogyin' boil before landing gently into Roses. A stellar standalone.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Keith is here to boogie.
Row Jimmy
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

During the first main solo break, the entire band is just clicking. It's mellow, trippy and all around sublime.
Weather Report Suite
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Keith is really going for it here with lots of imaginative licks and varied playing, but Jerry is equally inspired with some blistering solo work that puts your neck hairs on end. This is a top-shelf version on all counts.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Number one for a reason. As many others have observed, Jerry's main solo encapsulates a lot of what makes him such a special guitarist. No Swiss Watch perfection here, just a lot of raw soul and gorgeous creativity.
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