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They Love Each Other
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Groovy, and some REAL nice solos by both Jerry and Keith. This one's got a little edge to it too.
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Tennessee Jed
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

'78 was a good year for this song. Lyrical slip-ups aside, the soloing and jaunty pace of this one make it a gem of the first set.
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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

One of a hundred high-energy versions of the early 80's, but hot nonetheless. Part of a thunderous Bobby-centric second set.
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Good Lovin'
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Part of a one-two-punch opener, paired with a heater of a Bertha. Keith adds great texture to Jerry's solo.
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Sugar Magnolia
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

Jerry's got that wah going the whole song. Some may not like it, but I LOVE the psychedelic edge it brings to this version.
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Comments

Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Keith completely takes over this version! Surprised it doesn't have more votes - it's the one from Dick's Picks 31.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Man, I love this one - it's uptempo and cheerful. A major highlight of Dick's Picks 30, for sure.
New Minglewood Blues
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Everyone's playing great on this one, but listen to the DRUMMERS! They've got the perfect swing in their playing, it's wild. For me, the Rhythm Devils make this track an all-time great.
Sugar Magnolia
April 25, 1983
The Spectrum

This one's the highlight of the filler on Dave's Picks 39. A fast but in-control version that the band really gets into towards the end.
Visions of Johanna
Feb. 21, 1995
Delta Center

A beautiful version from one of the last good shows. I actually like this version quite a bit better than the original by Dylan - it's got all the emotion of a rough year worn on Jerry's sleeve.
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