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Bertha
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

I always liked the late-second-set placement of Bertha in the early Brent era. This one smokes - Brent's keys are fiery and Jerry destroys the solo.
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I Need A Miracle
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

The menacing transition out of Black Peter is only matched by Bobby attacking the mic like a rabid dog. The post-drums/space of this show is killer.
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Black Peter
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Slow, haunting, and dramatic. Comes slithering out of Space like a wafting plume of smoke.
3
El Paso
May 20, 1973
U.C.

As is typical of this era of the band, Keith totally owns this version. I can't get enough of just how tasty his piano fills are here.
3
Promised Land
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Opens set two with energy. Keith and Jerry duel it out the whole way through the song.
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Definitely NOT overrated. It may not be the best, but WOW does it set the tone for the rest of the evening. Brent does everything and more, the drummers are great, it's just plain awesome. :)
Dark Star
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Best ever, in my book. And it's not even close. So many movements, so many big moments, endless excellent jams, SUPER long, and segues beautifully into Eyes.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 1, 1965
Rich Stadium

LOVE this version. 47 minutes of pure magic, with Donna playing on oboe and Vince on the maracas. Plus, the segue into Cream Puff War is tight.
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Perfect version, through and through. I’m surprised this one doesn’t have more votes, considering it’s from a classic and iconic show.
Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1976
Great American Music Hall

I think you might have the wrong date. Did you mean 8/13/75?
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