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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.
4
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.
5
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

Deal
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Toasty, and coming out of an incredible "Playing" sandwich, the band is all fired up. Jerry's vocals near the end are nice and aggressive!
Stella Blue
March 21, 1994
Richfield Coliseum

Never heard this before, and I'm not sure how - I'm absolutely speechless. Just...wow.
Hurts Me Too
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Love Pig's organ, and of course, his wonderful soulful singing. Jerry's on point too.
Take A Step Back
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Probably my favorite non-song the Dead ever did. Funky as hell!
Cumberland Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Holy SMOKES, this one is hot! A big highlight of this show.
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