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Promised Land
May 4, 1980
Baltimore Civic Center

On fire and worth a loud listen
1
Good Lovin'
April 29, 1980
Fox Theatre

Here's how great this one is: I had to listen to it twice and I still can't figure out what makes it great. But it is.
1
He's Gone
April 28, 1980
N/A

Listen to Bobby's playing on this
2
Brokedown Palace
Dec. 30, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

If you're a fan of Brokedown Palace guitar solos, this one's for you
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Johnny B. Goode
Dec. 10, 1979
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Everyone sounds great on this outrageous version. Check out Brent's vocals and playing, as well as Bobby's playing. Burning.
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Comments

The Music Never Stopped
May 2, 1980
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry is not in good form at this show, as was often the case in this era. But the weird thing that he does when he's having trouble playing is that he goes for it in an outrageous, almost angry way. It's awesome.
Playin' In The Band
May 7, 1980
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Bobby's playing in the jam is mindblowing. Listen to the SB.
Dark Star
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

So many reasons why this version is fucking awesome. They immediately fly into a weird place, almost like they're picking up from some previous DS. Full of incredible moments, such as the one at 8:30 where Jerry, Phil, and Bobby each play something amazing in quick succession.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 28, 1980
N/A

Where the water tastes like wine, I swear! Great vocals by Jer, hard rocking version.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 28, 1980
N/A

This is one of those tunes that sounded great right out of the box and this version kicks ass. Love Bobby's playing in the jam.
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