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Promised Land
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Charged up with energy coming out of the hot Alabama opener. They really go after this one, and makes it stand out. Great stuff!
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Deal
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Loads of fun! Like versions from '79, it's an interesting hybrid version - the energy of 80's versions but minus the second solo. Still kicks, though!
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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.
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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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