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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.
2
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.
2
Promised Land
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Opens set two with energy. Keith and Jerry duel it out the whole way through the song.
1
Johnny B. Goode
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Love versions of this track from 72 and 73, and this one's no exception. Keith's piano is great, Jerry's playing with gusto, everyone's locked in.
2
Looks Like Rain
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Keith's gentle keys add SO much to this version - a very emotive rendition, just as it should be
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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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