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Grateful Dead Aug. 11, 1987

Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO | Listen on archive

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8
Ship of Fools
Strong vocals for Jerry and the crowd recognizes it.
6
When Push Comes to Shove
Great harmonies from Jerry, Bob, and Brent, as well as an absolutely KILLER solo!
1
Big Boss Man
Nice opener........
3
Playin' In The Band
Nice little post verse spacey jam, gets to some real nice space before transitioning into a lovely China Doll.
16
100000 Tons of Steel
Brent powerhouse performance, one of the top 5 in my opinion. Fantastic version
5
Crazy Fingers
Jerry's solo is amazing just warm and bright a true pleasure to hear.
3
China Doll
Absolutely delicate and beautiful version leads into a heady drums segment. Really wonderful vocals by Jerry, FANTASTIC
6
High Time
Great one from red rocks
1
Let It Grow
Don't normally think of '87 as strong jamming year but various LIGs suggest otherwise. Every member contributes grately!
1
Cold Rain and Snow
Great one for blistering western starfall troubles, Athletic delivery pummeoing
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Interesting as sure sounds like violin. Jerry's tone sounds little bit like Robbie Robertson. Phil lots of heady goodness.