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Grateful Dead Dec. 31, 1986

Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA | Listen on archive

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Terrapin Station
Just listen to Jerry's solo on this one. Best musical story-telling out of them all
7
Sugaree
Mature Sugaree from an underrated NYE show. Jerry's voice is so expressive and Brent finally has his part dialed on the B3.
5
Desolation Row
Bob really belts it out on this relatively early version. WAS THAT SOME KINDA JOKE?!? Awesome...Zimmy would be proud.
4
Touch of Grey
Happy New Year!!!!! Fire Works going off left and right as the boys charge into a powerful and well executed Touch
2
Let It Grow
Second Set version flexes a little muscle crowd really into it which gives the boys some added energy. doesnt break any new ground but fun
4
Wharf Rat
EMerges beautifully from space both mournful and maical like only a Wharf Rat could be tremendous,Jerry pours his heart into it GREAT
2
Candyman
This is a very dramatic reading excellent effort from Jerry, crowd reacts in stupendous applause particularly to the Candyman's in town..
1
Box of Rain
Fantastic NYE BOX from set 3 post midnight festivities.
5
Brokedown Palace
Wonderful emotional ending to set 3. Very solid emotional NYE show.
1
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Extremely high energy spirited rendition. Wonderful NYE show, a welcome back celebration.
1
Gimme Some Lovin'
Brent and Phil having an absolute blast, Fun high energy set 3 opener.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Spirited Set One Closer.
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Me and My Uncle
Picking up the tempo on New Year's Eve
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Jack Straw
Amazing opener to a criminally underrated show