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Grateful Dead Sept. 16, 1988

Madison Square Garden New York, NY | Listen on archive

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5
Hey Pocky Way
Real nice enthusiastic opener, everyone is heavily into it including Jerry.
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
unheralded standout from MSG hot rocking Brent era China->Rider
5
To Lay Me Down
Wrenching.
3
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Bobby colors this one finely and Jer dishes the backup vocals and riffs perfectly - they nail the changes to make this one glow. (matrix)
3
Terrapin Station
The Devils go totally tribal after they take this down to pin drop quiet and at the end JG cranks the rusty blade.
4
Drums -> Space
Way ahead of it's time - wow - repeat.
2
Bird Song
Birdsong has left the building... only to return to earth, center stage
1
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Rousing version.
1
Mexicali Blues
I actually did not expect the heat that came from this one. Fan freaking tastic, especially the last minute or so. Great jamming
1
Ship of Fools
Wonderful Ship of Fools. Love Garcia's powerful vocals.