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Grateful Dead Aug. 20, 1987

Park West Ski Resort Park West, UT | Listen on archive

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5
All Along the Watchtower
A ripping watchtower, 1987 has some hot watchtowers.
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Phil teases whole lotta love by Zeppelin then they launch into a funky China cat
6
Big Boss Man
Cool unexpected opener, hot unheralded 1987 show
3
Ship of Fools
Wow Jerry gives every single word a little extra attention, dialed in a very emotional reading. Brent is fantastic on this version. A classic take.
2
Truckin'
Hot Truckin->Smokestack lightning combination
2
Drums -> Space
Drums builds into a frenzy that seamlessly transitions into an upbeat Space. The transition into spacier Space keeps the pace up
2
Cassidy
Jerry takes charge in the jam and doesn't put a foot wrong. Waits for the others before the peak. Deceptively profound version.
2
Dire Wolf
Solid version in Utah
1
Loser
Builds up well, don't forget about '87
2
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Plenty of energy and nice crowd response, "That's right!"
1
The Wheel
Out of space, damn good
1
Promised Land
Good rendition, good energy in the early set of a VERY underrated mid/late-80's show
1
Row Jimmy
Early in the set, still brings the emotion & gorgeous playing
2
Stella Blue
Perfectly chilling towards the end of a brilliant show
1
When Push Comes to Shove
Not a song I've heard played poorly by this band. Great, swinging one! Howling solo :D
1
Sugar Magnolia
A rocking Sunshine Daydream