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Grateful Dead July 1, 1985

Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD | Listen on archive

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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
A monster show and a monster Scarlet->Fire... the intro into Fire is to die for
9
Walking Blues
this is an easy one... they don't get much raunchier than this version
8
Brother Esau
What can I say, I love Bobby and i love this tune. This naturally quirky song is executed perfectly, as with most outings in spring/summer '85
2
Dancin' in the Streets
Dead at the Shed and a revved up show opener of Dancin' makes for a killer show
5
Dear Mr. Fantasy
out of Space..Jerry just starts playing the intro, nice power chord from Weir too
11
Playin' In The Band
Brain Melting, nice example of a certain quality to Jerry's playing in the 80's that I love
5
Uncle John's Band
Extremely passionate, if compact version. JG's leads are especilly determined during the jams.
7
Let It Grow
Big power here. Over and over and over again.
3
Good Lovin'
This is maybe the best Weir version. Perfectly executed...well jammed and great Bob rap...."Push back, push back the night." Epic version.
7
Stagger Lee
Worthy of a spin! Strong show at The Post.
6
Jack A Roe
Crispy + Clean
5
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Kicks ass for '85...Bobby fuzzed out behind Jerry's piercing the acid bubble. Saw this and forgot how good it was...happens hahahah
6
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Capper on a double encore - whole show crushes and this Baby Blue is SUPERKIND.
2
Mama Tried
Jerry's boogie and Bob's vocals make this one.
3
Satisfaction
The last MWP show, a cranking, heavy-duty Satisfaction as the first song of a double encore
1
Day Job
it is not a Deal but it still rocks with bristly intensity!!