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Grateful Dead Nov. 7, 1987

Henry J Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, CA | Listen on archive

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4
Throwing Stones
End of a winning year, charged version, with the best bobby/ jerry and even brent call and response in the final verse.
3
Row Jimmy
There's something about the aging in Jerry's voice that gives the song extra gravitas.
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
They are just "on" this show. Killer Masterpiece. Great energy.
3
Box of Rain
WE WANT PHIL, WE WANT PHIL chant before Phil grants our wish. Because we always want more Phil.
2
Hey Pocky Way
Awesome high energy song to open a high energy show. Vocal distortion makes it a little darker, but Brent still screams.
3
Black Peter
Tremendous, mislabeled on the charlie miller board as the second NFA. truly hot piece of music right here. Sung with passion played spectacularly.
1
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Nice and confident delivery, real sweet solo from Jerry lots of "wah".Brent has the right synth tone going drummers give a tight backbeat. Sweet Jelly
3
Jack Straw
Brisk, optimistic, and bubbling with noodlage
1
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Fine version here
1
Terrapin Station
'87 Strong