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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
July 26, 1987
Anaheim Stadium

In true perverse fashion, the Dead backed Dylan at his lowest point. But the way he sings this - on the wrong chords - has an insane urgency.
5
Cassidy
July 10, 1987
JFK Stadium

Extended, raging peak lead by Jerry and Mickey.
2
Row Jimmy
May 3, 1987
Frost Amphitheatre

Listen to the SBD of this for a great example of Bobby's subtle, beautiful playing
6
Sugaree
April 11, 1987
UIC Pavilion

Jerry blazing, Phil locked in.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
April 2, 1987
The Centrum

Listen to how Jerry begins the second chorus of his solo. Brilliant. Mickey drives this hard too. Heat builds up in the set leading to this.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Phil is doing something very far out on this, especially during Jerry's solo. Needs to be heard.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Bobby's playing and sound in the transition are great. Amusing that he goes into Jerry's "I wish I was..." verse. Jerry's chordal solo at the end is fantastic.
Shakedown Street
Oct. 25, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

You have the feeling this is a monster version from the first downbeat and you're not wrong.
The Other One
Aug. 13, 1979
McNichols Arena

Very dense and dynamic. Great transition out of He's Gone
Shakedown Street
Aug. 13, 1979
McNichols Arena

Phil is great as the comments say but Jerry is the one who is really feeling it in the jam.
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