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Feel Like A Stranger
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Busting out of the gate in the first show of the year. Great interaction between Bobby and Phil, tasteful commentary by Jerry.
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 14, 1988
Miami Arena

Great version because Bobby is understated, even weary. This gives Jerry the space to jump into the choruses with emotion. Dodging lions.
2
Dire Wolf
April 5, 1988
Civic Center

Remarkable solo, down to the last note.
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Estimated Prophet
Feb. 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Notable because of what Bobby and Jerry play at the end of the jam. Fast forward to it if you need to.
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Big River
Dec. 27, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Great version. Jerry plays angry, always a good sign. Check out his first solo. Also, Brent's mumbly jumbly solo is not too bad here.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

The first line of Jerry's solo, with the spaces and big intervals, is brilliant.
Playin' In The Band
April 14, 1982
Glenns Falls Civic Center

This goes into a very weird place that almost doesn't sound like the Dead, followed by one of the best pre-drums Bobby jams I've heard.
They Love Each Other
April 14, 1982
Glenns Falls Civic Center

Jerry was killing this tune in 82.
Bird Song
April 12, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry chases down some very interesting themes starting at around 4:30
Pretty Peggy O
April 12, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Incredible touch and feeling in Jerry's solo.
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