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Ramble On Rose
July 14, 1990
Foxboro Stadium

This version rewards multiple listens. Like it was good the first time, great the second. I hesitate to listen to it again. Bobby leads the way.
2
The Other One
June 15, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Jerry plays one brilliant idea after another as Phil provides counterpoint.
4
Dear Mr. Fantasy
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

There are surprisingly few really great versions of this tune, and this is one of them. Jerry takes his time, layering burning, melodic phrases.
6
When I Paint My Masterpiece
April 3, 1990
The Omni

They found the right (slower) tempo for this in later years. Also Bobby learned not to oversing. The moments when his voice fills with rage now work.
3
Space
April 5, 1989
Crisler Arena

Jerry's playing simultaneously causes and scratches an itch inside your brain. Spooky comping by Bobby.
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Promised Land
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry just decides to kill it in the last solo
New Minglewood Blues
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Love the laid back feel and Jerry's wiry, ambling sound on 77 NMBs
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Good lord. This jam will make you pause in the middle of household chores and forget what you were doing.
Dark Star
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

The Dead deserve a lot of credit for being willing to play like this relatively late in their career when they were selling out major venues. Even if you're not tripping this DS will widen your pupils
Althea
Oct. 29, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Power chords!
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