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Dead on arrival

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3
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.

Comments

Sugaree
May 6, 1978
Patrick Gymnasium - University of Vermont

This is an insane version. Would be much higher if there was a SBD.
Estimated Prophet
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Great first solo and then everyone kills it in the jam, especially Bobby, Phil and Jerry
Ship of Fools
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

When Jerry wasn't paying attention (for whatever reason), it manifested itself in dropped beats. What he does at the end of this tune is not good.
Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Really interesting what Jerry plays during the verses and Bob's approach to the intro.
Ramble On Rose
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Huge version has everything you need.