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7
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.

Comments

Morning Dew
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

The peak from Jerry and Bobby in the coda is very intense.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

This PITB won't change your life like it did Bman's but it has great playing from Bobby and Brent.
Day Job
Aug. 29, 1982
Seattle Center Coliseum

It's not a complicated tune and yet Jerry loses the form several times. Not likely to endear Deadheads to this new addition. It is amusing to hear him get pissed and play power chords tho.
Aiko Aiko
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

Bobby decides to take a completely new approach to this tune here and it's awesome.
Satisfaction
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Bobby has a very good idea singing Wang Dang Doodle over this.