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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

Estimated Prophet
May 23, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Jerry kills the middle solo and the interplay between him and Weir at the end is fantastic
Mexicali Blues
April 12, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Brilliant contortions in the solo.
Playin' In The Band
April 5, 1982
The Spectrum

The jam after Ship of Fools will make you go wait a minute, and replay it from the beginning.
New Minglewood Blues
Feb. 19, 1982
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

I love it when Jerry plays angry. Check out the power chords. The Rango aud is incredible sounding.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 17, 1982
Warfield Theater

Jerry sounds great in the first solo but this is all about Bobby's playing in the outro jam. Fuckin sick.