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Grateful Dead Oct. 12, 1989

Meadowlands Arena East Rutherford, NJ | Listen on archive

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10
Bird Song
Fantastic version! Tons of MIDI Jerr w/ flute-like and synthy guitar tones. Jerry and Brent come to a blistering dissonant peak before final chorus
3
Wharf Rat
Very Good + version with an excellent Jerry MIDI solo with a wah-wah horn-like tone
4
Hey Pocky Way
unknown version is SUPER tight. killer jamming from Garcia and powerful vocals by Brent. high energy. give this one a listen
5
Looks Like Rain
Very powerful rendition. Weir is all emotion on this one. huge peak, see youtube for video
2
Hell in a Bucket
Energetic romp! This one slaps!
2
Sugaree
Always a great opener. Kicks off an under-appreciated great show from fall '89!
4
Queen Jane Approximately
Well sung all ‘round, more hidden gems from a wonderful year.
4
Brokedown Palace
The old encore favorite is executed with both ease and precision. Clean, bright Brokedown here.
1
Jack Straw
Uber-burning version with amazing high harmonies from jer bear
1
Cumberland Blues
grandfatherly and nonetheless burnin' 89 Cumberland
1
He's Gone
Jerry pushing up the sunglasses deep into this set is a wink that it'll be ok in darker times
1
Blow Away
powerful one from a 5-show hockey rink run. Zeus bolt tone and magnitude, exciting stuff.