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He's Gone
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Jerry pushing up the sunglasses deep into this set is a wink that it'll be ok in darker times
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Cumberland Blues
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

grandfatherly and nonetheless burnin' 89 Cumberland
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Jack Straw
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Uber-burning version with amazing high harmonies from jer bear
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Drums -> Space
Sept. 29, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

The Devils dabble their paintbrushes of wonderment in what could be "Tribal ambient" esque textures. And space is formidable. Clarion 89 versh.
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Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Sept. 29, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

not THE most tremendous stuck inside but it's still awesome.

Comments

Morning Dew
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

an example of a morning dew where they do not hold back. First solo is aggressive and menacing. The build to the last jam starts at a faintest whisper and has absolutely gorgeous playing from all 4 chordal instruments. Patiently and majestically, we return to a fever pitch and you may feel tears welling up in your eyes when they reach their ecstatic peaks. You really get the sense that the Dead are searching for answers here. Using the art of music to commune with greater purposes, suggesting questions much more important than "is this songwriting good" or "is our timing good" Or maybe im just projecting at 3am. Either way the perfect ending to this show. It reminds me of Lesh talking about "hearing the voice of god" at the first Wall of sound Dew. Similar levels of ecstasy are accomplished here.
The Music Never Stopped
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

utterly fabulous version of this. Every note the dead played on this night was searing, blistering, would shock you if you could touch it. they're absolutely on fire. Hats off to billy and mickey who are responsible for a lot of this. Without their synchronicity it wouldn't be possible.
Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Listening to this again, and i am utterly speechless. words cannot describe how hard this sugaree jams, the only thing you can possibly compare it to is the tide of the ocean. Garcia is absolutely unbelievable on this version. the band is cooking with gas like a perfectly grilled burger on a hot day. Garcia is the beer in your hand (your fourth or fifth by the way). I think that, along with englishtown from later in the year and Veneta 72, this is the best show this band ever played.
Deal
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

listening to this show again. This is an unbelievably heavy and groovy early version of Deal, the music is playing the band. Fans of this song must hear this
The Other One
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

soo fucking heady this one gets quite trippy and avant-garde