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MrMystery

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3
Cumberland Blues
Sept. 23, 1987
The Spectrum

Jerry and Brent feeling it. Interesting Bertha > CB 2nd set opener
3
Mexicali Blues
Sept. 19, 1987
Madison Square Garden

I love what Bobby plays during the 2nd solo.
3
Cassidy
Aug. 20, 1987
Park West Ski Resort

Jerry takes charge in the jam and doesn't put a foot wrong. Waits for the others before the peak. Deceptively profound version.
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.
4
Cassidy
July 10, 1987
JFK Stadium

Extended, raging peak lead by Jerry and Mickey.

Comments

Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Agreed, this is a remarkable transition into Eyes. Listen to what Bobby plays.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

moberg is right about the solo. What Jerry does in the last chorus is mind blowing. He just decides fuck it. Great transition and Fire too.
Dark Star
Jan. 20, 1979
Shea's Theater

This is not a good Dark Star. They try something dissonant, it doesn't work, verse is a train wreck, and they're relieved to be playing NFA. No wonder it was the last one for almost 3 years.
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 17, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

It's late in the day but Jerry and Keith have some great interplay here.
Casey Jones
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Great vocals and solo