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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.
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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.
1
Feel Like A Stranger
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Busting out of the gate in the first show of the year. Great interaction between Bobby and Phil, tasteful commentary by Jerry.
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 14, 1988
Miami Arena

Great version because Bobby is understated, even weary. This gives Jerry the space to jump into the choruses with emotion. Dodging lions.
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Comments

Throwing Stones
June 19, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Dig the Foolish Heart jam on this one. You heard me right
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

The jam charges into dark, weird territory
Bird Song
April 14, 1988
Rosemont Horizon

Jerry is wide awake in this jam. The way he starts it is exceptional.
Bird Song
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

There is no Bird Song in this show
Space
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

The space into So What is great. The one after drums is even better. Jerry and Bobby get into something.
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