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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.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

This is the moment Jerry actually emerges from his coma.
Little Red Rooster
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Rousing version, Jerry and Brent on fire
Bertha
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Great version with an exceptional Jerry solo. Listen to him begin the second chorus
Bird Song
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Brilliant long jam, from crashing to quiet. Listen to Brent and Jerry.
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

This version really creeps up on you. Phil and the drummers are locked in. Then you hear how into it Jerry is, and how well Bobby is singing. Then it's over.
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