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Submissions

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

Blues For Allah
March 23, 1975
Kezar Stadium

Should be #1. Can you imagine going to this show and hearing this followed by Johnny B. Goode? The octave pedal on Jerry's guitar sounds insane and frightening. They accomplish in the Stronger Than Dirt jam what they never could regain in the next four years of playing Dancin' in the Streets.
Dark Star
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Heavy, experimental, intense version. Going into El Paso is brilliant.
Cassidy
April 1, 1986
Providence Civic Center

Jam is great. Listen to Phil toward the end.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 27, 1986
Cumberland County Civic Center

This is a great China Rider. Listen to the outrageous moments in the transition, especially between Jerry and Brent.
Bird Song
March 21, 1986
Hampton Coliseum

A bright light from a dark time. LagerandGos is right. Jerry is sharp, Bobby is brilliant.
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