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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

Let It Grow
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

Jerry roars at the laryngitis show.
Morning Dew
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

The peak from Jerry and Bobby in the coda is very intense.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

This PITB won't change your life like it did Bman's but it has great playing from Bobby and Brent.
Day Job
Aug. 29, 1982
Seattle Center Coliseum

It's not a complicated tune and yet Jerry loses the form several times. Not likely to endear Deadheads to this new addition. It is amusing to hear him get pissed and play power chords tho.
Aiko Aiko
Aug. 10, 1982
Iowa Fieldhouse - University of Iowa

Bobby decides to take a completely new approach to this tune here and it's awesome.
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