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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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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

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Promised Land
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry just decides to kill it in the last solo
New Minglewood Blues
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Love the laid back feel and Jerry's wiry, ambling sound on 77 NMBs
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Good lord. This jam will make you pause in the middle of household chores and forget what you were doing.
Dark Star
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

The Dead deserve a lot of credit for being willing to play like this relatively late in their career when they were selling out major venues. Even if you're not tripping this DS will widen your pupils
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