Dead Show/podcast for 9/3/21

We have a great second set for your Labor Day weekend enjoyment! This one is from the Greek Theater on August 19, 1989. This one certainly goes against the old thought that the band didn't really jam it out at the Greek.. We start with a fine 'China>Rider'.. the transition really catches fire! A wonderful opener, which then leads right into 'Playin' In the Band'.. the jamming here into a long, pretty, 'Uncle John's' is quite exploratory.  Always a delight, this version of 'Uncle John's' is pretty straight-ahead but nicely paced and sung. The transition into Drums>Space is quite well done. Space is quite exploratory and the accounts which I read say that Candace's lights and effects sync'd quite well to create the spaceship effect :) 

The transition into a smoking 'Other One' is on point, including a great Phil bomb. Healy does his effects on Weir's voice but they mostly work here. This is a great Other One! It leads to an explosive finish! 

In the ballad slot, Jerry brings out August West.. enough said.. they fly away beautifully. 

They close the set with a spirited 'Not Fade Away', then return for a rare 'Foolish Heart' encore. Not a throwaway :)

 

Grateful Dead
Greek Theater - University of California
Berkeley, CA 8/19/89 - Saturday    

Two    
China Cat Sunflower [6:32] >
I Know You Rider [5:58] ;
Playing In The Band [7:29] >
Uncle John's Band [13:00] >
Drums [7:12] >
Space [9:53] >
The Other One [8:24] (1) >
Wharf Rat [8:58] >
Not Fade Away [9:07]

Encore    

Foolish Heart [8:34]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090321.mp3 

I hope you have a safe and sensational Labor Day weekend!

Thank you for your kind support of the Deadpod. 

 

"Most of the cats that you meet on the street speak of true love 

Most of the time, they're sittin' and cryin' at home

One of these days they know they better be goin'

 
Out of the door and down to the street all alone"