On the bus in 85, a taper & super picky. Kicking off the 3rd night with the 70s style Bertha>good lovin' was perfect, paying tribute to the latter half of the 70s. The loser was exquisite.I closed my eyes saying that sounded like Jer. High Time was tranquil. Then, Samson, always on a Sunday, but this in middle of first set! Althea, solid. Fantasy>jude terrifically played, props to Jeff. Then the sweetest bird song with mind blowing dynamics.
Set II
I challenge anyone, find me a better Help>slip>franks! Estimated>Eyes made the pre drumspace I've ever heard and I saw Jerry almost 100 times. As there was a slight pause in drums, I was able to say to the 7 kids in our posse, Mickey Hart, kids, the greatest percussionist I've ever witnessed.
For the 3rd night I cried... As the days was beautiful. A Cumberland that was not the typical Grateful Dead 3 and 1/2 minute song, but one of the most impressive jams ever, so intricate and solid. Sugar mags and the set and a perfect way.
Started the encore I swear truckin' starts like cosmic Charlie. Brokedown >nfa reprise was perfect. I've traveled 3000 miles a few times to catch them. If they pulled a Woodstock, I'd call em' out. No, they nailed it, completely, Mayer was pouring his soul out with jazz and blues twists. O'teil's bass solo in eyes wow backwards wow. The music spoke for itself. Myself, however, will quote Bill Graham... "The greatest rock and roll band that ever was
