Just before the Dead split for Europe in the Fall of 1990, they surprised their fans with the release of the long-awaited live album, showing off their late-Brent Mydland era excellence. Mixed from the 24-track analog master tapes, the album was a sonic wonder, filled with some of the best material played by the Dead on the last tours featuring keyboard player Brent Mydland, who would pass away before the album was completed. Included on the album is a beautiful rendition of Dear Mr. Fantasy, a late addition to the track list, as a tribute to Brent, to whom the album is dedicated. Also of note is the famous “Eyes Of The World” from Nassau Coliseum with Branford Marsalis, a ripping “China Cat Sunflower” / “I Know You Rider,” and classic first set material from the era, including “Althea,” “Cassidy,” and “Let It Grow.” A sonic masterpiece and energetic tour de force. Over two hours of historic performances from October 1989-April 1990. Newly mastered by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer David Glasser. Produced for release by David Lemieux.Tracklist:First Set A1 Feel Like A Stranger 7:32 A2 Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo 8:00 A3 Walkin' Blues 5:44 B1 Althea 6:55 B2 Cassidy 6:36 B3 Let It Grow 11:54 Second Set C1 China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider 10:24 C2 Looks Like Rain 8:04 D1 Eyes Of The World 16:14 D2 Victim Or The Crime 8:04 E Help On The Way / Slipknot! / Franklin's Tower 18:58 F1 Bird Song 12:57F2 One More Saturday Night 4:50 F3 Dear Mr. Fantasy 5:44
