The Grateful Dead released their latest in the series of All The Years Live on YouTube. The selection comes from the New Years Eve show in 1987 at the Oakland Coliseum, nearly 23 years ago to the day.
1987 was a triumphant year for the Dead. Jerry returned to fine form after his coma, the Dead toured with Dylan in their historic summer tour and ended the year on a high note at the Oakland Coliseum.
Here is what Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux has to say about the performance: “Debuting in September 1982, Throwing Stones rather quickly found a home as the penultimate song of many Grateful Dead second sets in the final decade+ of the Dead’s touring activities. Usually followed by Not Fade Away, Throwing Stones was a powerful Weir-Barlow song with a political message, a rarity for the Grateful Dead. Now, nearly forty years after its debut, its message still resonates, perhaps more strongly than ever.”
Thanks to the Grateful Dead for the footage.
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Jam Deets
Jam Date: December 31, 1987Featuring: Grateful Dead
Venue: Oakland Coliseum
Songs: Throwing Stones
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