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This Deadpod episode features a recording of the Grateful Dead's concert from July 21st, 1990, at Tinley Park, Illinois. This performance holds special significance as it was the night before keyboardist and vocalist Brent Mydland's death. The episode highlights the first set of the concert, focusing on notable performances of songs like "Touch of Grey," "Gray Street," "Jack Straw," "Walking Blues," "Friend of the Devil" (featuring a memorable Brent Mydland solo), "Queen Jane Approximately," and "Bird Song." The podcast provides commentary and analysis of this historically important concert in the Grateful Dead's career.

Outlines

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Grateful Dead's Final Show with Brent Mydland

Introduction to the Deadpod episode and announcement of the featured Grateful Dead concert from July 21st, 1990, in Tinley Park, Illinois—Brent Mydland's final performance before his death. Highlights of the first set are previewed.

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First Set Analysis: Musical Highlights and Brent Mydland's Performance

Detailed analysis of the first set of the July 21st, 1990, concert, focusing on standout performances of "Touch of Grey," "Gray Street," "Jack Straw," "Walking Blues," "Friend of the Devil," "Queen Jane Approximately," and "Bird Song," with special attention to Brent Mydland's solo in "Friend of the Devil."

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Q&A

• What is the significance of the July 21st, 1990 Grateful Dead concert?

  It was keyboardist Brent Mydland's final performance before his death.

• Which songs are highlighted from the first set?

  "Touch of Grey," "Gray Street," "Jack Straw," "Walking Blues," "Friend of the Devil," "Queen Jane Approximately," and "Bird Song." "Friend of the Devil" features a notable Brent Mydland solo.

• What type of music does Deadpod focus on?

  The music of the Grateful Dead.

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