This week's Deadpod returns for the second set of the band's performance at the Oakland Coliseum Arena on December 27th, 1989.

Clarence Clemmons makes a surprise appearance on the opening Iko, Iko and adds a great touch here as the band gets the crowd wound up for what is a fine second set. A spacey 'Playin' In the Band' follows - with some extraterrestrial exploration before going into a lovely 'Crazy Fingers'. 'Uncle John's Band' caps off the pre-drums set. The post-drums is highlighted by a truly wonderful 'Morning Dew'.. there was an issue with Jerry's sound at the end but that really doesn't detract from what is a great version.

The boys then surprise the crowd with a double encore -'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Black Muddy River'..

Grateful Dead 1989-12-27 Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, CA Two Iko Iko [7:43] Playing In The Band [13:11] > Crazy Fingers [8:22] > Uncle John's Band [8:40] > Drums [11:#05] > Space [8:20] > The Wheel [5:01] > I Need A Miracle [3:49] > Morning Dew [11:41] Encore Johnny B. Goode [3:49] Black Muddy River [5:55]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod010524.mp3

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