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    "comment": "First appearing in the Grateful Dead’s live repertoire in the summer of 1982 and then appearing on their 1987 album 'In The Dark', \"West L.A. Fadeaway\" is a blues-oriented tune about the slimy underbelly of Los Angeles.\n\nWith lyrics by Robert Hunter and music arranged by Jerry Garcia, “West L.A. Fadeaway” is a gem from the later years of the Dead, frequently appearing in their live setlists right up until the end.\n\nThere has been speculation over the years that “West L.A. Fadeaway” was initially written as a tribute to actor and comedian John Belushi, who famously died in March of 1982 at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Belushi was a longtime friend of the band, frequently opening for them with The Blues Brothers and naturally partying with them as well. \n\nhttps://extrachill.com/grateful-dead-west-la-fadeaway-meaning",
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