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find the best versions of grateful dead songs
Grateful Dead Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado Boulder, CO | Listen on archive
14
Estimated Prophet
My birthday show (albeit a few years early). Worth it just to hear what comes out of Bobby's throat at the beginning of the song.
18
Stella Blue
Gonna be one of the highlights on the new Dave's picks. Really pretty Stella Blue, can not wait to hear the hi-quality issue.release More 80s please
3
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Part of a nice 1-2 punch encore; the final, high energy rockers really elevate this show.
4
Around and Around
Fun stuff, especially Brent's organ; actually enjoyed the Good Lovin' it goes into more than I usually do with Bobby versions.
3
Cold Rain and Snow
Fine opener to an amazing show (...minus the Jack Straw disaster that follows).
2
I Know You Rider
Incendiary version. Soaring licks and Phil bombs. Bobby cheeses the vocals but his playing on the final run sends this one over the top!
2
Drums -> Space
Primal Drums as is befitting a heater of a show like this morphs into a delicate Space that features a crisp Spanish jam, and incredible -> into TOO