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Grateful Dead May 19, 1974

Portland Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR | Listen on archive

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153
Truckin'
This version absolutely smokes
56
Black Throated Wind
Bobby throws some excellent chaw on the vocals. My go-to for an underrated song
22
Ship of Fools
So perfect...Keith and Jerry really hit the sweet spot, and Phil, Bobby, and Bill are clicking nicely
101
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
'74 gem...Phil and Billy are feel in' it big-time...superb transition
54
Greatest Story Ever Told
Keiths keyboards make this one
17
Bertha
smmoooooth as butter
44
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Funky with a huge climax, Jerry really rocking out!
15
Beat it on Down The Line
Love Keith's lead in this one
24
Pretty Peggy O
Beautiful.
17
Tennessee Jed
Sick Jamming
62
Mind Left Body Jam
I argue this chunk of music containing the MLB jam after Truckin' is some of the best music the Grateful Dead have ever played. Bar none
26
Weather Report Suite
Bob muffs the words but all's well that ends well...the unique space-jazz jam out of this one is not to be missed. Such a chill Oregon vibe!
29
Not Fade Away
Truckin->MLB Jam->The Hotness
24
Scarlet Begonias
Short succint and distilled to its '74 essence. Plus Donna's sexiest "Ohhhhhhhhh" ever.
44
Wharf Rat
Slightly faster with a steady ostinato bass that works beautifully. No dirge, but a thoughtful tale. I hear waves against a wharf at the end.
11
I Know You Rider
High-energy playin' from the boys. Great Garcia solos and Phil bombs.
19
Loose Lucy
Loose Lucy is my delight.... this version sure is a delight
14
Me and Bobby McGee
Stand-alone Me and Bobby McGee, very mellow.
10
Promised Land
Kicks off a promised land>Bertha>GSET and the rest is history
15
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Rocking and rolling patriotic beauty.
7
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Already listed as the CC>IKYR, but this jam stands on its own. One of the tightest from start to finish.
12
Sugaree
Surprised it's not here yet...Jerry's solos are succinct but lively and emphatic. Solid 74 version
8
Big Railroad Blues
Can't believe this one isn't on here yet from this legendary show! Hot and super tight -- the band is really on this whole set
9
One More Saturday Night
Jittery rocker blazing with creative energy. So much damn fun!
6
Big River
Keith front and center
6
Mexicali Blues
This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
2
El Paso
Basically an instrumental, as many have noticed, the vocals are shot for a good portion of the first set
1
It Must Have Been The Roses
Keith's playing is sweeter than soda pop. Delicate tenderonies
1
Johnny B. Goode
Steamin' Hot Chuckbucket Rock 'n Roll