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find the best versions of grateful dead songs
Grateful Dead Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center Philadelphia, PA | Listen on archive
50
Playin' In The Band
Wild, hairy, and at times scary Herbie Hancock-esque jazz in this one. One of the all-time best!!!
5
Black Throated Wind
As of this moment my favorite version. Many great versions in '72-'74...time to start digging...funny Phil banter after as well
28
Weather Report Suite
Most amazing Let It Grow climax I've ever heard; Jerry and Phil really going to town. Also a wild Billy-driven fusion jam into Wharf Rat.
31
Jack Straw
Wow! Best pre-hiatus verison? Jerry has some mindmelting amphetamine leads during the bridge. Just unbelievable stuff!!!
31
Scarlet Begonias
Short but high octane version with Billy and Jerry crushing it...the jam rises to a furious climax!
13
Ship of Fools
Sweet and melodic, I love how Jerry sings this one. Just exactacly perfect to my ears.
12
Casey Jones
Slower than usual, but grooves and soars... Thought out, precise, and delicate this Casey is surely a gem
1
It Must Have Been The Roses
Letter perfect - the Godchauxs take this to a loftier level. Beautiful dynamic push-and-pull by the whole group.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
One of the longest jams into rider I've heard. That combined with the overall '74 sound makes it a killer version.
1
Mexicali Blues
Ok looks yeah it’s another Mex but like this one’s cool!!! Bill’s doing some crazy shit on the highhats whenever Phil starts singing/yelling.