headyversion
find the best versions of grateful dead songs
please
login
or
register
.
CrackStraw
Bob's Guitar #1
+5611
Submissions
3
Its All Over Now
Nov. 14, 1978
Boston Music Hall
Very smoking version that's a fair representation of the entire show. Great energy all night!
5
Brother Esau
Oct. 28, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre
It's just played really well. The entire show is good but nothing better than an A-. Show was heavy in my rotation in youth. A+ SBD. Nice CRS opener!
2
Let It Grow
May 10, 1986
Frost Amphitheatre
Played in hyper speed and everything still sounds just exactly perfect. A great way to end a set in any era
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 22, 1986
Berkeley Community Theatre
Damn! Unhealthy JG really kicks ass sometimes! Excellent bouncy >, Jer sings along in 'laid down last night.' verse - Rider is simply out for blood!
7
Bird Song
April 22, 1986
Berkeley Community Theatre
There's just a litte cheesy chriping synth...outside of that this Bird is jumpy,agressive, and probably cracked my top 5
show more submissions
Comments
Passenger
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
I don't know why but when people praise this show I take it personal.... One small point of pride...? AUD splices are harmless, complete cuts on the other hand can be tragic. Can't forget about ripping versions of BEW, All Over Now, and TMNS from this first set.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Hey Danny if '78 is new to you check out 1/22, 4/15, 4/16, 4/21, 4/22, 4/24, 5/10, 5/11, 6/4 7/3, 7/7, 10/17 thru 10/22, 11/18, 11/21, and 12/30. Don't let the lack of diverse set lists throw you off. The band (specially Garcia) was amazing at tweaking their sound in '78.
Werewolves of London
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
'78 is the year of the Wolf, of both London and Garcia. For those who don't know Jerry helped his Buddy Warren Zevon write this song. Clocking in at over 10 minutes on a Betty Board. This one has to be my favorite.Love Bobby's oozing psychedelic slide action and thanks to Jerry's bad ass rhythmic riffs, you might as well call Ace the lead guitar player here. The band, per usual in 1978 sounded like they're having a blast. I always found it ironic how they appeared to have such a good time on stage in during these times despite the obvious turmoil between the band off the stage(financial crisis/Jerry catching Keith in his stash/general Godchaux domestic issues). For 30+ years the stage was undeniably a 'safe space' for Jerry/Bobby/Phil.
West L.A. Fadeaway
July 1, 1992
Buckeye Lake Music Center
This is easily my favorite version of a song i'm not crazy for. As a kid I loved Steve Miller and some of his FM hits. This version just has something that every other version lacks, the obvious answer is Steve Miller but you know....
Black Peter
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Okay I did just re-listen to this and it is a smoker. If you can't appreciate Bob Weir's slide playing(aka his Lowell George impression) once in awhile, then fuck you.... I mean it in the friendliest way possible ;)
show more comments
hot songs
Dark Star
Playin' In The Band
Eyes Of The World
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
new submissions
Casey Jones, The Spectrum, Nov. 5, 1979
Sugar Magnolia, The Spectrum, Nov. 5, 1979
And We Bid You Goodnight, Bellarmine College, Dec. 7, 1968
more submissions
recent comments
So so good. The ...
My personal favorite. Upbeat, ...
Really should be in ...
more comments
resources & sponsors
about