headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

DaGoodolRichard

TimelessTravel

+1563


Submissions

1
Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

A forgtten Truckin, possibly my favorite.
1
Black Peter
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Jerrys vocals are in top form on this one.Just acoustic gutars here, jusr right.
1
I Know You Rider
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

An outstanding stand alonne Rider. Energetic, country goodness here.
1
Brokedown Palace
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

It's to bad that the audio quality is so bad on this one. the playing and vocal harmonies are on the money.
1
The Weight
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

The steel guitar, which I assume Jerry is playing, really helps to make this early version a good one.
show more submissions

Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 26, 1968
Melodyland Theatre

Good find, RJ! This isn't on the archive. I, surprisingly, found it in you tube. This is a very strong version, right in the magic psychedelic era of the band. Jerrys singing and playing are strong and emotional and TC adds some very nice flourishes. I'll have to compare to some other great versions of this song, but this could be in my top 5.l
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one takes you on a sonic adventure.
Mind Left Body Jam
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I just listened to the Miller transfer of this. Very nice, well balanced intro jam over all. Contemplative and inventive. This Dark Star deserves a vote as well!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

This is a must listen to version, if you're a China Rider fan. This one is well mixed, well played and high energy throughout. Jerry plays a short Mountain Jam quote in the intro. I think he's playing a Strat on this one, a nice choice, especially for rider.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

^^^ You're right Sally. Bobby is very high in the mix, his guitar over powers Jerry's, especially on Rider. If it wasn't for that, this would be a good version. Maybe Charlie Miller could fix this problem, this is a good show.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)