headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

DonnieInMT

GDTRFB

+15113


Submissions

1
Mexicali Blues
April 10, 1987
UIC Pavilion

Good tempo and jamming.
2
Mister Charlie
March 5, 1972
Winterland Arena

Slow tempo, groovy and funky.
2
Bertha
March 5, 1972
Winterland Arena

A soaring melody from Jerry.
1
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 10, 1979
Chrisler Arena

Killer high octane encore on the heels of a sweet Sugar Magnolia. No, Bob - thank you!!!
1
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 10, 1979
Chrisler Arena

It starts off slow and lazy, but as the tune begins to unfold, the tempo gets faster until they are just killing it as a band with the pre-SSDD jam.

Comments

When Push Comes to Shove
Dec. 16, 1986
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Do so many people dislike this song because they couldn't handle hearing Jerry sing "knock you down and beat you up and give your ass a kick"? Love that raucous instrumental break!!
When Push Comes to Shove
Dec. 17, 1986
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This song deserves more love. The lyrics are absurdly funny and Jerry's guitar work is a little raunchy. A really nice blend, and a shame this song didn't last longer.
When Push Comes to Shove
Dec. 30, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Man, I love this song!!! Solid vocals and a nice instrumental break. Worth a listen.
Desolation Row
Oct. 4, 1987
Shoreline Amphitheatre

I've always really liked this song, and at times, it was my favorite thing to hear Bob sing from the first set. This version features top-notch, passionate and inspired vocals, along with some really nice keyboards from Brent, and Phil and Jerry sounding good too. Definately worth a listen and your consideration.
Desolation Row
July 2, 1995
Deer Creek Music Center

.....like this coming from The Tour From Hell, there is something very enjoyable here. Yes, there are versions with much better vocals and instrumental work, but things just kinda flow in the right direction. This is the final time the song is played.