headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

FranklinTowers

Drummer

+1891


Submissions

2
El Paso
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not the best vocally, but very good instrumentally.
4
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Billy really makes this one -- some very cool snare and hi-hat work starting just before 2:00!
1
Drums
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very technically sound — almost like he’s doing a rudiment exercise for much of it, which is fine by me!
2
Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pretty good climax on this one, which is the key to the song IMO. All-around solid version, surprised it's not on here yet.
3
St. Stephen
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

They sound a bit bored with it to my ears until Phil kicks them into gear around the 4:00 mark. Probably smart that they gave it a break after '71...
show more submissions

Comments

Mexicali Blues
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Excellent version, placed unusually late in the show. Part of one of the best second sets ever...
Feelin' Groovy Jam
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

cgarces, like you, I have this phenomenal show second only to Rotterdam for the tour, and both of them trailing only 2/13/70 overall...
Drums
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

I like to view these little drum breaks within an epic DS or TOO as a pit stop to repair the spaceship along the journey...
Big Railroad Blues
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Another tune that really benefits from Pig's organ IMO
He's Gone
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

One of the most graceful glides to the finish...beautiful.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)