headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

OrangeTangoJam

yeller dawg

+1295


Submissions

1
Drums
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

Supercharged Billy at the helm deconstructing and building layers of structure like a master architect. Some of his most inventive fills put to record
1
Me and My Uncle
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Notable for coming straight out of Cumberland and the alternate lyrics “And I Grabbed the Bottle, Grabbed Him in the Jaw” A cowboy classic.
1
Promised Land
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Firing on all cylinders right out the gate. I'm certain Jerry's fretboard caught fire after that first solo. Impossible not to groove to.
1
El Paso
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Delicate. Like a last waltz of the cowboy and his love, with each lick from Jerry conveying the urgency of the story. Keith makes such an impact here.
1
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Part of the beginning is cut off, but that doesn't stop this train from rolling on down the mines. Short and sweet.
show more submissions

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Such a great, great version. Starts off as curious as a China Cat can get, and openly explores these incredibly serene pockets of melodic themes that transcend even the most casual of listeners. The Feelin’ Groovy jam is one of the most organic I’ve heard in a China>Rider and before Jerry’s solo, Keith completely controls the jam the band being the hive mind and Keith at the center of this. Tender and sweet. A stunner.
Row Jimmy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

I am in awe. This is beautiful, the pure definition of heaven.
Dark Star
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

The word psychedelic typical gets thrown around here a lot. A lot of the times it can be used too sparingly, yet this version somehow mangers to be the absolute pinnacle of pure psychedelic music. I can hear the intense trip these guys are having and the magic that ensues is captivating and enchanting. Intense energy.
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

This, 9/10/74, and 1/2/70 are my all time favorite versions of this tune. The most emotive I’ve heard.
St. Stephen
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

Sublime and beautifully played. Jammed out to sheer perfection. Do not overlook 60s Dead.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)