headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

RyZxS

+174


Submissions

4
Might As Well
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

From Cincinnati `76 & also apparently on of the rare times this rocker was used to close a set! Also the pick of the day for 11~9~23 Dead days
3
Brother Esau
Nov. 20, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Jerryz intro is extra sweet on this version and he's on point throughout. A fine pre coma Jerry while Bobby is off at times lyrically. Still Heady!
4
Brother Esau
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

A Nice later era version from the Big Apple's Garden. Also Dave's pick for 11/4/23 Dead Show 30 Days of November
2
Row Jimmy
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

A particularly nice early years Brent version from winter 1979 tour. Jerry's guitar gently weeps wonderfully throughout. Latest pick from Dave~47
6
Alabama Getaway
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

From Dave's 47, supercharged high energy first set opener with Brent's fingers on fire!

Comments

Brother Esau
April 27, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Pure Pizza! I likes the double intro. That pizza with extra cheese please! Also Dave's #49
Might As Well
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

I believe this is one of the jams from the impromptu sessions on the "Festival Express" train tour of Canada the Dead and many others were on in the summer of 1970. A Jam session melody that Jerry would fine tune over a few years till 1976 when he released it on his third solo album, "Reflections" though the song would be mostly played live as a Dead tune. My favorite era is with Donna delivering perfect backing harmonies!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

Road Trips! Killer Brent keys and ensuing improvisations of spectacular brilliance.
Easy To Love You
Sept. 3, 1980
Civic Center

From the DownLoad Series, a nice simple post disco version that is still thick with Brent's keys and excellent harmonies with him & Jerry who's guitar delicately laces the tune together.
Easy To Love You
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

.......and that night the Rolex shimmers diamond bright with every key note struck in the dappled stage light!
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)