headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

bzfgt

the same as the

+3017


Submissions

13
Passenger
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Well, maybe I'm going overboard because I haven't heard this song a while, but this one might as well be on here., as most everything else from this s
3
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jerry is a bit subdued BUT the solo may be the best ever.
5
Tennessee Jed
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

This one deserves a listen or two!
2
Morning Dew
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

First set opener, I really dig the MDs os this era. Still kind of sturdy and brisk but becoming the majestic ballad that it was in the 70s/80s.
7
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 4, 1980
Providence Civic Center

This is an all-timer, I say...Garcia plays like a trumpet here, pre-midi...
show more submissions

Comments

The Other One
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

The release sounds good but I don’t yet know whether it actually sounds better, as this already had excellent sq. I love Jerry’s tone on this night so much it hurts. EDIT: at times Lesh could be a tad louder, which is the only (slight) flaw
Playin' In The Band
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

I think she just about pulls it off this time. A rather even-keeled version, with a little excitement just before the return…
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Very nice version and Garcia’s first solo goes down like crack
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

The breaks have not yet developed much. Garcia is very loud and sounds great on the SBD so this rendition is nevertheless very enjoyable
Spanish Jam
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Garcia’s tone on this night is exceptional
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)