headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

coralsandbelow

better off dead

+48817


Submissions

28
Caution
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Crazy Eleven>Caution>Feedback segment. Fast and inspired, Phil is monstrous; One of the best ever.
14
Caution
Jan. 25, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Primal, hot and sweaty goodness
3
Caution
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

INTENSE Eleven>Caution, transition is especially wicked!!
5
Caution
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

EPIC 14 min. Caution goes on and on, Jerry is by far the most intense I've ever heard him on this song!
54
Dark Star
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

Typically great '69 Star, and then some. Gets way outside the usual movements even before the verse. Middle jams are very trippy and emotional.
show more submissions

Comments

Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)