headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

coralsandbelow

better off dead

+48857


Submissions

22
Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
8
Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Probably a "misdated" Dew, but no matter; this early version is as emotive as it gets
11
China Cat Sunflower
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I usually prefer the China>Rider combo but this is a must hear version; Jerry really pours on the HEAT between the verses!!
19
Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
31
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall

Unbelievable Playin' on this Playin', they fly thru at least a hundred different changes at supersonic speed. Billy is absolutely on Fire!!!
show more submissions

Comments

The Other One
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

a very unappreciated version...I think it's a new favorite of '73
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Unquestionably the BEST Hard To Handle!!!!
The Eleven
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

some really wild jamming before the verses
Dancin' in the Streets
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

SERIOUS FUNK
Dark Star
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

One of the best of '68. Jerry and Phil are LOCKED in.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)