headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

coralsandbelow

better off dead

+48857


Submissions

5
The Eleven
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

A-MAZING, tight as a f'ing drum version with Garica on his absoulte A-GAME. Totally epic, earth-scorching leads!!! MUST HEAR!!!!!
16
The Eleven
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

BETTER than 10/12!?
19
Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

A lot more developed than most from '66
10
Viola Lee Blues
April 12, 1970
Fillmore West

Funkay!
36
Viola Lee Blues
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Really long, jazzier version that goes in a lot of directions- some fantastic interplay. Jerry hangs on the main riff at the end forever!
show more submissions

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

agreed, the best, most unstoppable, most joyful Feelin' Groovy ever
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Beautiful, jazzy, and a one of a kind transition in Rider. One of the best of '74.
Alligator
Aug. 22, 1968
Fillmore West

Forgot about this one! Even better than 8/23
Not Fade Away
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Part of a outrageous, balls-to-the-wall NFA>GDTRFB>NFA combo
Truckin'
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

Jerry WAILS, possibly the hottest version ever
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)