headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

merryjerry

wacked

+6835


Submissions

21
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is worth 18 minutes of your life.
17
Dark Star
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Perhaps its uniqueness prevents it from EPIC status but listen to how obtuse this thing is.
19
Dark Star
Nov. 26, 1972
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Something for everyone here: lush aural quiltwork, bass solo, and a 'Feelin' Groovy' segment which is followed by tight abstractions
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Laid-back yet rich and full. Well worth a listen!!!
28
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Both more nuanced and multi-textured than your typical PITB jam. Great stuff!!!
show more submissions

Comments

Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Yes, indeed, a great one...however, JS is one of those tunes that can never have a definitive version as it was always well represented throughout all eras of the band since its inclusion in the repertoire. But, is this essential listening? Of course, it is.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Man, back in those days Keith provided an absolute perfect economy of accompaniment.
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

The context for this one certainly couldn't be any better and it features beautiful, tasty playing with hardly a wasted note. Awesome stuff.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

I'm surprised to see this one so low, too. Excellent China Cat here.
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

This version soars and melts down and soars again. 25 minutes of phenomenal stuff. And this show has more gems to offer.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)