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find the best versions of grateful dead songs
Grateful Dead June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA | Listen on archive
33
Greatest Story Ever Told
Teeming with raw energy and passion...really goin' for it and rippin' it
128
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Shocking this version has not been submitted yet. Funky and Jazzy as they come. Can't believe I never heard this one!!!
18
Around and Around
My goodness is this an amped up version. Not typically a fan, but this version rips!
53
Big River
The Eyes>Big River transition is one of the coolest transitions I've heard in a while. My Jaw was wide open during it, WOW!!!
69
Playin' In The Band
I can't believe this wasn't on the list... around the 16 minute is some of the most epic crazy jamming ever!
12
Scarlet Begonias
One of the best stand-alone versions IMO, this one gets quite extended for such an early version, with a jam that flows and peaks.
17
Mind Left Body Jam
Unique "slow" version that caps off a monster jam out of Truckin'. Must hear material.
4
Jack Straw
There are some nice moments in the show before this, but it really takes off around here.
9
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Heady version at this epic show! Just a great vibe with theb whole show!
6
Sugaree
Despite all the sound problems and a cut chorus, this just swings. Billy's nicely upfront in the sbd, everything gels. Melodic, heartfelt.
5
Row Jimmy
High & lonesome, lithe & lean, and not too slow. Drums mixed way up in sbd and Billy's syncopated pulse carries the song.