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find the best versions of grateful dead songs
Grateful Dead June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall Louisville, KY | Listen on archive
111
The Other One
Hot damn can't believe this one hasn't been mentioned yet! Too much for words, just listen - this is the hottest of 1974 and one of the best ever!!!
18
Tennessee Jed
The freakin harmonies on this one I miss that trio singing Euro 72 style. Back when Phil could sing that high
30
Loose Lucy
Kicks off potentially the most epic set 2, with a bouncy excellent version of the song. Forget the lyrical flubs.
17
El Paso
The best one you can find besides 11/11/73, which is the playin>elpaso>playin sandwhich. TRUST ME
41
China Doll
This whole show just has it. The best versions of this song are played with patience into the bridge and the backgrounds are key. This ones a clinic.
10
Sugar Magnolia
Light first half of a titanic encore. The anniversary's coming up, might as well give the show a listen...
5
It Must Have Been The Roses
In addition to the great playing throughout this first set, you can grin at the several musical references to the Derby that the boys threw in.
1
Playin' In The Band
Such a nice version. Very complex with every member giving it their best. All sorts of changes throughout.