headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

Ernie5

No cholesterol.

+3673


Submissions

3
Sugaree
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Another example of how Sugaree thrived in 6/76: Garcia's sweet, mellow, bubbly silver thread guitar and group dynamics both jaunty & subtle. Primo.
4
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

If possible, a very contemplative TJ. Everyone's in apex '73 form, esp. Godchaux who's mixed fairly high to good effect.
2
St. Stephen
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Of the heavenly 1970 Capitol Theater St. Stephens. Just a beautiful union between audience and group. Killer Stephen! CRUNCH!
4
Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Show opener - the perseverence is what really sells me on this one. A struggle, but a worthy one b/c the spoils are lush. Sneaky great.
9
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Crazy overlooked: A noble, splendiferous C>R in full Europe 72-ness. Patient, exploratory, charming. Driving a distance? Pack this.
show more submissions

Comments

Caution
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Scorched earth Caution. Please keep your extremities inside the car at all times! American Primitive, but high sophistication is developing in parallel.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Thanks darkstar67! This whole show is worthy of numerous re-visits. Which is my basic plan.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

I love what Playin' became in '72-'73, but this is a great clue. You can hear the excitement when they decide to take it out beyond the usual just a little bit. A version that shines a light on its future potential.
Playin' In The Band
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Nice tip. Sweet, orderly, clean-as-a-bean Playin' - they pack a lot of good stuff into a tidy package.
Cumberland Blues
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Love the transition from Dark Star, but even without that, this version stands up as an all-timer. Just killer all the way through. And I agree w/darkstar67 re the Merriweather '85 Shakedown.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)