headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

+17694


Submissions

3
Tennessee Jed
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Builds to a nice climax after some interesting lines from Garcia. Whole show is worth a listen.
4
Truckin'
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Ends a great Set II sequence. Listen to the drummers play along with the whistle blower in the audience!
4
Drums -> Space
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

If this had been tracked along with the preceding "Playin,'" everyone would have said "of course." This whole second set is killer.
4
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Exploratory version right out of "Terrapin." Donna sounds great, and Phil leads the jam.
8
Terrapin Station
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

The transition into the "Terrapin Station" material is particularly strong, with powerful playing from Keith.
show more submissions

Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

It's got my vote. “Help” gets off to a fast start (almost too fast; Jerry seems a bit flummoxed when the vocals come in). Phil. “Slipknot” is good, and “Franklin’s” is great. Phil is all over this whole thing; listen to how he brings down the volume and the band grooves on it.
Sugaree
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Should be ranked higher. Features some great melodic playing from Jerry. Keith and Jerry interact in these second solo some before Garcia starts building with his triplet sequences. Keith plays some cool stuff before the final peak. Slower and calmer than some of the later May versions, but totally in keeping with the mood of how they played the song this night.
The Music Never Stopped
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Agree. Great version to end the first set. It’s amazing how much the audience responded to Donna singing during this run.
Big River
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Keith! He tears up this entire Palladium run.
Casey Jones
June 20, 1992
RFK Stadium

Video, complete with accordion Bruce: http://youtu.be/BCVJuzXoIJk
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)