headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

NW05

Answers aplenty

+533


Submissions

1
Space
Oct. 9, 1980
Warfield Theater

One of the craziest, spaciest, and wacky versions you’ll ever hear
2
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

The final version from an epic China>Rider. Doesn’t get any better
2
Positively 4th Street
July 10, 1973
The Keystone

One of the best versions of this song that Jerry did. There seems to be 2 guitar players on this track. Anyone have any info on that?
1
She Belongs To Me
Oct. 16, 1985
The Catalyst

Kevin Tobin just put out a nice video of this Garcia/Kahn show with great audio. I didn’t know they played this one as a duo. Great version!
1
Little Red Rooster
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Surprised this version isn’t on here. Bobby’s vocals and playing are great, and Brent’s verse and solo really make this a top tier version
show more submissions

Comments

Uncle John's Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Love the backwards into the this UJB. This and the whole second set is a Jerry lover’s set. A Ramble On Rose, Terrapin, UJB, Wheel, and China Doll in one set!? Insane
Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one seems to go kinda under the radar, but it’s one of the best. The playing on it is sublime, and Jerry’s vocals are extra emotive and sad. It feels like he’s playing and singing like it was the last time they would ever play it. Just incredible
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

The intro to Slipknot! is played so fast but so tight and in the groove, it’s insane. Like almost ‘83 fast but with the smooth, tight goodness of 76-77.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I’ve been listening to this one a lot lately, and it’s soul-wrenching. As for the playing, this is the second best DS, coming up short to 6/17. As for Ken Kesey’s rap about Bill, it’s powerful. You can feels his and the bands emotions, and his story about Brokedown Palace is gut-wrenching. It’s truly an all-time versions. “How do you like your blue-eyed boy now, Mr. Death?”
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

The groove on this one is just too good. They take it extra slow, which provides for an extra tightness and groove. I’ve gotta know what Bob’s doing towards the end of the first solo in Fire. It’s incredible
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)