headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

parrott56

millennial head

+4803


Submissions

2
Pretty Peggy O
Nov. 20, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Seemingly looser and jammier than some, with some great musical conversations.
4
Candyman
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Slick, efficient Garcia solo, plus some cool flourishes by the Godchauxs.
3
Friend of the Devil
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Perfectly phrased and chosen melody lines from Jerry. Another astonishing FOTD of the era.
6
Samson and Delilah
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Phil’s and Jerry’s sixteenth-note runs light up this version with a country-blues twang faintly reminiscent of Cumberland.
2
Space
June 27, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

Shimmering, dazed Space highlighted by some of Brent’s wildest keyboard tones and textures.
show more submissions

Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

I love the space after the first verse vocals. Like proto-Sonic Youth. Very heady.
St. Stephen
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

Nice long jam following William Tell. Phil is thunderous.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Very enjoyable '90s Playin' -- I was impressed! The whole band really is on throughout the whole thing.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Check out the Jerry/Keith call-and-response action in Slipknot! Hot damn!!
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

I'd say Keith is the real star here. He just goes bonkers on this thing.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)