headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

sylvanriv

90s expert

+1262


Submissions

1
Black Throated Wind
July 27, 1994
Riverport Amphitheatre

Surprisingly good. Nice rave-up at the end, and Jerry's fills throughout are genuinely great.
1
The Other One
March 26, 1995
The Omni

Spacey, atonal version. Shows where they were headed in 95 - a lot of interesting sounds.
3
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
March 28, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Cool version that Jerry starts and the band jumps on while Bob works out some gear issues. Last one ever, first in years, and only electric version.
2
Morning Dew
March 26, 1995
The Omni

Very powerful vocals from Jerry. Beyond intense "I guess it doesn't matter anyway"
1
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Feb. 19, 1995
Delta Center

Last version. Not perfect, but especially soulful. There's a nice new video up on youtube and jerry's very animated.
show more submissions

Comments

Comes A Time
May 3, 1986
Cal Expo

Always been, and always will be, my favorite version. Sublime mid and outro solos. the mid-80s version are all fantastic, but 11/1/85 can't hold a candle to the solos on this one IMO.
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Usually I have a hard time with the brightness that wolf brought in 78. But this version is beyond belief and it’s thanks to the extra sparkle that Jerry adds to the verses and solos with Wolf’s tone. This is the most perfectly conceived version I’ve ever heard. Of course, Donna gets credit too - her harmonies are GORGEOUS.
Morning Dew
March 26, 1995
The Omni

I find myself coming back to this one a lot. I reiterate that Jerry’s vocals on this track are beyond belief. Nice playing but this is a time when Jerry was more and more often using his voice as his main instrument, especially on his ballads. Unreal. Seriously. Pop on an AUD and let this one put you there in the room.
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Keith never sounded better on this song than here. Love his enthusiastic fills in the verses so much.
Aiko Aiko
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

Absolutely unbelievable transition into Iko, I jumped up and down the first time I heard it. Rest of the Iko is solid and enjoyable. I always felt like this is one of the few songs that benefited from having as many musicians on stage as possible.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)