headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

viewtiful_alan

Houston Head

+1413


Submissions

2
El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
3
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
2
Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
11
Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

Terrapin Station
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

The jam out of this one is BIG in a way that a lot of Keith-era versions aren't. Not necessarily improvisational, but Jerry and Keith ratchet up the drama for a very satisfying conclusion.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Doesn't quite hold a candle to the one they payed at the same venue in '77, but this one holds your attention in a way that many two-drummer era versions don't. One of the best of '77.
The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Bob is constantly throwing curveballs and Jerry keeps finding the plate and smacking them out of the park. Fucking stellar version.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Wow, Jerry really reaches into the deep end for a very angry, agitated jam that really makes the most of the odd time signature. Hugely underrated version.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Gorgeous, inventive jamming. This version goes places others don't.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)