headyversion
find the best versions of grateful dead songs
Grateful Dead Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium Albuquerque, NM | Listen on archive
10
Cumberland Blues
Faster than any other I know, and rip-roaringly good. Sound quality is B though (FM to mic to cassette).
13
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
This one smokes - they work up a major head of steam here. Big Phil in the mix.
11
Sugaree
Everything is so crisp and up beat in this first set. Great clean 8 minute sugared. I am aware its not 77, tho.
6
Wharf Rat
Relatively short, given later incarnations, but this one has wonderful energy behind it, deliberate playing, and a delicate finish
8
Me and My Uncle
Two things: (1) the middle of a searing Other One > MAMU > Other One fest and (2) Garcia loses his mind (or mine) at the end of the solo.
3
Deal
IMO you can always tell the headiness of a show by how much love and care and attention goes into songs like Deal &This is one is right on point
3
Jack Straw
There’s something about the pluck of this early version. Fresh and surprising even if you’ve heard a billion Jack Straws.
6
Playin' In The Band
An early short version, coming in at about 7 minutes, but the jam is intense and wonderful.