headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

Ernie5

No cholesterol.

+3673


Submissions

4
Loser
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Garcia crushes the guitar break and everything else.
2
Candyman
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Warm, gooey, and dynamic.
2
Jack Straw
July 22, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theatre

Casually Regal - An Eatery
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Crackling with energy. Tight as a single drummer.
5
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia skipping to the lou in warm stereo ooze
show more submissions

Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Really - one of my favorites.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

My favorite flav of They Love Each Other. Pretty much peak form. Can't decide if it's #1, but if it isn't, it's definitely in the conversation. Joyous.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

One of my favorites. This is such a dominant, crystal clear show & this China>Rider fits the bill. Garcia is close to out of his mind. Well, they all are. High energy. High inventiveness. Low anxiety.
Not Fade Away
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

I love the patience in this NFA - especially Garcia who, at this juncture, picks practically right over the neck joint to get an especially warm, cooing, bubbly sound.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Hi-octane version, especially Weir's SG. Jeezus!
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)