headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

quinn_76

thunder mtn

+1585


Submissions

1
Loser
Oct. 30, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Best Loser you haven’t heard yet! Jerry takes the solo for an extra walk around the block! Required listening folks!
1
Candyman
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Jerry’s tone is just impeccable here! Moreover, Jerry adds a tad more umph to the soulful vocals. A standout of the era!
2
Big River
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Blazing version, but I nominated it primarily for its placement within the context of the tasty Playin'->Half-Step->Big River->Playin' sandwich.
3
Deal
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Jerry's pipes never sounded sweeter, and Keith's barrel-house piano chops complements perfectly!
6
Deal
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Deserves mention.
show more submissions

Comments

The Wheel
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I love spinning this wheel for the jam that follows it. It's a lilting groove that takes on an almost dark & mysterious character in places, driven largely by Jerry's innovative ideas. This one seems to reveal something new with each listen...
Good Lovin'
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

I think the Good Lovin' itself is just ok, but the jam that follows is a great example of the explorative, jazz-tinged ensemble playing that typifies that better moments of '76.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

From one of the epic second sets of '76. This Eyes is worthy for the unique coda as others have mentioned. But this whole sequence beginning and ending with Playin' is a mighty, meaty sandwich. Although it's a Dick's pick, I highly recommend the AUD on the archive for this one, as the energy of this show does not translate on the near sterile SBD release.
High Time
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

^Indeed. The vocal harmonies of June & July of '76 were a thing of beauty, and Donna's vocal contributions on the ballads in particular are woefully underrated I feel.
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

^ Wow, I envy you, Pez! I'm sure it was an extraordinary, face-melting experience. This Dark Star is the best of the lot from the tour - Rotterdam's got nothing on this night imho. I'm very careful about where and when I listen to DS->Sugar Mag->Caution sequence b/c it can be all too much. Heady stuff.
show more comments
headyversion loves the dead but is in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead or affiliated enterprises. find out more >:) >:)