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1983? I wonder what THAT sounded like. That's like the ultimate studio creation.

I think you're right. I saw Gregg's band open for SRV then here in Indy. That was a damn fine show.

I would agree with Aman here. That period from the first LP through Borboletta is some of the best stuff going, Stateside. I've seen Carlos countless times from 1979 through about 2006 or so. He's never disappointed me live. Perhaps my favorite was the Santana/Beck double bill in '95. Garcia had just died about a week before. Carlos opened, mentioned Jerry's passing, and just played a smoldering set of music. We danced our asses off with tears in our eyes. The Jeff came out when the sun went down and played his unique brand of fusion. SO cool and almost detached - exactly the opposite of wha

"My friend over here tells me it's the beginning of a new dickhead....I mean decade". That Weir...

Well, they "play for Clive" lyric popped up from time to time in the very early Brent Era. It was about the same time when he decided to change "Livin' on reds, vitamin C and cocaine" to "Ever since she went and had her sex changed". That Weir - who knows what goes on inside his mind. TRULY a Prankster.

Well, I read the article, and then moved over to the "40 Best Zep Songs" thing. I shouldn't have done that. Jesus Christ, these lists...who in the fuck is in charge of this shit? No Achilles? REALLY? Deplorable.

I love ALL those tunes Shug mentioned. Hell, I'm a guy who digs "Victim"! I almost mentioned the crazy screaming in "Estimated". It's so bad it's good! 7/8/90 Three Rivers comes to mind as an extreme example.

Admittedly, I've been guilty of being a Bobby basher for sport and fun through the years. Guilty. For no other reason than it's just fun - he seems like the kind of guy that doesn't mind a good-natured ribbing. But although we've probably ran through this over the course of hundreds of pages let's throw out some of your favorite Bob moments - musical (and otherwise). I just listened to a VERY good China > Rider transition (2/17/73). Bobby was in TOP form. That period from '72-'74 Weir really did become a fantastic player, SO inventive for a rhythm player. So Bobby's work in the China >

Not a single cop anywhere in the area for 3 days.

"Of course I'll introduce you to Warren".

Nope, there ain't NO way 11/17/73 is the best show of the year. But it is mighty fine. And the Playin' triple decker sammich is the best of the four. When Dew ends and they run back into UJB it's as beautiful as it gets imo. I always wanted 6/10/73 to be a release ever since the first Dick's Picks. But ya get what ya get. And I might be the only person here who thinks this, but: I love Donna Godchaux. Even her wailing in the Playin' Reprise. Yep. My call on this release 4/5 - and I'm a pretty picky fucker.

I generally point friends to the years 1971 and 1977. Things are (generally speaking) more concise and coherent. I LOVE 73-74 the most, but things can wander waaaay far afield at times. The 3rd Vault release (Feb. '71) is a fine collection of tunes, many in their infancy. Just the quintet - very stripped down, and Phil's bass is fat as hell.

I'll give it a shot. Crow, for the more acoustic/folk-inspired Dead you might try "Reckoning". Lammy had a wonderful post earlier about this LP. As far as electric goes, it's hard to go wrong with "Grateful Dead" (aka Skull & Roses or just Skullfuck). A good primer imo. You might not dig the 18 minute Other One which takes up all of side 2, but the Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad from side 4 will hook just about anyone.

40 years ago today: 2/9/73 Roscoe Maples Pavillion Stanford University, Palo Alto CA First ever versions of Eyes, Loose Lucy, Row Jimmy, TLEO, HC Sunshine, and Wave That Flag (soon to be US Blues). WOW that's a LOT of breakouts! It's always amazed me how Eyes didn't need a few tours to grow 'legs', it just jumped out full-grown and rippin'. The versions from Feb. '73 through Oct. '74 are the ones to really immerse yourself in - although it could still be a show-stopper afterwards it never was quite the monster it was in that first 20 months. I LOVE the bits near the end where Jer &

Shug - dude that was just spot-on. MUCH more eloquent than my "embodying the ideals of Rock" thing, You NAILED that sucker. I think you also boiled down the Grateful Dead fan experience as well - "All humans have a deep need to feel connection with others who understand and accept them without judgement". That's not something a person can easily find these days. But when it happens - well, that's the gold of life right there.

Dave's #5 came today. Why does a person spend the hard earned to purchase a show that they've already owned on cassette for 25 years, and had a CD upgrade of for more than 10? Other than the first thought (maybe the best thought) - "well it's because that person is probably insane" - there might be other considerations...the ever-elusive 'better sound', for instance. Heh. BUT - accompanying these discs includes an essay by The Big Fella, Grateful Red himself - Mr. Bill Walton. It's hilarious, occasionally ridiculous, much like the man. One must remember that at the time of this show Bill

There could be an entire thread dedicated to Garcia lyrical amnesia! I can't recall the date, but there's a show out there where Jerry sez, "She had bells on her fingers and toes on her shoes" during Scarlet.

I bought one of my favorite bumper stickers ever on the street that night. All it said, in big block letters, was "REAGAN KNEW". Also - I'm fairly certain it was on this Chicago run that JG finally hooked it up with Manasha FOR REALZ.

Don't forget the Chicago UIC run. The 4/11 show was broadcast on WXRT. The Touch from that show is like you describe from 3/27 - the place just went nuts. Jerry actually took his hand off the guitar and shook his fist at the crowd and belted out the "I will survive". It made my hair stand on end.

Since the subject has come around again, I'll put my vote in for The Pink Floyd's (with Syd Barrett) Jugband Blues. The freakout section near the end seems tailor made for Mr. Cline.

Oh yeah, that is definitely worthy! And as Yaz said, Ummagumma's live sides - I might have listened to that LP more than any other Floyd release.

That Ludlow Garage is a very nice release. One of my favorite things about it is the version of Statesboro - I really don't need to hear that Fillmore version anymore as it's burned forever into my brain, but the Ludlow version is unique for me. Just when you think it's over it gets REAL quiet, with Duane very tastefully laying down the cool slide licks. LOVE it.

Yeah, I remember when that one came to life, winterland. The 'Ask the Band" segment from the NYE '87 pay-per-view. The kid asked that question, then they went back to the band and you could just see how much they enjoyed that.

I just punched myself in the face for not remembering this one. Good call.