calvino Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I just finished watching that video - It's great that the cache include 69 and 70 shows. I think I may subscribe this time around - the Dave's Pick 5 seems like a winner. I only purchased 1 of the 4 last time, though. Meant to get DIck's Pick 4, but waited to long - which I guess is no biggie. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Can't remember if they said they were not sending out a physical copy of the Almanac, kinda hope they continue to send them out. The web/email format is a bit cumbersome to read. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I don't think they are anymore. It's funny to read the comments sometimes. Someone in the comments under the video claims those acoustic 1970 shows puts him to sleep. That's nuts. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Maybe he meant he listens to them to go to sleep at night...? I haven't gotten a paper Almanac in ages. I think I got 1-2 a year or so ago but it seemed a whim. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I think I got a paper copy last year. 70 shows are some of my favorites. Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 1972 wasnt in the top 5 Which generated quite a bit of discussion in the comments section. To my mind, '72-74 is just one big year, but when forced to pick a single year i usually split the baby and go with '73. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Which generated quite a bit of discussion in the comments section. To my mind, '72-74 is just one big year, but when forced to pick a single year i usually split the baby and go with '73.For my money '73 is THE year. Dave's Picks #5 announced - 11/17/1973. He also talks about the cache of tapes they recently acquired.That is one of my faves. The ULTIMATE Playin' triple-decker sammich imho. The transition from Dew back into UJB almost brings tears of joy it's so beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 I was listening to the show last night - by way of archive.org. It sounded pretty good to me. Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Dave's Picks #5 announced - 11/17/1973. He also talks about the cache of tapes they recently acquired. What a great choice! Always one of my favorites. Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yeah, 11-17-73 is such a good show that its gonna make me subscribe to this series, which, in principle, I don't like (buying future releases that I don't even know what they are, it seems like a manipulative way to get people to spend more $). I also don't like that they create a false high demand by artificially limiting the supply. But whatever, the Dead organization is now more like a straight business, profit is what they seem to be concerned about. Bummer, but now thats what it takes to get the music (legally). If I want the show bad enough, I'll play. In this case, I do. Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 you guys wanna hear something mind blowing try this I dont care if you absolutely hate Donna she works great here. Let Me Roll it is one of the best covers ever but the sound and playing on this is as good as it possibly gets. IMO Disc One"Mystery Train" (Junior Parker, Sam Phillips) — 10:19 "Russian Lullaby" (Irving Berlin) — 12:52 "That's What Love Will Make You Do" (James Banks, Eddie Marion, Henderson Thigpen) — 11:33 "Stir It Up" (Bob Marley) — 12:41 "Simple Twist of Fate" (Bob Dylan) — 9:29 "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers) — 9:51 "Catfish John" (Bob McDill, Allen Reynolds) — 11:58 [edit] Disc Two"Friend of the Devil" (John Dawson, Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia) — 8:54 "Don't Let Go" (Jesse Stone) — 27:00 "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" (Robbie Robertson) — 9:49 "They Love Each Other" (Hunter, Garcia) — 7:22 "I Second That Emotion" (Robinson) — 10:27 "Let Me Roll It" (Paul McCartney) — 9:15 [edit] Disc Three"The Harder They Come" (Jimmy Cliff) — 12:43 "Gomorrah" (Hunter, Garcia) — 6:39 "Tore Up Over You" (Hank Ballard) — 9:43 "Tangled Up in Blue" (Dylan) — 10:18 "My Sisters and Brothers" (Charles Johnson) — 7:44 Jerry Garcia — guitar, vocalsDonna Jean Godchaux — vocalsKeith Godchaux — keyboards, vocalsJohn Kahn — electric bassRon Tutt — drums Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 That was a sweet lineup of JGB, I agree. I love Let Me Roll It, what a great McCartney song. Donna was a good singer, I think most of the problems with staying on pitch in the Dead had to do with not being able to hear herself. I think it was better in JGB than in the Dead. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That is a great Pure Jerry release for sure. Really nice version of Tore Up Over You, and there aren't many good live versions of that one out there, from my experience. I feel the same about Might As Well, although the Dead did a decent job on that in their first show of '76. Link to post Share on other sites
Skian Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Good JGB. I have found that 76-77 JGB has a very stoney sound. They rock but there is something odd about it. The rock as a mellow under tone (stoney). By 1978, JGB picks up a bit. 1979 Reconstruction and 1980 JGB really shakes off the stoney vibe and rocks much harder. Find a good version of After Midnight -> Eleanor Rigby -> After Midnight. Now thats some good stuff! Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Good JGB. I have found that 76-77 JGB has a very stoney sound. They rock but there is something odd about it. The rock as a mellow under tone (stoney). By 1978, JGB picks up a bit. 1979 Reconstruction and 1980 JGB really shakes off the stoney vibe and rocks much harder. Find a good version of After Midnight -> Eleanor Rigby -> After Midnight. Now thats some good stuff!Yeah, that Kean College 2/28/80 show is a fine example of the Midnight>Rigby>Midnight sammich. Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hey, I just listened to that on Friday. Fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Never was a big fan of that Keane College show - do not enjoy the keyboards. Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Spoiler alert - New Charlie Miller sbd of 19 November 1972 should be seeded today or tomorrow... Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Spoiler alert - New Charlie Miller sbd of 19 November 1972 should be seeded today or tomorrow...Thanks for the heads-up! I've been feeling a '72 binge coming on for the past day or two. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Spoiler alert - New Charlie Miller sbd of 19 November 1972 should be seeded today or tomorrow...That IS a good 'un. The Dark Star has some lengthy passages (especially near the end) where you discover the true meaning of The Phil Zone. He drops some bombs that must've blown out some eardrums, and gets some scary feedback shit that reminds me of 12/2/73. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 "The Gainesville dig," we always referred to the Alligator Alley 11.29.80 "Other One" Phil intro. Don't know why I mention this, just popped into my head with the Phil bombs talk. Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I just ate the trunk of a cup cake. That pumpkin frosting is for the birds. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Wrong thread, dud. Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Too much of everything is just enough. Link to post Share on other sites
Skian Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Too much of everything is just enough. One of Bob's better lines.Some times it really fits. Link to post Share on other sites
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