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Official Grateful Dead Thread

It's ironic seeing this thread up top right now. I had just put the following post bn the vinyl thread...


'The Grateful Dead - "Shakedown Street" US Arista 1st-pressing stereo LP

This one sounds great. Haven't played this in at least twenty years, I think.'
 
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RT Fan said:
What it comes down to for me with the Dead is that once Pigpen exited stage left, I lost interest in what came after. I realize that includes some of their most loved material, but 95% of the Dead I do play, includes Pigpen. To each their own.
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I know what it is that I didn't like about post-Pigpen Dead stuff. Donna Godchaux (Is that how it's spelled?). I just don't think she worked in that band. I just didn't see it.

Shakedown St sounds good on vinyl though. Much better than I remember. I forgot Lowell George produced this.
 
Agree with you about Donna, Gang-Twanger, fingers on a chalkboard as far as I was concerned. I am not saying they didn't have there moments later on, Steal your Face etc but Blues For Allah, to me, hasn't aged as well as some of their other material.

The sweet spot for me is: Live Dead, Skull & Roses, Workingman's, American Beauty & Europe '72. Heck I'll throw in Bear's Choice as well.
 
Heads-up... FYA ... all that stuff... been picking up some of the Road Trips on Dead net.

Vol. 1 #1 got a month ago and Vol. 1 #2 I got today both came with the "bonus" CDs even though the web site says not. :D
 
Pigpen era is my fave as well. I like what Keith brought to the band (except Donna Jean :D). Maybe it's the acoustic keyboarding I like so much. I entered in the '80s so saw lots with Brent. Won't say anything about Vince (except his song writing :thumbsdn:).

Some of Pig's raps are just a riot especially some of his Good Lovins. He seemed to have a ball when given the opportunity.
 
Wish I would have seen the Dylan and Dead show. Tapes are great....you know the rest. Did see Bob sit in LA 2/89. The energy during Memphis Blues is crazy (...."jump right in").

Been doing debut songs lately. Swing Aud '77 is currently in the car (see above).
 
Just received this set yesterday. First listen.


Grateful Dead ~ Europe '72, Volume 2

Warner Bros., Rhino, 4 album set, 2011

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ScramMan2 said:
Dylan and The Dead, on vinyl. Summer 1987 tour, Brent was on keys, never saw this configuration live.
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Saw a trio line up July 2, 1986. Tom Petty opened, Bob Dylan then the Dead in the Akron Rubber Bowl. TP was good as usual. Dylan was off. He did come on with GD, but it sounded off. When he was walking off the stage, Weir kicked him in the ass. Think Jerry and BD might have been partying a little too hard before the show. In any case, many fine memories from that show. It was the show that I finally "got it" and became an everlasting deadhead.

This years activities include Ratdog in Indianapolis and Louisville and Dark Star Orchestra in my backyard; Legend Valley (formally known as Buckeye Lake). Looking forward to Lockin!

Peace
 
My wife is with grand daughter and I get to lose myself in some tunes. Played some Miles and some Browne & Sonny to warm up to Mickey and The Hartbeats, Matrix 10/68. 180 minutes of loose jamming that has Phil on fire!

Tape 1 is Dark Star, Death Letter Blues, Other One, The Eleven, Death Don't Have No Mercy, Lovelight.
Tape 2 is Lovelight, The Eleven, Death Don't Have No Mercy, Dark Star, Cosmic Charlie, jams.

For a tape I've had at least 20 years it sounds great. No hiss, no digital dredge or dropouts, and of course no need for dolby.:yes:
 
Lost my cat today. Had my little Mancey for over 15 years.

Either a bobcat or a coyote attacked her out back last night. Had to put her out of her misery.

Taking comfort the best way I know how, a little Jerry.
From the So Many Roads boxed set, the song So Many Roads from July 9, 1995 in Chicago, about a month before Jerry's own death.
The guitar lead at the very end of the song, 8:32, is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. His uttering of "Lord" at 7:55 is a tear jerker for me. Such a graceful and poignant two minutes. Really beneficial today.

My life has also been spared by Brokedown Palace, Althea and Looks Like Rain.

Cheers everybody. To Mancey, may she rest in peace. :tears:

Sam
 
Summer's here and the time is right

One of the many cool covers they did. I'm partial to the more forceful early 70's versions (5/2/70 comes to mind). Although who can not groove to the '76-'77s. 1985 has a good sound also. Can't recall seeing any Dancing In The Streets though. Too bad. Hope everyone enjoys their summer.
 
Theother1 said:
This years activities include Ratdog in Indianapolis and Louisville and Dark Star Orchestra in my backyard; Legend Valley (formally known as Buckeye Lake). Looking forward to Lockin!

Peace
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I'll be working Ratdog @ Ravinia on Aug 31. My wife is a Bob Weir fan and has 2nd row seats. It's a triple bill with The Devil Makes Three opening, then Dwight Yoakam. I could never get her to see DY alone, she hates country music. Should be a great night.
 
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