![]() ![]() Not even the best Take a Step Back of that tour (9/3/77)Ģ6 min Scarlet/Fire? Nice, but nobody will call it transitional. Never been a fan of Dancin' -> nice 1st set, but no versions that transcend '77 (ex. ![]() JStraw is nice but without the peaks of subsequent years (kudos to Jerry for nailing his 2 lines) Deal seems misplaced, won't find its legs and finish till it reached 1st set ending status. ![]() Loser is a top choice but not the raw emotion of 9/3/77Įl Paso is nice but nobody is going to rate a show based on this song. Here are some observations.ĭisappointing opening selection in Minglewood. There are 6 cover songs here, allowing for Lazy/Supplication as GD songs due to their close proximity. I just don't see the sustained energy that others see. I see many others assigning an overall rating based on recording quality or elevating shows that they attended or have a strong affinity for. Listening to the concert in its entirety enables one to catch subtle nuances and tones. We can begin by stating that this is a top show in the top month in the top year of the top band. Stephen," "Jack Straw," and "Estimated," but every song on here is a treat in one way or another. The other highlights for me include "Brown Eyed Woman," "Mama Tried," "St. My performance is a poor-man's version, at best, but it's the only Dead song I've done that for. I've managed to learn Garcia's two leads to the point I can play them fairly competently. ![]() To this day, this performance leaves me exhilarated, exhausted and awestruck by the end of it. Speaking of which, while this is my favorite show, 1974 is my favorite year overall.įor my money, the "Morning Dew" here is worth the price of admission alone - and without question my favorite version. And it is my personal favorite, with 3-23-74 a close second. That said, it's clear this concert is one of the band's high points, from both a musical proficiency and sonically explorative standpoints. We can talk all day about an individual's "best," "worst," etc. To paraphrase Peter Parker, with subjectivity comes great ambiguity. It's impossible, and as a result, pointless, to rank shows, individual performances, songs or anything else related to the Grateful Dead as "best" or "worst" or anything in between. WOULD I PASS THIS SHOW ON TO SOMEONE ELSE (rather than getting bent on a 'Holy Grail' trip) Might be wise to treat this as being part Honorable mention- Phil, Billy, Keith, Mickey (I admit not everybody considers that an issue) Lightning>Supplication, Keith- Bob & DonnaĮverything else is solid and sound is top shelfĪ few minor vocal flubs (but no trainwrecks)ĭead air, pace or flow often an issue during 1977 (One of the best DEW crescendo endings ever) MORNING DEW-size up your "GOAT" right here ![]()
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