sml Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Build a year with only your best months in Grateful Dead history. What's your favorite January/February/etc? but only one of each.. twelve total. Will some choose only Pig/Keith/Brent years? May 72, 77, or 78? Have fun :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP BillK522 Posted June 10, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Interesting exercise, sml. I found myself searching for volume and official releases. April, May and Sept. tough calls for me. Reaffirmed my skewing Brent. Love and miss you friend. Jan 70 (17) Five shows in HI Feb 69 (20) 4 matinee/evenings Mar 90 (13) Spring 90 Apr 71 (20) East coast May 77 (19) Monster bumps Europe Jun 76 (19) On the comeback trail July 90 (12) Brent's final run Aug 80 (12) East coast Sept 73 (11) Endless list year Oct 80 (20) Acoustic/Electric run Nov 85 (13) Crazy list year Dec 78 (12) Run up to closing Winterland (188) Looks like a fun year with a little of everything. Praise DSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 January 1978 February 1969 March 1981 April 1978 May 1977 June 1974 July 1989 August 1972 September 1972 October 1989 November 1985 December 1973 I think this is my final answer. Some tough choices, fun to think about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted June 14, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Damn, Hardpan - that's a righteous list you got there. Well done! Not sure I'd change anything other than moving March to 1990. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Thanks John, I gotta listen to more March 90, I’m familiar with the Knick run but that’s about it. Maybe this week I’ll put in some listening on it. Love March 81 though ⚡️⚡️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I enjoyed this discussion in the car but trying to put it down on paper is hard. May, in particular, is a tough month to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Upon further reflection I think I'd go 1970 for January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP PoetryGirl Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 6 hours ago, John A said: Upon further reflection I think I'd go 1970 for January. definitely! Honolulu AND Nola. Springer’s Inn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 This week October 1968 April 1969 February 1970 August 1971 May 1972 November 1973 May 1974 June 1976 May 1977 April 1978 December 1979 October 1980 May 1981 August 1982 September 1983 October 1984 June 1985 March 1986 March 1987 July 1988 October 1989 March 1990 September 1991 March 1992 (had to pick one) May 1993 October 1994 March 1995 EDIT: TEA CANNOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS If this thread was best month by year then here you go......LOL! How About January 1970 February 1970 March 1990 April 1978 May 1977 June 1985 July 1988 August 1971 September 1983 October 1989 November 1973 December 1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 '76 does indeed need serious consideration for June. Tea, I might like your '88 for July over '89. Hmmm.... My heart loves Hardpan's '85 for November but my head likes Tea's '73. Because, for fuck's sake, Nov. '73!!! On the other hand, since I'd go '73 for Dec maybe best not to give it 2 straight months. SML - excellent thought exercise, displaying Dead wisdom beyond your years. 😜 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP BillK522 Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 21 hours ago, Hardpan said: Thanks John, I gotta listen to more March 90, I’m familiar with the Knick run but that’s about it. Maybe this week I’ll put in some listening on it. Love March 81 though ⚡️⚡️ I implore you. That month is hard wired in my brain. Praise DSO. 5 hours ago, John A said: '76 does indeed need serious consideration for June. Tea, I might like your '88 for July over '89. Hmmm.... My heart loves Hardpan's '85 for November but my head likes Tea's '73. Because, for fuck's sake, Nov. '73!!! On the other hand, since I'd go '73 for Dec maybe best not to give it 2 straight months. SML - excellent thought exercise, displaying Dead wisdom beyond your years. 😜 🤣 July 88 would give you the Laguna Seca China>Crazy>Rider>Playin' In the Band. Praise DSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Greg from Chestertown Posted June 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I’m not knowledgeable enough to play but I really do appreciate the study guide. What a great template for researching shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 hours ago, BillK522 said: I implore you. That month is hard wired in my brain. Praise DSO. July 88 would give you the Laguna Seca China>Crazy>Rider>Playin' In the Band. Praise DSO. I gave 3/19/90 a listen today, made it up to the Foolish Heart, excellent so far. I think I’ve given a good number of these shows a listen, but I like hammering a show into my brain and then work around it. Sometimes further exploration doesn’t happen because I like the standby that I’ve hammered in, but I don’t really have one for this tour. Usually give the CT shows a listen first if I’m exploring a run of shows 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted June 16, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 March 1990 is akin to May 1977 in that every note of every song is good. Hardpan, you say you're familiar with the Albany run. My hierarchy of the month puts Albany a touch above Cap Center, even with Hartford at best, and well beneath Hamilton and Nassau. Nassau is the crowning jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP DesertDead Posted July 1, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/15/2020 at 6:15 PM, Hardpan said: I gave 3/19/90 a listen today, made it up to the Foolish Heart, excellent so far. I think I’ve given a good number of these shows a listen, but I like hammering a show into my brain and then work around it. Sometimes further exploration doesn’t happen because I like the standby that I’ve hammered in, but I don’t really have one for this tour. Usually give the CT shows a listen first if I’m exploring a run of shows 😎 I’m sure by now you’ve made it to the Eyes in that set, specifically the outro jam into drums. This Eyes was the last time it was played at the faster tempo, as the next time out was the slowed down, set 2 opener at Albany (and the one after that with Branford, of course). Anyway, that jam has some texture that is completely unique. Everyone here should hear it. Love that show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 I had originally thought July '76, but I'm going through all of June right now and it's absolutely lit! I'll continue right on through July I guess and see - Join me :3 The radio DJ banter from the broadcast of 1976-06-12 is priceless - A wonderful historic snapshot of how people were thinking about this band and culture.. in 1976 - Super cool and interesting. When did the term Deadhead show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Greg from Chestertown Posted July 7, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Inside cover of skull and Roses. Hey, Deadheads, where are you? Who are you? Followed by an address. Or something like that. Don’t quote me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted July 7, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, Greg from Chestertown said: Inside cover of skull and Roses. Hey, Deadheads, where are you? Who are you? Followed by an address. Or something like that. Don’t quote me. Quote is close enough. Fall 1971. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted July 7, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 DEAD FREAKS UNITE: Who are you? Where are you? How are you? Send us your name and address and we'll keep you informed. Dead Heads, P.O. Box 1065, San Rafael, California 94901. That album came out in October ‘71. I remember buying it and Europe ‘72 together when the latter was released. By ‘76 we were referring to ourselves as Deadheads to the extent that we referred to ourselves at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted July 15, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 SML starts the topic but makes no entry....I'll try. Jan 1970...let's face it, Jan isn't a strong month. Feb 1969...peak of this era March 1981...just really good. 90 is great but I prefer early 80s April 1971....classic GD May 1972....Europe. One of the greatest tours ever June 1983... July 1989....gotta get some late 80s in August 1982....aug is weak month, this one has a good chunk of shows. 74 was a thought but only 3 shows Sept 1980....warfield run Oct 1977...had to pass on May 77 but Oct is strong too Nov 1973....this was the easiest choice for me. Is there anything better? Dec 1986....these shows are are neat, have a nice slowed down feel to them. Never enjoyed the 78 nye shows that much....79 could be a taker too. fortunately I am not bound to these choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted July 17, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 6/15/2020 at 9:56 AM, Tea said: July 1988 ...the hell was I thinking?!? Lets try 1976 instead. I'm into the meat of this Orpheum run and it's just soooooo excellent! 7/18 is the crown jewel but it's all wonderfully wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml Posted July 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 I'm working my way through both June and July 76 trying to decide - It's tough... I was gonna say July too, but June is absolutely lit, the Boston run especially. And y'all keep posting awesome TIGDH shows slowing my progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted July 21, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Good exercise. I thought March, April, May and June were tough ones to narrow down. Decided not to repeat any years and that helped a decent bit. Jan 78 Feb 69 March 73 April 71 May 77 June 76 July 89 Aug 72 Sep 87 Oct 80 Nov 85 Dec 78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml Posted July 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 I will say that I might be the only one who chooses March '93. I need that glorious later material and some of this just absolute tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP DesertDead Posted July 22, 2020 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, sml said: I will say that I might be the only one who chooses March '93. I need that glorious later material and some of this just absolute tops. March 1993 faves, sml? Want to know what sucks about this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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