This week I'm doing something I don't usually do - and that is rather than play this complete show over two weeks I decided to play you the real heart of this show this week - (not saying I can't be persuaded to play the rest of this... :) partly because its Thanksgiving and I have something in mind for next week :)
Be that as it may - this piece of music, from the second set of 11/17/73 is simply astounding. It represents a true pinacle of the outstanding musicianship that the band achieved during this landmark year. I challange any fan of the band to not be moved by this remarkable piece of music - clearly when they play like this I am firmly convinced that their music is for the ages...
Grateful Dead
11/17/73
Pauley Pavillion, U.C.L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
From Set 2:
Playing In The Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Morning Dew >
Uncle John's Band >
Playing In The Band
Stella Blue
El Paso
Eyes Of The World >
Sugar Magnolia
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/deadshow/deadpod112009.mp3
Our next Deadpod will be after Thanksgiving - so I want to wish you all a very very special and happy Thanksgiving. I'm so very grateful for your support and all the kind words and wishes you send me all year long!!!
I'll have a special Thanksgiving Deadpod for you next week...
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ReplyDeleteCranking set Professor! Just awesome!
ReplyDeletewonderful Playin sandwich!
ReplyDeleteThanks & Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
ReplyDeleteHas there ever been a better Stella Blue?
ReplyDeleteHas there ever been a better Stella Blue?
ReplyDeleteBill - as to your Stella Blue question: No. The ending is simply perfect. And the Eyes!
ReplyDeleteProfessor - Thanks! We don't want to interfere with the special item for next week, but it'd be great to hear the rest of the show sometime! Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeletehappy Turkey Day Professor
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this '73 show. My favorite year. The smoothness and mellowness is perfect for Garcia's voice and gorgeous playing. The Eyes is perfect and the Stella, I couldn't even pay attention to my work. Thanks for the deadpod Professor!
ReplyDeleteAll your shows are just awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is a simply sublime piece of music. Phil was very prominent in the mix, and I was glad of that. If the rest of the show is half as good, then I hope to hear it!
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