Friday, November 20, 2009

Dead Show/podcast for 11/20/09

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...

12 comments:

Anonymous said...
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Anonymous said...

Cranking set Professor! Just awesome!

Anonymous said...

wonderful Playin sandwich!

Anonymous said...

Thanks & Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Bill L. said...

Has there ever been a better Stella Blue?

Bill L. said...

Has there ever been a better Stella Blue?

Anonymous said...

Bill - as to your Stella Blue question: No. The ending is simply perfect. And the Eyes!

Anonymous said...

Professor - 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

Alex / Charlie said...

happy Turkey Day Professor

Unknown said...

I 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!

Anonymous said...

All your shows are just awesome.

Anonymous said...

This 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!