I decided such an auspicious occasion deserved an unusual show and I think this one fits the bill. It features *three* songs that would never be played by the band again - one in this first set and the other two in the second set that we'll hear next week.
This is from November 21st, 1985 at the Kaiser in Oakland CA. The show beings with a song that hasn't been played in over 15 years - 'Big Boy Pete'.. they then move into a fun 'Dire Wolf'.. 'Little Red Rooster' features some great Hammond organ from Brett. 'Brown-Eyed Women' follows, always a favorite and in the Uncle->Mexicali that follows Jerry does some fine pickin'.. The set closes with a Ramble on Rose->Looks Like Rain->Might As Well.. It is not a very long first set, nevertheless I hope you enjoy it!
Next week we'll listen to the second set with *two* songs that receive their final performance...
Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA
11/21/85 - Thursday
One
Big Boy Pete ;
Dire Wolf ;
Little Red Rooster ;
Brown Eyed Women ;
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues ;
Ramble On Rose ;
Looks Like Rain >
Might As Well
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111315.mp3
Be safe, be kind, and thank You my friends for allowing me the pleasure of bringing these tunes to you each week..
Would love to listen to this show but the link is not working :(
ReplyDeleteI rather enjoyed Jerry's raspy voice here, if only for variety's sake. Can't say I would like it 100% of the time. And, he really put some vocal gusto into a couple of these tunes.
ReplyDeleteCurious to see the setlist for next week, and see whether I can determine which tunes received their "swan song" treatment. I was tempted to look up the setlist now; but, I rather enjoy surprises, and have decided to wait. =)