Grateful Dead

Its Winterland 12/31/72 for me. My copy is the FM UK released box that also includes the support slots of one cd and two cds from the Sons of Champlin and the New Riders respectively. Neither of which I have played yet.

But the Dead's set is stellar. It starts off a bit slowly, and only catches fire on set 1s penultimate song, "Playin", which is 18 minutes of uncategorizable magic. The second set is rock steady until the "Truckin-Other One" which is out of this world.

I haven't got the Band of Gypsies box yet, but I played the first set from 12/31/69 that came out a few years ago. Seriously funky.

My only memories of Holland are of Amsterdam - a wonderful place to get lost in when I was last there-1990.

Todd Gak?

Set II from the Cow Palace is on deck.
Jim, remastered?

Happy New Year to all!

Cheers to another year that's been an amazing trip on this forum. What a kick to "listen" over y'all's shoulders just about every day. Let's do it some more in 2020. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

"Holland" forever! And don't forget the windmills!

I have a strong affinity for 12/31/76 and 12/31/82.. 76 probably because both the performance and recording kick ass. With the newly released and I believe remastered (??) vinyl that makes it extra special and 82 because, well.. Etta James, the Tower of Power and the Grateful Dead.. I mean, get out of here, what a power-packed punchbown of fun.

Set 3:
Turn On Your Love Light
Tell Mama
Baby What You Want Me To Do
Hard To Handle
In The Midnight Hour

Wishing all health and happiness in the coming year. My resolution.. more music less bullshit. Play more dead.

It will always be Holland to me. Tulips, wooden clogs and the most recognized country to flush silly criminal penalties for weed down the toilet. What exactly is wrong with that legacy?

When I think of Holland/Netherlands, I only think of the brilliant orange kit they wear for footy competitions!!
I like a man with a good sense of humour though. From the heart of my bottom indeed!

But who are the Dutch?

(That was a Seinfeld bit).

Peri, it is says a lot that you refer to Europe and the U.K. as if they are separate entities. That island mentality coming to the fore once again. Here, the changing of the year also signals the demise of Holland. From now on we have to refer to this country as The Netherlands. It seems to be nothing more than a marketing tactic - Holland apparantly conjures up images of clogs, cheese and tulips which is not the image the government wants to project. I am therefore obliged to wish everyone a happy new year from The Nether-regions. And I mean that from the heart of my bottom. Or something like that. Whatever, have a good one!

PS: Finally finished the Giants box today.

People of Europe and the U.K. have your sugar magnolias at the ready 4/5 hours to go - my own personal favourite is 12/31/82 ( Bobby after the second verse “ holy f##k look at all those balloons “ )
HNY all and hears to a cracking 2020
😸🍾😸🍾😸🍾😸🍾

I'll have to dig that one up. I was getting stoked for 1974 with DP 12 and then followed up with a compilation from the Pacific Northwest 1974 shows. In the middle of that my cousin texted me that 12/30/78 was playing on Sirius last night. I assumed there must be a good version of it on archive.org if they're playing it on Sirius; however, the Charlie Miller soundboard I downloaded is pretty spotty. Does anyone know if there's a better version floating about that would be of Sirius Radio quality?

P.S. Alvarhanso - lol now that you think you heard a little DS Dick's 12, I don't trust my own listen yesterday! I was afterall working while this listening session was going on.

P.P.S. - funny on this 12/30/78 soundboard you can hear Jerry complaining about Bobby being too loud. I know they're talkin about stage monitors but, I think most situations call for Jerry being louder than Bobby :D

Love the Dark Star discussion. It's right up my alley. For a long time, I have been intrigued not only with song timings, but also title identification. I can totally relate to trying to decipher whether a given tune either is or is NOT a Dark Star. I love the (12/5) '71 Dark Star from the UK box set. It lists: Dark Star Jam>Me & My Uncle>Dark Star Jam. It clearly is a Dark Star Jam on both ends, but never is a verse sung.
Similarly, on the Dave's 21, Here Comes Sunshine>Jam. Is it that, or is it a REAL LONG Here Comes Sunshine?? I guess it's up to each listener to decide.
Phish does this a lot-and usually, if they don't return to the original theme of the tune, I consider it a jam. So, to all who care......let the discussion continue.

P.S. I have pre-ordered my Cream Farewell Box (Very Excited!!), but I'm just not yet ready to bloviate on Dave's 34, I haven't even got 33 yet!!
Stay safe all-and have a joyous New Year's celebration!!