bkeske Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 3 hours ago, Steve Edwards said: Brian, I'm a big fan of it as well. That and American Beauty. While most Dead Heads prefer their live records, I think the studio material was excellent in its own right. What I seldom (if ever) hear discussed is the quality of vocal harmony that Jerry and Bob laid down. They're not Lennon & McCartney, but IMHO, very good, particularly on the two aforementioned records. Agree on all counts Steve. Of course I like American Beauty too, no doubt. And yea, Jerry and Bobby were no slouches when singing together. But, to this day, Jerry was and is one of my favorite’s all time, bar none. He still hits me very deep in the ol soul. Big connection, and painful when he died. BTW, good to see ya around 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Needed something different tonight…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedSky Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 18 hours ago, Steve Edwards said: While most Dead Heads prefer their live records, I think the studio material was excellent in its own right. What I seldom (if ever) hear discussed is the quality of vocal harmony that Jerry and Bob laid down. They're not Lennon & McCartney, but IMHO, very good, particularly on the two aforementioned records. +1 on all these points. I will add that I was one of those Dead fans listening exclusively to live recordings- in the car, on my home stereo tape deck, and (during wayward years 😜) on an ipod speaker and then bluetooth speaker. When I "found myself" and came back to 2 channel audio and vinyl, it was a great joy. One of the more surprising elements to me was that as my resolution got higher, the live recordings often sounded flat and dull, while the studio recording had the excitement and sparkle of a live show. That led to a rediscovery of the Dead's studio catalog and a general preference for studio recordings. As for GD vocals, agree that the harmonies were underappreciated. I would also say that Jerry's vocal tone, thin and piercing, earnest and teeming with emotional content is a bit underappreciated as well. Exhibit A: China Doll (on From the Mars Hotel) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw75 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Speaking of studios…..👌👌 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jackstraw75 said: Speaking of studios…..👌👌 Have all those single LP’s. Was that an RSD release? Also, His (his family released) box set recorded at the Warfield is absolutely incredible. I bought the cassette collection way back in the late 80’s??? Maybe early 90’s, but the vinyl box released a few years back is superb. Some of the best Jerry guitar playing I have ever heard recorded. Edited July 10 by bkeske 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 A very nice collection of tunes… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKDad Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Mono. Mostly 45’s. Vandersteen based juke box. My wife is smiling while listening. WWOZ R-B Oldies with Rare Air 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruskie Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Returned from a couple months off nursing my new shoulder back to life. Good to be back!! Picked up this much underrated album from my local record dealer yesterday. Phenomenal pressing mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Neil has always been one of my favorite singer songwriters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DC-93 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 A dynamic recording done live at Abbey Road studios in 1974. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JackStraw Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 My first show(s) as a spry young teen👌👌 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKDad Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Sadly, you missed them when they were at their peak. At least for me. I never was a Dead Head, but I did see them a number of times in the early 70's. By the late 70's, Garcia had so many medical and, ahh, chemical problems that he'd forget lyrics and even kinda fall asleep right there leaning on the microphone stand. It's a disease, so I won't say anything bad about him. But, it's still sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 46 minutes ago, BKDad said: Sadly, you missed them when they were at their peak. At least for me. I never was a Dead Head, but I did see them a number of times in the early 70's. By the late 70's, Garcia had so many medical and, ahh, chemical problems that he'd forget lyrics and even kinda fall asleep right there leaning on the microphone stand. It's a disease, so I won't say anything bad about him. But, it's still sad. He did roar back many many times through it and well into the early 90’s. But yea, 70-73 woulda been phenomenal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomicTime Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Valerie Carter w fantastic help from the L.A. Music Mafia…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Miles of smiles… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Angelic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 What a great combo IMO, i’ve been blessed to hear them both live in 300 person venues…but not together…. a dream / goal…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Cover of English Beat original. Sounds great to my ears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruskie Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 On 7/16/2024 at 5:04 PM, JackStraw said: My first show(s) as a spry young teen👌👌 @JackStraw Did you live around Denver back then? I live in Colorado and used to love Red Rocks. I would love to go back but way too expensive these days. BTW, I've seen the Dead many times back then and I personally think 1977 was about their peak (when Jerry was sober enough to play well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 I’m from Iowa. I did make it to Red Rocks 8 times from these shows through 84 or 86. Lived in Tempe and made the drive a few times to RR’s👍 Planning on taking my wife soon for a show by someone. She’s never been and it’s special for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 21 hours ago, TomicTime said: What a great combo IMO, i’ve been blessed to hear them both live in 300 person venues…but not together…. a dream / goal…. Man Jim! I’ve never heard this before and it’s fantastic! I’m using Qobuz and will now look for vinyl 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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