Forum MVP Tea Posted July 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Despite all the fabulous GD songs that have a place in my heart, I love me some Terrapin above just about above all else! The way it evolves and crescendos up to the inescapable psychedelic bomb-drop, seems to get me every time. It tells a great story that is always better understood in particular states of mind. What are the most monstrous Terrapins ever played (GD & DSO if you so desire)? I actually like the first one a whole bunch and just about any one of them in 1977 are worth a listen. Although I am a fan of the 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP gr8fulpair Posted July 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 This one was particularly special for me. This one is categorized in my mind as "the terrapin show". It was one of my favorite studio albums and the show contained 5 songs from the album. The whole band was friggin' blazin' this night and Lisa brought me to my knees on Sunrise. This Terrapin was the meat in a second set sandwich that offered precious little time to catch one's breath. One of my favorite GD or DSO live experiences!!! Show: 1358 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonomajon Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Despite all the fabulous GD songs that have a place in my heart, I love me some Terrapin above just about above all else! The way it evolves and crescendos up to the inescapable psychedelic bomb-drop, seems to get me every time. It tells a great story that is always better understood in particular states of mind. What are the most monstrous Terrapins ever played (GD & DSO if you so desire)? I actually like the first one a whole bunch and just about any one of them in 1977 are worth a listen. Although I am a fan of the 70’s more than other decades, 1990-1991 brought some very strong Terrapin’s. For instance: Grateful Dead Live at Richfield Coliseum on 1991-09-06 Grateful Dead Live at McNichols Sports Arena on 1990-12-12 (This contains the passage: Aiko>Dark Star>>Terrapin) What is the best DSO version out there? I loved this one: Show: 1438 • 08/04/2007 Dunegrass Festival, Empire, MI I would love to see what some other all-time favorites are so I can dive in. .... 5-07-77 11-01-77 12-29-77 10-18-78 1-22-78...this whole show is insanely good...top 10 for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted July 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I believe this qualifies as a monster terrapin...I think I was seeming something like this at the Boston show: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonomajon Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I believe this qualifies as a monster terrapin...I think I was seeming something like this at the Boston show: I remember my first was 4-27-77 and then Boston...fell in love with it right quick..so funny...we called it "inspiration" out there on tour and also Estimated Prophet was "California" for a while what with no internet or cell phones for that matter to get the word around Good times indeed Chuck...hope to see in SF for a Thanksgiving celebration.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted July 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I remember my first was 4-27-77 and then Boston...fell in love with it right quick..so funny...we called it "inspiration" out there on tour and also Estimated Prophet was "California" for a while what with no internet or cell phones for that matter to get the word around Good times indeed Chuck...hope to see in SF for a Thanksgiving celebration.... I had forgotten the "Inspiration" naming... and yep, I'm making the short trek to the Bay for the holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted July 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Don't get me started on Terrapin, although there are many songs that come close Terrapin just does it for me EVERY time. Let me do some good thinking overnight and I'll make a post of my favorites some time soonish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP VincentPuleo Posted July 24, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Dark Star Orchestra... Wellmont Theater, 5/29/09 recreating this show... Madison Square Garden: 9/18/87 Set 1: Hell In A Bucket Sugaree Walkin' Blues Candyman When I Paint My Masterpiece Bird Song Set 2: Shakedown Street, Man Smart-Woman Smarter, Terrapin Station>Drums>Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad All Along, The Watchtower, Morning Dew, Good Lovin'>La Bamba> Good Lovin' Encore: Knockin' On Heaven's Door This was my second DSO show. I will always remember the Terrapin Station, there was a moment during the song where I truly felt two inches off the ground, completely transcendental... not one person in the theater were on their phone-computer devices or aware of anything but the music. The version played by the Grateful Dead in 1987 was also very powerful.. that whole show is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbf3 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Nassau Coliseum, 3.28.91, they encored with Terapin, according to dead base it was the first time they did that since 7.8.78. One of the standout Terapins, at least for me, only in that it was a nice long encore that made me feel like they were in no rush to get off the stage, as opposed to some other encores..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP FunkyBass13 Posted July 24, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I've always been partial to 5/7/77 in Boston. The interplay between Phil & Jerry is just unbeleivable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP found Posted July 26, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 2/26/77 Swing Auditorium 3/18/77 Winterland 5/7/77 Boston Garden 5/28/77 Hartford Civic Center 9/3/77 Englishtown, NJ Those are my favorites from 77. As for post-77 Terrapins 11/6/79 Philly 2/28/81 Uptown Theatre 7/22/84 Ventura County Fairgrounds (bobby is wailing at the end jam with some feedback) 3/24/87 Hampton, VA 7/16/88 Greek Theatre (side note: 7/15/88 is also another great Greek show) 4/15/89 Milwaukee, WI 7/18/90 Deer Creek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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