The Daily Nugs - December 12, 2024
From Grateful Dead of the Day
Just days after John Lennon’s death, the Dead took an Estimated into a monumental He’s Gone. There was nary a dry eye at the Swing as the boys sent up a poignant, deeply emotional rendition. Some claim that Jerry had tears streaming down his face throughout it. Regardless, the rest of the show is as heady as they come. Listen to it all at Grateful Dead of the Day.
The Eyes> Morning Dew to close today’s 1973 show will surely have you listening all the way through to the end. But you'll want to add the Sleigh Ride jam that opens the soundcheck to your short Dead holiday playlist. Check it all out.
A monster 1990 second set, starting with a China> Rider, winding through LL Rain and Iko, hitting Dark Star and Terrapin, all before Drums and Space is all caught on this fantastic video, including the sharp Watchtower, Stella, Throwing Stones> NFA that closes it out. This is some Grateful Dead to take in on the big screen.
With Mickey dating Joan Baez, the Dead played a “Dance for Disarmament” benefit with Joan Baez on this day in 1981. Listen to the entire show and read more about Joan Baez and her history with the Dead.
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Until tomorrow, spread the love and enjoy the music!