The Daily Nugs - February 22, 2025
From Grateful Dead of the Day
There really are no bad 1969 Grateful Dead shows, and this one is better than most. Every single tune this night has something really special going on, from the sweet noodling at the end of Mountains of the Moon that, unbeknownst, suddenly arrives at Dark Star to the building, eventually roaring Doin' That Rag with its sharp drums, prominent organ, and awesome guitar riffs. You don't want to miss any of this show, but the Stephen> Eleven is an absolute masterpiece. And the Lovelight shines as Pig puts in another funky, bluesy rap. Get your hands out of your pocket and listen to this quintessential primal Dead at Grateful Dead of the Day.
This is a gnarly, epic three-set show from Winterland that just keeps hitting with one powerful tune after another. Amongst the 30+ songs, the boys send out the first Ship of Fools, Must Have Been the Roses, and U.S. Blues. It was also the first of a three-night run at Winterland and the first show of 1974. Cue it up now.
Papa John Creach, the great American blues violinist, passed away on this day in 1994. Over his long career, he had played with almost everyone, including the Grateful Dead on a few occasions back in 1970. Celebrate Creach's life, read more about his career, and listen to those 1970 Dead shows.
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