The Daily Nugs - March 24, 2024
From Grateful Dead of the Day
On this day in 1973, just two weeks after Pigpen had passed away, the Dead played a tremendously heartfelt He's Gone. This was just the second He’s Gone since Pigpen’s death, and it seems to be played in a fit of mourning and celebration, especially followed by the biographical Truckin’. From the Truckin', the boys go into a face-melting Spanish Jam and Dark Star. Then, the Pig reminiscence and reflection reaches its crescendo with Sing Me Back Home, the Merle Haggard tune that, though written about different circumstances, could not be more appropriate at the moment. Listen to the entirety of this massive show at Grateful Dead of the Day.
On this day in 1970, the Dead played Pirate's World, which was an eclectic, pirate-themed amusement park that, given its deathtrap appearance, would never be allowed to operate today. The boys, ever the pirates, take over the place with an absolutely cosmic Dark Star that kicks off an Other One> Stephen> Drums> NFA> Lovelight> Me and My Uncle. Listen to the entire show and read more about the show at Pirate's World.
On this day in ‘87, the Dead closed out their three-show run at Hampton in style. And the highlight of the show is the Terrapin Station; the energy is just off the charts on this first rendition since Jerry's coma. But don't sleep on the rest of the night, including the Black Muddy River and ferocious Playin' that come immediately before the Terrapin. Watch the remastered video of the entire night at Grateful Dead of the Day.
Bruce Hornsby played his last show as a regular member of the Grateful Dead on this day in 1992. Read about Bruce's long career, his time with the Dead, and his deep friendship with Jerry at Grateful Dead of the Day.
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Until tomorrow, spread the love and enjoy the music!