Day 125: Jack Straw, 11/1/85
Have you ever wondered if characters in Dead songs carried over from one tune...
Category Archives: Songs
Day 124: Cosmic Charlie, 12/11/69
I used to be a big fan of Cosmic Charlie. I still like the...
Day 123: Tennessee Jed, 2/26/73
Our salute to the male characters in Grateful Dead lyrics soldiers on today with...
Day 122: Uncle John’s Band, 10/19/74
Whenever I see Uncle John’s Band on the track list for a Grateful Dead...
Day 121: Candyman, 9/16/78
Another classic from the Workingman’s/Beauty era, Candyman is a great studio song that I...
Day 120: Picasso Moon, 5/27/93
I was looking for a Bobby song for today and settled upon Picasso Moon....
Day 119: Althea, 3/15/90
This version of Althea is my original reference version. I heard this long before...
Day 118: The Other One, 4/1/88
Listening to this version of The Other One I’m reminded that I’m the parent...
Day 117: West L.A. Fadeaway, 3/84
West LA Fadeaway is one of those songs that I never paid much attention...
Day 116: I Need A Miracle, 6/20/91
I’ve got a soft spot for Pine Knob because I attended so many shows...