Tracklist:
1. Scarlet Begonias > Touch Of Grey > Fire On The Mountain - 1984-07-03 - Starlight Theatre - Kansas City, MO
Hint:
This sequence was only played a couple of times, within a couple of weeks, but it genereated loads of buzz on tour, especially the second time they played it.
Answer:
Starlight Theatre - Kansas City, MO - July 3, 1984
Scarlet > Touch > Fire was played again 10 days later at the Greek on 7/13/84, at the famous Dark Star show
2. China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider - 1974-10-20 - Winterland Arena - San Francisco, CA
Hint:
This combination was joined at the hip early on, and was not tweaked too often.
Answer:
Winterland Arena - San Francisco, CA - October 20, 1974
This is from "The Last One," the final night at Winterland before the hiatus and was the last "China>Rider" until 12/29/77.
3. Doin' That Rag - 1969-04-22 - The Ark - Boston, MA
Hint:
By the end of 1969, this song would be gone from the repertoire.
Answer:
The Ark - Boston, MA - April 22, 1969
This was from the terrific three night run in Boston, recorded less than two months after the famous Fillmore West "Live/Dead" shows.
4. Estimated Prophet > Terrapin Station - 1985-06-28 - Hershey Park Stadium - Hershey, PA
Hint:
It rained a lot during this show, but the band played some very sweet music throughout the show.
Answer:
Hershey Park Stadium - Hershey, PA - June 28, 1985
This show also featured a rare three-Jerry-songs-in-a-row sequence, with "Bird Song > Comes A Time > Deal."
5. Bird Song - 1971-02-24 - Capitol Theater - Port Chester, NY
Hint:
This song appeared in 1971, disappeared for a while, reappeared 1972-1973, and the returned 1980-1995.
Answer:
Capitol Theater - Port Chester, NY - February 24, 1971
This is from the 6th and final show of the Port Chester, NY, run, the Dead's last-ever shows at the Capitol Theatre.
6. Dupree's Diamond Blues - 1983-04-19 - Alfond Arena - University of Maine - Orono, ME
Hint:
Another song with a long, but sporadic, history with the Dead. In and out of the lineup, it was played quite often in the early 1980s.
Answer:
Alfond Arena - University of Maine - Orono, ME - April 19, 1983
Dupree's Diamond Blues" was in repertoire in 1969, then brought back in late 1977, was played twice in 1978, and then returned in 1982.
7. Candyman - 1970-05-01 - Alfred College - Alfred, NY
Hint:
One of those songs that was comfortable in both an acoustic and an electric setting.
Answer:
Alfred College - Alfred, NY - May 1, 1970
This is from the 6th and final show of the Port Chester, NY, run, the Dead's last-ever shows at the Capitol Theatre.
8. Row Jimmy - 1978-02-04 - Milwaukee Auditorium - Milwaukee, WI
Hint:
Once referred to by Jerry Garcia as one of his favourite Grateful Dead songs to play.
Answer:
Milwaukee Auditorium - Milwaukee, WI - February 4, 1978
This is from the penultimate show of a short midwest tour, with this Milwaukee show being sandwiched by the two shows that made up Dick's Picks 18.
9. Cream Puff War - 1966-07-03 - Fillmore Auditorium - San Fransisco, CA
Hint:
One of the only songs whose music and words were written by a band member.
Answer:
Fillmore Auditorium - San Fransisco, CA - July 3, 1966
Cream Puff War was written entirely by Jerry, both words and music.
10. Lazy Lightning > Supplication - 1976-09-30 - Mershon Auditorium - Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Hint:
A double dose in any case… Two Weir-Barlow songs that were rarely separated from one another.
Answer:
Mershon Auditorium - Ohio State University - Columbus, OH - September 30, 1976
Lazy Lightning > Supplication, originally recorded on the Kingfish record, entered the Dead's repertoire in 1976, and remained until 10/31/84. There were occasional instrumental Supplications after that, and a more developed Supplication on 5/22/93 at Shoreline.
11. Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower - 1984-04-01 - Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium - San Rafael, CA
Hint:
A triple dose of Dead from the last home-base show for the Grateful Dead.
Answer:
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium - San Rafael, CA - April 1, 1984
This April Fool's show at Marin Vets' was a Rex Benefit, and would prove to be the Dead's last-ever show at Marin Vets'.
12. Cumberland Blues - 1971-10-31 - Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH
Hint:
An acoustic classic played electrically, from a show that was released to great fanfare (although this song wasn't included in the release…)
Answer:
Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH - October 31, 1971
From 10/31/71 in Columbus, this show's second set, including the magnificent "Dark Star," was released as Dick's Picks Vol. 2.
13. The Music Never Stopped - 1977-05-26 - Baltimore Civic Center - Baltimore, MD
Hint:
From the penultimate show of one of the best tours the Grateful Dead ever played.
Answer:
Baltimore Civic Center - Baltimore, MD - May 26, 1977
This is the show-opener, which was not an uncommon spot for The Music Never Stopped in 1977. It later moved, primarily, to become a first set closer.
14. Jack Straw - 1983-03-26 - Aladdin Hotel Theatre - Las Vegas, NV
Hint:
"Don't you let that Deal go down…"
Answer:
Aladdin Hotel Theatre - Las Vegas, NV - March 26, 1983
From the second of three shows the Dead played at the Alladin, in 1981, 1983 and 1984. They didn't return until 1991, when they'd play the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, to which they returned in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995.
15. Box Of Rain - 1973-03-16 - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Uniondale, NY
Hint:
"We Want Phil!"
Answer:
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Uniondale, NY - March 16, 1973
From the Dead's first trip to Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, a three night run. They'd return in September, and then not again until 1979.
16. EAC Jam - 1975-04-29 - Ace's Studio - Mill Valley, CA
Hint:
Hiatus Dead that you've likely never heard!
Answer:
Ace's Studio - Mill Valley, CA - April 29, 1975
This was recorded at Bob's studio during the recording sessions for Blues For Allah.
17. Comes A Time - 1971-12-10 - Fox Theatre - St. Louis, MO
Hint:
A new Hunter-Garcia song that would stick around for another year, then disappear for four years.
Answer:
Fox Theatre - St. Louis, MO - December 10, 1971
Comes A Time" debuted when Keith joined the band, and would be in the repertoire until the Fall Tour of 1972, and then would be gone until 1976.
18. Victim Or The Crime > Foolish Heart - 1988-10-16 - Bayfront Center - St. Petersburg, FL
Hint:
Two new songs, a Bob and a Jerry.
Answer:
Bayfront Center - St. Petersburg, FL - October 16, 1988
"Victim" and "Foolish Heart" both debuted a few months earlier, in June 1988, and would both be included on the Built To Last album a year later.
19. Looks Like Rain - 1976-06-12 - Boston Music Hall - Boston, MA
Hint:
A beautiful Weir-Barlow tune, played on the Dead's comeback tour…
Answer:
Boston Music Hall - Boston, MA - June 12, 1976
Looks Like Rain" was played at 50 shows in 1973, and none in 1974, to return in 1976, when it was played very frequently until the end.
20. To Lay Me Down - 1981-05-11 - New Haven Coliseum - New Haven, CT
Hint:
A classic from Jerry's first solo record, played only a few dozen times by the Grateful Dead.
Answer:
New Haven Coliseum - New Haven, CT - May 11, 1981
To Lay me Down" popped in and out of the repertoire, and was quite common in 1980 (acoustically, mostly) and 1981.
21. That's It For The Other One - 1969-11-07 - Fillmore Auditorium - San Fransisco, CA
Hint:
A track that featured a little bit of Jerry, and a little bit of Bob & Bill.
Answer:
Fillmore Auditorium - San Fransisco, CA - November 7, 1969
From the Fillmore Auditorium, this was recorded the night before the classic show that became Dick's Picks Vol. 16.
22. Ship Of Fools - 1974-05-12 - University of Nevada - Reno, NV
Hint:
A new Garcia-Hunter song, perhaps overshadowed by the monstrous sound system that produced it...
Answer:
University of Nevada - Reno, NV - May 12, 1974
This is the fifth-ever performance of "Ship Of Fools," and the first touring performance of the Wall Of Sound, which debuted near the Dead's home, at the Cow Palace in March 23, 1974.
23. It Must Have Been The Roses - 1977-05-18 - Fox Theatre - Atlanta, GA
Hint:
Although a regular in the Dead's repertoire, it was never recorded by the Grateful Dead.
Answer:
Fox Theatre - Atlanta, GA - May 18, 1977
Words and music by Robert Hunter, this was recorded at the first of two nights at the Fox in Atlanta.
24. Uncle John's Band - 1970-03-01 - Family Dog at the Great Highway - San Fransisco, CA
Hint:
A quite-new song, which would become one of the Dead's most popular songs of all time.
Answer:
Family Dog at the Great Highway - San Fransisco, CA - March 1, 1970
This was recorded about three months after "Uncle John's Band" debuted in early December 1969.
25. My Brother Esau - 1986-03-31 - Providence Civic Center - Providence, RI
Hint:
A Weir-Barlow number that was only played for about four years by the Grateful Dead.
Answer:
Providence Civic Center - Providence, RI - March 31, 1986
Appearing in early 1983, "My Brother Esau" would be gone from the repertoire by the fall of 1987.
26. Passenger - 1979-11-24 - Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse - San Diego, CA
Hint:
A rare Phil song, sung by someone else…
Answer:
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse - San Diego, CA - November 24, 1979
Although the music was written by Phil Lesh, it was written at a time when Phil was not singing with the Grateful Dead, in 1977. It was sung by Bob Weir.
27. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo - 1973-03-28 - Springfield Civic Center Arena - Springfield, MA
Hint:
A Wake Of The Flood song, which debuted more than a year before Wake was released…
Answer:
Springfield Civic Center Arena - Springfield, MA - March 28, 1973
Half-Step" debuted in July 1972, and would be recorded in the summer of 1973 for inclusion on Wake Of The Flood, released October 15, 1973.
28. Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance - 1982-09-23 - New Haven Coliseum - New Haven, CT
Hint:
A twofer of Bob Weir excellence…
Answer:
New Haven Coliseum - New Haven, CT - September 23, 1982
Sailor>Saint" debuted in 1979, and was played together until 1986. After that, "Saint Of Circumstance" would occasionally appear in the setlists, but never again with "Lost Sailor."
29. Playing In The Band - 1972-09-16 - Boston Music Hall - Boston, MA
Hint:
Always good for a deep space trip…
Answer:
Boston Music Hall - Boston, MA - September 16, 1972
This is from the second show of the first leg of the Fall Tour of 1972, unless you consider the Hollywood shows the start. Or the Boulder show. Or Veneta. Or the BCT shows…
30. Eyes Of The World - 1974-10-16 - Winterland Arena - San Fransisco, CA
Hint:
By popular demand, we end 30 Days Of Dead 2014 with a song that we've not yet included here.
Answer:
Winterland Arena - San Fransisco, CA - October 16, 1974
This was recorded at the first show of the final shows the Dead would do for a while, and which were filmed for the Grateful Dead Movie.
These are fantastic, thank you
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