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Poster: stratocaster Date: Jul 31, 2005 12:14pm
Forum: etree Subject: Grateful Dead: Terrapin Station

Terrapin Station is one of Garcia and Hunter's most ambitious works. While Hunter performed all the movements live and on record, the Grateful Dead have given us a highly produced full version on the album "Terrapin Station" and have jammed out the "Lady With a Fan"/ Terrapin Station ever since. The song debuted on 02-26-1977 to open the show! (pretty ballsy by the Dead). The "Full" Terrapin was played once, on 03-18-1977, this version included the Alhambra ending. This tune never was dropped from the repetoire and was last played 06-30-1995 in Pittsburgh. Best Versions 02-26-1977--The first one is pretty damn good for a debut. 03-18-1977--not the best 77 version, but definitely check it out for the Alhambra jam 05-07-1977--tight 06-07-1977--dreamy show 12-29-1977--Beautiful Encore 01-22-1978--despite a couple of Bobby clams, great version with a jammed out post jam 12-31-1978--classic 05-08-1980--great 80 09-17-1983--under the staryy sky 08-31-1985 opens second set, nice representative of the mid 80s 12-31-1987--orchestral 03-31-1988--well played 08-04-1989--hot 89' 03-15-1990--phil zone version 09-13-1993--very nice (also check 09-09-1993) 12-18-1994--last great version (teleprompters were on at this show ;P) Garcia rips some nice runs in the post-jam other terrapin versions of note-- 06-23-1993--kind of sloppy, but about mid way through, they lock on and the boys absolutely soar in the x zone in the post jam... 06-26-1994--over-rated, but worth a listen, I suppose...interesting post jam goes on for awhile, very jazzy... [subj edit for clarity- mod]
This post was modified by Diana Hamilton on 2005-07-31 19:14:31

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Poster: Brad Leblanc Date: Jul 26, 2005 1:49am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

More of these here too:

http://www.archive.org/iathreads/post-view.php?id=24337

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Poster: rdvdijk Date: Jul 26, 2005 3:49am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

I'm not much of a GD expert, but Terrapin Station is my favorite GD song ever. The first GD shows I heard were from 77, and this song is the highlight of any GD show. For me, at least :-)

Roel

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Poster: dearchris Date: Aug 1, 2005 5:36am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Grateful Dead: Terrapin Station

12-28-79 and 12-31-81 are worthy of being on any list of top Terrapins.

They are also worthy of being on any top show list as well, but that is a topic for another day.

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Poster: stratocaster Date: Aug 1, 2005 7:11am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Grateful Dead: Terrapin Station

12-31-81 is noteworthy for some dusty nuggets and 4 sets. On the sbd the tape comes off as a mediocre performance, the aud reveals a juiced up crowd for certain...12-28-1979 is a classic 79' show...

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Poster: bonk Date: Jul 26, 2005 2:15am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

Have you heard the 6-30-95 version.i know its 95,but it smokes!

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Poster: US Blues Date: Jul 26, 2005 8:59am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

For your consideration:
5.6.78 in Vermont featuring perfect vocals by Jerry and Donna Jean, 7.8.78 Red Rocks encore set, 12.6.89 Oakland Earthquake Benefit, crazy midi-jam of the Terrapin coda

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Poster: Out_To_Lunch Date: Jul 31, 2005 3:49am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

Following Stratocasters' recomendation - went looking for 12-31-78 - Great set list - but not available on Archive. Can anyone advise source, sound quality and site from which to DL?

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Poster: liverfenix Date: Jul 31, 2005 8:12am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

it's closing of winterland-and you have to buy it.

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Poster: Fishead Date: Jul 26, 2005 3:26am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

one of the finest post brent terrapins is from

9-12-91
..check it out ..the whistle is screaming
TERRRRAPIN!!!!!

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Poster: adedhed68 Date: Jul 26, 2005 1:59am
Forum: etree Subject: Re: Terrapin Station

Those certainly are great Terrapin's. Since 4/30/77 has recently surfaced, in SBD, I have really been enjoying the encore Terrapin. Also 4/27/77 preceding Dew.