Grateful Dead Live at Stabler Arena on 1981-09-25
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- Publication date
- 1981-09-25 ( check for other copies)
- Topics
- Live Recording, soundboard, Charlie Miller
- Collection
- GratefulDead
- Band/Artist
- Grateful Dead
- Resource
- DeadLists Project
Set 1:
d1t01 - New Minglewood Blues
d1t02 - Friend Of The Devil ->
d1t03 - El Paso
d1t04 - Peggy-O ->
d1t05 - Little Red Rooster
d1t06 - Bird Song ->
d1t07 - Beat It On Down The Line
d1t08 - Cumberland Blues
d1t09 - Passenger
d1t10 - Althea
d1t11 - The Music Never Stopped
Set 2:
d2t01 - Might As Well ->
d2t02 - Samson And Delilah
d2t03 - Scarlet Begonias ->
d2t04 - Fire On The Mountain
d2t05 - Never Trust A Woman ->
d2t06 - Lost Sailor ->
d2t07 - Saint Of Circumstance ->
d2t08 - Drums ->
d3t01 - Space ->
d3t02 - The Wheel ->
d3t03 - Sugar Magnolia ->
d3t04 - Black Peter ->
d3t05 - Around And Around ->
d3t06 - Sunshine Daydream
Encore:
d3t07 - U.S. Blues
d1t01 - New Minglewood Blues
d1t02 - Friend Of The Devil ->
d1t03 - El Paso
d1t04 - Peggy-O ->
d1t05 - Little Red Rooster
d1t06 - Bird Song ->
d1t07 - Beat It On Down The Line
d1t08 - Cumberland Blues
d1t09 - Passenger
d1t10 - Althea
d1t11 - The Music Never Stopped
Set 2:
d2t01 - Might As Well ->
d2t02 - Samson And Delilah
d2t03 - Scarlet Begonias ->
d2t04 - Fire On The Mountain
d2t05 - Never Trust A Woman ->
d2t06 - Lost Sailor ->
d2t07 - Saint Of Circumstance ->
d2t08 - Drums ->
d3t01 - Space ->
d3t02 - The Wheel ->
d3t03 - Sugar Magnolia ->
d3t04 - Black Peter ->
d3t05 - Around And Around ->
d3t06 - Sunshine Daydream
Encore:
d3t07 - U.S. Blues
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Versions - Different performances of the song by the same artist
Compilations - Other albums which feature this performance of the song
Covers - Performances of a song with the same name by different artists
Song Title | Versions | Compilations | Covers |
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New Minglewood Blues | |||
Friend Of The Devil > | |||
El Paso | |||
Peggy-O > | |||
Little Red Rooster | |||
Bird Song > | |||
Beat It On Down The Line | |||
Cumberland Blues | |||
Passenger | |||
Althea | |||
The Music Never Stopped | |||
Might As Well > | |||
Samson and Delilah | |||
Scarlet Begonias > | |||
Fire On The Mountain | |||
Never Trust A Woman > | |||
Lost Sailor > | |||
Saint Of Circumstance > | |||
Drums > | |||
Space > | |||
The Wheel > | |||
Sugar Magnolia > | |||
Black Peter > | |||
Around and Around > | |||
Sunshine Daydream | |||
U.S. Blues |
Notes
Patch Info:
AUD patches in The Music Never Stopped and Fire On The Mountain
Notes:
-- Set 2 is seamless
-- This recording basically sucks -it starts off bad and gets worse
-- The only reason I am circulating this is because I was asked to
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- Addeddate
- 2008-01-16 14:15:36
- Identifier
- gd1981-09-25.sbd.miller.88822.sbeok.flac16
- Lineage
- CD -> Samplitude Professional v9.12 -> FLAC
- Location
- Bethlehem, PA
- Run time
- 176:39.59
- Transferred by
- Charlie Miller
- Type
- sound
- Venue
- Stabler Arena
- Year
- 1981
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Reviews
Reviewer:
KOKOPELLISSCORCH1024
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June 27, 2022
Subject: Not too shabby
Subject: Not too shabby
Honestly in love with this recording hence the quality isn't all their but who gives! Not too shabby of a GD show. "Peggy" is solid and not a bad "Scarlet/Mountain."
Reviewer:
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September 26, 2014
Subject: unlistenable
Subject: unlistenable
i listened to about half of this then realized it's unlistenable past scarlet fire, which is all cymbal
sure, probably was a good show but as the note states, the recording becomes more noise than music by the second set, sadly
had to knock the rating down for that
sure, probably was a good show but as the note states, the recording becomes more noise than music by the second set, sadly
had to knock the rating down for that
Reviewer:
GermanShepherd
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June 11, 2014
Subject: Shaky Friend of the Devil
Subject: Shaky Friend of the Devil
This is the most off-tempo strangest entrance into Friend of the Devil. It doesn't seem like the drums and Jerry were in sync at all until after the first verse. They pull it together as usual though. Nice sound on this SBD. I would hope CM would've circulated this for more of a reason other than just because someone asked him to. Circulate it for the people!
Reviewer:
Chris U.
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September 29, 2013
Subject: It was a very strange year
Subject: It was a very strange year
I did what I always do with an 80s show that includes Peggy O - I skip immediately to the Peggy O (unless the set begins with Stranger...this one doesn't).
Brent is unbelievable on this version. The rest of the band just feeds off him. Jerry's fine vocals cause Brent to chill a bit for the second verse after the instrumental section, and the drummers step up nicely, and it finishes with everybody on board.
The only version of Rooster I ever dug (sort of) is Springfield 85. The Bird Song here has a fairly interesting jam starting around 6:00 in. Phil shows up early on with a descending line that gets things headed in the right direction.
There is some nice cowbell in this version of BIODTL. I'm serious. If you like cowbell, you will like this version of BIOTDL. A lot. Me, I like cowbell. I laughed when I heard this and it sounds like the audience had a great time, too. Every bit of the energy is carried into Cumberland. Just before the second verse you can hear Bobby reminding everyone of the lyrics. Hotter than fk, truly.
Depending on your tolerance and dosage levels, you could probably find something further on worth a close listen. On this night, I could not be bothered.
Brent is unbelievable on this version. The rest of the band just feeds off him. Jerry's fine vocals cause Brent to chill a bit for the second verse after the instrumental section, and the drummers step up nicely, and it finishes with everybody on board.
The only version of Rooster I ever dug (sort of) is Springfield 85. The Bird Song here has a fairly interesting jam starting around 6:00 in. Phil shows up early on with a descending line that gets things headed in the right direction.
There is some nice cowbell in this version of BIODTL. I'm serious. If you like cowbell, you will like this version of BIOTDL. A lot. Me, I like cowbell. I laughed when I heard this and it sounds like the audience had a great time, too. Every bit of the energy is carried into Cumberland. Just before the second verse you can hear Bobby reminding everyone of the lyrics. Hotter than fk, truly.
Depending on your tolerance and dosage levels, you could probably find something further on worth a close listen. On this night, I could not be bothered.
Reviewer:
njpg
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September 26, 2013
Subject: -
Subject: -
The recording doesn't suck at all, at the beginning. From Minglewood through Scarlet/Fire, it sounds great! But it deteriorates very badly from Lost/Saint on, to where it basically sounds like frying bacon by the time you get to Sugar Mag. This is a pity, because the show is killer...at the beginning. The funny thing is that it becomes slightly mediocre after Scarlet/Fire, and it almost seems like the recording medium is losing interest! So it's fine, because I wouldn't keep most of the second set anyways. The 5-star rating is for everything before Never Trust a Woman; the rest would bring it down a bit.
Reviewer:
yankeefan23
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October 28, 2012
Subject: Jerry and Brent !
Subject: Jerry and Brent !
My first show ever ! - it changed my life ! As I recall - including breaks - the show was pretty close to 5 hours. I'm suprised this show doesn't get higher ratings. They playing on Althea, TMNS, Saint of Circumstance, Cumberland blues, etc - is awesome.
I had floor seats thanks to a HS classmate who went to Lehigh. Jerry and Brent seemed really in sync that night. All in all - a great show and this recording is excellent !
I had floor seats thanks to a HS classmate who went to Lehigh. Jerry and Brent seemed really in sync that night. All in all - a great show and this recording is excellent !
Reviewer:
uncjon
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September 26, 2012
Subject: The bus came by and I got on.........
Subject: The bus came by and I got on.........
My first show! Arrived late during red rooster. I was exposed to something that changed me for ever that night. 200+ shows 30+ years later the music still resonates in me. Namaste:)
Reviewer:
Zaorish
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February 26, 2010
Subject: Playing in the BLAND
Subject: Playing in the BLAND
Basically an extremely flat and thin-sounding soundboard combined with a very average show performancewise. The only unusual thing about this one is the extra-long setlist; but that's about all that's good. Sure, the fast-paced Cumblerland Blues is a standout; there is a little bit of interesting stuff at the end of Black Peter, Sugar Magnolia is OK, but the vast majority of the playing here is just bland, bland, bland. Brent's bizarre-sounding keyboard detracts from the performance as usual. Sound = Shitty: 3 stars. Performance = Bland 3 stars.
Reviewer:
boscomorgan
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September 8, 2009
Subject: IT HAD TO BE 150 DEGREES INSIDE
Subject: IT HAD TO BE 150 DEGREES INSIDE
I GOTTA TELL YA THIS SHOW WAS GREAT START TO END EVEN IF I TRIED I COULD NOT FIND A FLAW.I AM NOT A FAN OF SOUNDBOARDS AT ALL I LIKE 15 TO 20 ROWS BACK DEAD CENTER.AND IF YOU WERE THERE YOU HAD TO LOSE 15 POUNDS JUST FROM SWEATING.A SECOND TUG ON THE OL'VISINE BOTTLE WAS NEEDED BECAUSE OF THE HEAT INSIDE,AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL.
Reviewer:
grendelschoice
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May 23, 2008
Subject: It's true--Better than Charlie says it is.
Subject: It's true--Better than Charlie says it is.
Must agree with SDH...this recording is better than Charlie gives it credit for being. Of course, when measured against his high standards I can understand the designation he gives it, but compared w/other versions of the show, this is by far the best sounding one I've heard. There is some hiss but overall the sound is LOUDER and RICHER and more UP FRONT than any other version.
As for the show I can only say do NOT pass this up. The Scarlet>Fire is an explorer's dream...the transition jam floats into spaces most S>F's fail to go, and the touch-down into Fire is terrific. Jerry flubs the first line of Fire (what else is new) but after that I'll put up this FIRE against ANY that exists anywhere. Seriously.
Great TMNS, fantastic BIRDSONG, ALTHEA and a simply kick ass SAMPSON that features Brent going ballistic with funky, punchy fills in time w/Jerry's blazing guitar work.
It's also a Loooooong show, with an amazing post-drums finish featuring one of the better SUGAR MAG-SSDD sandwiches you're likely to hear anywhere. And did I mention the BLACK PETER is to die for? (lousy play on words, my apologies, but it's true.)
Be a little more forgiving on some sound issues and you won't be disappointed. A truly great underrated show from a likewise year.
As for the show I can only say do NOT pass this up. The Scarlet>Fire is an explorer's dream...the transition jam floats into spaces most S>F's fail to go, and the touch-down into Fire is terrific. Jerry flubs the first line of Fire (what else is new) but after that I'll put up this FIRE against ANY that exists anywhere. Seriously.
Great TMNS, fantastic BIRDSONG, ALTHEA and a simply kick ass SAMPSON that features Brent going ballistic with funky, punchy fills in time w/Jerry's blazing guitar work.
It's also a Loooooong show, with an amazing post-drums finish featuring one of the better SUGAR MAG-SSDD sandwiches you're likely to hear anywhere. And did I mention the BLACK PETER is to die for? (lousy play on words, my apologies, but it's true.)
Be a little more forgiving on some sound issues and you won't be disappointed. A truly great underrated show from a likewise year.
Reviewer:
SomeDarkHollow
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May 15, 2008
Subject: Not so fast Charlie...
Subject: Not so fast Charlie...
"...This recording basically sucks -it starts off bad and gets worse
-- The only reason I am circulating this is because I was asked to"
Not so sure I agree with that Charlie. While maybe not the best SBD out there, it certaily doesn't suck (IMHO) and is at least a bit of an improvement over what was out there. I love the show, great energetic performace start to finsh with some outstanding moments. TMNS is one of my favorite versions out there, the Scarlet>Fire is not overly long, but jammed full of power, and the Post-Space run is incredible. OK, maybe not the best sound in the world, but when combined with the quality of the show itself, how can you complain? I've heard much worse SBD's out there.
Should really be a 4.5. 4 for recording, 5 for performance.
-- The only reason I am circulating this is because I was asked to"
Not so sure I agree with that Charlie. While maybe not the best SBD out there, it certaily doesn't suck (IMHO) and is at least a bit of an improvement over what was out there. I love the show, great energetic performace start to finsh with some outstanding moments. TMNS is one of my favorite versions out there, the Scarlet>Fire is not overly long, but jammed full of power, and the Post-Space run is incredible. OK, maybe not the best sound in the world, but when combined with the quality of the show itself, how can you complain? I've heard much worse SBD's out there.
Should really be a 4.5. 4 for recording, 5 for performance.
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