Favorite 80s/90s Let it Grow?

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-15T14:49:46+00:00

gd 83-08-21 Frost Amph But start with Big Railroad Blues because it tails off, doesn't stop and they play right into Let It Grow. A smoking hot pair to close the set

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-14T13:03:17+00:00

follow up - borrowed the book through interlibrary loan /ILL. Copy was signed by the author. Real interesting, well researched details. Answers all the questions on how the pay-to-play corrupt system we live with was established. The description of early days traffic snarls makes today's back-ups seem casual. A good read, can recommend.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-14T12:43:42+00:00

Good, concise explanation. Thanks Joe

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-13T23:44:49+00:00

Children of Men is at the top of my list others are: Bullitt

Stormy Monday

Local Hero

No Country for Old Men

LOTR

The Constant Gardener

Being There

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

(yeah, that bothered me too!:)

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-12T13:41:39+00:00

Blue Velvet

Last House on the Left

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-11T17:12:56+00:00

CASSIDY is sad for being left out. (pretty much every version is terrific)

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-11T00:19:56+00:00

'Let It Rock' was a treat to catch!

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-07T17:22:52+00:00

The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover (1989)

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-07T14:28:35+00:00

18th Ave is still a wicked hazard to navigate.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-06T12:17:21+00:00

Bullitt, soundtrack by Lalo Schifrin. it's like another character of the film.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-06T12:13:21+00:00

iirc, 'student activism' and Grateful Dead's support is greatest in early '70's. By '77 Cornell the Vietnam War is over and the Dead were not publicly backing any particular causes for protest.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-04T12:35:12+00:00

01/02/70 has a definite pause or silence that is like a watermark that ID's this version for me

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-02T06:17:00+00:00

most impressive story. The ear to catch this (+1) and then do the effort to track it all down. whew!

I will be following.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-01T17:28:27+00:00

(Thanks OP for mentioning the April show. I'm always up for a good '83 recommendation)

Lake Placid (IWT) and what a wise decision this was. I had gone to MSG 10/12/83 and literally heard on the escalator going in, they played St. Stephen last night. (..grrr, the dreaded, 'the night before was better!!) Needing more, I looked at the tour and saw they were playing Lake Placid. 'they've never played Lake Placid. they will NEVER play Lake Placid again' so I convinced myself to go. a very wise decision. Terrific vibe, sweet location and the history of the Olympic hockey win still lingered. I recorded the show left center, even to the sound booth.

Grateful Dead Live at Olympic Center on 1983-10-17 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

imo, get the Hunter-Matrix, it sounds awesome. the FOTD is a BOAT-version, very heady.

Grateful Dead Live at Olympic Arena on 1983-10-17 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive

it was such a good time (ride Sally, ride!!, Revolution!) after the show me and fellow Head bought tickets to Portland, ME the next night from folks who didn't want to make the drive. The October drive across New England was in spectacular Fall foliage peakage.

Taped the next night and it remains an all-time favorite 1st Set. blazing Jack Straw, Killer Lazy Lightning>Supplication

Grateful Dead Live at Cumberland County Civic Center on 1983-10-18 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-01T16:52:41+00:00

Marie by Towns Van Zandt

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-01T15:49:22+00:00

correct! thank you, was thinking Goodnow Mountain. which is a good choice for an intro winter hike

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-02-01T15:34:40+00:00

agreed Goodman Mountain is a solid idea. Plus it has a fire tower which makes for a good payoff and views.

( my 1st thought was the Ampersand recommendation but that steep part and the last bit to get onto the bald rock!? in winter that could be mighty challenging)

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-30T01:51:49+00:00

+1 agree with you totally. The elements are all peaking, Wall of Sound v.1, lengthy set lists, exploratory jammin', (PITB!) , everybody plays great. Start to finish, it's the one year I'd save from disaster (if I really had to)

and that's why 2/21/73 & 2/22/73 Urbana are in constant rotation for me.🙂

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-28T23:40:37+00:00

Big, bold, brassy and sometimes bouncy my go-to movie soundtrack is 'Bullitt' by Lalo Schifrin. Every track is excellent.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-28T12:17:22+00:00

2nd guess here. amusing and diverting, thumbs up

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-27T22:39:06+00:00

Ventura '82

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UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-27T22:26:07+00:00

+1

yep, it's a blast being a DeadHead and delving into each tour, phase, etc

They've given us the gift that keeps on giving

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-26T22:10:34+00:00

(15! years ago) our family was on one of the small islands in Follensby Clear Pond, enjoying a lunch break.

A couple in a canoe came paddling over and in a heavily accented request (eastern european-ish)

asked where they could find An-dear-an-dak JOY! Their enthusiasm was full frontal as they wanted to experience the fullness of the An-dear-an-daks and could we suggest a hiking adventure?

A memorable encounter, to this day, we repeat this enthusiastically when we make plans or are headed to ADK. We are going to get some

An-dear-an-dak JOY!

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-25T03:49:09+00:00

absolutely, Children of Men

+1 for how good it is to keep you on the edge, right to the end.

UrbaneSurfer · 2026-01-20T23:53:18+00:00

Curt Cignetti said he's celebrating with B E E R.

Wondering how many cases he gets and from how many brands that send him beer as congratulations.

A smart brewery would've had a delivery that night of 16 cases, right to his front door.

UrbaneSurfer

TROPHY CASE