In my mind, there is no denying that The Grateful Dead is a classic, iconic American band. In my opinion, the Dead represented a true alternative to mainstream rock of the 60’s and 70’s and were in the forefront of blending rock, country, funk and even jazz into a concoction that few people knew what to really call or describe it as. It is with great anticipation that the recordings of their work in front of the Egyptian Pyramids are being released soon as a 3 disc DVD/CD combo entitled Grateful Dead: Rocking the Cradle - Egypt 1978 from Rhino Records.
WE HAVE A WINNER!! Congrats to Shawn! Thanks for playing!
I have ONE COPY of the CD/DVD COMBO in AWESOME PACKAGING to GIVE AWAY! Leave a comment on this post naming your fave Grateful Dead Song (use a valid email address), and a winner will be chosen at random on Friday 10/17
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO A STREAM OF 7 SONGS FROM “ROCKING THE CRADLE - EGYPT 1978″
If that one doesn’t work for ya, give this one a shot…
About the author: I likes me some wine, women and waffles, not always in that order (but usually). Chaucer is cool, but fart jokes are even better. You feel like spikin' your country with a little soul or mix in a little rock without the roll? Lemme hear from ya!! 
October 9th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
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October 9th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Hey cool! That looks like a classic. Of course, any Dead record is a classic. Good luck, twangers.
October 10th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Terrapin Station!!! Was there ever a more perfect song about a longing that could almost kill you.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Ramble On Rose.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I love brown Eyed Woman. Love the lyrics and the tune. I put one of my old tapes in the last remaining cassette player and just listen to Brown-eyed women and red grenadine over and over.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Awesome band, they deserve some major props for all there work!!
October 10th, 2008 at 11:47 am
China Doll. Particularly the version on Reckoning - the way the backing vocals kick in with the line,”and just a little nervous from the fall” gives me chills every time
October 10th, 2008 at 11:56 am
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider from Blossom Music Center on 6/25/85!!!
October 10th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Ripple…”i will take you home”
p.s - you made my website
http://www.gratefuldeadbooks.com !
Peace from Atlanta .
October 10th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Ripple…”let there be songs, to fill the air”
October 10th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Scarlet Begonias!!!
She wore scarlet begonias tucked into her curls,
I knew right away she was not like other girls, other girls.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Great stuff! I’m partial to Me & my Uncle.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:10 am
I’m also partial to Me & My Uncle, but I always love St. Stephen.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I always loved Casey Jones. When I was a child in Minnesota Casey Jones was the childrens show host with Roundhouse Rodney. I always remember my childhood when I hear that song.
October 16th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Years ago the Dead inspired me to check out alot of different roots and country-type music that I might not have heard otherwise. Any time I would hear one of their covers, I always wanted to find the original. So my favorite cover that the Dead used to do is probably the Cash classic Big River. As far as original tunes…I’ve always liked Jack Straw quite a bit…
October 16th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Sugar Magnolia is my pick