I love the flow of this song. It’s incredibly chill and you’re just grooving along with it. I also love how there is no normal chorus, it’s been replaced with instrumentals which is quite novel imho.
Althea is a woman's name. The only famous Althea I can think of is Althea Gibson, a black woman who was a tennis player back in the 50's and 60's, a true pioneer in that sport. And she won, a lot, she was real good.
You can never play too much Grateful Dead!
I've had the pleasure of witnessing this live a few times in my life . This has been a life changing song for me from a life changing band,.
Robert Hunters lyrics and Jerry’s guitar and vocals man they are the old masters for sure.
A stellar song/performance of this beautiful song. It is felt that this song was written to Jerry, addressing his growing drug dependence.
Since you seem to gravitate towards prog, I'd recommend "Help on the Way/Slipnot/Franklin's Tower" for your next Grateful Dead..
I love the flow of this song. It’s incredibly chill and you’re just grooving along with it. I also love how there is no normal chorus, it’s been replaced with instrumentals which is quite novel imho.
You're now apart of the Deadhead community! Welcome
Saw over 50 Grateful Dead concerts, got an "Althea" at my very first show, and never saw another one live. Thanks for this reminder.
BB. Man, aint it crazy how a song can elude you at all the shows you saw? ha
That statistic is bonkers! I caught 3 in 12 shows.
@@staive70ss It took me 155 Grateful Dead shows to see my first Franklins Tower...it happens....
The first little 8 bar solo in this version is perfection. That's Betty Cantor Jackson responsible for the recording.
Killer choice John! Thanks man!
Long live the Grateful Dead!
Can't do an Althea without a Bertha.
I’m well attended 💀.. Love Althea..🌻
Nice Turn, John!
Yeah do more Grateful Dead. Maybe some early stuff from them. Thanks
Awesome job on the sound quality. Always the worst when the audio one is reviewing is muffled. Yours sounds nearly perfect
Althea is a woman's name. The only famous Althea I can think of is Althea Gibson, a black woman who was a tennis player back in the 50's and 60's, a true pioneer in that sport. And she won, a lot, she was real good.
The Who - Athena
Recorded by the legendary Betty Cantor-Jackson,"Betty Board" Google her and learn some rock history,
Thanx for the dead