![]() ![]() For a short time, the three pieces that comprise the Suite were played as such, but that was relatively short-lived by Grateful Dead standards. ![]() This week, by request, we’re looking at “Weather Report Suite,” ( Prelude, Part 1, and Part 2). I’ve had my share of romantic episodes at Dead or Dead-related concerts over the years, including one particular version of “Morning Dew” …well, maybe I shouldn’t go into detail. Then there is the whole Valentine’s Day thing, which makes me think about romance and the Dead. Anyone else have the chance to see a show on your birthday? It is a special occurrence in our lives when we get to see a show on our birthday, and I was lucky enough to have that happen, twice! 19 at Kaiser. ![]() In Grateful Dead land, I remember being very happy to note, early on in my fanaticism, that the Bear’s Choice album was partially recorded at a show on February 14, 1970. It was embarrassing when I was in elementary school, but it came in handy a couple of times later in life, as in when I got down on bended knee and proposed to my sweetheart 19 years ago: she cemented a very romantic episode by saying yes, and gave me the best birthday present ever. (You can send presents in the form of commenting on this post-that’s all I want for my birthday from y’all.) Being born on Valentine’s Day has been a mixed blessing over the years. Okay, so first off, before we get to this week’s song, I just want to say that today is my birthday. ![]()
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