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Hosted by Billy Sunday · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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Take a trip from Canada to the Cosmos as host Billy Sunday explores music by the Grateful Dead and their spiritual companions.
Billy Sunday hosts Great North Special, a music show with 27 episodes published.
Summer time and the livin's... good enough. Follow @greatnorthspecial and make sure to reapply. Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1] 9/15/88 1:29 Hell in a Bucket 7:33 Sugaree 18:28 Deal [Set 2] 28:16 Let the Good Times Ro
Don't be like Jack Jones. Invest in @greatnorthspecial or wind up in the permanent underclass. We're holding more than 12 terabytes of STX. Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1] 1:31 Brown-Eyed Women , 3/26/73 6:25 Althea ,
this earth day, we're saving energy by going acoustic. strap in for sad jams that suit the season. and while you're at it, follow @greatnorthspecial for more eco-friendly heartache. Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1] 01:
The Strait is closed, but the Hormuz-ic never stops. Follow @greatnorthspecial if it's the last thing you do. Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1]: 2/1/78 01:39 Estimated Prophet > 13:27 He's Gone [Set Break] 24:27 Nobody
Giddy up, partners. Only six more weeks of February. Gimme a shout at @greatnorthspecial . Then gimme another, and another... Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1]: 2/18/71 01:45 St. Stephen 08:11 Wharf Rat > 15:14 Beautifu
*GIVEAWAY ALERT * You could win 2 ticket to see Pounds of Sin @ Lee's Palace, and they'll even throw in a poster. Follow @greatnorthspecial to learn how to enter. Tbh, I'm still trying to find out myself. While you're at
Mamma mia! Get ready for classic Dead, local favorites, and a tribute to Bobby that'll have you shouting "I am! I am! I am!" Today's episode is sponsored by putitinastealie.org , the site guaranteed to steal your face an
Today we say goodbye to Bobby 🥀 My idols are dead and my enemies are in power. Did he Go To Heaven? Or Hell in a Bucket? Follow @greatnorthspecial and DM your answer. Grand prize goes to whoever can prove it. [Set 1] 02
Happy New Year! Spark that giant joint and get ready for some jams from New Year's Eve past. Start your 2026 off right and follow @greatnorthspecial or recommend this show to a friend. Thanks for taking the ride in 2025.
Handing the show off to you today. That's right, it's the long-awaited Request Line episode, and we're going into overtime. Got a problem with the song selection? Take it up with Vern. Follow @greatnorthspecial if you wa
Ho ho ho! Naughty or nice, we've got jams to stuff your stockings. * Tis the season to follow @greatnorthspecial and send Santa your song requests. Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1] 01:39 Don't Ease Me In , 7/4/70 04:41
Young Amp is back and I'm strapped with the soundtrack to the vamp for liberty. Btw, did you know that Dr. Jacoby spent 1994-1995 on tour with the Dead as a "senior spiritual adviser"? Follow @greatnorthspecial for more
Ernie Clement was born in Rochester, NY on March 22, 1996. Exactly nine months earlier, the Vince Welnick-era Grateful Dead performed in Albany, NY. Connect the dots, people. While you're at it, donate to Met Radio @ fun
Who's got my Game 1 miracle? Heady jams for your extra. Follow @greatnorthspecial if you want to know Ernie Clement's top 3 Altheas. Grateful Dead unless noted [Set 1] 01:52 Helpless , Jeff Tweedy 06:03 Cats Under the St
... the clues. Yeah, it's clue time. We're playing Grateful Dead trivia to prep for next week's Pounds of Sin show. This one is loaded with tasty tunes, hot hints, and a ridiculous review. Oh yeah, do you have an extra t
I've been tied to the whipping post*. Today we're checking out the bond between the Dead and the Allman Brothers. Grab that last Ontario peach, protect ya neck, and let's boogie. Grateful Dead unless noted Set 1: 01:47 M
In which your humble host comes to terms with turning (*inaudible*). Guess there's nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile... and follow @greatnorthspecial . Grateful Dead unless noted Set 1: 00:11 Might As Well, 8/30
We've got highlights from the August Dead and Co. and Grahame Lesh shows honoring this year's Diamond Anniversary. This is the 4th and final part in a series covering the Dead at each decades. Follow @greatnorthspecial f
Years are combining, Jerry! We're rounding out our tour across the decades, with picks from 1995, 2005, and 2015. But don't be Blue, cuz there's Stella lot more in store to celebrate GD60 (and soon, Billy Sunday 40....)
Too much gold had to be cut last show so here's a mix of the best of the rest. Enjoy the weekend.🌹💀⚡ All Dead, all 1985: Set 1: Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, 6/28 Samson and Delilah, 6/30 Music Never Stopped, 6/28 Estim
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Great North Special is hosted by Billy Sunday. The show is categorised under music (history) and has published 27 episodes.
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