I probably won't make a habit out of posting Jerry / the Dead, I realize it's not everyone's bag and I certainly wouldn't want to spam ~music with Live / Dead (it would be easy to do so). That...
I probably won't make a habit out of posting Jerry / the Dead, I realize it's not everyone's bag and I certainly wouldn't want to spam ~music with Live / Dead (it would be easy to do so). That said, I think this is a good look at a side of Jerry Garcia that most casually acquainted listeners would never stumble onto.
This version of JGB is from near the end of Keith & Donna Godchaux's run with the band (joined by the lovely Maria Muldur on vocals), they left the Dead in Feb. 79 and Keith would be dead within a year. One of the most interesting aspects of their presence in the band was the revival of gospel in the JGB repertoire, of which this song is a prime example. The Keith and Donna JGB---particularly when Elvis' drummer, the inestimable Ron Tutt was in the band---was known for their slower pace (see: this song) and long drawn out jams. For another couple of great tracks from similar versions of JGB:
I hope they do for you! Alternatively, you might consider flying down to one of their Mexico stay-cation shows, that way you get a few shows and a cool vacation out of it! I did one of those for...
I hope they do for you! Alternatively, you might consider flying down to one of their Mexico stay-cation shows, that way you get a few shows and a cool vacation out of it! I did one of those for Phish a few years ago and it was a blast (and my friends' parents rave about the Paradise Waits shows from a few years back.
What a pleasant surprise to see this post here! By 1992 I had quit going to the behemoth Grateful Dead shows and solely went to JGB. To me this band represents Jerry at his most ebullient doing...
What a pleasant surprise to see this post here! By 1992 I had quit going to the behemoth Grateful Dead shows and solely went to JGB. To me this band represents Jerry at his most ebullient doing his thing like no other. Thank you for spreading the joy.
Oh man, if you want to see a truly ebullient Jerry you need to check out the (sole?) NFA from JGB, 07.09.77! Unfortunately, I was one of those born too late to see the Big Man in action, but...
Oh man, if you want to see a truly ebullient Jerry you need to check out the (sole?) NFA from JGB, 07.09.77!
Unfortunately, I was one of those born too late to see the Big Man in action, but there's really nothing that comes close. The beautiful thing about the Dead / Jerry is how easily it is to springboard into a huge variety of other music. There's a couple of us on ~ from /r/grateful_dead who are very much music freaks in the best sense of the word :)
I probably won't make a habit out of posting Jerry / the Dead, I realize it's not everyone's bag and I certainly wouldn't want to spam ~music with Live / Dead (it would be easy to do so). That said, I think this is a good look at a side of Jerry Garcia that most casually acquainted listeners would never stumble onto.
This version of JGB is from near the end of Keith & Donna Godchaux's run with the band (joined by the lovely Maria Muldur on vocals), they left the Dead in Feb. 79 and Keith would be dead within a year. One of the most interesting aspects of their presence in the band was the revival of gospel in the JGB repertoire, of which this song is a prime example. The Keith and Donna JGB---particularly when Elvis' drummer, the inestimable Ron Tutt was in the band---was known for their slower pace (see: this song) and long drawn out jams. For another couple of great tracks from similar versions of JGB:
Mission in the Rain -- 02/19/78
Every Word You Say -- 01.28.76 (w/ Ron Tutt)
Really hoping Dead & Company do a European tour, as rumoured. I saw the last Dead tour to the UK with my deadhead father when I was under 10.
I hope they do for you! Alternatively, you might consider flying down to one of their Mexico stay-cation shows, that way you get a few shows and a cool vacation out of it! I did one of those for Phish a few years ago and it was a blast (and my friends' parents rave about the Paradise Waits shows from a few years back.
What a pleasant surprise to see this post here! By 1992 I had quit going to the behemoth Grateful Dead shows and solely went to JGB. To me this band represents Jerry at his most ebullient doing his thing like no other. Thank you for spreading the joy.
Oh man, if you want to see a truly ebullient Jerry you need to check out the (sole?) NFA from JGB, 07.09.77!
Unfortunately, I was one of those born too late to see the Big Man in action, but there's really nothing that comes close. The beautiful thing about the Dead / Jerry is how easily it is to springboard into a huge variety of other music. There's a couple of us on ~ from /r/grateful_dead who are very much music freaks in the best sense of the word :)