"When Loser was 'on,' the song was sung with conviction and passion, and the instrumental segment built to a massive crescendo, one of those moments that indicated the band was having a great night. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s, there were several versions of Loser that fit this bill. The Albany rendition from 3/24/90 gets a lot of the mentions, but this one from the previous summer is every bit as great." - David Lemieux
Yep, for me, the '89 Riverfront Coliseum "Loser" was the template that Jerry would use throughout that period until reaching a climax at Knickerbocker 3/24/90. Such a powerful tune!
Gratest! But this is subjective and there's some really good competition, like the Stones, Nirvana/Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam. All-time though, GD's probably my best!
Yeah, so true. I came here to hear a live version as I'm sitting here learning the song and wasn't expecting to be sitting here in tears out of sheer love and admiration, but here I am.
My favorite version so far. I can say that listening to this and other songs by the Dead help me get through some of the tough times dealing with cancer. Thank you gentlemen
There’s a reason this is fire. 87 to Spring ‘90 is one of the best eras. Jerry is doing fills left and right. Bobby is right behind with some of his best work. We haven’t even started talking about Brent yet.
FAQ Our equipment improved tremendously during the 80's and 90's. I remember mixing recording and remixing reel to reel tapes from the 1960's and 70's onto cassettes.
Yea, it definitely stands out. I just wanna say. I know the band did a lot of things. And, Jerry did even more. Only one interview I ever watched where he was cooked. Other than that, the man was a class act. And, he was a class act that one time. But, I respect the way he responded his craft.
All these years later it still allmost brings a tear to my eyes When I think of Brett especially when I hear I will take you home. ( so buitifull , so full of love ) I just don't have the words. Rip Brett and Jerry the dead have brung me so much joy. Nothing but thanks and gratitude. ( please forgive my spelling ).
ITS SO FRICKEN SMNOOTH IVE ALWASY LOVED THE DEAD BUT THE LAST FEW MONTHS I AM REDICOVERING MY COMPLETE LOVE AND AM IN AWW OF ALL THE INTRICASSIES AND LITTLE THINGS THAT ARE TRULY REMARKABLE
Summer 1989 was a great time to be a deadhead. I was 25, out of college and had a pretty good job. Hotels instead of tents for the first time. In 1990, moved to SF, saw many shows AND slept in my own bed. Those were the days!
I always felt like Brent was the musician Garcia needed in the GD. Sometimes it looks and sounds as if the two of them are just playing as a duo, and everyone else slides in around them. A great team.
The way they look at each other when they're locked in together says it all. I find myself rewatching any time Jerry makes that little smile from some move Brent made, it's always heartwarming to see and incredible to listen to. What a band.
I was a tour kid. And I kept up even into the post JG work and when I look back on it all, the times with Brent were my personal favorites, because of him being him. Jerry being Jerry, it all just meshed and vibed. Mesmerizing..
The thing that blows my mind everytime i watch the dead live, is the two drummers playing at the same time, absolutely on it and perfectly syncopated, only the dead jam it soo good!!
If I was having trouble hanging on to my sanity , I would just keep my eyes on those speakers spinning and it would recenter me . They were mesmerizing.
This song would probably be average in the hands of anybody else. But Jerry knew how to bring out the soulful elements of it. And Brent was a perfect counterpoint to him.
Awesome Show!!! Bqm boop bee boo bop bap!! Total Love!! I quoted this in ma 88' yearbook .... lo,just to officialeyes the Real...Boom. Love ,upppp All Ones!! 😍
Jerry shredding a distorted guitar solo on this song during these few years (late 80’s early 90’s) is something so special. Nothing the man couldn’t play.
I'm finally starting to realize 35 years later this Philly show was one for the ages. I was at the vaulted 7/4/Buffalo show but man they were on at Philly.
"When Loser was 'on,' the song was sung with conviction and passion, and the instrumental segment built to a massive crescendo, one of those moments that indicated the band was having a great night. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s, there were several versions of Loser that fit this bill. The Albany rendition from 3/24/90 gets a lot of the mentions, but this one from the previous summer is every bit as great." - David Lemieux
Thank you! 😀⚡️🙂
Yep, for me, the '89 Riverfront Coliseum "Loser" was the template that Jerry would use throughout that period until reaching a climax at Knickerbocker 3/24/90. Such a powerful tune!
Love it❣️🌹🌞🌺👌Jerry so ‘easy’ he does it.. First time hear this one..2021!! True.. Great❣️
@@GrahamSkardon I was there 3/24/90 absolutely my favorite loser
Indeed Dave!!
Greatest band that ever existed
And the greatest live band!
Hands down
Doesn’t matter they were in bed with the CIA and MK Ultra on the Haight. They can jam tight.
Gratest! But this is subjective and there's some really good competition, like the Stones, Nirvana/Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam. All-time though, GD's probably my best!
So very true!
"I can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines" My favorite line ever!
Same 🌹
come to daddy
ON
an inside straight
well i've got no chance
of losing
this
time
Yes brother. A great line
If I could only listen to two bands for the rest of my life, Grateful Dead would be both of them.
Which one is the other?
❤❤❤
Me too!!! And a little Roberta Flack 😘
Haha that’s great! And I second that emotion!!!
24 hours a day on my radio
I just keep coming back to this one again and again. They are at the height of their powers here.
Yeah, so true. I came here to hear a live version as I'm sitting here learning the song and wasn't expecting to be sitting here in tears out of sheer love and admiration, but here I am.
My favorite version so far. I can say that listening to this and other songs by the Dead help me get through some of the tough times dealing with cancer. Thank you gentlemen
I’m sorry
100%
Stay strong Corey Sine!
Hope you are feeling well
Peace and love
I said it when I heard it and say it today. 7 7 89 is Jerry's greatest solo I've ever EVER heard..
There’s a reason this is fire. 87 to Spring ‘90 is one of the best eras. Jerry is doing fills left and right. Bobby is right behind with some of his best work. We haven’t even started talking about Brent yet.
FAQ Our equipment improved tremendously during the 80's and 90's. I remember mixing recording and remixing reel to reel tapes from the 1960's and 70's onto cassettes.
If Brent doesn't O.D. then Jerry doesn't start using again, IMO.
Couldn’t agree more!
Yea, it definitely stands out. I just wanna say. I know the band did a lot of things. And, Jerry did even more. Only one interview I ever watched where he was cooked. Other than that, the man was a class act. And, he was a class act that one time. But, I respect the way he responded his craft.
i think we can all say thank you
AMEN
Rip. What a beautiful man
Such a great song. This version is easily one of the absolute best examples of the Grateful Dead's awesome music. Beautiful.
The McCurry bros. do a great version.
There’s something about seeing Jerry smile. It makes me very nostalgic, almost to tears. Touring with the Dead were some of the best days of my life.
"There’s something about seeing Jerry smile. It makes me very nostalgic, almost to tears."
I.. miss him so much.
All these years later it still allmost brings a tear to my eyes When I think of Brett especially when I hear I will take you home. ( so buitifull , so full of love ) I just don't have the words. Rip Brett and Jerry the dead have brung me so much joy. Nothing but thanks and gratitude. ( please forgive my spelling ).
I feel the same
😢 i listened while crying after my Dad passed.❤
I can't even listen to it 😢 It kills me.
The way Brent and Jerry looked at each other. Are all relationship goals.
Jerry and Brent together are so awesome I could cry
Man I love it when they come back in from Jerry’s solo hard and heavy!!!!
Word F'n up
ITS SO FRICKEN SMNOOTH IVE ALWASY LOVED THE DEAD BUT THE LAST FEW MONTHS I AM REDICOVERING MY COMPLETE LOVE AND AM IN AWW OF ALL THE INTRICASSIES AND LITTLE THINGS THAT ARE TRULY REMARKABLE
i love how clearly you can hear phil during jerry’s solo it’s so nice
Sing Brother!!! We are all listening ❤️❤️❤️
This one kicks me right in my soul
Listen to this band with good quality headphones, you can hear each band member so much more and better, particularly Phil.
Keep on Truckin’ Phil!!!
Friends, Brent, Jerry and Phil are playing this in Heaven.
Summer 1989 was a great time to be a deadhead. I was 25, out of college and had a pretty good job. Hotels instead of tents for the first time. In 1990, moved to SF, saw many shows AND slept in my own bed. Those were the days!
They certainly were, thankful to have had them!!
I always felt like Brent was the musician Garcia needed in the GD. Sometimes it looks and sounds as if the two of them are just playing as a duo, and everyone else slides in around them. A great team.
The way they look at each other when they're locked in together says it all. I find myself rewatching any time Jerry makes that little smile from some move Brent made, it's always heartwarming to see and incredible to listen to. What a band.
I was a tour kid. And I kept up even into the post JG work and when I look back on it all, the times with Brent were my personal favorites, because of him being him. Jerry being Jerry, it all just meshed and vibed. Mesmerizing..
Always thought the same thing. I was at this show it was one of Brents' best.
Hornsby was like that with Jerry too, but Brent another level obviously
@@Jason1717171717 definitely!
One of my favorite Grateful Dead songs!
It’s technically a Jerry solo song (from his first solo album from 1972). One of my faves too!
4:03 Jerry gives Brent the “this solo is gonna be fierce” look
The thing that blows my mind everytime i watch the dead live, is the two drummers playing at the same time, absolutely on it and perfectly syncopated, only the dead jam it soo good!!
I love watching Brent's Leslie speaker spin on the other side of the stage.
If I was having trouble hanging on to my sanity , I would just keep my eyes on those speakers spinning and it would recenter me . They were mesmerizing.
Yeah man Leslie's are mesmerizing
Why did he put it on Phil’s side?
Brent could hear himself better thru Phils harmonics
He was a master of the organ
I often wonder if I knew how good this show was when I was there bc I’m 59 and it still sounds great
It was...but I was a bit too spaced...🤪
I was there and we knew. So many great versions of different songs. Most memorable show I’ve seen
One of the greatest rock songs ever written.
“Too much of a good thing is just about right”.....
Jerry Garcia
Weir singing "I need a miracle":
I need dynamite to get me up.
too much of everything is just enough.
In too much of everything is never enough
This song brings tears to my eyes!
chills everytime I watch and listen to this run! Brent and Jerry so damn in tune with one another. Amazing crescendoooooo!
Jerry at the top of his form. That guitar solo shines!
I concur. Fire
Likely my favorite including his JGB work..
Top of his form my ass.🙄🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️👎💩
@@spanqueluv9er ...it formed your ass..??! Powerful indeed...
Def at the top of his game in summer 89
I was at this show. Such a great time.
Until that pothole of SOTM ..
That harmonic he does one of is beautiful such a touch he had. One of my fav losers. And. Bobby is nicely in the mix
These "All the Years" uploads are completing wrecking my world.
This was actually a step down from the Buffalo show days earlier 7/4/89. That was the best show of the whole tour IMHO. Best deal ever!
Love it especially the guitar solo Garcia at his peak
My favorite greatful dead song
now Ich bin 64 ...I am really high ...OMG ..Memories are the best ....Cheers everyone...Peace and Love
The old man still killing it
I saw this one. One of my favorites but this version was a showstopper!
You can look look around about the wide world over, but you’ll never find another honest man.
It was a great show. Very warm day and a jammin crowd.
I'm proud to say I was there with my best friend...we fondly remember these golden moments...
Such a wonderful time in my life absolutely love the GD see you out there
Wayyyyy way awesome. Superb.
Funny Bumping into you here
RiIP Jerry and Brent.
As a side note, any time I lose at the casino, this is my “go to” jam.
Catch that inside straight bro
Come to Daddy on that inside str8 😅🥳😎
Absofuckinlutely B 🤑 Money
Ripple B 🤑💰 you been doing this DEALGODOWN!!!!!!
Such a great tune
This hits so freaking hard. Jerry is a fiend in that solo towards the end. Love this.
Makes me sentimental- as a tear drops down my face😢
I can tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines.
Phil is driving this thing from beginning to end, his sound at 5:25 is like Justin Chancellor on WfM2
This song would probably be average in the hands of anybody else. But Jerry knew how to bring out the soulful elements of it. And Brent was a perfect counterpoint to him.
It was all emotion I feel it every time I play it. Which is almost every day for a year ✌️
Billy strings does a pretty good job with the song 🎵 👌
@@ELECTRIC_WIZARD_ did he play it at red rock recently? Thought I saw that wicked sick
No true I kill this song.
Please check out Billy Strings Loser! Out of this world
Can just now watch without poofin up tears. Miss those days sooo fucking much.
This is a good song I love it and Jerry’s jam makes me want to play with him
what a great show! One of my favorites, Brent and Jerry on fire
A hot day but a hotter show.Great memories.Thanks.
What an absolute blessing this band is to the music world!!!
What a treat
How good can it get!!thought this in the sixtys still thinking it now!rock on
Just happy to be able to listen to it here
Sliding in on that A is so iconic. Fantastic tine
Goosebumps every time
My favorite performance of loser. Absolutely awesome 🤘🤘🤘jerry solo was so damn perfect
Absolutely 💯% 💘
You guys are so good playing that instrument. Many more people to inspire and keep going in life. God Bless you.
I can tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way you shine!!!
4:00 Solo perfeito!!! Um dos maiores da historia do rock.. Perfect solo!!! One of the greatest in rock history.
Me encanta que hay gente en otros países que aprecian los Muertos. Mejor banda de la historia de estados unidos, con creces.
This is what you call a Masterpiece
Awesome Show!!! Bqm boop bee boo bop bap!! Total Love!! I quoted this in ma 88' yearbook .... lo,just to officialeyes the Real...Boom. Love ,upppp All Ones!! 😍
This was an excellent show, with one of the best "losers", in my years touring!
...Of course, my seat wasn't as perfect as this video.
Great times! ✌
If I had 3 wishes. It would be to see Jerry live even once. I was 6 when he passed. 😥 jipped.
Beautiful! Love it all. Bobby’s guitar licks are frosting on the cake
yes please thank you so very very much!!
Honestly just can’t say anything other than I love this song
So much conviction in this performance
Beautiful
The dead make sadness sound so good. True blues.
You can tell the queen of diamonds by the way she shines... ✨️✨️✨️
Jerry shredding a distorted guitar solo on this song during these few years (late 80’s early 90’s) is something so special. Nothing the man couldn’t play.
That guitar solo- takes me to another planet!! So damn good.. I love this song. So well written.
Classic Jerry! God rest his sweet soul!
She's Shinin' Bright! 🌞 🤪 ❤
Garcia, man. My man was tearing up new ground right to the end. Just listen to that solo. Holy shit
the best time of my life seeing the dead
WOW. Amazing.
So great!
My favorite show of all time. Music in its purest form right here. ⚡️🌹💀
Oh what a glorious day it was !! ;-)
Indeed my friend
I'm finally starting to realize 35 years later this Philly show was one for the ages. I was at the vaulted 7/4/Buffalo show but man they were on at Philly.
Saw them many times in Philly and this was the best one I saw
Jesus. Utterly sublime. To think, until my 30s, esp during high school, I loathed them or was totally indifferent. How much I missed in the process!
There's something special listening to this particular song live at the Aladdin Theater in Las Vegas NV on spring break.
Performed on my wife's 12th birthday... Perhaps this is how I can influence her into liking this song more. 🤔
God I hope so
I was 16 and that place was crazzzzzzzy.
Tickets were 16
50
The longing, the struggle to get there! Perfect
Could cry every time I hear it so much emotion
This sounds like a totally different tune than the 1980 version. Such a beautiful piece ❤ RIP Brent and Jerry ❤
It's an obsession but it's pleasing 🤗
Hi
Sublime!! GD...Great and legendary band!!!
Jerry’s like a psychedelic Mozart with that hair. Love ya Jer. Fuckin miss ya man.
musical masterpiece at its best. Loser played with this long instrumental is music to my ears and a true showcase of Jerry and the boys talent.
Who could possibly dislike this video
Damn I just shed a tear
That solo always makes me wanna cry🖤 This song is as American it gets! Jerry is so beautiful here.
This show/tour/year was right up there. Thanks for sharing David.
So damn good.
Haha your name and avatar!
Love this period in the deads history.