"From one of the Grateful Dead's first home videos, Downhill From Here, this version of Uncle John's Band is a complete scorcher, start-to-end. The opening track from Workingman's Dead was played more than 330 times by the Dead, and this is one of the best." - David Lemieux
As soon as Jerry starts playing his solo intro to this song I'm reminded of how he was perhaps the most melodic of guitarists that still played within the format and spirit of rock n' roll.
Thanks everyone who ,I appreciate it, nothing but love and respect Joshua Rose from hotel California USA, p.s. my dad is up there with Jerry, John chipilina, Jake Herer,and many more, love u and miss you ever day dad and all!
First off so sorry for your loss. Pop and I have a relationship like that too, it’s so special. I desperately want my pop to go back to citi field with me this year. We’ve been going for two decades to shows together, but he just refuses to go back to the venue and it’s the only one they’re hitting close to us.
I can’t listen to the GD without thinking of my brother. His last few years of life were hard. Nothing but good memories of kicking back with my only brother, smoking a little and listening to the GD. He was ALWAYS a good brother, never even raised his voice to me. I miss him so much but being able to listen to the music reminds me of the man he was. I’ll always listen and Tim, you will never be forgotten.
@@redtobertshateshandles I am very sorry you lost both your siblings, that must be difficult. I am at somewhat peace regarding my brother bc I know he’s truly at peace. I just miss him a lot and wish the cards were dealt differently. My brother died traumatically and three weeks later my husband was dead at age 30. I had another significant loss soon after and I really lost my way for quite awhile. Gosh, sorry for my damn life story! I never talk about all that so it kind of floods out…sorry. I’m not at all intuitive and I’ve had no experience with anything regarding the afterlife. I believe some people do though and I envy that. Thanks again and I’m truly sorry for the loss of your siblings.
I think Bob Wier is a rhythm guitar player in the truest form. He's able to compliment Garcias playing so well without stepping on it. It's like he uses every variation of chords
That’s right Blueridger. Weir talks about always trying to surprise Garcia with a variation or phrasing that would compliment. Bob liked to be there waiting for him with a treat.
I remember the huge crowds mooing as they entered and left the grounds, the people walking past you saying "doses" or "shrooms", the smells of patchouli oil and good indica and sativa, the sounds you didn't think possible the band belted out, the look up in the sky for the mothership, the nitrous tanks kicked under the bus in a second as the police walked by, the rain and mud, the search for the car that took an hour, the trip up in anticipation of what was to come and trip back thinking "that was the most unbelievable thing I ever saw, will I ever have another three days like this?" Been listening ever since....
Justin Hyers my dad remembers starting the mooing. Him and his friends were sick of being herded like cattle through the lines and started mooing like cattle in mock protest. First it was five, then it was twenty, then forty, then to many to count. He calls that his fifteen minutes of fame.
GimmeDem Digits no disrespect but to me Jerry had the best voice in the band. His emotions came through his voice I.e. “Ripple” nuff said. That being said Brent and Jerry had a very special connection and really fed off of one another beautifully. Brent is my favorite keyboard player of the Dead he fit so perfectly in the band! That isn’t to say that I didn’t like all of the other players because I loved them all but to me Brent was heaven sent!
The most eternal words of wisdom.... It's the same story the crow told me, it's the only one he knows. Like the morning sun you come and like the wind you go. That sums it up for me
Agree. But it's the words immediately following that really sum up the thought. "Ain't no time to hate; barely time to wait. What I want to know is, where does the time go?"
So many words of eternal wisdom from this band. The problems were real but their souls soared high, far and wide and taught and remind us of all of the happiness in years past and years to come. What a long strange trip it’s been! Peace and sorry for the rambling
I just typed in Uncle John's Band not caring which live show I found and this was the first. They played this one on my birthday! 🎉❤ And this morning at 711 my change was 17.07! Should I... play the numbers?😅👍🏻
This may be corny but I love watching the guys just smile & do what they love the most, play music! Of course, there is nothing better than a smiling Jerry strumming away!
Many people lament the passing of Pigpen and the Dead of those early days. But as someone who attended 30 Dead concerts prior to 1970 (and loved them all), the Dead with Brent Midland is the Dead at their very best.
Never saw jer, but love the boys to death. I have tried to listen. To every show available, many more times than I can count. So I have to ask, how was Jerry smacked out and sounding like he might croak on stage in a good part of the 80s better than the raw madness of the 60s the refined psychedelica of the early 70s the tight ripping solos of 76 77? 80 was an awesome year, late 89/90 was impressive, and sporadically they had a great show in those other years, but really dude? Name me one sloppy show they played from 72 to 74.
My Dad used to take me to Grateful Dead shows at Alpine Valley when I was a little kid in Wisconsin. I was at this show - I was 4 years old! I'm 37 now I just sent this video to my dad :) The Grateful Dead has always been a thing that bonded us together - thanks for that guys!
Jerry died before I was born. But you can hear alpine from my parents house and my dad always loves sitting in our lawn drinking and smoking and listening to shows! Wish I could have seen jerry but I’ll settle for dead and co at least!
Brent was so perfect for the Dead. His playing, style and sweet voice helped to propel the band while he was with them. His loss was felt for years within the band. Jeff Chimenti has done an excellent job using Brent’s own Hammond B-3 and now has to be the longest tenured keyboard player, in any form, that the band has ever had. He seems to be the glue that really holds the band together, even more so than the original members especially in performance! His ear is exceptional! I can’t say enough
@@TheMightyGreenEagleI obviously meant absolutely no disrespect to Pigpen. His contribution is still well respected as well! We all owe the entire band so very much. I know my life has been enhanced by the band, not only in the music but in the example that they showed us all.
Love how Brent teased Jerry about screwing up the words. Then later on when Jerry got it right, Brent rolled his eyes in relief. Jerry gave him that “see, no worries” smile.
These lyrics are not easy Jah love Jah Herb Jah jerrymylitus Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah Trey Jah Duane Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah
I live here, I can see the hill everyday, can hear all the music, and not deal with the traffic. Awesome venue. Life long resident. May have met some who were there looking for directions. Corner of bowers and es.
When I’m trying to share my love for the dead with my friends I share with them the studio version of this song, and then this particular version of the song to show how the song breathes new life with a live performance. I’ve listened to hundreds of their concerts and I’ve never heard a better solo. Playful, sincere, and innovative. You hear it and exudes the theme of the song; kindness!
I knew Brent personally. he was a great guy. down to earth like the rest of the guys. we drank and partied all nite after this show.. he is the key many argue to the coherent songs especially with Jerry. I love him .I miss him as we all do. at the time we never had any clue of the problems brewing. just look at that smile. thanks for the many shows. we'll see you again someday. so many roads to go yet for me. love Mike
I’ve heard hundreds of concerts and I think the opening solo by Jerry in this performance is the best he’s ever done. I like to convert people to the dead by playing the recorded version of Uncle John’s Band first, and then show them this clip so they can see how the band so playfully explores and dances around the central tune of the song in such a spontaneous way!
I adored all of the Grateful Dead. I adored the time in my life when I was big on listening to the Dead daily. This was a time of happiness, peace and great music 🎶 was prevalent.
1969 was when I spent a weekend with this band I was 19 yrs old! All of it was magical to me, but especially dancing to the entire weekend's concerts onstage at Bobby Weir's side. Spending nights with him and the things I learned that weekend have never been forgotten. I can't believe their following in the seventies, eighties, and p/o ninetie's preserved the " magic of the Grateful Dead", and have always been their biggest fan since '69. 'Love ya boys' (& girls) who love them like i always will!
I'll even go further and say when Brent died. They were really hitting their stride again and his death just sucked all the life out of Jerry. Was never the same the last few years before Jerry passed for me. I can't even with the Dead and Company stuff,no blame to the fellas for trying to keep it going,but it's not for me.
1972 my life changes I go to a dead. Show and be everywhere I saw about two hundred shows and listen every morning today tomorrow it's the best music ever love you Gerry Bret.
My cousins did the concert tours, I wish I had too, but I was just too busy trying to make a life for myself, not enough time in the day for some people. The good news is that the hard work paid off. Unfortunately it doesn’t always turn out that way.
At 16 I heard this song ,left all my possessions and let my roommates know my room was fully furnished and I'm leaving,I left a week later with another roommate and we headed to New Mexico and back to NY. This song was the gas to my engine in my movement of travel, I have been east to west and north to south due to the grateful dead,with love from everywhere this band is essential ❤
Hey! I was one of those JFK workers who didn’t ask what my country could do for me. I worked on an Indian Reservation. They didn’t like me at first. But, things changed. I worked to help returning Vets. from Vietnam get a college education. I’ve worked in those long ago county hospitals. All the cast offs. Even, a state hospital for the criminally insane. Also, have seen many unwanted as society is too busy. I will also make my statement that I don’t support excuses. Only, solutions for betterment.
What a tight version this is! I never got into parsing which live performance was better than the other but now I have the benefit of listening to all the great recordings via TH-cam I'm beginning to understand why many folks get into that sort of thing. Dead songs and covers are just such classic American music. I consider them the greatest American band (period). They brought so many genres to their audience. I feel so fortunate to have access to so many of their performances now.
This is the song that started my long journey, as I was turned on to Workingman's Dead in about 1976 or so. I had the pleasure of staring into Jerry's eyes and singing along with them during this version, and many, many other shows. Long Live The Grateful Dead-WALSTIB!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't heard this version in a long time and it occurs to me this was one of the first Dead tapes I ever got when I first started listening to them as a teenager. Listening to this now, I am bowled over by the very busy cowbell and snare work that makes this version have that same fiery drumming sound of late '60s dead. I think in the '80s and '90s when they could occasionally conjure up that old sound they had when they were young and full of Fire, and then bring it into the more wise and musically sophisticated approach they had towards the end, that was when they just really sounded the best ever, and this version is definitely in that pocket
I'm convinced that Brent and Jerry had a running joke during the chorus: Neither of them ever knew for sure if they were supposed to sing "playing to the tide" or "by the riverside." Just look at their exchanges during those moments
The Greatfull Dead was one of my he best concerts I ever went to. Seen them at camp randell. Sting opened up …. They were carrying out people in streatures probably because it was so hot but then it started pouring rain. Still the best ever!
This and St. Stephen were the first Grateful Dead songs I liked. I’m really glad that my high school hippie phase started me on this awesome decades-long musical journey! :)
some people don’t like when jerry fucks the lyrics up but i think it gives the performance authenticity and character and they have SO MANY songs how do you expect him to never mess up
I saw 1 of the 3 St. Steven's from 1983. Jerry didn't flub the lyrics, even if he did that's just being human man... we all are.. and Jerry was one of the most sincere humans I ever got to see & know.
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"From one of the Grateful Dead's first home videos, Downhill From Here, this version of Uncle John's Band is a complete scorcher, start-to-end. The opening track from Workingman's Dead was played more than 330 times by the Dead, and this is one of the best." - David Lemieux
Grateful Dead thank you David.
I have a better version. Jerry's guitar was so exquisite, beyond description!! Got some thing s to talk about!!
I was there @lpine valley '87&'89. Paradise
Virtuoso. The band taps into the unknowable. Wow.
Why the FUCK did I just get an ad 5 minutes into this song. Complete mood killer
As soon as Jerry starts playing his solo intro to this song I'm reminded of how he was perhaps the most melodic of guitarists that still played within the format and spirit of rock n' roll.
I'm always reminded what a picker Jerry was.
Yall should listen to the pizza tapes
@@davidgrantphelps1944 What are the pizza tapes and how do you access them?
@@davidredshaw448 pizza tapes are an album made by Tony Rice and Jerry Garcia and it’s on all streaming platforms. It’s amazing.
My dad recently passed and this show was our first time he let me go run and meet everyone on my own,he told me after the show thanks for being u 🤔🤔🤔
Beautiful
🙏🙏
Thanks everyone who ,I appreciate it, nothing but love and respect Joshua Rose from hotel California USA, p.s. my dad is up there with Jerry, John chipilina, Jake Herer,and many more, love u and miss you ever day dad and all!
First off so sorry for your loss. Pop and I have a relationship like that too, it’s so special. I desperately want my pop to go back to citi field with me this year. We’ve been going for two decades to shows together, but he just refuses to go back to the venue and it’s the only one they’re hitting close to us.
God bless you Joshua Rose
I can’t listen to the GD without thinking of my brother.
His last few years of life were hard.
Nothing but good memories of kicking back with my only brother, smoking a little and listening to the GD.
He was ALWAYS a good brother, never even raised his voice to me.
I miss him so much but being able to listen to the music reminds me of the man he was.
I’ll always listen and Tim, you will never be forgotten.
So sweet and you got this ❤🙏You're a good soul🙏❤
Lost both my older brothers early. One I loved, one I loved a little less. I know your sorrow. You'll be OK.
@@bobbygriz5648 thanks so much 🙏🏾
@@redtobertshateshandles I am very sorry you lost both your siblings, that must be difficult.
I am at somewhat peace regarding my brother bc I know he’s truly at peace.
I just miss him a lot and wish the cards were dealt differently.
My brother died traumatically and three weeks later my husband was dead at age 30. I had another significant loss soon after and I really lost my way for quite awhile.
Gosh, sorry for my damn life story! I never talk about all that so it kind of floods out…sorry.
I’m not at all intuitive and I’ve had no experience with anything regarding the afterlife.
I believe some people do though and I envy that.
Thanks again and I’m truly sorry for the loss of your siblings.
Carry on.
Garcia’s playing still gives me goosebumps. And I’m nearly 72☮️☮️✌️✌️😎😎
If Garcia's playing gives you goosebumps you ain't seen some of the best musicians of the 60's to 90's.
what does this even mean @@imtijamir8054
Same here at 63
Gimme five your still alive ❤
Rad
Forever more, Uncle John's Band lives on. Nothing quite like it. DEAD......7/4, Enough said.
Love how Jerry smiles at Brent during these shows. Truly a magical weekend
I know. I always look for it. They look like they were having some much fun.
My Favorite Shows!!
'89 was truly a good year.
It is well known they were lovers and had a torrid homosexual relationship that they had to cover-up due to the times of that day
What?
I think Bob Wier is a rhythm guitar player in the truest form. He's able to compliment Garcias playing so well without stepping on it. It's like he uses every variation of chords
Almost like you saw the documentary
@@BlazingMaryJane420 that and just listening to them since the early 90s.
That’s right Blueridger. Weir talks about always trying to surprise Garcia with a variation or phrasing that would compliment. Bob liked to be there waiting for him with a treat.
Garcia told Weir he needed to up his game. Once.
Once publicly, probably 200 times privately.
@@NeverTalkToCops1
I was at this show. I was 16.
I remember the huge crowds mooing as they entered and left the grounds, the people walking past you saying "doses" or "shrooms", the smells of patchouli oil and good indica and sativa, the sounds you didn't think possible the band belted out, the look up in the sky for the mothership, the nitrous tanks kicked under the bus in a second as the police walked by, the rain and mud, the search for the car that took an hour, the trip up in anticipation of what was to come and trip back thinking "that was the most unbelievable thing I ever saw, will I ever have another three days like this?" Been listening ever since....
Justin Hyers my dad remembers starting the mooing. Him and his friends were sick of being herded like cattle through the lines and started mooing like cattle in mock protest. First it was five, then it was twenty, then forty, then to many to count. He calls that his fifteen minutes of fame.
So damn true. This is my recollection of so many shows!
The mooing was legit hysterical getting into and out of GD shows........
@@captainnemo2176 Yeh well my dad said he started the mooing.
little brother?
Thank you GD all these years
Brents backing vocals are great. Just one more layer of a band with many many layers.
He and Jerry really had a connection. The two of them fed off eachother.
the best voice the band ever had, imo
GimmeDem Digits no disrespect but to me Jerry had the best voice in the band. His emotions came through his voice I.e. “Ripple” nuff said. That being said Brent and Jerry had a very special connection and really fed off of one another beautifully. Brent is my favorite keyboard player of the Dead he fit so perfectly in the band! That isn’t to say that I didn’t like all of the other players because I loved them all but to me Brent was heaven sent!
The secret was the Heroin
@@gregwest2028 I dont think it was much of a secret.
The most eternal words of wisdom.... It's the same story the crow told me, it's the only one he knows. Like the morning sun you come and like the wind you go. That sums it up for me
Agree. But it's the words immediately following that really sum up the thought. "Ain't no time to hate; barely time to wait. What I want to know is, where does the time go?"
So many words of eternal wisdom from this band. The problems were real but their souls soared high, far and wide and taught and remind us of all of the happiness in years past and years to come. What a long strange trip it’s been! Peace and sorry for the rambling
Amen.
Loving souls.
Thank you for saying that brother
For sure
That smile on Brent’s face.
It was the Heroin
died too young
Same comment I was going to make. He recognized they were making magic.
@@gregwest2028 pure ignorant comment. That smile was the opposite of the heroin. That was just Brents lovelight shining on us.
I just typed in Uncle John's Band not caring which live show I found and this was the first. They played this one on my birthday! 🎉❤
And this morning at 711 my change was 17.07! Should I... play the numbers?😅👍🏻
How can you miss something you never had? Never been to a show but I miss it
We miss you from this day you Phil! R.I.P.
This is just a feel good song, one of their best. A mood lifter
The Best is Right On❤
This is what angels play in heaven 😊
This may be corny but I love watching the guys just smile & do what they love the most, play music! Of course, there is nothing better than a smiling Jerry strumming away!
Honest statement nothing ever wrong with that.. Most don’t have the balls to say what they think I’m guilty lmao
Pervasive Love is Cool
And Mickey is always smiling while pounding the skins like he’s having the best time ever!
Couldn’t agree more!!!! I’m smiling from ear to ear! ❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️
Ditto
Mourning the loss of my papa .. coming in heavy sobs today
I loved him
He loved me
Nothing left unsaid
Rest In Peace Old Ranger
Now hear this,my friends,this is what real music sounds like...real music played by real people.
Keep it real.
1:39 I love Jerry
All the great Dead shows! Gone 2 soon, R. I. P. Jerry!
I feel like Brent rummaged through my closet for his shirt collection love it
dude brent is the man... late 80s are their prime time
I love seeing Jerry smiling at this late date in 1989. Also so fun to hear these harmonies again. We miss you.
Your doing better sis say who you are your so pretty kid
HIS SMILE WAS LIKE THE SUN WHEN YOU FEEL IT'S WARMTH 😇😇🙏
Long live the Dead!!! They will always be Alive!!!
2:45 that Mickey Hart smile is priceless. God bless the Dead
Indeed!!!!! I thought the same 😊
Many people lament the passing of Pigpen and the Dead of those early days. But as someone who attended 30 Dead concerts prior to 1970 (and loved them all), the Dead with Brent Midland is the Dead at their very best.
Never saw jer, but love the boys to death. I have tried to listen. To every show available, many more times than I can count. So I have to ask, how was Jerry smacked out and sounding like he might croak on stage in a good part of the 80s better than the raw madness of the 60s the refined psychedelica of the early 70s the tight ripping solos of 76 77? 80 was an awesome year, late 89/90 was impressive, and sporadically they had a great show in those other years, but really dude? Name me one sloppy show they played from 72 to 74.
Richard: Bingo, you hit it right. Brent was soooooo cool.
Remember when Brent died.. jerry garcia band played that shoreline show, on father's day.. it was an amazing show, so much love that day.. ❤
The first minute and a half of this uncle John’s band for me is truly transcending there is magic in there and dreams do come true
The greatest country and western band ever.
Oh we got both kinds, we got country and we got western!
My Dad used to take me to Grateful Dead shows at Alpine Valley when I was a little kid in Wisconsin. I was at this show - I was 4 years old!
I'm 37 now I just sent this video to my dad :)
The Grateful Dead has always been a thing that bonded us together - thanks for that guys!
I was there. I am 62 now.
IST not bot
Winning...
Jerry died before I was born. But you can hear alpine from my parents house and my dad always loves sitting in our lawn drinking and smoking and listening to shows! Wish I could have seen jerry but I’ll settle for dead and co at least!
Great childhood
Merry Christmas fans. Ive had the dead in my life since I was 5 in in the 60s. Thanks to my cool older bro. Will miss Phil. Peace. Groovy!
Brent was so perfect for the Dead. His playing, style and sweet voice helped to propel the band while he was with them. His loss was felt for years within the band. Jeff Chimenti has done an excellent job using Brent’s own Hammond B-3 and now has to be the longest tenured keyboard player, in any form, that the band has ever had. He seems to be the glue that really holds the band together, even more so than the original members especially in performance! His ear is exceptional! I can’t say enough
Not like the loss when Pigpen died. The Dead never really recovered from that.
I met Brent, he spoke my hand and put me on the Dead Head Mailing List
@@TheMightyGreenEagleI obviously meant absolutely no disrespect to Pigpen. His contribution is still well respected as well! We all owe the entire band so very much. I know my life has been enhanced by the band, not only in the music but in the example that they showed us all.
Love how Brent teased Jerry about screwing up the words. Then later on when Jerry got it right, Brent rolled his eyes in relief. Jerry gave him that “see, no worries” smile.
lmao. if the world had a dollar for every time Jerry screwed up we would ....still be screwed up. lmao!
That’s the beauty of this band , they were real , they screwed up. But it was always ok
These lyrics are not easy Jah love Jah Herb Jah jerrymylitus Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah Trey Jah Duane Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah
It's insane how good they are
I live here, I can see the hill everyday, can hear all the music, and not deal with the traffic. Awesome venue. Life long resident. May have met some who were there looking for directions. Corner of bowers and es.
3 of the most Magnificent nights of music I'm so glad to have attended. August 1, 1942 Thank You Jerry and Happy would'a been 80th Birthday.
I love and miss you all.
When I’m trying to share my love for the dead with my friends I share with them the studio version of this song, and then this particular version of the song to show how the song breathes new life with a live performance. I’ve listened to hundreds of their concerts and I’ve never heard a better solo. Playful, sincere, and innovative. You hear it and exudes the theme of the song; kindness!
This is Good Enough for a Trip to "Mazatlan" !!
I knew Brent personally. he was a great guy. down to earth like the rest of the guys. we drank and partied all nite after this show.. he is the key many argue to the coherent songs especially with Jerry. I love him .I miss him as we all do. at the time we never had any clue of the problems brewing. just look at that smile. thanks for the many shows. we'll see you again someday. so many roads to go yet for me. love Mike
I’ve heard hundreds of concerts and I think the opening solo by Jerry in this performance is the best he’s ever done. I like to convert people to the dead by playing the recorded version of Uncle John’s Band first, and then show them this clip so they can see how the band so playfully explores and dances around the central tune of the song in such a spontaneous way!
God bless you Jerry . The Music Genius of our Time.
Listened to this over and over day we lost Jerry still brings me to tears of joy I'd have followed him and the band anywhere 😢
Brent’s piano flourishes at the end are what makes this my fav version of the song.
I adored all of the Grateful Dead. I adored the time in my life when I was big on listening to the Dead daily. This was a time of happiness, peace and great music 🎶 was prevalent.
1969 was when I spent a weekend with this band I was 19 yrs old! All of it was magical to me, but especially dancing to the entire weekend's concerts onstage at Bobby Weir's side. Spending nights with him and the things I learned that weekend have never been forgotten. I can't believe their following in the seventies, eighties, and p/o ninetie's preserved the " magic of the Grateful Dead", and have always been their biggest fan since '69. 'Love ya boys' (& girls) who love them like i always will!
They're like fine wine, definitely got better with age ❤🎉
Miss you Jerry❤
Was there for both shows in 89 they were so great I’m Grateful I was there❤
This is when the music died
The days we the world lost Jerry
I was lucky enough to see the
Band many times nothing like it
I'll even go further and say when Brent died. They were really hitting their stride again and his death just sucked all the life out of Jerry. Was never the same the last few years before Jerry passed for me. I can't even with the Dead and Company stuff,no blame to the fellas for trying to keep it going,but it's not for me.
Pure Magic
First song I came to listen to after learning we lost Phil. 😢
Brent....
Jerry.....
Miss you guys !
Love this version! Jerry's playing is so sweet and there's a ferocious climax!!!!
I'm late coming to the Grateful Dead. I love their relaxed style; their music doesn't make any demands. It's just easy to listen to.
Just a question. Will you come with me? No demands. Beautiful question, I have asked and answered so many times in my life. Love this song!
Thank you TH-cam for leading me down this rabbit hole!!
I was there!! What an awesome time to be!! Happy is what you make of it.
This version always gives me chills..just beautiful and transcendent on many levels. Jerry and the guys really felt it
This version get me weepy and reflective sometimes.
1972 my life changes I go to a dead. Show and be everywhere I saw about two hundred shows and listen every morning today tomorrow it's the best music ever love you Gerry Bret.
Been a deadhead since the 70’s, never went to a concert (regrets) these videos are great
My cousins did the concert tours, I wish I had too, but I was just too busy trying to make a life for myself, not enough time in the day for some people. The good news is that the hard work paid off. Unfortunately it doesn’t always turn out that way.
At 16 I heard this song ,left all my possessions and let my roommates know my room was fully furnished and I'm leaving,I left a week later with another roommate and we headed to New Mexico and back to NY. This song was the gas to my engine in my movement of travel, I have been east to west and north to south due to the grateful dead,with love from everywhere this band is essential ❤
The underrated and underappreciated Brent Mydland killing it, once again.
Gets me in a better mood every time,
i get so homesick for those days at Alpine
I just got the call that my Uncle John died. I had to listen to this son over and over. He will be missed 🕊🕊🕊
RIP Unc
Hey! I was one of those JFK workers who didn’t ask what my country could do for me. I worked on an Indian Reservation. They didn’t like me at first. But, things changed. I worked to help returning Vets. from Vietnam get a college education. I’ve worked in those long ago county hospitals. All the cast offs. Even, a state hospital for the criminally insane. Also, have seen many unwanted as society is too busy. I will also make my statement that I don’t support excuses. Only, solutions for betterment.
Slowly drinking some whisky, enjoying this magic. Thank you Jerry.
sippind is rgw woyd
And that's my dad he had a dad to and grandfather
SALUTE TO JERRY 😇🙏😇
I was in NC back in the day 89 first show Carter fennlly an that was something else went to about ten plus others
I have a lot more to
It sure was a hot day remember the fire department cooled some of us off I was too far away at the time but I Saw it was fun
I love Brett's improvisation at the point where they sing "I live in a silver mine and I call it Beggar's Tomb." It's so pretty.
That opening jam is one of the chillest things I’ve ever heard. It’s incredible
This is musical perfection
Brent's backup vocals on this song take it to the next level.
To put it simple: The BEST live version of UJB
Lucky enough to catch a couple of 4th of July shows in Orchard Park NY in the late 80s. Doesn't seem that long ago.
What a tight version this is! I never got into parsing which live performance was better than the other but now I have the benefit of listening to all the great recordings via TH-cam I'm beginning to understand why many folks get into that sort of thing. Dead songs and covers are just such classic American music. I consider them the greatest American band (period). They brought so many genres to their audience. I feel so fortunate to have access to so many of their performances now.
And you will have the memories forever brother? Peace.
@@kieranfeeney5032 The Dead will live forever!
My first concert was Grateful Dead at Alpine Valley with my Dad! We sat in the lawn seats and just had fun!
Great song
Probably the only band in existence that is better in concert than studio.
Pearl Jam is up there.
For this same reason, I’m fond of The String Cheese Incident and Leftover Salmon too.
Really? I urge to listen to Fillmore East or all the live parts of Eat a Peach
This is the song that started my long journey, as I was turned on to Workingman's Dead in about 1976 or so. I had the pleasure of staring into Jerry's eyes and singing along with them during this version, and many, many other shows. Long Live The Grateful Dead-WALSTIB!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve had 3 copies of Workingman’s Dead, one LP, 2 CDs. I love this song.
Classic tune by the Grateful Dead
❤️❤️🌟good morning 🦚✨✨pure sunshine on a rainy day🌧 thank you
Good morning ! Hier in Bosnia is 5:17 pm...sunshine on sunny day...😀
Workingman's dead was my first Dead album and this Uncle John's band remains one of my favorite songs of all time
What a great lead guitar part by Jerry at the beginning of this song. He inspires me to practice guitar more.
This my very favorite song. When I was young we would blast it on the boom box, get high and dance dwn by the river. ❤
we miss you jerry .. and we miss you john cohen ... God knows id do anything to come see you play on the riverside
You can hear me and the wife cheering if you listen closely.
Dead Head since '67 when the Fillmore was in the Fillmore.
Your Uncle Jones Band can be the security you can have with family and friends.
Anything I can say about these combination of TALENT &MAGIC IS WORDLESS 🥂🍺🍻
I LOVE THE DEAD
I haven't heard this version in a long time and it occurs to me this was one of the first Dead tapes I ever got when I first started listening to them as a teenager. Listening to this now, I am bowled over by the very busy cowbell and snare work that makes this version have that same fiery drumming sound of late '60s dead. I think in the '80s and '90s when they could occasionally conjure up that old sound they had when they were young and full of Fire, and then bring it into the more wise and musically sophisticated approach they had towards the end, that was when they just really sounded the best ever, and this version is definitely in that pocket
I lost my ride home at those shows, hitched a ride from some other people going back to KC and my buddies passed us in the road home
Miss those days, so grateful for my amazing mother, who raised me right. Miss you Alicia Mae ❤❤❤❤ the music sings on in your glory. ✌️🥰💯🌍
I'm convinced that Brent and Jerry had a running joke during the chorus: Neither of them ever knew for sure if they were supposed to sing "playing to the tide" or "by the riverside." Just look at their exchanges during those moments
Will: thanks for pointing that out. It makes the video a whole lot cooler, for sure. I love that look Jerry sends to Brent at 5:38. That was fun
The Greatfull Dead was one of my he best concerts I ever went to. Seen them at camp randell. Sting opened up …. They were carrying out people in streatures probably because it was so hot but then it started pouring rain. Still the best ever!
F*** what is that game mouse trap that's what we're playing now guys I'm good at it
@@TheSunRiseKid I hope that Stings chopper didn't get soaked.
The lyrics literally include the line - what I want to know; how does the song go :)
This and St. Stephen were the first Grateful Dead songs I liked. I’m really glad that my high school hippie phase started me on this awesome decades-long musical journey! :)
I would have loved to been there, again. I went to other earlier events. It’s not for all. But, I liked the simplicity.
some people don’t like when jerry fucks the lyrics up but i think it gives the performance authenticity and character and they have SO MANY songs how do you expect him to never mess up
That was one of fav memories of Jerry, screwing up lyrics or cords and laughing it off.
That kind of people is frustrade people Who never did a song and think that is easy remember hundred of songs
I saw 1 of the 3 St. Steven's from 1983. Jerry didn't flub the lyrics, even if he did that's just being human man... we all are.. and Jerry was one of the most sincere humans I ever got to see & know.
I was there for this one. 55 GD concerts in 5 states. Greatest Band to see Live.
I just missed the Brent shows live. Lucky bastages.
When bill Walton saw 2000 shows, is there anyone ,anywhere , (fan) to witness any show of any type of music ?