I've been a Head for over thirty years, and this show is a perfect illustration of one of the best things about them. At any point, you can switch into listening to just one instrument, and whether it's Phil or Bobby or Vince, there's something interesting going on. You can kind of go from wide to narrow, and find something seriously cool either way. Even when Jerry's neck-deep in a solo, you can switch to Phil and, yup, it's cool.
I grew up in a Deadhead household, been listening to Dick's Picks since I was six, constantly listen to soundboards, and declare my love of the Dead with my clothing. But I've never been able to pin down *WHY* I love them so much. I think this is why! Each song is just a ton of great improv songs layered over each other, becoming infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. Every band member is a genius in their own way, and they all just mesh so magically well together!
I agree! I went to this show and when I first heard bruce Hornsby was going to play keys a was a bit nervous that he wouldn't do it justice but your comment is absolutely rite and I was so impressed with his playing (and indeed the whole show)!!!
@@iliocht I was at this show too. what an amazing way to open AND this was the ONLY time they ever opened with Eyes...as for Bruce...I love watching the way he and Jerry communicated..smiles and EYES!
I was 14 years old at this show at Giants. The spiraling ramps up to each level at that sataium. Never met a nicer bunch of people than in that lot. It was special. They gypsy market and givingness. People would give you the shirt off thier back there. The spinners, tapping to the whirling dervishes and their method. In dirty pools of rain water. Spells cast in great formulas of the songs, - a great skeleton key to your life personally, even if the song was not about you.
I picture myself driving down a highway next to the ocean in California with the top down and the wind is perfect, jammin' to this song. I have never heard a better version.
KRAZY how thirty 30 THIRTY years ago was like, well, yesterday ! Thanks to all who posted something positive~ anyone else should sit it the corner, facing the corner
@@ricky8188 So was I! Drove out from California. Saw RFK. GIANTS X 2. Soldier Field & first night at Sandstone Amp. (6-24-91). Missed Deer Creek, Buckeye (last Reuben, DOH!!) & Pine Knob cuz my friend was 2 days late on his half of money order. I was so pissed off. Then we drove straight to Arcata and moved to Humboldt with 4 other brothers. Next was JGB @ Electric on the Eel River and a weekend at Squaw. Whoa!!! Had to choose between Shoreline and Cal Expo. OOPS!! Missed that sick Shoreline madness. Anyways...never caught that Dead Rueben. Plenty of JGB ones at Warfield and Ventura County fairgrounds. At least Buckeyes version is on pro video.
@@thecenter672 Perfectly put. The Dead transcended technique. No they all weren't virtuosos but let's not forget that these guys were also some of the premiere songwriters of the 20th century. Phish for instance, may be better technical musicians but they can't write a hook to save their lives. No one thirty years from now will know a single Phish song other than Phish fans. And The Dead could write a hook. Let's not forget that - they could endlessly jam and they could also write an earworm that you couldn't get out of your head, as good as any top 10 pop hit.
I was born in 96... my memories as a child are a haze... but my father.. he followed the Dead. (Literally show by show) When i was a boy playing xbox original.. hed be in his room jamming along with his Expensive beautiful guitars along to samples of Jerry and The Dead, I used to dance along to Corrina and Eyes Of The World as a toddler, growing up in Southern California was a true blessing, San Diego, Ocean Beach... now in 26 turning 27 in less than 2 weeks.. im a step father, a cat dad, and im also engaged to a beautiful woman... holy fuck time flys.. it only took 20 years.. but im a Dead Fan now.. thank you for a beautiful childhood Jerry... and Matt Wyman.. my father, youre the eyes of the world dad.
I was there at 21 years old. The only concert ever that the Grateful Dead opened with “ Eyes of the World”!!! Jerry was clean and full of energy. Epic Show!!!!
It was one of my first shows as well seeing Jerry. I maybe saw like 8 total with Jerry. My best friend in the whole World brought me there. She freaked the fk out that they opened with Eyes. It never happens she screams. Then I saw another MSG show with here that they rate as one of the best Scarlet/fires of all time. Something magic man. I feel honored to have heard it t it's best and been there. Love you. Bye.
All the lost sailors the last 29 years, all the replayed sets, all the tears, all the smoke, all the love, Jerry the world can never be totally right again without you in it.❤
My first Dead show. First ever Eyes opener. Bruce Hornsby showing that feeling that you get when it hits you that you are sharing the stage with Jerry Garcia. Takes me back to that night like it was yesterday.
I love the whole band but Jerry was a very special gift to this earth. Someone, please.....find the 43 people who gave this a thumbs down. I don't know what went wrong but they need some love in their life.
I don’t know why they don’t ask or let JM play Rosebud. It’s still owned by Grateful Dead Productions, and just sitting, packed away somewhere for posterity. Shameful waste of a great guitar.
@@Knight14649 initially he turned 'Wolf' down. So, there must be something he's not trying to get caught up in. But regardless he's doing great work with this gig.
Jose Villarreal -I agree. Having seen this band and GD since about 1969, I think JM is the only other guitarist since Jerry, who has captured the essence and soul of the group. All the other guitar players in between have been well-known and superb musicians, but none have really breathed it in like JM. He has a great PRS guitar, but I’d like to hear Rosebud once in a while. But not important. I can honestly say this is the best incarnation of GD since 1995. I don’t really miss Phil. I know he’s older and I respect his contributions, but I think they hit the mark with Oteil. Jeff is the best keyboard player they ever had. ( my opinion) Lots of people still talking about Jerry. Time to move on, JM is now the frontman. I’m just glad they are still making music. I think they should get together with Robert Hunter and make another album of original music. One day he will pass away too like the rest.
Wow some really nice mixing on this, every instrument has a clear presence and no one feels too overpowering, Bruce and Vince sound good, Phil is cutting through very well, Billy and Mickey are very clear. Plus this is a great performance
48-track multi-track, baby! Sounds sweet. In Dave's latest seaside chat, he mentions that they were able to dedicate like 25 or 30 tracks to the drums alone (each drum and cymbal has it's own individual mic and corresponding track). That's why the mix is "just exactly perfect"!
"Wake up to find out that you are the Eyes of The World, The heart has it's beaches, it's homeland and thoughts of it's own Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings But the heart has it's seasons, it's evenings and songs of it's own" 💀⚡✌🏼❤😁🙏🎶🌷🕊👀🌍
hey guys im a brand spanking new fan of GD. I never got it before, but as of seeing this video randomly, I had a moment. I remember seeing about Garcias death in like 95 I believe. what a great song, and fantastic musicians. cheers, everyone!
Bruce and Vince make this song more magical than words can describe! So jazzy!❤️Jerry and Bruce looking at each other around the 11:09 mark…priceless ✌🏼
I absolutely loved Hornsby with the Dead. With that being said I mean his piano and keyboarding talent and NOT the accordion. I was on tour those years when Hornsby filled in after Brent died. Hornsby fit like a hand in a glove with the Dead on Piano /keyboards imho, but I didn't like the accordion with the Dead and when they found Vince, Hornsby went to accordion. I like Vince Welnick but man if you can't have Mydland, Godchaux , or McKernan Hornsby was high & tight. Whoa, excuse my rant🤣
I only ever saw Brent and I thought he was great! My first show was in 1980. Between 1980 and 1984 I saw about a dozen shows :-) so unfortunately I didn’t see these later shows but I just love Hornsby on the keyboard! 😊🎹
@@lauramiller7827 those were great years you saw and with all due respect, Jerry was slipping quite a bit late 80's until his demise. Sometimes it was very hard to watch and listen to. That china had him locked up tight and his diabetes was kicking his ass. Sometimes it was very sad, and at the same time tour got really dark, lots of hard drug use was changing the entire vibe at shows. It was clear the wheels were falling off. Still ...what a ride.
My father is coutemoc Garcia lives in reedley California Jerry Garcia is his cousin may he rest in pice I am Gilbert Garcia memos son we will always love you
Each instrument is like thread that you can see and hear weaving it's way around the other instruments creating the most beautiful tapestry that looks different every time you look at it. I am always surprised when this ends because it just seems like it is supposed to go on forever.
I saw this tour at Wembley Arena. After seeing Brent Midland live along the West Coast, seeing the new line up was eerie, but perhaps that’s because I was on acid. I had heard of Hornsby, of course. As his tone rolled out - we were flabbergasted, but in deep mourning for Midland. Especially missing his unique voice in higher harmony parts.
I'm undoubtedly a Brent's fan, but this version with two sets of keys (Bruce's on fire!) is my favourite. I'm sure this was a very special night for the boys. Love it!
After over coming a life threatening illness The GD rules!!! Life to short not to experience the best of the best. I was there English Town NJ The best of the best- Rock On Brothers!!
You would be referring to 3/29/90 w/Branford Marsalis on sax and actually it is the all time greatest Eyes and this one here 6/17/91 is another unbelievable version IMO
I went to the Movie Theater last week to see this and the audio quality was absolutely jaw dropping! EVEN This youtube version is also remastered, you can hear Hornsby so prominently in the mix.....you can even hear bobby actually playing! I have never heard the Grateful dead sound so good live. (I was at Giants stadium on this night and it did not sound this good). Its a shame the Dead didn't record all of their shows in 48 track. This is not too be missed
Oh I so agree one thing The Grateful Dead didn't do enough of was professionally record most all of the best concerts, songs etc. Guess it's because they've always been about the Live in Person Experience.
The GD did record all of their shows, at least the board mix. Im sure their are lots of people who can tell you the details but I think they recorded the stereo mix and not the individual channels but o could be wrong.
Such magical times, yet it's hard not to get emotional, but that's the point, to feel something. Imagine being Bill K, and you're asked to join the Dead at 18 after high school and you've never known anything else. Never had to work a 9 to 5, that is so badass.
I was there, and seeing D&C live in Foxborough last month reminded me of this show. It reminded me of it so much I cut myself some Bobby short short cutoffs for myself to enjoy and I love them so much.
I still have my cutoffs (Bobby style) I wore in the 80s & 90s. Thank God we were able to attend those tours, & still can tune in to this very day with Dead & Co. Blessings!
One of my favorite versions. Jerry’s playing on brilliant display. Bruce undoubtedly had an influence on his style during this era. Instead of playing B minor during the jam, Jerry is heavily playing in the relative major scale (D maj7) which gives a much more jazzy feel. Absolutely beautiful!!
This was a GREAT show!!! I was lucky to have been here. Only Eyes opener, EVER, and Hornsby kept teasing Dark Star throughout the entre show. Beautiful night at Giants Stadium...the memories. A lifetime spent with the Dead. Loved it ❤❤❤🎸🎼🍄👋🥰
LOVED these shows with Bruce Hornsby. He reminds me of the enchanted child on the cover of the Moody Blues album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, and Jerry is the magician dangling notes made of crystals.
I have a friend at work. I'm a 42 year old male and she is a female in her early 20s. She mentioned to me she was having a rough go of things lately. I had no business asking about specifics and with that had little practical advice I could give her. So I gave her one of the best gives one human could give another. She threw off major hippy vibes but had never heard of the dead. This generation! Sheesh. So I recommended she listen to 5/8/77 scarlet-fire. The next day at work she is smiling ear to ear saying " the music is sooo happy! It made me so happy and set me up for a great day!!!!" Today I recommended eyes. No specific eyes. Any eyes. I told her "this band has literally saved countless lives. No other band has the potential to have such an impact on a person in a positive way. I've been through shit in life, and the dead always helped me through" She is a really really sweet person who smiles and treats everyone with respect but it breaks my heart thinking about the kind of "help" or "advice" she must receive sometimes when she reaches out to people. Thank God she has good older female friends who would kill someone who tried to do her harm. But this was my gift- not creepy, no side effects yet potentially life altering in profound ways. If my young hostess friend comes across this message, you have a lot of friends who love you because you are so positive and friendly. You make people's days happier. You deserve the same. Hope this helps- the dishwasher
...sigh...this was wonderful. Bruce was So Very Good, and the smiles and silent communication between he and Jerry was captivating. 1991 was a special year for the Dead, especially having to come back together after we lost Brent. ❤❤❤
I was at this show when they played with Bruce Hornsby - One of the greats. We started in seats in the upper deck of Giants Stadium but (like so many) jumped down onto the field...Managed to work our way up to the front of the crowd to approx 20 feet or so underneath Jerry...If memory serves, it's been 30 years. Nevertheless, as close to the band as you could get. Ran into some college friends who (don't remember seeing me, they were all on god-knows-what drugs...) Easily one of my favorite shows
One of my fave Dead songs, such deep imagery! Any show where I heard an Eyes of the World was a blessing!!!🎶💜🎶 What a great summer tour '91 was. So many fabulous venues, so many fantastic shows. Love seeing Bruce on this... how awesome it was having him join the band. What a beautiful, wispy, jamming Eyes of the World! A great recording, audio wise. Brightened my morning! Color me grateful (~);}
I was at this show
20 years old, beginning the best decade of my life
I was there also..
Your 20's will always be the best decade !
There too…Blown away being 20 also.👍👍
Died the year before but was there too...one of the Grateful Dead, you might say.
Beautifull life. ❤
One of the best versions ever don’t care what year it was
Yep
@@kailehman19 hi
For Real For Real lol
I had ignored this one for FAR too long.. had it playing in the background tonight and WHAM..
@@Karmakatt6 honestly may be my #1 eyes.
I've been a Head for over thirty years, and this show is a perfect illustration of one of the best things about them. At any point, you can switch into listening to just one instrument, and whether it's Phil or Bobby or Vince, there's something interesting going on. You can kind of go from wide to narrow, and find something seriously cool either way. Even when Jerry's neck-deep in a solo, you can switch to Phil and, yup, it's cool.
Exactly!
Well said sir
And every time Bobby's doing something cheesy.
@@williamperkins7318 Bobby. Legs. Voice. Love.
I grew up in a Deadhead household, been listening to Dick's Picks since I was six, constantly listen to soundboards, and declare my love of the Dead with my clothing.
But I've never been able to pin down *WHY* I love them so much. I think this is why! Each song is just a ton of great improv songs layered over each other, becoming infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. Every band member is a genius in their own way, and they all just mesh so magically well together!
I could live inside this song (if you know what I mean).
I know just what you mean .🦉
Don't we all though?
@@dogsleddinginiowa Exactly. That's the point of the song. You ARE the eyes of the world (wake up).
I thought this song sounded good on the outside...
It lives in you as well. All the love :)
What a show! The interplay between Jerry and Bruce is wonderful, Hornsby is an absolute monster on those keys. This is quintessential Grateful Dead!!!
I agree! I went to this show and when I first heard bruce Hornsby was going to play keys a was a bit nervous that he wouldn't do it justice but your comment is absolutely rite and I was so impressed with his playing (and indeed the whole show)!!!
I felt like Bruce was stepping to hard sometimes and some stuff not Gelling while I was jamming to it.Or the keyboard is to loud in the mix maybe
Best EYES i ever heard. Great show
@@iliocht I was at this show too. what an amazing way to open AND this was the ONLY time they ever opened with Eyes...as for Bruce...I love watching the way he and Jerry communicated..smiles and EYES!
Bruce. Total gentleman. Didn't really fit in but totally fit in.
It was NEVER about the LOOK
It was the music. Togetherness.
Mindset. Peace and compassion
But Bobby's outfit was lookin hot af though!
Play loud and often.
I was 14 years old at this show at Giants. The spiraling ramps up to each level at that sataium. Never met a nicer bunch of people than in that lot. It was special. They gypsy market and givingness. People would give you the shirt off thier back there. The spinners, tapping to the whirling dervishes and their method. In dirty pools of rain water. Spells cast in great formulas of the songs, - a great skeleton key to your life personally, even if the song was not about you.
@@nekhitemkamenthu9820nice!
I miss Brent
If ever bummed out just listen to this- We all mis Jerry!!!!
Ok....
Yes
Songs like this make me sit back and think about all of the great things about life. It makes my stress and worries melt away.
yes!!
That's why music.
I am on a bus in Austin , Tx,. I am on the only one smiling.
You can't resist the joy and bliss in this jam.
And the youtube comments section for Dead songs is one of the ultimate happy places, in part because of comments like yours - which are true!
Arguably the most musically competent versions of the band. 2 killer and empathetic key men ever
2 keyboard players really make this Eyes simply over the top!
I was not a big fan of Bruce before he played with the dead. This show sold me completely, which wasn't easy, as I always loved the band with Brent.
Yep. Never saw them live. Always love to listen and watch GD in any forms. Brent and Bruce. All the flow and smiles. ❤😊
87-91 Dead was the best Dead
Yes I would argue that lol. Vince stepping all over everything sounds like Mario cart
I picture myself driving down a highway next to the ocean in California with the top down and the wind is perfect, jammin' to this song.
I have never heard a better version.
Me literally this morning
Cool cool @@anthonycarron7525
Bruce was and IS awesome Very unselfish, who do you know?Would put his veil on sabbatical to play with the dead.After what happened no one I know
You paint a very pleasant picture Scott.
This is awesome. Jesus. I Can’t believe anyone gave a thumbs down
They just don’t understand. As Jerry said, I’m not here to master but rather to shed light.
Probably your smug "know it all" variety DEADHEAD or a Pig Pen loyalist gave it thumbs down. I hate those types. This is a wonderful clip.
It’s Jerry and some dead heads giving thumbs up from heaven. 🤘🏽
I guess people don’t like the keyboardist
Anyone who disliked this is probably a twiddle fan
Crazy this was almost 30 years ago already. Top tier performance.
Jam on.....
Was at these 2 shows at meadowlands/Giant stadium
KRAZY how thirty 30 THIRTY years ago was like, well, yesterday ! Thanks to all who posted something positive~ anyone else should sit it the corner, facing the corner
@@ricky8188 So was I! Drove out from California. Saw RFK. GIANTS X 2. Soldier Field & first night at Sandstone Amp. (6-24-91). Missed Deer Creek, Buckeye (last Reuben, DOH!!) & Pine Knob cuz my friend was 2 days late on his half of money order. I was so pissed off. Then we drove straight to Arcata and moved to Humboldt with 4 other brothers. Next was JGB @ Electric on the Eel River and a weekend at Squaw. Whoa!!! Had to choose between Shoreline and Cal Expo. OOPS!! Missed that sick Shoreline madness. Anyways...never caught that Dead Rueben. Plenty of JGB ones at Warfield and Ventura County fairgrounds. At least Buckeyes version is on pro video.
when it comes to the dead, no one is on their level when it comes to musicianship and live performance as they're just on a trajectory of their own.
Then you never saw the Allman Bros. Band.
@@thecenter672 Perfectly put. The Dead transcended technique. No they all weren't virtuosos but let's not forget that these guys were also some of the premiere songwriters of the 20th century. Phish for instance, may be better technical musicians but they can't write a hook to save their lives. No one thirty years from now will know a single Phish song other than Phish fans. And The Dead could write a hook. Let's not forget that - they could endlessly jam and they could also write an earworm that you couldn't get out of your head, as good as any top 10 pop hit.
Steely Dan is better
@@shmikeyify Maybe technically but Steely Dan has no live show worth a fuck. Lol
@@MarcLiggett I caught The Allman Brothers in 1992 and they kicked serious ass big time but I still think the Grateful Dead was way better live.
I was born in 96... my memories as a child are a haze... but my father.. he followed the Dead. (Literally show by show) When i was a boy playing xbox original.. hed be in his room jamming along with his Expensive beautiful guitars along to samples of Jerry and The Dead, I used to dance along to Corrina and Eyes Of The World as a toddler, growing up in Southern California was a true blessing, San Diego, Ocean Beach... now in 26 turning 27 in less than 2 weeks.. im a step father, a cat dad, and im also engaged to a beautiful woman... holy fuck time flys.. it only took 20 years.. but im a Dead Fan now.. thank you for a beautiful childhood Jerry... and Matt Wyman.. my father, youre the eyes of the world dad.
Congrats on your upcoming marriage & you were always a cat dad ❤ Congrats on all things hippie Sharon & her better half from Ohio. Keep on trucking 🎉
I hope this style of music never gets lost. The jazz infusion. Yeah
I was there at 21 years old. The only concert ever that the Grateful Dead opened with “ Eyes of the World”!!! Jerry was clean and full of energy. Epic Show!!!!
It was one of my first shows as well seeing Jerry. I maybe saw like 8 total with Jerry. My best friend in the whole World brought me there. She freaked the fk out that they opened with Eyes. It never happens she screams. Then I saw another MSG show with here that they rate as one of the best Scarlet/fires of all time. Something magic man. I feel honored to have heard it t it's best and been there. Love you. Bye.
I was there too! My first dead show :) 24 years young.
I was at this show. Still listening in 2024!
All the lost sailors the last 29 years, all the replayed sets, all the tears, all the smoke, all the love, Jerry the world can never be totally right again without you in it.❤
That I lived in a time and space to have seen this for myself, is a complete miracle. Nuff said
Thankful for that miracle!
Yes, very Grateful.
I have listened to this song in just about every version and it just never gets old to me. I get the chills every time.
Me too. Ya put that eloquently/simply… spot on.
I love you for this comment. There is no wrong way to play this song.
It's the jam
Me too!
My first Dead show. First ever Eyes opener. Bruce Hornsby showing that feeling that you get when it hits you that you are sharing the stage with Jerry Garcia. Takes me back to that night like it was yesterday.
My first show, too!
Im sure jerry was feeling the same way about bruce, the whole band was enjoying this.
I love the whole band but Jerry was a very special gift to this earth. Someone, please.....find the 43 people who gave this a thumbs down. I don't know what went wrong but they need some love in their life.
Just remember... it takes all sorts of people to make up this world
some people don’t like the sweet, sweet hornsby tones from heaven
Well said my friend
'Rosebud' is something else. Love that crystal sound.
I don’t know why they don’t ask or let JM play Rosebud. It’s still owned by Grateful Dead Productions, and just sitting, packed away somewhere for posterity. Shameful waste of a great guitar.
@@Knight14649 initially he turned 'Wolf' down. So, there must be something he's not trying to get caught up in. But regardless he's doing great work with this gig.
Jose Villarreal -I agree. Having seen this band and GD since about 1969, I think JM is the only other guitarist since Jerry, who has captured the essence and soul of the group. All the other guitar players in between have been well-known and superb musicians, but none have really breathed it in like JM.
He has a great PRS guitar, but I’d like to hear Rosebud once in a while. But not important.
I can honestly say this is the best incarnation of GD since 1995. I don’t really miss Phil. I know he’s older and I respect his contributions, but I think they hit the mark with Oteil. Jeff is the best keyboard player they ever had. ( my opinion)
Lots of people still talking about Jerry. Time to move on, JM is now the frontman.
I’m just glad they are still making music.
I think they should get together with Robert Hunter and make another album of original music. One day he will pass away too like the rest.
@@Knight14649 True, you can tell Bobby is really content and enjoying the experience.
Wow some really nice mixing on this, every instrument has a clear presence and no one feels too overpowering, Bruce and Vince sound good, Phil is cutting through very well, Billy and Mickey are very clear. Plus this is a great performance
48-track multi-track, baby! Sounds sweet. In Dave's latest seaside chat, he mentions that they were able to dedicate like 25 or 30 tracks to the drums alone (each drum and cymbal has it's own individual mic and corresponding track). That's why the mix is "just exactly perfect"!
I agree. You have a good ear
@@dershed I didn't even know seaside chat was a thing thanks
Frank Zappa 🤣
How do you feel about Smoke on the Water?
I💕Frank Zappa!!! ♾forever
Put the headphones on, pick an instrument and let it weave a tapestry for you.
Love when Jerry turns up his guitar to "answer" Bruce's piano..
This is what I show people if they ask for a “perfect song”. Amazing.
This Eyes reaches a space of unison and interplay between all the band members that shows why the Grateful Dead are unlike any other band.
Fuck yes! Well said mate!
"They're not the best at what they do; they're the ONLY ONES that DO what they do" ~ Bill Graham
Fr bruh
You should listen to umphrey’s McGee sir. They remind me of the dead in so many ways but they’re so much different ❤
"Wake up to find out that you are the Eyes of The World,
The heart has it's beaches, it's homeland and thoughts of it's own
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
But the heart has it's seasons, it's evenings and songs of it's own" 💀⚡✌🏼❤😁🙏🎶🌷🕊👀🌍
GGP 420Boy well, if i ever get taken by pennywise, at least i know the soundtrack will be solid
hey guys im a brand spanking new fan of GD. I never got it before, but as of seeing this video randomly, I had a moment. I remember seeing about Garcias death in like 95 I believe. what a great song, and fantastic musicians. cheers, everyone!
Bruce and Vince make this song more magical than words can describe! So jazzy!❤️Jerry and Bruce looking at each other around the 11:09 mark…priceless ✌🏼
I absolutely loved Hornsby with the Dead. With that being said I mean his piano and keyboarding talent and NOT the accordion. I was on tour those years when Hornsby filled in after Brent died. Hornsby fit like a hand in a glove with the Dead on Piano /keyboards imho, but I didn't like the accordion with the Dead and when they found Vince, Hornsby went to accordion. I like Vince Welnick but man if you can't have Mydland, Godchaux , or McKernan Hornsby was high & tight. Whoa, excuse my rant🤣
I only ever saw Brent and I thought he was great! My first show was in 1980. Between 1980 and 1984 I saw about a dozen shows :-) so unfortunately I didn’t see these later shows but I just love Hornsby on the keyboard! 😊🎹
@@lauramiller7827 those were great years you saw and with all due respect, Jerry was slipping quite a bit late 80's until his demise. Sometimes it was very hard to watch and listen to. That china had him locked up tight and his diabetes was kicking his ass. Sometimes it was very sad, and at the same time tour got really dark, lots of hard drug use was changing the entire vibe at shows. It was clear the wheels were falling off. Still ...what a ride.
I feel very fortunate then ☮️
This was always my favorite era of the Dead despite all the negativity...
Man what music! what a blessing, a soothing. Thankful to those here and near, just a room over.
This jam is pure joy
A time that will never be again , and when we are gone . The new generations may not fully understand, but the Music Will Always Play On ✌️
In another time's forgotten space, I was young enough to have seen the Grateful Dead in person. This is one of those shows.
Gosh darn if it didn't take all these 30 years to realize, TRULY what a grin like that from Jerry meant. God Bless you Jerry.
Care to try to put it into words?
I was at this show and every one east or west from 89 till Jerry died. And jgb in the winter. I miss Dead Tour
Jgb nothing Warfield
@@pango-y8j huh?
An absolute masterpiece. So glad I experienced the live Dead. We miss you Jerry!!!
The first song of my first show.
Me, too!!
Great mix, and Jerry grinning and following Bruce. Saved. :-)
My father is coutemoc Garcia lives in reedley California Jerry Garcia is his cousin may he rest in pice I am Gilbert Garcia memos son we will always love you
Each instrument is like thread that you can see and hear weaving it's way around the other instruments creating the most beautiful tapestry that looks different every time you look at it. I am always surprised when this ends because it just seems like it is supposed to go on forever.
Every time I see this video I thank God that I was there. God bless the Grateful Dead!!!
I saw this tour at Wembley Arena. After seeing Brent Midland live along the West Coast, seeing the new line up was eerie, but perhaps that’s because I was on acid. I had heard of Hornsby, of course. As his tone rolled out - we were flabbergasted, but in deep mourning for Midland. Especially missing his unique voice in higher harmony parts.
Wembly was 8 months before this
No one else puts on a show like the dead
this was my first Dead show; and this Eyes was my first live Dead song: a moment i'll never forget
3:15 Bobby "I'm gonna hit the whammy bar ... right ... here!"
It is like that sometimes! lol
Best song ever
I'm undoubtedly a Brent's fan, but this version with two sets of keys (Bruce's on fire!) is my favourite. I'm sure this was a very special night for the boys. Love it!
It was ihave the boc set of this show and was at the show
In honor of David Morton 1971 to 2023. God bless you. Hope Jerry is by your side and in concert. ☮️
Bruce Hornsby is such a master at both rhythm and lead keyboards. It's difficult to pick a favorite Grateful member but he might be it for me.
After over coming a life threatening illness The GD rules!!! Life to short not to experience the best of the best. I was there English Town NJ
The best of the best- Rock On Brothers!!
Holy hell, I needed this this today. And all this time, I thought the version with the horns was best.
You would be referring to 3/29/90 w/Branford Marsalis on sax and actually it is the all time greatest Eyes and this one here 6/17/91 is another unbelievable version
IMO
My happy place August 28-'21⚡☄🎹 🎼 🥁 🎼 🎸🎼 🎤
Does anyone remember this on ABC’s In Concert ‘91? I videotaped it and watched it thousands of times in college
Yup and there is more from that broadcast, and more filmed by ABC that didn’t air
@@sneakerfacevids441 they need to officially release that. I was a brand new deadhead and it was the first time I heard Eyes, Miracle and Saint
@@gildad2000 yes ! They did release one night of it, of course -6/17/91 . But there is more from the other night, 6/16/91
Got to love the musicianship 👍🎸🎸
Thank you, Vinny and thank you, Bruce!
Rest in peace Phil.
I went to the Movie Theater last week to see this and the audio quality was absolutely jaw dropping! EVEN This youtube version is also remastered, you can hear Hornsby so prominently in the mix.....you can even hear bobby actually playing! I have never heard the Grateful dead sound so good live. (I was at Giants stadium on this night and it did not sound this good). Its a shame the Dead didn't record all of their shows in 48 track. This is not too be missed
What theater did they show this in?
Oh I so agree one thing The Grateful Dead didn't do enough of was professionally record most all of the best concerts, songs etc. Guess it's because they've always been about the Live in Person Experience.
The GD did record all of their shows, at least the board mix. Im sure their are lots of people who can tell you the details but I think they recorded the stereo mix and not the individual channels but o could be wrong.
Such magical times, yet it's hard not to get emotional, but that's the point, to feel something. Imagine being Bill K, and you're asked to join the Dead at 18 after high school and you've never known anything else. Never had to work a 9 to 5, that is so badass.
This video blew us away on "In Concert '91". Show opener too.
This was the opener ???????
@@edwintroy6957 Yes a very rare opening song, for any GD era.
My first dead show. So damn good.
Everybody got a good workout on this one, and Jerry was enjoying Bruce’s piano solos.
It's true a big band could feel in alot
Every show and every Jerry Garcia band show should have been videotaped it is all priceless material.
This here is a true story LOL they are playing there ass off, the melody is right on time..
I just want to know what's up with Bob Weir and those short shorts
Amazing version. They rocked this.
I was at this show.just a great show
Damn! Bruce might deserve MVP for this one! 🙌
Was at this show and then the shows at the MSG that September with Hornsby where they did the hottest Iko Iko I every heard!
Let's not get carried away here.
I miss this so much
Brilliant, stunning interplay between Garcia and Hornsby. Just wow.
Miss this band. Miss the shows. Miss the whole thing. But for 15 minutes here, I was back on the bus!
Simply stunning!! What a beautiful way to start my day!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!
RIP Phil
I used to wake up and listen to this in the Morning after camping in The Rockies
Jerry just plays so beautifully and this is so relaxing to enjoy listening to. Definitely one of my favorite Dead songs.
I was at this show, and it was terrific.
Love and miss Vince. I know so many have opinions but you truly are missed and had so much talent.
I cry.....
The Dead just found me about 2 weeks ago lol... been familiar for a good 30 years though
Jerry!!!
Beautiful version of Eyes, it transcends the outer limits of music reality. The Dead are like no other band.
The people that gave this a thumbs down probably have really dull lives good morning mr. Benson peace everybody
I was there, and seeing D&C live in Foxborough last month reminded me of this show. It reminded me of it so much I cut myself some Bobby short short cutoffs for myself to enjoy and I love them so much.
I still have my cutoffs (Bobby style) I wore in the 80s & 90s. Thank God we were able to attend those tours, & still can tune in to this very day with Dead & Co. Blessings!
One of the best LIVE!EYES! EVER!!! Heart singing, body dancing!❤!!! My Men!!
I jumped off the wall onto the field right when chord one hit. GREAT show.
See how they love 💕 one another
One of their best songs 4 sure
possibly best version.
One of my favorite versions. Jerry’s playing on brilliant display. Bruce undoubtedly had an influence on his style during this era. Instead of playing B minor during the jam, Jerry is heavily playing in the relative major scale (D maj7) which gives a much more jazzy feel. Absolutely beautiful!!
This was a GREAT show!!! I was lucky to have been here. Only Eyes opener, EVER, and Hornsby kept teasing Dark Star throughout the entre show. Beautiful night at Giants Stadium...the memories. A lifetime spent with the Dead. Loved it ❤❤❤🎸🎼🍄👋🥰
Yes!! Great show and ever knew ruce was a great jeyiarsist
LOVED these shows with Bruce Hornsby. He reminds me of the enchanted child on the cover of the Moody Blues album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, and Jerry is the magician dangling notes made of crystals.
haha Bruce’s eyes definitely look like that kid on the Moodies cover
I have a friend at work. I'm a 42 year old male and she is a female in her early 20s. She mentioned to me she was having a rough go of things lately. I had no business asking about specifics and with that had little practical advice I could give her. So I gave her one of the best gives one human could give another. She threw off major hippy vibes but had never heard of the dead. This generation! Sheesh. So I recommended she listen to 5/8/77 scarlet-fire. The next day at work she is smiling ear to ear saying " the music is sooo happy! It made me so happy and set me up for a great day!!!!" Today I recommended eyes. No specific eyes. Any eyes. I told her "this band has literally saved countless lives. No other band has the potential to have such an impact on a person in a positive way. I've been through shit in life, and the dead always helped me through" She is a really really sweet person who smiles and treats everyone with respect but it breaks my heart thinking about the kind of "help" or "advice" she must receive sometimes when she reaches out to people. Thank God she has good older female friends who would kill someone who tried to do her harm. But this was my gift- not creepy, no side effects yet potentially life altering in profound ways. If my young hostess friend comes across this message, you have a lot of friends who love you because you are so positive and friendly. You make people's days happier. You deserve the same. Hope this helps- the dishwasher
I'm not huge into their 90s period but this is magic and amazing version
Probably because the song wasn't from the nineties
Check out this show a great showing was there an have the box set
The second best eyes of all time !
...sigh...this was wonderful. Bruce was So Very Good, and the smiles and silent communication between he and Jerry was captivating. 1991 was a special year for the Dead, especially having to come back together after we lost Brent. ❤❤❤
Jerry had a smile that could light up a room (or a stadium).
The heart has it's seasons evenings and songs of it's own... c'mon man
I was at this show when they played with Bruce Hornsby - One of the greats. We started in seats in the upper deck of Giants Stadium but (like so many) jumped down onto the field...Managed to work our way up to the front of the crowd to approx 20 feet or so underneath Jerry...If memory serves, it's been 30 years. Nevertheless, as close to the band as you could get. Ran into some college friends who (don't remember seeing me, they were all on god-knows-what drugs...) Easily one of my favorite shows
Now we’re talkin’ 😸
Love it💟
Thank you
One of my fave Dead songs, such deep imagery! Any show where I heard an Eyes of the World was a blessing!!!🎶💜🎶 What a great summer tour '91 was. So many fabulous venues, so many fantastic shows. Love seeing Bruce on this... how awesome it was having him join the band. What a beautiful, wispy, jamming Eyes of the World! A great recording, audio wise. Brightened my morning! Color me grateful (~);}
I agree 100 percent. Great venues. Great music. My favorite era for sure
Alpine Wisconsin awesome
Damn damn damn