I love Donna... this is one of my favorite years for the Dead. Followed closely by the 65-76 and 78-95 years. I always remember driving north up PCH from Big Sur sitting behind the driver and watching comet Hale-Bopp over the pacific. Where oceans breezes blow...
I saw em at royals stadium in kansas city in '78 and it was beyond awesome, especially this tune, it reverberated all through the stands & crowd & wove through our ears like a musical tapestry. It was an experience in itself, ah the memories.
77 was such a great year for the Dead thanks to all the great new songs they started playing from their Terrapin Station album. They also had the legendary Scarlet-Fire combos! Estimated Prophet is still one of my favourite Grateful Dead songs... I wish I was alive in the 70s to see them play, but at least I live in the era of TH-cam!
being a 3rd generation Caifornian, and also-ly away from my bay area home right now i feel the vibe and it makes me a happy hippy,,,, signed with LOVE 1 home sick boy....... tired of the snow
Saw em at KC royals stadium in '78 and the whole show was great, but this song was the pinnacle, when that sound reverberated around the walls and seats it sent chills up my spine, never heard or felt anything like it since.
Like no other. Perfect intro. Scary and sublime. Finding the groove. Keeping it in the pocket. Don't worry 'bout me no. Chills, thrills, Jerry smiling like he's up to something. Hitting all the right notes. Keeping it spooky. Scary how intuitive they are. Sharing the same brain? We were blessed.
(Live In Englishtown, NJ, September 3, 1977)...Grateful Dead Dick's Picks, Vol. 15 Bought this on Itunes, such a great show, Phil talks about it in his book Searching for the Sound, just a must have if you enjoy 77, the sound quality is great.
Listen to the way Phil slides his notes against the odd time signature in the beginning of the song. Each instrument speaks into the odd timing, providing a coherent psychedelic structure. The groove is solid and the rhythm allows for ambiguity through the jazz solo-- amazing.
Look at Jerry move, I don't ever remember him move that much ever! He really is getting into it! Would love to have seen some shows back then as my first show was not until the early '80's...
The Dead changed throughout their entire career. 77 used to be my favorite year, then it was 72, then 73 - 74, then 1981 and right now its 1968. That's why I loved 'em, they were in a constant state of slow, steady flux. The '90s have their own character as does 1969 or 1970 and I usually am able to find something of worth from every year (well it's kinda difficult for 1995)
I'll never forget that day back in '76 when I mistakenly bought a Dead Lp cause the cover gave me the impression they might sound like Black Sabbath. Smashed that LP into pieces!!
Jerry started using a Mutron III envelope filter starting in the mid 70's and continued using it throughout the Dead's touring career. It's a classic pedal famous by people like bassists Bootsy Collins and Larry Graham.
hmmm, so this is greatful dead. my sister used to listen to them all the time, she even had those shirts w/ the moon and sun w/ a face and those bears. she loved them. and right now. i think i do too :)
@SecludedMemory Good point. I'm an old man and went to many shows in California and NYC over the years with all the different and great lineups. Last show was Bill Graham memorial in GGP in '94. The Dead were great right up to the bitter end but I can't say the same for their audiences. Over the years they started acting like they owned the band. It got bloody scary being at a show at times - like a Nazi rally. No wonder Jerry wigged. The king is killed by his courtiers.
The guy who said he can't tell the late 70s stuff from the 90s stuff really surprises me. They are WORLD apart in terms of tightness, precision, and the general quality of the music. My god, by the 90s Jerry could barely play his leads consistently without dropping his arms and simply not playing for portions of songs, missing notes, and simply being unable to keep up with what the music once was. I saw the band over 100 times, I know what I'm talking about.
wow. this song is brilliant from the 7 minute mark on. i think jerry is using an envelope filter and maybe a micro synth to get that perfect tone. beautiful.
Dude, you were right, it is The Dead do reggae. I grew up on reggae and im only 18. My parents were in a very good and successful reggae band while i was growing up, so i know my shit. This is definitely reggae or if you wanna be a prick HEAVILY reggae influenced.
I like the performance of this song from the 5/08/1977 show @ Cornell Universary in N.Y. Jerry's solo had more feeling. This video is just as good tho.
i'd like to bring up something about drugs and the dead. i dont do drugs now but when i did ,some of the colors that this song produced were so bright. (mmmmm like sam boyd 5-21-95 awesome show) all their songs were brighter than all bands.
There's no question that this is very reminiscent of Marley. Sure it sounds like pure Dead. But let's face it, they were (admittedly) big fans of Marley and there are many elements of that sound here. It's awesome to hear that cross pollination.
Its funny, but I can't tell my tapes from this period from my recordings from the 90's, sometimes, except for Donna, occasional guests, and the changing set lists.When they jammed, their music became timeless, as it will always be.
@threezerol944t ,I'm talking about the music specificly my friend.I was there from 71 on,so I understand the transitions the band went through musiclly.The parking lot scene is another matter all together,and has no bearing on the bands music. It did provide a way for many people to make enough money to follow the Dead when they were on tour. It also provided a fellowship for all the fans! I myself love Phil&friends,he's the one that truely carries the torch from the old days,not Bob wier,PEACE!
why does bobby have beard if this 4/26/77? My first show was 5/5/77 and he did not have one then. But what a great song! You don't know what you have till it's gone.
Met my husband at this concert. The best two things to ever happen to me.
I love Donna... this is one of my favorite years for the Dead. Followed closely by the 65-76 and 78-95 years. I always remember driving north up PCH from Big Sur sitting behind the driver and watching comet Hale-Bopp over the pacific. Where oceans breezes blow...
TEN STARS TEN STARS TEN STARS TEN STARS ...
... think I'll cry now - sniffle - miss you Jerry
This is my favorite song by The GD Thanks for posting!!!!!
Nothing like the grateful dead to relax and soothe your spirit...timeless tunes!
Thx for posting, wish I'd been there!
This is one of my favorite Dead songs. Bob Weir is just truly amazing in this one...great performance by the band. I miss them so much.
Live ,raw and unedited is heaven. This is a great piece of it. You had to be there!
I saw em at royals stadium in kansas city in '78 and it was beyond awesome, especially this tune, it reverberated all through the stands & crowd & wove through our ears like a musical tapestry. It was an experience in itself, ah the memories.
77 was such a great year for the Dead thanks to all the great new songs they started playing from their Terrapin Station album. They also had the legendary Scarlet-Fire combos! Estimated Prophet is still one of my favourite Grateful Dead songs... I wish I was alive in the 70s to see them play, but at least I live in the era of TH-cam!
ANY video from this year should be considered a privilage for all of us to see...period!
being a 3rd generation Caifornian, and also-ly away from my bay area home right now i feel the vibe and it makes me a happy hippy,,,,
signed with LOVE 1 home sick boy....... tired of the snow
Saw em at KC royals stadium in '78 and the whole show was great, but this song was the pinnacle, when that sound reverberated around the walls and seats it sent chills up my spine, never heard or felt anything like it since.
Like no other. Perfect intro. Scary and sublime. Finding the groove. Keeping it in the pocket. Don't worry 'bout me no. Chills, thrills, Jerry smiling like he's up to something.
Hitting all the right notes. Keeping it spooky. Scary how intuitive they are. Sharing the same brain? We were blessed.
(Live In Englishtown, NJ, September 3, 1977)...Grateful Dead Dick's Picks, Vol. 15
Bought this on Itunes, such a great show, Phil talks about it in his book Searching for the Sound, just a must have if you enjoy 77, the sound quality is great.
Listen to the way Phil slides his notes against the odd time signature in the beginning of the song. Each instrument speaks into the odd timing, providing a coherent psychedelic structure. The groove is solid and the rhythm allows for ambiguity through the jazz solo-- amazing.
Man, Bob sang so well back then. Whole thing is just mad tight. Amazing the venues you could see this band in back then
awesome video - it's great seeing jerry just playing, smiling, playing with bob doing all the singing
those were the good old days. take me back. i wanna go back
Yeah Donna was over the top sometimes live, but this is one of the songs she sounds fantastic in. This is my fav too. Played this RFK my first show
this song help me thru 2 weeks worth of the nastiest heroin withdrawals I ever went through. Thank you boys.
I love to see Jerry with a smile! Especially with the Travis Bean guitar in the late 70's.
Dancin Jerry!!
This was an amazing night. I was 8th row center, the Capitol was a very special place. Peace
1977 Dead performances were their absolute best!
Thank you for having this up! This is one of my favorites!
the writing of this song is so awesome
so emotive
dark and light
contrast
smokin
Damn... This is one hell of version. That ending is gorgeous.
It's the 2nd of 3 shows at the Capitol Theater in beautiful Passaic NJ. You won't go wrong looking for gems in the '77 season :-)
Sweet~~~~~~~~~Went to the show & it was a really good one.Thanks so much>>>>
Look at Jerry move, I don't ever remember him move that much ever! He really is getting into it!
Would love to have seen some shows back then as my first show was not until the early '80's...
The Dead changed throughout their entire career. 77 used to be my favorite year, then it was 72, then 73 - 74, then 1981 and right now its 1968. That's why I loved 'em, they were in a constant state of slow, steady flux. The '90s have their own character as does 1969 or 1970 and I usually am able to find something of worth from every year (well it's kinda difficult for 1995)
Terrapin Station was my favorite Dead album. This is a great performance.
Awesome job Bobby! Love this song!!
5:08, Jerry is so alive and happy, and ripping that solo! This is one of my favorite Dead tunes.
thank you GD! What a fluid group!
thank you for keeping this vid available!!!!
I'll never forget that day back in '76 when I mistakenly bought a Dead Lp cause the cover gave me the impression they might sound like Black Sabbath. Smashed that LP into pieces!!
Jerry at his finest.
Thanks uploader !!!
Sounds like could be mine too! Love the 77 late 70's.. Really really. 65-77 and 78-95 are my two favorite periods for the dead. pretty much even.
nothin like a good Estimated..and this one is Grate! Love the Godchaux era...
At 5.00 & 7.15... Jerry takes us FURTHER... Love that 77 spring era...
My favorite of all the Dead songs
...look at uncle jerry smile and dance..wow thats too beautiful!!!
Grateful dead are an evergreen.Something amazing!!!
I grew up in NJ and used to see Dead and Garcia Band shows at the Capital Theater from 79 - 81. And more thing.. Death to Twangit!!!
I'm going to immediately go buy or sell this video.
Awsome version. Thanks for posting.
You are 100 percent right, anyone who disagrees has no clue - just read Phil's autobiography he strongly agrees
Thanks for posting. Incredible stuff of course.
I want a time machine to go back and catch every '77 show.
man, i love 'em too.. absolutely fantastic!!
Love it and miss it!
Jerry started using a Mutron III envelope filter starting in the mid 70's and continued using it throughout the Dead's touring career. It's a classic pedal famous by people like bassists Bootsy Collins and Larry Graham.
Nice to see Jerry dance during the bridge solo.
The song is a masterpiece.
aaaaaaaaaaah my first show....laguna seca! such fun! Di:)
Jerry was tearing-it-up!
Awesome! Pure delight!
man i love these guys ...
hmmm, so this is greatful dead. my sister used to listen to them all the time, she even had those shirts w/ the moon and sun w/ a face and those bears. she loved them. and right now. i think i do too :)
Love Bob's chord voiceing in this tune!
such a jammin song!!! miss u jerry
The don't write em like this anymore.
Freakin' awesome.
At 5.00 Jerry takes us FURTHER...Love that 77 spring era...
Jerry's face is awsome,,,,He sayin.... you take it Bobby you crazed lunatic!
That is IT
Im so happy to see and hear this
WOW
love this jam
Happy Birthday Jerry!
Awsome video
Awesome video. Its jammin
@SecludedMemory Good point. I'm an old man and went to many shows in California and NYC over the years with all the different and great lineups. Last show was Bill Graham memorial in GGP in '94. The Dead were great right up to the bitter end but I can't say the same for their audiences. Over the years they started acting like they owned the band. It got bloody scary being at a show at times - like a Nazi rally. No wonder Jerry wigged. The king is killed by his courtiers.
@dylanlenn-
Great to see him happy, he's almost bounding around the stage!
The guy who said he can't tell the late 70s stuff from the 90s stuff really surprises me. They are WORLD apart in terms of tightness, precision, and the general quality of the music. My god, by the 90s Jerry could barely play his leads consistently without dropping his arms and simply not playing for portions of songs, missing notes, and simply being unable to keep up with what the music once was. I saw the band over 100 times, I know what I'm talking about.
wow. this song is brilliant from the 7 minute mark on.
i think jerry is using an envelope filter and maybe a micro synth to get that perfect tone.
beautiful.
This is not noise to pump your fist up into the air.
This is for lovers of music
Dude, you were right, it is The Dead do reggae. I grew up on reggae and im only 18. My parents were in a very good and successful reggae band while i was growing up, so i know my shit. This is definitely reggae or if you wanna be a prick HEAVILY reggae influenced.
Subscribed!!!
you just gotta love jerrys little dance whlie he jams out at 5:09
i think that donna's voice fits - getting her was a brilliant move
My favourite Dead song
Look at Jerry, he's soooo happy!
Easily Bobbys best songwriting imo-love the grooves -its got a Cali/Reggae feel to it...Album version sounds good too...Go Bobby!!
A Deadhead could care less who you like or dislike.
Rock on.
God, I love the Dead.
huge grin on jer's face. love it
Still awesome song. Never saw Jerry shaking like this this show.
45+ shows and I never saw JG move like that. Happy Frog
i saw this song live... in 2010.
1977 The peak of the Dead....
your tellen me, i became a deadhead my freshman year of high school, which was like 5 years ago, talk about missing the experience
5:05 for the fucking jam of the ages
too short!
I like the performance of this song from the 5/08/1977 show @ Cornell Universary in N.Y.
Jerry's solo had more feeling. This video is just as good tho.
i'd like to bring up something about drugs and the dead. i dont do drugs now but when i did ,some of the colors that this song produced were so bright. (mmmmm like sam boyd 5-21-95 awesome show) all their songs were brighter than all bands.
There's no question that this is very reminiscent of Marley. Sure it sounds like pure Dead. But let's face it, they were (admittedly) big fans of Marley and there are many elements of that sound here. It's awesome to hear that cross pollination.
Its funny, but I can't tell my tapes from this period from my recordings from the 90's, sometimes, except for Donna, occasional guests, and the changing set lists.When they jammed, their music became timeless, as it will always be.
@threezerol944t ,I'm talking about the music specificly my friend.I was there from 71 on,so I understand the transitions the band went through musiclly.The parking lot scene is another matter all together,and has no bearing on the bands music. It did provide a way for many people to make enough money to follow the Dead when they were on tour. It also provided a fellowship for all the fans! I myself love Phil&friends,he's the one that truely carries the torch from the old days,not Bob wier,PEACE!
great solo
Hallo , wat een prachtige liedjes. Deze is misschien net wat minder....
Jerry seems happy on this day : )
why does bobby have beard if this 4/26/77? My first show was 5/5/77 and he did not have one then. But what a great song! You don't know what you have till it's gone.
'77 was such a great year for them. where's the eyes from this show? :D
@lepalashoff This video was recorded almost 20 years before he died, and he wasn't even the one singing the song.
On to 78 for the last gig at Winterland SF