Grateful Dead - Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo (Washington, DC 7/12/89)

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  • @gratefuldead
    @gratefuldead  4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    "Usually a show-opener in its last 20 years in the setlist, this version from RFK 1989 was played as the third song of the first set, always fun to see the Dead mix things up from the usual setlist format." - David Lemieux

  • @gonesville6873
    @gonesville6873 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    There's no question in my mind that the Brent Mydland era was the greatest era of the Grateful Dead. He really brought out the best in Jerry.

  • @portersabeast
    @portersabeast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    1989 was a great year for the Dead - crisp sound, bigger jams, and Jerry was lucid and creative. There are great shows throughout the 80s, but 87-89 were the best years with a peak in 89.

    • @chrisrawding3289
      @chrisrawding3289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Couldn't agree more. Spring 90 gets a lot of love for obvious reasons but to my ears summer '89 was the absolute peak of late era GD.

    • @SnowTheJamMan
      @SnowTheJamMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      '83-'85 smoke '87 and '88 imo, '89 was in a league of it's own though

    • @gwilson420
      @gwilson420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was on most all spring summer tour dates in 90 did a lot of 89 too but that 90 was the eclipse it vaulted rose to the heavens then shattered in a billion pieces at the end of tour the world amp Tinley park was just a shit show i just knew something was in the air u could smell it from start of spring in md. cap ctr but 90 was pure fire,.... 87-90 93 was pretty great too 95 sucked balls in many ways

    • @adambehrendt1627
      @adambehrendt1627 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      90 too

    • @Karmakatt6
      @Karmakatt6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Easily one of my all time Mississippi.. just watching how Jerry starts smirking just past the 3min mark he knows he's gonna lay it all down. And Brent, Bobby and Mickey feel the love.. I'm sure Phil and Bill but the camera never made it too them unfortunately..

  • @Chrispypullen
    @Chrispypullen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Man, it's really hard sometimes. These vids help. I hope we can find ourselves together again.

    • @jdustan
      @jdustan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      we will, have faith. and if we can't, have more faith.

    • @JJFoster20
      @JJFoster20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Retread to my feet and pray for better weather

    • @obstacleillusion8113
      @obstacleillusion8113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We will there's a jear bear on the moon waiting for us remember? Lmao

    • @taaaaaaaaaaaarheeeee
      @taaaaaaaaaaaarheeeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just saw them in atlanta last night. Magical

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If people stop enabling all the bs we will!

  • @matthewpordum4053
    @matthewpordum4053 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Came to this after hearing of Bill Walton's passing.....and I'm glad I did. Much love to Dead Nation, Much love indeed.

  • @isaacsweeney5380
    @isaacsweeney5380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    exactly what all of us need on this fine day

    • @shilohschwartz8671
      @shilohschwartz8671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so true

    • @jeremyshoemaker6562
      @jeremyshoemaker6562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Camped out under some stairs, gf kicked me out, no clue what to do next, but....got my JBL n phone n it's 3:45am here in So. California n been listening to live Dead for last 4hrs...getting me through...the sun will shine on my backdoor someday.....March winds gonna blow all my troubles away

    • @isaacsweeney5380
      @isaacsweeney5380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeremyshoemaker6562 where in socal

  • @thelatenightbar
    @thelatenightbar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This song comes to mind.. every time I find myself in a boat, canoe, or floating down stream in an innertube.. just start singing "across the Rio Grand Dio... across the lazy river...."

  • @emboman7
    @emboman7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was born on the day of this show

  • @InfamousMedia
    @InfamousMedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    That first verse is one of the finest written in all of rock music

    • @Jason1717171717
      @Jason1717171717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Robert Hunter a true genius

    • @Jason1717171717
      @Jason1717171717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could not be denied!!

    • @juniorwhitefish
      @juniorwhitefish ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hah! I was thinking the same thing about the second verse!

    • @NACH10tube
      @NACH10tube ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vocalist smiles mid-3rd verse before the "cue-ball's made of styrofoam" line. I'd guess he's reflecting on how great the words are too.

  • @NITESKYLIGHT
    @NITESKYLIGHT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i'm lost for words to say how good this is

  • @gsxerwhite
    @gsxerwhite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the era of Dead I grew up with.

  • @stonefree2573
    @stonefree2573 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    35 yrs ago today....we were being blessed by the grateful dead ... acrossss the rioooo grandio.......best of times ..brent so sick on the keys mmmmmm-mmmmmm ...thanks for the memories guys !!! peace and jam on !!!!!! into eternity!!!!!!!!

  • @sir648
    @sir648 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Currently in my all time favorite top ten best Dead songs ever. Can't get enough.

  • @nickzivs
    @nickzivs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Less than a year old when this show was filmed but owe finding/loving this band to my father who introduced my sister and I when we were toddlers as we cruised around in his K-car with skull sticker in the back window. Beautiful memories of a simpler time but what’s even more beautiful is that we still share those moments. Music like this transcends time even though Jerry and Brent are gone.

  • @keseysvenisonchili
    @keseysvenisonchili 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    summer 89 was the happiest I ever saw Jerry.

  • @jimmyb4728
    @jimmyb4728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    89 was such a great year for them, glad to have been old to see them back then.
    😎✌🐻💀🌈

    • @fungus_am0nguz644
      @fungus_am0nguz644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard they were firing on all cylinders on that 89 tour from people that have seen them live since the 70s. Lucky you man, any anecdotes from that show or maybe other shows from that tour?? Bet the Acid was fantastic hehe. Thank God (and GD of course HA) for these incredible recordings.

    • @Summernightsandneonlights
      @Summernightsandneonlights 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fungus_am0nguz644 the alpine Valley shows were a great time .even the year when it rained cats and dogs. Everything was soaked but when the band came out the clouds parted . it was beautiful.

    • @VinnMan
      @VinnMan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Summernightsandneonlights
      The late 80s Alpine shows were so good!

  • @tomb613
    @tomb613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Good times!!!
    Thank you Grateful Dead for reminding me what life was like back in the day....

  • @tonee9644
    @tonee9644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Good ol Grateful Dead.. always brings a smile to my face ☺️

  • @rjjm94
    @rjjm94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Jerry Brent was the most dynamic amazing thing to watch

    • @Karmakatt6
      @Karmakatt6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just finished watching a 77 Mississippi with Bill really enthusiastic and pushing Jer. Very different dynamic for sure..

    • @gsxerwhite
      @gsxerwhite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brent was my favorite keyboard player for the Dead

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Today's my mom's birthday. Couldn't be more grateful for her, and these guys, and most all of you out there. 🤙❤️

  • @jonmarcus6343
    @jonmarcus6343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Awesome....anyone else hear a tiny Let it Grow tease?

  • @E11-u1n
    @E11-u1n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Im only 21 and love the dead sence i was 6

  • @charlie.something
    @charlie.something ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was watching a Mississippi State baseball game the other day and a kid hit a dinger to right field and there's a huge stealie and tie dye off in right field. And I smiled and smiled. And I thought.....Mississippi Half Step!!!! Chills. Weir everywhere! Much love everyone.

  • @hotajax
    @hotajax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How can you not smile when Jerry has that guitar in his hands?

    • @searching4the
      @searching4the 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aint it the truth??

  • @steveg6035
    @steveg6035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    goddamn Jerry and Brent were both so good on this one - as usual from 87-90

    • @janicejohnson6438
      @janicejohnson6438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True and Brent doesn't often get the appreciation he deserves.

    • @janicejohnson6438
      @janicejohnson6438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @The People’s Stick So sad. They are both gone now. Great to have these videos though.

  • @Karmakatt6
    @Karmakatt6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    When the tempo changes in Mississippi to the 2nd half of the tune.. Easy to see why it's such a fan favorite. Jerry's solos could inspire the Dead to raise. Especially in Mississippi. I love feeling that build up of inspiration as the song progresses. I love the GD but, honest to God, Jerry was in a world all his own. His final solo.. can't describe. God like.

  • @adambehrendt1627
    @adambehrendt1627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another beautiful memory, farewell to you ol southern skies, im on my way....

  • @shakibfirzli4869
    @shakibfirzli4869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Legends...just legends...

  • @Luminous-iLLusions
    @Luminous-iLLusions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this is never before seen footage! awesome!

  • @kkarlson5544
    @kkarlson5544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    mickey's face during the crossing says it all....special moment in time....thanks guys for taking me along.....peacee!

  • @barnaclestval
    @barnaclestval 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Nice. Jerry's playing was steller on the Summer tour. Saw 3 dates including this one. Brings happy memories of a time slowly slipping away.

    • @mathewladroga4695
      @mathewladroga4695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sadly it does feel that way..
      We can keep this train moving 💪

    • @jdietz8026
      @jdietz8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Slowly slipping away, that’s Putting it gently. I started watching the Dead in 91 and it feels like a different lifetime for me. Unfortunately The music died with Jerry.

    • @barnaclestval
      @barnaclestval 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jdietz8026 I try to be optimistic in regards to time. However I think the music died with Brent's passing. My last show was in the spring of 92 in Philly. The set list was great the playing was not. I left the Spectrum with a broken heart knowing that it was over. Phil said at that time that the band was running on inertia & he was right.

    • @jdietz8026
      @jdietz8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 48, I was probably of the last of the dead heads to catch on. Or peoples my age that got to went to the concerts. Time is a crazy thing.

    • @jdietz8026
      @jdietz8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My typing is brutal, sorry. I got to see the last show and it wasn’t pretty but I’m glad I was there. End of an era…

  • @thesociableloner6165
    @thesociableloner6165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful version of one of my favorite dead songs ever

  • @pango-y8j
    @pango-y8j ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An amazing version 🍄👠🍄🌍🍄🌹🍄

  • @spuddougherty7860
    @spuddougherty7860 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was one hell of a Summer! 🌞

  • @MrBakersean
    @MrBakersean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So grateful to have been there

  • @helbitkelbit1790
    @helbitkelbit1790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man , it was hot as HELL that day..... humidity off the charts.....
    Still had a real good time.....

  • @timlcapps4144
    @timlcapps4144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Incomprehensible awesomeness to be focused on the boys in person! Wave that flag wide and high!r.i.p.jerry tlc...

  • @aaronp6426
    @aaronp6426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw this show. Man I miss these guys

  • @balladofathinman
    @balladofathinman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Half- Steps never go out of style❤

  • @lancemccormick769
    @lancemccormick769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    6:55, 7:36, 7:50? Hot damn! Umm, nice? No! Umm, damn, sweet? Idk!! Something!! 8:05-8:16, Mickeys face starts to melt from all the nice sweet music going on!!! Btw, I was 4th row at this show! Nice, sweet vibes in the lot, the show, the music, obviously, the WHOLE DAMN THING!!! OH FOR JUST ONE MORE LIKE THAT, ESPECIALLY THESE DAYS!!!

  • @marklayser6180
    @marklayser6180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Started seeing them in 89. I was at this show. Good times.

  • @korikrolikowski1855
    @korikrolikowski1855 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was 17yrs old for this show, one of many times I saw the dead at RFK❤❤❤❤

  • @mikecofojohn168
    @mikecofojohn168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow! What a rendition! Thank you, GD. Happy Thanksgiving everyone....

  • @ThatHuskyisCrazy
    @ThatHuskyisCrazy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to see Rock and Rye in every Wisconsin bar I went into. I finally found a bottle of it in my local Walmart. It’s Rye Whiskey with Rock Candy some orange, spices and bitters, Pour it over ice and add a Cherry and you have an Old Fashion.

  • @irpacynot
    @irpacynot ปีที่แล้ว

    Garcia and Weir look like they're thinking about appointments they've got the next day.
    Miss you, Brent.

  • @checkpointchecky9665
    @checkpointchecky9665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man how I remember this summer tour I just turned 21 drinking age in most states. My how I wish I could do it all again! Not that drinking was my thing

  • @rjjm4822
    @rjjm4822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite video of this song

  • @tonypalermo5796
    @tonypalermo5796 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of there best tunes of the 80s. I was at all these shows!

  • @Deadbuck73
    @Deadbuck73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I turned 21 at RFK in 94... that was a great Saturday for sure! Few bumps but yeah...

  • @k0s234
    @k0s234 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best thing we can do for your soul dear brent is our prayers... thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

  • @Olmec24
    @Olmec24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WWIII talk in 2022. Give off the good vibes…..happy 2022!!!!

  • @Jason1717171717
    @Jason1717171717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Masterpiece

  • @jkris2361
    @jkris2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Dave! This is awesome...Jerry's playing is awesome, of course, but what really hit me was the strength of his voice! The way he was holding the notes extra long at the end of some of the phrases was really cool...

  • @mikecurtis389
    @mikecurtis389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legendary nuff said

  • @jackfranklin1277
    @jackfranklin1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was at this show ,thanks for all the wonderful times DEAD forever

  • @thomasrastatter9421
    @thomasrastatter9421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best part of Thursday every week Thanks for the music

  • @briansommer5207
    @briansommer5207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great audio...great song...Grateful Dead!!

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet bass line sounds 🎉❤🎉

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful singing 🎉❤🎉

  • @ksarecords8099
    @ksarecords8099 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brent is feeling it!

  • @michaelfenske7005
    @michaelfenske7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As good as it gets!🙏

  • @gregorybaeten
    @gregorybaeten ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, Jerry, I Can Still Hear Your Music Like A Song Being Played In The Background. You’ll Never‘Fade Away’

  • @PHDWhom
    @PHDWhom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @Homeinmygardenwithmydog
    @Homeinmygardenwithmydog ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just singing to myself, “acroooossss the Rio Gran-De-Oh” and landed here.
    Thanks so much for posting this awesome rendition!

  • @roxyrea9234
    @roxyrea9234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite live versions

  • @midwestshiner7896
    @midwestshiner7896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brent straight crushing it on this Half Step. His keys are magic for the soul❤️💛💚

  • @timedwards4817
    @timedwards4817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great song! Love all you heads out there : )

  • @MdMaynard
    @MdMaynard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A little LIG tease at the start. I love seeing the band having fun. The Brent reaction to the 3rd "On My Waaaay" 4:09 is priceless.
    We got to see Dylan play a bit on the last night at the Forum run on Feb 12. It was our final time at the Greek and Frost. I got a birthday show at their single Oakland Arena show Dec 6th (that really was for my birthday wasn't it? Or maybe for Grahame's 3rd birthday?).
    89' was a fun year for sure. Then again I look back and say that about every year since my first on 12/31/79. Every year is like a bottle of good wine. Each year has it's nuances and uniqueness that individually makes each special. What year I want to listen to greatly depends on my mood (or the acid). I would never say one is better, just different or stranger.. and I am thankful for every minute of it all!!!

    • @absolutelypositively
      @absolutelypositively 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said MM. ™️

    • @DuDaMan69
      @DuDaMan69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HELL YEAH MAN!!! Jerry and Brent🎃❤

  • @GregDalbey
    @GregDalbey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay! These videos make my day!

  • @Lea99Jones
    @Lea99Jones ปีที่แล้ว

    They've got Brent's vocals mixed down just a bit, which is perfect. What a tune.

  • @sugarmagnolia2291
    @sugarmagnolia2291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing !! Made me smile ! So many great shows to see ! keep em coming !!

  • @scottmarkiewicz6436
    @scottmarkiewicz6436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff, I really have seen the Dead. Im 47.

  • @jasonzahn1322
    @jasonzahn1322 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Like the two drummers in sync like that

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Great song ❤🎉❤

  • @ELECTRIC_WIZARD_
    @ELECTRIC_WIZARD_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I slept next to the Rio grande last night in my tent at south fork...the drive out this song came on

  • @punkswithpeacesigns
    @punkswithpeacesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Version!

  • @dudleyriggs4710
    @dudleyriggs4710 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    super fun tour, they were on fire!!! Giants stadium, the weather was totally synchronized with parts of the show!

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely voice singer's ❤🎉❤

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful gitter sounds 🎉❤🎉

  • @johniorio7951
    @johniorio7951 ปีที่แล้ว

    The year was 1830...me and the boys had come out to finish the transcontintental railroad....we were pretty broke by then but Clem did have some of them soundboard tapes....we had ourselves a grand old time by promontory point, as obadiah drove in that last spike....why, we even had some of that there Utah gold, and some shine....weed, shine, and some fiery Utah gold.

  • @mitchroberts1386
    @mitchroberts1386 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always have felt I had a styrofoam cue ball. It's pretty cool. Always a surprise around every corner, isn't there?

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful 🎉song ❤

  • @rodolfobarretotuya6181
    @rodolfobarretotuya6181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Muerte agradecida...el rock en su escencia unica, Jerry y compañia geniales y únicos, larga vida al rock...excelente banda californiana de la edad dorada de la contracultura musical...

  • @johnm4516
    @johnm4516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Farewell to you old southern skies I'm on my way!

  • @lenny3804
    @lenny3804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent

  • @samiam7342
    @samiam7342 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    DC was always a great show, that's where i saw them for the first time!!!!

  • @Harold710
    @Harold710 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly good musicians possess a talent that is hard to learn, imo.

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤sounds

  • @gregorymexicalliesquer2253
    @gregorymexicalliesquer2253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my top 5 favorite Dead tunes it's a jammer

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful drums kit playing🎉❤🎉
    Sweet side kick sounds ❤🎉

  • @Joeycapp711
    @Joeycapp711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my history in my past

  • @jshow7314
    @jshow7314 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bless the Greatful Dead... ✌🏼

  • @gratefulmisfit6663
    @gratefulmisfit6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    13 people didn't make it across the lazy river !!

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet keyboard sounds 🎉very good ❤

  • @RonaldNkuna-yd3en
    @RonaldNkuna-yd3en ปีที่แล้ว

    Great voice 🎉❤

  • @delidawg29
    @delidawg29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    incredible!!

  • @stephenmcdaniel6012
    @stephenmcdaniel6012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a first time buyer great music

  • @kevinminor9946
    @kevinminor9946 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rkfjr shows are basically regarded as the best of best of the Dead shows. Just saying

  • @DJ_Black_Tourmaline
    @DJ_Black_Tourmaline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i started following the boys in 89...things got kind of rocky after that but that year was magic!

    • @michaelbrand7729
      @michaelbrand7729 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As was 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95. Pure Joy. And magic.

  • @FuxkyouU-j3n
    @FuxkyouU-j3n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jerry was on fucking fire, wow