@@AcolisI’d much rather hear somebody sing their heart out and tell a story than have them sing every note in tune. Listen to the old (early 20th century) blues singers and old folkies; they had a raw, less polished sound. That’s where the Dead’s roots were.
I went to college for music. I'm only a percussionist, but this is the most theoretically correct and auditorrily stimulating solo that I've ever heard in my life. I listen to this solo nightly. And it always makes me smile... Always...
If people listened to more music like the Grateful Dead, Earth would be paradise...could you imagine 7 billion people living together with great music and joy in their heart, watching as our species goes out to explore space and spread the good news?
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This is by far one of the most emotional and heartfelt performances Jerry had in his later years. Such a joy to see that smile after he nails that solo, with shaky hands and all. We all need to give this man so much credit for revolutionizing the definition of what music can mean. Thank you Jerry, rest in peace my friend
When I listened to Peggy o first time, it was 1983 sometime in October. My eyes were filled with tears back then, and it just gives that sentimental feeling everytime When I listen. Nowadays, I change Peggy O to Jodi O, for my breast cancer survivor wife. Thank you Jerry O
This is one of the songs he played the last time I saw Him. Was at the ' 95 Vermont show. Makes me misty...F-ing Hell we all miss you Jer, thanks for taking the time to look every one of us in the eyes when you played live for us. I feel like you are my second Father. PEACE BRO!
May 1995 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas... He looked and sounded not great... I knew I'd never seen him again... he died two months later. It was forever over... Had no interest in all the BS vapors of continuing.... Jerry Garcia was the Grateful Dead.
I'm 30 and watching this makes me want to cry. I will never exist while Jerry is alive for the rest of my life. Moments like these will slip further and further away from me. But I'm still thankful for having had them. Something strikes me while listening to this that just makes me feel like Jerry knew his time was coming to an end. It's both sad and beautiful as most of the best things are.
@Samuel Madsen I'm 48 and only saw the Dead with Jerry twice in 1992 and 1993. Could have seen them a lot more starting the late '80s, but I was a metal head at that point and hadn't yet found the other side yet. It's tough thinking about all the missed opportunities.
I remember being 23 and bailing on live shows because it was getting too weird and Jerry was deep in the sht again. I wished I had stuck around. Weird thing is that I'm now the same age Jerry was here, look sort of like him without having tried to, and have the same lifestyle. It's a hard age to try to reverse decades long vices.
I raise my hand with you, my friend's water pipe's burst in the apartment above him on august 9th, 1995......sadly... he saw it as all the deadheads in the world crying all at once.Peace
Jerry pulls emotion from God and lets us mortals here it. Bless him. He is SORELY missed. I smoked weed with him in 1975 backstage when he played with Merle Saunders. It was supposed to be mine; I promised him great Jamaican weed I was running from Jamaica but I changed shirts before the concert and the joins I rolled were in the shirt I didn't wear. "No problem." said Jerry. We'll smoke mine". I was embarrassed but got pretty high, so....there's that.
Well put, I never measured my grace per lb..lolThe big guy is the greatest storyteller I ever heard..He would be the first to say he was just a man, zipped his zipper up just like the rest of us..He just happened to have a gift that I considered precious...Never in my life have I ever been with 50,000 people who would would want to be no other place but here..
i was at this show....all of 15 years old. my mom let me travel down from Salt Lake City. Can't even begin to explain how 'grateful' I am to her and to the dead. I saw him before August of 95'
casey....5.3.87 frost amphitheatre. peggy-o. nothing compares. I promise you'll get a better story. the most perfect story ever and never forget it :-)
This is by far! One of the most beautiful songs ever written / performed!!! Keep the faith and keep on jamming Jerry! Bring us home to the promise land!!
I was at this show in the Phil zone about fifty feet from the fat man, when he drops his pick, awe man goosebumps, everyone I went to that show w is now dead I hope they’re dancing in heaven
I searched archive.org for every version of Peggy O. I put them in chronological order and listened to every live version they ever played over a 2 week period. I This was not in my top 5 list. Unfortunately, I lost my iPod that had my favorite version but it was a 1978 show. Can't remember the specific show. I would highly HIGHLY recommend listening to every version in a row. It will take 2 to 3 weeks but trust me. Just do it.
I got into the Dead just a few months ago, and this song strikes such a chord with me. I’ve watched most every performance on RUclips. I now know what I must do next. Thank you!
@@campsjams Andrew, it seems like you'd get bored listening to 1 song hundreds of times over a short time frame but I promise, you will love this exercise. I've tried it with other songs but just couldn't get into it like with Peggy O. It didn't work for St Stephen or Dark Star. I'm not sure those songs are structured for this way to listen to them. I think next I will try it with Row Jimmy or Althea.
He left us all to soon... What a beautiful soul!!! This song brings tears to all that are blessed to hear it. True talent and he loved each and every one of us.. RIP... I know they are loving hearing you in Heaven my friend.
My first show was in 73 my parents took me and years later I came back and of course found my people saw as many shows as I could and no other band I can think of can cause me to tear up from joy or good memories of seeing the boys or my dad introducing me to some of the best rock and roll groups - The Who- Rolling Stones- moody blues- doors you know REAL classic rock and roll not bubble gum one hit wonders put together in the want ads but real talent that made incredible music miss my dad jerry and all the good ones but the music will live past us thank god and with billy strings I saw a light I hadn’t seen in some time and supporting cast all the way around incredibly talented I’m freaking blessed to have seen some shows hope to catch more🙏😁👍💪😇
This appears to be Las Vegas, Sam Boyd Stadium, I was standing in the 2nd row when he played this. I won't forget that purple shirt. Vince Welnick on the boards did a pretty good job! It was a 101 degrees at night and they had stations where they sprayed folks with cold water hoses and filled water bottles. We met sooo many nice folks there :)
I was blessed to see the dead 14 shows in the early 90's.. My first show was dylan and the dead in Philly. I am so glad l have those memories. If you don't like the dead you're not listening.. Miss you jerry. Life is beautiful and some don't see it..
I love you Jerry Garcia. I will keep your music alive. I'll pass all my CDs, shirts, records, you name it, down to my children. You will never be forgotten... What a wonderful man.
Jerry really does a good job here! I respect your notion that this is the best live version ever. My personal favorite is at The Paladium NY NY 4/30/77 and is definitely worth checking out if you love this song
Josh Kirschenbaum That N.Y. Palladium is a good and therefore fairly famous '77 choice! I'm about to re-check out some of these other suggestions including Englishtown, N.J. 1977-9-3(Sat) which I haven't heard in quite a while but I can't forget that also at Englishtown the 'Eyes of the World' and 'Mississippi 1/2 Step Uptown Toodaloo' are both truly mind blowing, for sure! In any case, you're on the ball and this one here from definitely Vegas '94 as it appears others also have rightfully determined. Not to be too egotistical; we just have to teach the young folks where it's really at! I'm sure you'll agree? Augy, San Diego
@Ocean Size And the best dose was a Jesus blotter lol 200,000 Deadhead squatter pilgrimage to Vegas for a week every year tripping through that kaliediscope world....
I was there. Stayed the night at Lake Mead. Then, went back the next morning. My buddy wanted to go, but I stayed. After Sunday's show, I wandered around the lot looking for someone with LA plates...I found some heads with balloons and asked for a ride. They obliged and drove me to Victorville. I fell asleep in their car and they woke me up as they entered my town...they dropped me off at home. Kindness matters
I have to agree at this point. I would have to go thru all the old tapes and SBD's. But I saw them over 100 times and can say this is a very melodic, pretty and high energy version of this classic. Thanks for the post.
So this was '94? Amazing, just amazing. I saw Dead & Co. this summer 4 times and John was great...BUT, to hear Jerry playing this song in his impossible to emulate style, is to be reminded what a unique talent Jerry was. I got to see him play this song live once, definitely one of my favorites, and possibly is my favorite. Love this video, thanks so much for posting.
jerry is waiting for us in the heavens, we are still here keeping the vibe alive. looking forward to seeing all the brothers and sisters in NYC this weekend!
Jerry had many great attributes but perhaps his greatest is that he never ran out of things to say with his solos. Peggy-O ain't all that complicated and they played it hundreds of times, yet here we are discussing which version is best all because of the variety of killer solos Jerry turned in on this tune. Me, myself, personally? I like '82 Peggy-O. I know most heads don't care much for early 80s but I'd challenge you to find a subpar Peggy-O from '82.
I saw these guys live something like 70-times...and it was always special to get this song. This is actually a very old American folk song whose origins are unknown...the name of the song is actually "Fennarrio" or "Fenarrio" and many others have also covered this song. I miss Jerry, but I feel lucky to have seen them as many times as I did, and really like this version...thanks for posting.
@@itsgonnbeok7249 The lyrics depict a story set in Fennario, where a captain falls deeply in love with a woman named Pretty Peggy-O. He proposes marriage to her, promising freedom for her cities in return. However, Peggy-O hesitates because she feels he doesn't have enough wealth (guineas), fearing her mother's disapproval. The captain, on the other hand, believes that Peggy-O's mother might change her mind upon seeing his wealth and position. However, as the song progresses, there is a tone of despair and a sense of a doomed love. The captain warns that if he ever returns, he would burn her cities, suggesting a tumultuous and possibly unrequited relationship. Ultimately, Sweet William (the captain) dies, having spent all he had for a maid, and Peggy-O is left to mourn his loss. The lyrics narrate a tragic tale of love, societal expectations, and the consequences of decisions made in the throes of passion.
Thats my cousin Jerry miss him. I hung out Vince W and jammed out with him in Tempe Az at an Earth Mother Mind Jam. Vince sang and played piano and I accompanied him on Hammond B-3. before he went to the party in the sky with Jerry. anyone with footage of that show hit me up
After seeing the last three Chicago shows, man do I miss what Jerry brought to the Dead and music! No disrespect to the rest of the band, Bruce and Trey
So young to be so old....A weathered soul beaten by the elements surrounding mankind..but unable to suppress the spirit and dignity within. Forever branded in the hearts of his faithful..
Some may argue that there were more technically proficient guitarists, some may say there were more inventive guitarists, and there are plenty that cram more notes in a bar, but NOBODY has ever played with more emotion than Jerry.
Jerry is / was....One of One.... saw him in Waterbury ct in April 1975....and multiple times after that...I finally learned this song... it's in my top Ten 🌈🔥🌾🌈
I keep telling this tale but I Hated the GD when I was growing up, just despised them because all I ever heard and all my stoners ever played was 'Truckin' and I found it lacking in so many ways, I vowed to stay away from them. Fast forward when I was 23 and got a job as a night auditor at a hotel, balancing the days books. My claim to fame was knocking out all the work then getting stoned and gliding high the rest of the night. One time some guy from the previous shift left some dead tapes and I pressed "Play"..That was all she wrote! I still dislike Truckin' and thankfully they did not play them much during my 32 concerts I saw of them :)
how fortunate i was to be there for these shows. im not and have never claimed to be a dead head or whatever, but these shows were absolutely magical and some of my greatest memories spawned from the 2 yrs 16-ish friends and i, in 4 separate cars drove from El Paso to Vegas for a total of 6 nights w/ some some of the coolest people on earth and the greatest vibes imaginable, all set to the tone of Jerrys extremely distinctive guitar playing. i got it. i understood what this band meant to people
Yes he did man, I saw him and the Dead of course close up many times in the mid late 70's Best shows ever in my Heart! Capt. smiled a knowing smile.......
I agree...I saw a few of these early 90s Peggy Os and at the time thought they were so perfect with that slap delay and amazing tone. But it's all about the 70s Peggy Os. Atlanta 77, New Haven 78, etc.etc. ect. I was way too young to see those but saw all I could from 88-95. This brings back very good times. Thanks fo sharing.
Jerry we miss you so much we know that your up there in heaven watch down on us and playing shows for all the angels in heaven .the four winds have blown you home we love and miss you .
This video breaks my heart ... Jerry in that purple T-shirt looking like he's 80 years old ... still delivering great music, with more effort ... then he was gone.
One of Many That Hooked Me! Such Soul and Beautiful Energy when the Dead Played Even if a one of them were off a little...they Jammed Through!!!! So Blessed To Have Experienced Many Live Shows!!!!
I'm 50 I saw the dead back of the 90s. Can't remember if they did Peggy, but what? I do remember about every show that I've been to. And this includes dead in company. At some point in the show, I don't know if it's the copious amounts of drugs. Or a good music or the combination? But I always break out in tears and there's always somebody. Else that has broken out into tears. And we wind up just hugging it out. It's all love
The beauty of jerry Garcia makes me cry .. he pulls your soul out of heaven and sits it on your chest
I was searching for the words, and found them here.
Your beautiful
No one like him and there never will be! He is so beloved and to this day has a great huge following!! And still growing...
Wow beautiful!
Read the quote from Bob Dylan on Jerry’s passing. It is pretty amazing
Jerry gets tons of love for his guitar playing, and rightly so, but that voice was also priceless.
His voice is not priceless, it's what he does with it that is. He pours more emotion to his singing than most other singers.
Jay
The GfD if ya could last is great
@@JayChevako & the emotion in his voice manifests into a transcendental storytelling experience
hot take, but jerrys singing is not that great and often out of key, including in this video at moments
@@AcolisI’d much rather hear somebody sing their heart out and tell a story than have them sing every note in tune. Listen to the old (early 20th century) blues singers and old folkies; they had a raw, less polished sound. That’s where the Dead’s roots were.
I went to college for music. I'm only a percussionist, but this is the most theoretically correct and auditorrily stimulating solo that I've ever heard in my life. I listen to this solo nightly. And it always makes me smile... Always...
Bob Mason Listen to it all the time ... love love love absolute fav
+Bob Mason Must say you use big words but the best description by one that writes about this song-I can drift away with it
Yes, indeed.
I think 5/9/77 is the best one. Check it out. It blows this one away.
Bob Mason that was a great version of Peggy o but 5/11/77 blows this away
Can’t even imagine how many times I’ve come back to this video over the last 20+ years. May be the most beautiful guitar solo I’ve ever heard.
If people listened to more music like the Grateful Dead, Earth would be paradise...could you imagine 7 billion people living together with great music and joy in their heart, watching as our species goes out to explore space and spread the good news?
I agree but the hip hop community wouldn’t hear if peace n love . They’re too busy eliminating other performers
@@calburge4338 there´s a big generalization, lol
I have seen it in my dreams. Heaven on earth. Coming soon. Free the well.
@@seanhennessey9869 He must not have been on lot at the end. It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. The energy is beautiful though.
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This is by far one of the most emotional and heartfelt performances Jerry had in his later years. Such a joy to see that smile after he nails that solo, with shaky hands and all. We all need to give this man so much credit for revolutionizing the definition of what music can mean. Thank you Jerry, rest in peace my friend
Let there be songs to fill the air
When I listened to Peggy o first time, it was 1983 sometime in October. My eyes were filled with tears back then, and it just gives that sentimental feeling everytime When I listen. Nowadays, I change Peggy O to Jodi O, for my breast cancer survivor wife. Thank you Jerry O
What touching words of nostalgia, strength, survival , and love.
Thank you for sharing this .
Rock on !
This is one of the songs he played the last time I saw Him. Was at the ' 95 Vermont show. Makes me misty...F-ing Hell we all miss you Jer, thanks for taking the time to look every one of us in the eyes when you played live for us. I feel like you are my second Father. PEACE BRO!
Well said! And thank you for sharing where & what year.
I was ther too.. daydream about that day alot
PDX Sunday '95, 2nd song
May 1995 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas... He looked and sounded not great... I knew I'd never seen him again... he died two months later. It was forever over... Had no interest in all the BS vapors of continuing.... Jerry Garcia was the Grateful Dead.
If there is a heaven, it sounds just like this.
agree!!!!
messid74
You know it!
Sounds of angels...
The Americana Garcia and Hunter were able to distill the ghosts of traditional Scotch/ Irish mountain music into a form of magic. RIP Jerry
Just Scottish nothing to do with Ireland
I'm 30 and watching this makes me want to cry. I will never exist while Jerry is alive for the rest of my life. Moments like these will slip further and further away from me. But I'm still thankful for having had them. Something strikes me while listening to this that just makes me feel like Jerry knew his time was coming to an end. It's both sad and beautiful as most of the best things are.
makes me cry every time these days
@Samuel Madsen I'm 48 and only saw the Dead with Jerry twice in 1992 and 1993. Could have seen them a lot more starting the late '80s, but I was a metal head at that point and hadn't yet found the other side yet. It's tough thinking about all the missed opportunities.
As long as people are listening to his music he continues to exist forever.
Just close your eyes and listen brings you right back to the good old days. This song always makes me cry happy tears
Pretty sure I was at this show…Vegas 6/24/94 first set…so good
I remember being 23 and bailing on live shows because it was getting too weird and Jerry was deep in the sht again. I wished I had stuck around. Weird thing is that I'm now the same age Jerry was here, look sort of like him without having tried to, and have the same lifestyle. It's a hard age to try to reverse decades long vices.
What is the chief end of man ?
Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever...
Seek Christ Jesus the Redeemer
An old time head told this novice listener that Jerry's playing sometimes reminds you of raindrops....or teardrops. Miss you Jerry.
and sunbeams
Jerry’s solo during looks like rain off without a net, captures this sentiment perfectly!
Little knits 🧶 that wrap you up in the blanket of music.
I miss you more than words can say Jerry. Thank you for giving me the experiences of a Lifetime!
nice
he changed my life. 0nly one life is a bowl of Jerry's
he changed my life. 0nly one life is a bowl of Jerry's
Me too!
The Experience of a Lifetime is Well Said and Soooo Said...That those who didn't get the chance to experience will NEVER know or Understand! ✌🏻
There is something great about the wind blowing Jerry's hair around. Such an amazing song!!
It’s not the wind..they had big industrial fans blowing onto the front of the stage that night. I was there.
Never gets old, no matter how many times I hear the boys.
No kidding
I raise my hand with you, my friend's water pipe's burst in the apartment above him on august 9th, 1995......sadly... he saw it as all the deadheads in the world crying all at once.Peace
Jerry pulls emotion from God and lets us mortals here it. Bless him. He is SORELY missed. I smoked weed with him in 1975 backstage when he played with Merle Saunders. It was supposed to be mine; I promised him great Jamaican weed I was running from Jamaica but I changed shirts before the concert and the joins I rolled were in the shirt I didn't wear. "No problem." said Jerry. We'll smoke mine". I was embarrassed but got pretty high, so....there's that.
One of the best guitar solos I've heard in my life. Not like Zep, Rush or Van Halen good... just beautiful.
The only player who comes close to Jerry is mark knoplfer
@@subsubsubsub5413 Steve Kimock can throw down a pretty damned gorgeous solo.
@@mmoonnchilddI thought herring was the best to fill the role after jerry
Jerry on a good night was an amazing thing to feel a part of. I miss that feeling, and I'm not talking drugs, the music was enough!
I was there. Hair on my back standing staight up 24 years later
Was there as well.... What a great day! Great show!
magically gifted human being. GRACE embodied at any weight health time space
NICE... lovely way to have put it too!
Grace embodied.
Well put, I never measured my grace per lb..lolThe big guy is the greatest storyteller I ever heard..He would be the first to say he was just a man, zipped his zipper up just like the rest of us..He just happened to have a gift that I considered precious...Never in my life have I ever been with 50,000 people who would would want to be no other place but here..
3:18 where he ditches the pick for that sweet finger picked action. GOAT.
i was at this show....all of 15 years old. my mom let me travel down from Salt Lake City. Can't even begin to explain how 'grateful' I am to her and to the dead. I saw him before August of 95'
Really?!... that's awesome...I'd never heard this song before until I heard this recording... beautiful!
breaks my heart every time..., so loved. We miss you Jerry. Your light will NEVER go out for me.
The best 15 years of my life was traveling to see Jerry Garcia play.
Got to love the solo. Fine guitar work by Jerry. Good driving music. Long live the Dead.
this is has to one of the most amazing guitar solos i have ever heard. i have played guitar for decades and this moves like a story.
casey....5.3.87 frost amphitheatre. peggy-o. nothing compares. I promise you'll get a better story. the most perfect story ever and never forget it :-)
gonna have to take a listen...
5-15-80, my favorite peggy-o (and althea)
4-16-78
It’s a piper’s call to all deadheads.
This is by far! One of the most beautiful songs ever written / performed!!! Keep the faith and keep on jamming Jerry! Bring us home to the promise land!!
I was at this show in the Phil zone about fifty feet from the fat man, when he drops his pick, awe man goosebumps, everyone I went to that show w is now dead I hope they’re dancing in heaven
I was at this show too...just a 16 year old kid. Basically in your same section.
I was there in the Phil Zone as well and got a guitar pick from Jerry
I always cry when I watch this. RIP Jerry. We miss you.
That solo, those legs... Fuck, I'm in love..
dem legggggsssssss!
why was there no roar at the end of that solo?
Maybe their jaws were on the floor
soundboard sometimes can only pick it up a little but I hear ya, sometimes you can hear it well and it's like damn!
I searched archive.org for every version of Peggy O. I put them in chronological order and listened to every live version they ever played over a 2 week period. I
This was not in my top 5 list. Unfortunately, I lost my iPod that had my favorite version but it was a 1978 show. Can't remember the specific show. I would highly HIGHLY recommend listening to every version in a row. It will take 2 to 3 weeks but trust me. Just do it.
I got into the Dead just a few months ago, and this song strikes such a chord with me. I’ve watched most every performance on RUclips. I now know what I must do next. Thank you!
@@campsjams Andrew, it seems like you'd get bored listening to 1 song hundreds of times over a short time frame but I promise, you will love this exercise.
I've tried it with other songs but just couldn't get into it like with Peggy O. It didn't work for St Stephen or Dark Star. I'm not sure those songs are structured for this way to listen to them.
I think next I will try it with Row Jimmy or Althea.
4-16
I was here in Vegas it was around my 375th show and I look back and everyone i was w has passed away almost feels like I was left by myself w nobody
I may not have been there with you but you're not alone. We are all still here listening to the sonic vibrations that go on and on and on.
He left us all to soon... What a beautiful soul!!!
This song brings tears to all that are blessed to hear it.
True talent and he loved each and every one of us.. RIP... I know they are loving hearing you in Heaven my friend.
Just so much love and joy in that solo. What an effing wizard of improv. Love you Jerry......JERRY SAVES!!!!!!
I'm partial to Englishtown NJ, September 3 1977, but this one is wonderful.
Englishtown 77 was my 1st show AMAZING
same dude...same...but this is special
Sweet William is in the clouds. May we all bless him.
This has got to be thee most beautiful Peggy O I've ever heard. Sweet, peppy & super clean. Thanks for uploading this treasure. (~):)
My first show was in 73 my parents took me and years later I came back and of course found my people saw as many shows as I could and no other band I can think of can cause me to tear up from joy or good memories of seeing the boys or my dad introducing me to some of the best rock and roll groups - The Who- Rolling Stones- moody blues- doors you know REAL classic rock and roll not bubble gum one hit wonders put together in the want ads but real talent that made incredible music miss my dad jerry and all the good ones but the music will live past us thank god and with billy strings I saw a light I hadn’t seen in some time and supporting cast all the way around incredibly talented I’m freaking blessed to have seen some shows hope to catch more🙏😁👍💪😇
This appears to be Las Vegas, Sam Boyd Stadium, I was standing in the 2nd row when he played this. I won't forget that purple shirt. Vince Welnick on the boards did a pretty good job! It was a 101 degrees at night and they had stations where they sprayed folks with cold water hoses and filled water bottles. We met sooo many nice folks there :)
Do you know what year this show is?
@@be-bop4043 This was in Jun 1994, it was Jun 26.
I was there too! I was 15. Thank God I had cool parents
Marshmallows and tortilla fights 😆👍
A tale told for so many years by this beautiful man with a guitar.
my favorite version is 5/07/1977 nothing like a Spring 77 Peggy-O
I was blessed to see the dead 14 shows in the early 90's..
My first show was dylan and the dead in Philly.
I am so glad l have those memories.
If you don't like the dead you're not listening..
Miss you jerry.
Life is beautiful and some don't see it..
aghhhhhh gets me every time. pulls at my heart strings.
Missy everything
82 is the Year Of Peggy-O with 4/19/82 Baltimore my favorite.
Jerry's stump allows him to do his disappearing pick trick. Watch for it! 🎸🌷🎩🐰
A perfect song!! Takes me through everything.
I love you Jerry Garcia. I will keep your music alive. I'll pass all my CDs, shirts, records, you name it, down to my children. You will never be forgotten... What a wonderful man.
Jerry really does a good job here! I respect your notion that this is the best live version ever. My personal favorite is at The Paladium NY NY 4/30/77 and is definitely worth checking out if you love this song
Josh Kirschenbaum
Josh Kirschenbaum
Josh Kirschenbaum That N.Y. Palladium is a good and therefore fairly famous '77 choice! I'm about to re-check out some of these other suggestions including Englishtown, N.J. 1977-9-3(Sat) which I haven't heard in quite a while but I can't forget that also at Englishtown the 'Eyes of the World' and 'Mississippi 1/2 Step Uptown Toodaloo' are both truly mind blowing, for sure!
In any case, you're on the ball and this one here from definitely Vegas '94 as it appears others also have rightfully determined. Not to be too egotistical; we just have to teach the young folks where it's really at! I'm sure you'll agree?
Augy,
San Diego
Josh Kirschenbaum Check out 4/16/1978 (Huntingdon West Virginia I think).
bzfgt bzfgt This is a good one though, kind of fast...actually I was at this one, not their best period but some of this show isn't too shabby...
Josh Kirschenbaum Do you know when this was recorded? Where?
I was at this show. June 94 Vegas, 3rd Evening. Such a solid groove. :DDD
@Ocean Size And the best dose was a Jesus blotter lol 200,000 Deadhead squatter pilgrimage to Vegas for a week every year tripping through that kaliediscope world....
I was there too!!
I was there. Stayed the night at Lake Mead. Then, went back the next morning. My buddy wanted to go, but I stayed. After Sunday's show, I wandered around the lot looking for someone with LA plates...I found some heads with balloons and asked for a ride. They obliged and drove me to Victorville. I fell asleep in their car and they woke me up as they entered my town...they dropped me off at home. Kindness matters
nearly perfect! absolutely the best version i've heard...just lovely! thanks!
beautiful job...
great vocals...
great guitar tone,
band right there ...so much space..
It amazes me that this always invokes so many emotions in me..
He was just awesome ! "Thank - You, Jerry ! 1942-1995
I have to agree at this point. I would have to go thru all the old tapes and SBD's. But I saw them over 100 times and can say this is a very melodic, pretty and high energy version of this classic. Thanks for the post.
This is a great rendition of the song and its these old traditional based songs that Jerry really sings great in his later years.
So this was '94? Amazing, just amazing. I saw Dead & Co. this summer 4 times and John was great...BUT, to hear Jerry playing this song in his impossible to emulate style, is to be reminded what a unique talent Jerry was. I got to see him play this song live once, definitely one of my favorites, and possibly is my favorite. Love this video, thanks so much for posting.
The guy was a fashion statement and the greatest guitarist that evet lived play on Jerry!!!!
This is one of the very best Peggy's
jerry is waiting for us in the heavens, we are still here keeping the vibe alive. looking forward to seeing all the brothers and sisters in NYC this weekend!
Better versions from epic Spring of 77 ... but love this one, too!
Thank you, Jerry!
How can you not love Jerry. The total antithesis of a rock star. But, provided so much soul and love and peace and joy throughout his life
Jerry had many great attributes but perhaps his greatest is that he never ran out of things to say with his solos. Peggy-O ain't all that complicated and they played it hundreds of times, yet here we are discussing which version is best all because of the variety of killer solos Jerry turned in on this tune. Me, myself, personally? I like '82 Peggy-O. I know most heads don't care much for early 80s but I'd challenge you to find a subpar Peggy-O from '82.
This solo takes me to a place where everything is ok.
I saw these guys live something like 70-times...and it was always special to get this song. This is actually a very old American folk song whose origins are unknown...the name of the song is actually "Fennarrio" or "Fenarrio" and many others have also covered this song. I miss Jerry, but I feel lucky to have seen them as many times as I did, and really like this version...thanks for posting.
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They say it is over 300 years old and an old Civil War Song. I also heard it originated as a Scottish folk song....
Bonnie Lass O'Fivey'o
@@maryoconnor9360 Its an Irish folk song
@@itsgonnbeok7249 The lyrics depict a story set in Fennario, where a captain falls deeply in love with a woman named Pretty Peggy-O. He proposes marriage to her, promising freedom for her cities in return. However, Peggy-O hesitates because she feels he doesn't have enough wealth (guineas), fearing her mother's disapproval. The captain, on the other hand, believes that Peggy-O's mother might change her mind upon seeing his wealth and position. However, as the song progresses, there is a tone of despair and a sense of a doomed love. The captain warns that if he ever returns, he would burn her cities, suggesting a tumultuous and possibly unrequited relationship. Ultimately, Sweet William (the captain) dies, having spent all he had for a maid, and Peggy-O is left to mourn his loss.
The lyrics narrate a tragic tale of love, societal expectations, and the consequences of decisions made in the throes of passion.
Thats my cousin Jerry miss him. I hung out Vince W and jammed out with him in Tempe Az at an Earth Mother Mind Jam. Vince sang and played piano and I accompanied him on Hammond B-3. before he went to the party in the sky with Jerry. anyone with footage of that show hit me up
After seeing the last three Chicago shows, man do I miss what Jerry brought to the Dead and music! No disrespect to the rest of the band, Bruce and Trey
+Gary Theodore . . . and Jeff.
agreed...jeff is amazing!
Big fan of Jeff. Love him with Rat Dog, Further and Dead and Company. Right up their with Brent Mydland.
no vocals out of Jeff...Brent could belt out some shit!
Jeff's cool but man do I miss Brent... 🔮☄🕊
So young to be so old....A weathered soul beaten by the elements surrounding mankind..but unable to suppress the spirit and dignity within. Forever branded in the hearts of his faithful..
HE WAS BUILT FOR COMFORT NOT SPEED
Well it was the comfort that ended him not the speed
@@wilfordbrimley1506 combo to be accurate jerry had bob hold h and blow of his for years it’s hard life is hard
Playing this until the end, which appears closer than I thought !! Love to you all !!!
And a TON of LOVE to You !❤️
Some may argue that there were more technically proficient guitarists,
some may say there were more inventive guitarists,
and there are plenty that cram more notes in a bar,
but NOBODY has ever played with more emotion than Jerry.
thats what i always say
jerry heart pours out in every emotional song
Jerry is / was....One of One.... saw him in Waterbury ct in April 1975....and multiple times after that...I finally learned this song... it's in my top Ten 🌈🔥🌾🌈
Nice version...but my favorite is 4/16/78 Huntington, WV.
R.I.P. Jerry
He does this song .. so magically. His voice is strong. And he’ll be gone too damn soon. Peggy O
Surreal performance by ol four fingers
4.5 fingers..all of them crazy :)
surreal...yeah...appropriate...lovely would've worked too.
The rags to not make the man. The heart and soul make the man, and this man had a tremendously fantastic heart and soul. So who cares about his rags.
great memories..well i kinda rember the shows..lmao..
There isn't a cover band or imitator that even comes close. I got to see him and it was magical.
high everyone...:) I just want to say I Love this song and GOD and Girls. LOL>:)
David Belovd David, I too love this song...and God and Girls! But if you love Peggy O..check out the Duke,April 12th,1978 show.
***** I just seen your msg tday. I will check out thheat song. Im Glad You Love GOD, and Girls LOLLLLLLOLOLOL:):):)
+jaxtraw51 or this one relisten.net/grateful-dead/1978/4/16/peggy-o
It hurts my heart that these days are forever gone, but warms it to know I was there...
That is indeed one fine Peggy O.
This is Vegas, yes?
Ed Hayes Indeed it is Las Vegas at which it was an okay version but certainly not the best Fernario!
Augy,
San Diego
94' ⚘⚡
This really might be the best Peggy O ever
I keep telling this tale but I Hated the GD when I was growing up, just despised them because all I ever heard and all my stoners ever played was 'Truckin' and I found it lacking in so many ways, I vowed to stay away from them. Fast forward when I was 23 and got a job as a night auditor at a hotel, balancing the days books. My claim to fame was knocking out all the work then getting stoned and gliding high the rest of the night. One time some guy from the previous shift left some dead tapes and I pressed "Play"..That was all she wrote! I still dislike Truckin' and thankfully they did not play them much during my 32 concerts I saw of them :)
how fortunate i was to be there for these shows. im not and have never claimed to be a dead head or whatever, but these shows were absolutely magical and some of my greatest memories spawned from the 2 yrs 16-ish friends and i, in 4 separate cars drove from El Paso to Vegas for a total of 6 nights w/ some some of the coolest people on earth and the greatest vibes imaginable, all set to the tone of Jerrys extremely distinctive guitar playing. i got it. i understood what this band meant to people
Thank God Jerry lost a finger on his right hand instead of his left.
Yes he did man, I saw him and the Dead of course close up many times in the mid late 70's Best shows ever in my Heart! Capt. smiled a knowing smile.......
Indubididily
I agree...I saw a few of these early 90s Peggy Os and at the time thought they were so perfect with that slap delay and amazing tone. But it's all about the 70s Peggy Os. Atlanta 77, New Haven 78, etc.etc. ect. I was way too young to see those but saw all I could from 88-95. This brings back very good times. Thanks fo sharing.
They went above and beyond for live music....
Jerry we miss you so much we know that your up there in heaven watch down on us and playing shows for all the angels in heaven .the four winds have blown you home we love and miss you .
Miss you bunches Jerry... the world could use a person like you right now but we all know you are passing along the happiness in another world!!!
This video breaks my heart ... Jerry in that purple T-shirt looking like he's 80 years old ... still delivering great music, with more effort ... then he was gone.
I cant stop listening even after all these years God bless the Grateful dead
The pretty, sweet melodic leads of Jerry…. They have made me feel so good so many times. Life can be so sweet.
Why they call your group the DEAD because you are all the GRATE ..salute to all of you,your music never dies
One of Many That Hooked Me! Such Soul and Beautiful Energy when the Dead Played Even if a one of them were off a little...they Jammed Through!!!! So Blessed To Have Experienced Many Live Shows!!!!
The Dead: They will always get you lost, and they will always bring you home.
100% the best video version I’ve seen. The solo is just perfect.
I'm 50 I saw the dead back of the 90s. Can't remember if they did Peggy, but what? I do remember about every show that I've been to. And this includes dead in company. At some point in the show, I don't know if it's the copious amounts of drugs. Or a good music or the combination? But I always break out in tears and there's always somebody. Else that has broken out into tears. And we wind up just hugging it out. It's all love
I honestly don't know what to do with myself anymore without this music