It's actually the 3rd party tv company that blocks the footage, the copyright owner/owners of the song receive the ad revenue from this video, as is always the case with my analysis videos 🙂
Even though I’m of the age, I kinda missed out getting into the Dead until now. Ok, they’re a jam band, now I get it and Jerry Garcia is an excellent guitar player with range, in this case jazzy. Thanks for this choice and for another fine analysis video !
Jerry Garcia was a true American musician of the old school having come to rock via bluegrass, country and folk. In addition to The Grateful Dead, he did 4 brilliant solo albums and was always playing around San Francisco when The Dead were off the road. This Song DEAL is masterfully redone on his first solo album. One of the greats, and a leading psychedelic guitarist to boot.
My husband turned me on to Jerry and The Grateful Dead. Their shows were just so fun to go to. Everyone seemed so happy that they were at a '"Dead" show. People would have things for sell in the parking lot and people would be holding signs that said, "I need a Miracle." meaning they needed a free ticket. People danced during the show, and everything was so laded back. Jerry would start to drift off and no one seemed to care. The guys in band seemed to just follow wherever Jerry went. Jerry could play for hours and no one in the crowd would be upset about it. We went to every show we could during the 1980's-1995. Sadly, we saw them in June of 1995 and Jerry would pass away in August of 1995. It was never the same again after we lost Jerry. I miss Jerry and I hope he rests in peace. Thank you, Fil, for doing this analysis on Jerry and the boys. It was great to hear them again.
You’re just scratching about an atom thick of the surface of this band. Your channel will totally blow up if you do more Grateful Dead analysis. GuitarGate went from like 7500 subs to 150k in about a year mainly due to covering GD. The most American band and sound book of all time 🇺🇸
the Jerry bounce... Deal is such a boring song...compared to a lot of their other songs.. it's just a first set closer...a rocker... but Jer did love to lean into it, didn't he !!!😅
@@billphipps453I never knew what to call the folks at the stage until I heard of the term Mosh Pit but up front at a Dead show was more like a Wiggle Pit
Fil, I saw the Dead quite a few times, as well as Jerry solo, he really was capable of stunningly incredible performances, it truly was magica and phenomenal, he revealed the music, like he could create " Music" spontaneously, I dont have any better words to describe it, it was magic
I forgot I saw him solo too at Georgetown University in DC. Fantastic guitar player. So unique. Used to love seeing him with the Dead in the late 70s and early 80s.
Became my favourite guitarist when I heard Wake Of The Flood in 1973. That solo in Weather Report Suite - goosebumps. But yeah, so many chord changes with off key notes and Jerry sweep picking them all effortlessly. I'm now 64 - and he's still my favourite. Europe 72 a great album to work through - a massive learning.
yeah man. Some of those live recordings really bring out his incredible command of the instrument. WRS especially! man o man. I forget which Dick's (or Dave's) Picks discs I have... but the WRS on that is some top shelf playing.
@@Noodleboy56 (hit the wrong button!). Yep, aware of that. Love that intro. I was taken by the little sweep through the rising diminished chords at the first solo at 8:14. The goosebumps the second solo at 9:36.
One of the great Deal's to ever be played by the GD. Latter day Brent era was scorching. Love that you are brining that fact to a larger audience who might not be aware of just how good the GD were.
Yes, the syncopation is an automatic draw; our heart beat is a syncopated rhythm so Mr. Garcia goes straight to the heart. Love the tight vocal harmonies. I’m amazed at the constant chord changes, syncopation and vocals- genius! The explanation of going to a note that isn’t there yet knowing the progression of notes either up or down (like in this recording) demonstrates the phenomenal skill of Mr. Garcia and your outstanding skill to explain the music line possibilities. This is one of the beauties of the guitar as an instrument. All the great guitarists know all the possibilities and take the music line beyond the known into the unknown yet possible. As you said, “moving on the fly”. This may not make sense but I love the time you take to show honor to these artists (you included) who make a guitar sing better than the vocal instrument. Thank you for revisiting this recording. Guitarists know how to rock! Rock Fil!
Thanks for this great look at what makes Jerry Garcia's playing very unique for a "rock" guitarist. Many years ago I decided to transcribe his solo on the single "Touch of Grey." I saw in a flash that he was following the chord changes. The first two bars consisted of only notes from the chords and nothing else. It was a huge lesson.
Thanks for sharing. I have an old Grateful Dead song book featuring Workingmans Dead, and American Beauty albums and one notices right away the frequent time signature changes throughout a song. Geniusly magical rock classically wonderful.
Those 2 albums are my favorites of their studio work. The music sounds tighter, more disciplined than usual. The compositions and lyrics are great, and I like the folk/bluegrass influences coming to the surface. Being an old fart, Pig Pen’s vocal contributions make a difference too. Sadly he had passed by the time I first saw them in 1974. The nearly endless jams are cool, especially with better living through chemistry, but don’t interest me as much now.
Agreed the band was really on a roll and sounding great during this period....too bad Brent died when he passed the dead lost a bit of that distinct sound they had at that time
Very cool analysis with lots of good points! Jerry and the band were a surprisingly enduring phenomenon. You have to be awfully skilled to sound so loose.
Coincidence: I just read an intrview by Timothy White from 1989 with Jerry and Bob. What a great read. Two of the nicest, laid-back, talented individuals ever. I also thoroughly enjoyed their sense of humor!
We would go camping and we would listen to them around the campfire. I was only in high school in the early 80s and of course did not know I was listening to one of the greatest bands ever! I was blessed to have two older sisters that introduced me to all of the greatest bands in the world. I love these guys!
So glad to have come upon this video in my feed. Really enjoyed the host & his presentation very much. Grateful Dead is still my favorite band and Jerry....oh, Jerry. He still overwhelms me with amazement and joy. I so regret his death. Thank you for this. I forwarded it to my son, who can play anything but mainly plays guitar.
I grew up in Austin, Texas. I had been working at a restaurant bussing tables since I was 16. When I turned 18 I was able to start tending bar at the same restaurant. Now this restaurant was across the street from two music venues. One was the Palmer Auditorium, a stage that was the very first concert that Bob Dylan did with “The Band” in the U.S. when he went electric. The other was “The Armadillo World Headquarters “ , a venue that spotlighted acts from Bruce Springsteen to Waylon Jennings and everyone in between. This one particular night four guys with long hair walked in and sat at the bar in front of me. There was nobody else there because it was early and the dining part of the restaurant hadn’t opened yet. I got to talking to these guys and found out that they were playing across the street. Not being a big fan of music I asked them the band they were with. “We’re with the Grateful Dead,” they said. “Oh yeah”, I said. “My brother gave me one of your albums for Christmas.” They laughed because they could tell that I was far from a groupie. At that minute I recognized Jerry Garcia as one of these four guys. Shortly after conversing for a while they were escorted out by the hostess. As they were leaving Jerry dropped a rolled up napkin on the bar and said, “Here’s a tip for you.” Laughing I started to throw the napkin in the trash. “No Man!”, said Jerry. “Look inside!” I unrolled the napkin to find a big doobie and a little bitty bag of white powder. At that point I wish now I had turned to this beautiful cocktail waitress and said “Wanna share this?” But instead I just gave it to her. That’s my brush with the great Jerry Garcia.
saw a lot of shows at the Armadillo and Palmer. Moved there from Nashville in '75 and already knew from music lore, of the Armadillo b4 I left TN. Saw the Dead play Manor Downs in '80 &' 81. Makes me sad of how things change, Austin in the '70's will never be duplicated, but that's how the world goes, you can never go back.
Was catching them whenever I could during this era. Always blown away by how tight and clean he was way down on the frets. Would park myself as close as I could get just to watch that magic at work.
Sounds like July 4th 1989 at Rich stadium in Buffalo, NY. I was at that show. When they played this to close the first set it was like the sky opened and all this energy was poured on to the crowd. It was really quite amazing.
I was thinking the same thing. Even blurry you can tell the video is professionally shot and not just some yahoo with a camcorder (no cell phones then). The only other show from 1989 that I know of with this level of video is th 7/7 Philly show and they didn't play Deal at that one.
@@88wildcatI was thinking the Deal from alpine valley a few weeks later from the downhill from here video. I was lucky enough to be at both the Buffalo and alpine shows. Both deals were scorchers.
I was born in memphis. asides from living in nashville for a few years, ive always lived here. A lot of folks give Elvis the title, but to me Jerry is the king of rock & roll. You can tell it's Jerry Garcia's playing by hearing just one or 2 notes!
I was never into GD but always respected their relationship with their fans and encouraged them to record concerts, I bet there are some major bands out there who wish they had access to recordings of some of their gigs which went unrecorded during analogue times. I was struck by your demonstration at 12:12, same as pre chorus for Sweet Home Alabama and I'd been typing while watching live ...
Hey Now Fil! I recognize that smile on your face. That’s the same one so many of us have had all these years combined. Of joy and astonishment. Thanks for highlighting Jerry. From te comments I’m reading I see there are folks out there still discovery the “ Good ole Grateful Dead” often imitated but never duplicated. The thing about Deadheads is the fact that while The Dead where and still are, our go to Band. We are appreciative of so many types of music. Listening to Jerry and the boys gave us an educated ear just by osmosis.
Jerry’s playing mastered the relationship of bluegrass flat-picking, ragtime jazz and rock & roll. He’s telling a story when he solos and he’s got you glued to every paragraph. Awesome vid mate! ✊🏽🎸
A superb rebuttal to criticism of simplicity of rock tracks w/ use of few chords. Good demo of variation, complexity, and improv, as was produced by this great guitarist --- J G.
Saw many Dead shows and a few Jerry Garcia Band shows, too, from mid-80s through early 90s. The whole band and their shows are really amongst the highlights of my musical life, and Jerry is forever enshrined in the Pantheon of Amazing Musicians, as a guitarist and vocalist. Beautiful and incredible artist.
I have to say something fil I don't think I've ever watched anyone that is absolutely in love with music like you are. And I've known a few musicians I knew Leslie from Leslie West and mountain he loved music but he loved the lifestyle more than anything you truly truly love music you can just see it in your face you are in love with music. That's why it's so fun to watch your videos you not only bring a wealth of knowledge to the community but you really enjoyed doing it and that's very rare.
I’m sorry I never saw the Dead. Fil, your analysis makes me wish that I had seen them. Jerry is a guitarist who is instantly recognizable. His solos are off-the-charts brilliant.
If I had to listen to just one band for the rest of my life, this is it. I can't even begin to express how much they mean to me, and have meant for so many years. They've carried me through thick and thin, though all the ups and downs in life. Lately they've helped me grieve as my mother passed away last summer, much too soon. Their songs ranges from the softest easy listening country tunes to the most outrageous psychedelic improvisations. While touring for 30 years they played something like 2000 concerts and performed around 500 different songs, but they never really played the same song in the same way twice. Many songs also lead into the next one, often with improvisations in between, including drum solos or just steering the band into outer space. Their speciality was turning 3 minute songs into 30 minute extravaganzas. Most of their concerts were recorded too, either via the soundboard or from tapers in the audience. Of which hundreds have been officially released. Most of their official releases are available on RUclips and Spotify et al., but I've even uploaded a few favourites that were missing here on RUclips myself. Share the music, share the love!
Jerry was unique in the guitar hero era.. He trod his own path. I loved the Dead warts an all. But then I love jazz as did Jerry.. Miles Davis loved and played with him live. Jerry was a guitar junkie. I miss him.
@@ryanw6626 Miles did open for the Dead at least once, and commented on enjoying their style. Im not sure if they ever actually played together though. I certainly havent heard any recordings of such
drummer for Three Dog Night just died, one of the best in his era. Watch his nasty groove on Family of Man or Eli's Coming, Black & White, Shambala, Joy to the World, etc.
The last heyday of the boyz. Loved them so much and they were a huge part of my life back then. I miss Jerry and always felt so lucky he was part of my world and I was a part of his.
you are spot on with your analysis of jerry's playin n thinkin..i dig what you do ..keep it up !!...this show was from 7-4-89 lucky to be there and its available to watch Full on you tube ..peace and jam on !!!
Hi Fil, Thank you for taking a look at this analysis video. Not a Huge GD Fan, but interesting to learn about what techniques Gerry used. Their songs take you on a magical journey. thank you so much! Debbie☮️
It makes me happy to see you enjoying this. I grew up on metal but when I saw The Dead in concert it was so unlike anything I've ever experienced I was hooked. There were times I thought the Earth was going to split in half and explode into a fireball. No other band could come close. This will be their last year to tour the US and I'm going. If you want to come along I'm driving starting in Dallas
Got to jam with Jerry more than a few times at the barn. He was always open to newcomers pushing the limits. The jam tapes provided material for future songs. No fear was the only rule.
Great video! Might want to do one on the original version of The Wheel - also ftom Garcia's first solo slbum - which has an almost martial intro, and the version from the Live from the Knick album, which is the sound of the celestial spheres!
Nice work !! A SMC native so knew about The Grateful Dead in real time. Friends were huge fans when i was a teen. Saw them once, GG Park with JS. It was great. Years later, i'm at work and KFOG is on the stereo. Its a Friday and my birthday. May 28, 1957.. Dave Morey breaks down the day. Turns out MLB gave the green light for the Giants to move from NY to SF on my birthday. Yes, a fan. Call the KFOG and Dave answers. I request GD, "Going Down The Road Feeling Bad" live. Sadly had to pick an alternate. I don't recall what that was. Tune was too inter loping? It's still a fave. ROCK!!!
Back in the 70s my ex was in a band with his roommate and they played a lot of Grateful Dead songs. Spent a lot of time really listening to what was going on in the songs and after all these years it still never ceases to amaze. While we didn't travel around to see them, we did always try to catch them when they performed locally in New York. Always amazing shows, lots of really wonderful memories. Thanks for another great analysis, Fil!
Thank you for another thoughtful analysis of a legendary artist and band. I thought the beginning sounded like a beating heart, too. Singing through the guitar is a perfect way to describe jamming like that. 🖤🤘
Well done, Fil. Glad to see you revisit this, Jerry was a total musician, and artist. Great tone and touch. And....you pronounced the song title correct this time!!! Cheers!
First Dead show I saw was 2 days before his diabetic coma in 1986, at RFK Stadium in DC. He took a while to get into form to get back out, but he was just savage afterwards.
The in my opinion very deliberate movement from lazy laid back almost slow spare note picking to absolutely smoking hot soaring just ass kicking high impact crescendo is trademark grateful dead. They were nothing if not dynamic! Saw them ten times with Jerry and never left disappointed. Show buzz dude!!!
Fil, you are a genius. That is the best explanation of Jerry Garcia's incredible musicianship I've ever heard. And it also explains why The Dead had such a loyal following because no song was played the same way twice. By the way, I would love to hear your analysis of Divinyls' Sleeping Beauty.
@@stevegordon8474 Phil also did a great interview with Carter before a performance in the bay area. Don't know if it was broadcast, nut i have the transcript
I love the genuine smile Jerry's playing gives you. It was like that for every show and every song for me! Between his tone and the emotion he put into the music, he stands alone in my opinion.
Many great bands from that time period, but not very many can say that they birthed a genre of music. The jam bands and the festivals that exist today can all trace their roots back to this one band. Thanks for the analysis!
Dude, you GET it! You should ask them to sit in on a set somewhere. Bobby doesn't have much left, and they will be looking for someone to take his place. You and John Mayer together would be awesome.
Thanks for doing this, i often dont think Jerry got the credit he deserved because of the huge wave of the Grateful Dead even though he was the leader. I saw the Dead in 89" it was an amazing show. You ever want to do another song Morning Dew from Europe 72 is a real good 1 also it 14 minutes but the melodies are so worth it.
Great analysis of a very innovative band. Jerry Garcia was a guitar legend and always played with great feeling. Please take a look at Joe Bonamassa and Jimmy Barnes doing Stone Cold. Both are very expressive. Joe with his guitar and Jimmy with his voice.
Wasn't a Deadhead. Didn't get to a concert until '91 at the CalExpo! Even spent early '70's in the Bay Area... but they were the background sound of my life then. I didn't need to see them that badly. I felt I knew them, through my friends , the vibes of the times, and the sound through a Victorian window on an afternoon.
9/21/82 MSG set 1...entire set is a study. Crazy fingers solo has a gorgeous use of arpeggios. D,c,g,Bb,F,Fm,Gsus,G, Bb,Bbm,Ebma7,Cm,G....an sloing w arpeggios masterclass .
Fil, thanks so much for revisiting this! As a lifelong head, I think it's obvious by now the Grateful Dead catalog is an interesting dive, and fair use video by now.
Jerry also played in a band with Merle Saunders, a keyboard player, while he was also part of the Grateful Dead. I was attending college at UC Berkeley in the early 70’s and they played at a small venue, Keystone Berkeley. Jerry played many styles of music, including Motown. He was an incredible guitarist, so versatile and unique.
Honestly when I want to hear Jerry go way out there musically I prefer listening to his shows with Saunders more than I do those thirty minute long Dark Stars and Playing in the Bands.
one of the best jerry concerts I saw was at the stone...I smoked pot with a cop guarding the stage load in doors... dancing on top of the table during a ripping dear prudence... it was so packed... you were so close to the band in that great place... those were the daze...
The irony of blocking the image of a band that allows taping and filming of their shows is just too much.
True they do ...but they don't allow the taping or filming for public showing or playing...for personal listening only
Not for this dudes benefit though. If he was just watching/listening no problem. How many views is this guy getting?
It's actually the 3rd party tv company that blocks the footage, the copyright owner/owners of the song receive the ad revenue from this video, as is always the case with my analysis videos 🙂
Even though I’m of the age, I kinda missed out getting into the Dead until now. Ok, they’re a jam band, now I get it and Jerry Garcia is an excellent guitar player with range, in this case jazzy. Thanks for this choice and for another fine analysis video !
Jerry Garcia was a true American musician of the old school having come to rock via bluegrass, country and folk. In addition to The Grateful Dead, he did 4 brilliant solo albums and was always playing around San Francisco when The Dead were off the road. This Song DEAL is masterfully redone on his first solo album. One of the greats, and a leading psychedelic guitarist to boot.
My husband turned me on to Jerry and The Grateful Dead. Their shows were just so fun to go to. Everyone seemed so happy that they were at a '"Dead" show. People would have things for sell in the parking lot and people would be holding signs that said, "I need a Miracle." meaning they needed a free ticket. People danced during the show, and everything was so laded back. Jerry would start to drift off and no one seemed to care. The guys in band seemed to just follow wherever Jerry went. Jerry could play for hours and no one in the crowd would be upset about it. We went to every show we could during the 1980's-1995. Sadly, we saw them in June of 1995 and Jerry would pass away in August of 1995. It was never the same again after we lost Jerry. I miss Jerry and I hope he rests in peace. Thank you, Fil, for doing this analysis on Jerry and the boys. It was great to hear them again.
I remember getting a few "miracles in the form of tickets and other things :):
You’re just scratching about an atom thick of the surface of this band. Your channel will totally blow up if you do more Grateful Dead analysis. GuitarGate went from like 7500 subs to 150k in about a year mainly due to covering GD. The most American band and sound book of all time 🇺🇸
if you want to blow up a channel do these bands: Grateful Dead, Iron Maiden, Rush, Phish or DMB. Huge fanbases with an online presence.
True words❤
the Jerry bounce...
Deal is such a boring song...compared to a lot of their other songs..
it's just a first set closer...a rocker...
but Jer did love to lean into it, didn't he !!!😅
@@billphipps453I never knew what to call the folks at the stage until I heard of the term Mosh Pit but up front at a Dead show was more like a Wiggle Pit
@@DabsDadalso fan bases that love seeing new people turned on to their favorite bands
While I was never officially a Dead Head, I did contact the Coroner in my town to ask him if my obsession was normal. He said to keep on truckin'.
Jerry's playing was so unique and expressive, and Weirs rhythm as well as Lesh's bass really created some amazing guitar conversations ✌️♥️🎶
Fil, I saw the Dead quite a few times, as well as Jerry solo, he really was capable of stunningly incredible performances, it truly was magica and phenomenal, he revealed the music, like he could create " Music" spontaneously, I dont have any better words to describe it, it was magic
I forgot I saw him solo too at Georgetown University in DC. Fantastic guitar player. So unique. Used to love seeing him with the Dead in the late 70s and early 80s.
Became my favourite guitarist when I heard Wake Of The Flood in 1973. That solo in Weather Report Suite - goosebumps. But yeah, so many chord changes with off key notes and Jerry sweep picking them all effortlessly. I'm now 64 - and he's still my favourite. Europe 72 a great album to work through - a massive learning.
yeah man. Some of those live recordings really bring out his incredible command of the instrument. WRS especially! man o man.
I forget which Dick's (or Dave's) Picks discs I have... but the WRS on that is some top shelf playing.
Of course if you are referring to the intro to Weather Report Suite you are actually listening the Weir. He's playing the entire intro.
@@Noodleboy56 (hit the wrong button!). Yep, aware of that. Love that intro. I was taken by the little sweep through the rising diminished chords at the first solo at 8:14. The goosebumps the second solo at 9:36.
Oops, those times shouldn't have a handle, they refer to the studio version of Weather Report Suite.
My favorite player I listen to the dead everyday. Jerry is one of the most recorded guitarists in history
he’s also one of the most innovative, respected, etc, etc… 💀🌹⚡️
My favorite player. Great communication skills through his instrument
One of the great Deal's to ever be played by the GD. Latter day Brent era was scorching. Love that you are brining that fact to a larger audience who might not be aware of just how good the GD were.
Hi Fil - Thank you for spotlighting Garcia/The Dead! Pretty unique ...
Yes, the syncopation is an automatic draw; our heart beat is a syncopated rhythm so Mr. Garcia goes straight to the heart. Love the tight vocal harmonies. I’m amazed at the constant chord changes, syncopation and vocals- genius! The explanation of going to a note that isn’t there yet knowing the progression of notes either up or down (like in this recording) demonstrates the phenomenal skill of Mr. Garcia and your outstanding skill to explain the music line possibilities. This is one of the beauties of the guitar as an instrument. All the great guitarists know all the possibilities and take the music line beyond the known into the unknown yet possible. As you said, “moving on the fly”. This may not make sense but I love the time you take to show honor to these artists (you included) who make a guitar sing better than the vocal instrument. Thank you for revisiting this recording. Guitarists know how to rock! Rock Fil!
@The Great Gazoo -lol, you are correct. I guess I think of the 2nd beat as blood exits the heart as part of a syncopation. My heart is good 👍🏼
The song is a great example of switching from flatpack to finger picking multiple times without missing a beat
Watch Garcia do Lay down sally (Jerry Garcia Band). Good view of him swithin da pic and fingers...Incredible.
Thanks for this great look at what makes Jerry Garcia's playing very unique for a "rock" guitarist. Many years ago I decided to transcribe his solo on the single "Touch of Grey." I saw in a flash that he was following the chord changes. The first two bars consisted of only notes from the chords and nothing else. It was a huge lesson.
And he loved to target the thirds of all the chords- and often approach them chromatically.
This is lovely. The musicality of the Grateful Dead deserves such recognition. Thanks so much!
This man was a genius, love his music, just so cool!
Thanks for sharing. I have an old Grateful Dead song book featuring Workingmans Dead, and American Beauty albums and one notices right away the frequent time signature changes throughout a song. Geniusly magical rock classically wonderful.
Those 2 albums are my favorites of their studio work. The music sounds tighter, more disciplined than usual. The compositions and lyrics are great, and I like the folk/bluegrass influences coming to the surface. Being an old fart, Pig Pen’s vocal contributions make a difference too. Sadly he had passed by the time I first saw them in 1974.
The nearly endless jams are cool, especially with better living through chemistry, but don’t interest me as much now.
I saw the Dead a bunch during this time. Jerry really had his sound by then, as did the rest of the band.
Agreed the band was really on a roll and sounding great during this period....too bad Brent died when he passed the dead lost a bit of that distinct sound they had at that time
@@allanjones1680 yep. Brent was my favorite.
They had many sounds through the years.
@@kevinmaddog3064 Agreed but we are talking about the 80's at the moment....but your statement is of course correct
Very cool analysis with lots of good points! Jerry and the band were a surprisingly enduring phenomenon. You have to be awfully skilled to sound so loose.
@Lynn Dow "awfully skilled to sound so loose" is a fantastic description! ✌Ann.
@@mydailybread7 Thanks!
Coincidence: I just read an intrview by Timothy White from 1989 with Jerry and Bob. What a great read. Two of the nicest, laid-back, talented individuals ever. I also thoroughly enjoyed their sense of humor!
Jerry was way outside the box I had the privilege of seeing him play 72 times. Just amazing! Great break down on the music brother.
We would go camping and we would listen to them around the campfire. I was only in high school in the early 80s and of course did not know I was listening to one of the greatest bands ever! I was blessed to have two older sisters that introduced me to all of the greatest bands in the world. I love these guys!
So glad to have come upon this video in my feed. Really enjoyed the host & his presentation very much.
Grateful Dead is still my favorite band and Jerry....oh, Jerry. He still overwhelms me with amazement and joy. I so regret his death.
Thank you for this. I forwarded it to my son, who can play anything but mainly plays guitar.
I grew up in Austin, Texas.
I had been working at a restaurant bussing tables since I was 16.
When I turned 18 I was able to start tending bar at the same restaurant.
Now this restaurant was across the street from two music venues.
One was the Palmer Auditorium, a stage that was the very first concert that Bob Dylan did with “The Band” in the U.S. when he went electric.
The other was “The Armadillo World Headquarters “ , a venue that spotlighted acts from Bruce Springsteen to Waylon Jennings and everyone in between.
This one particular night four guys with long hair walked in and sat at the bar in front of me. There was nobody else there because it was early and the dining part of the restaurant hadn’t opened yet.
I got to talking to these guys and found out that they were playing across the street. Not being a big fan of music I asked them the band they were with.
“We’re with the Grateful Dead,” they said.
“Oh yeah”, I said. “My brother gave me one of your albums for Christmas.”
They laughed because they could tell that I was far from a groupie.
At that minute I recognized Jerry Garcia as one of these four guys.
Shortly after conversing for a while they were escorted out by the hostess.
As they were leaving Jerry dropped a rolled up napkin on the bar and said, “Here’s a tip for you.”
Laughing I started to throw the napkin in the trash.
“No Man!”, said Jerry. “Look inside!”
I unrolled the napkin to find a big doobie and a little bitty bag of white powder.
At that point I wish now I had turned to this beautiful cocktail waitress and said “Wanna share this?” But instead I just gave it to her. That’s my brush with the great Jerry Garcia.
saw a lot of shows at the Armadillo and Palmer. Moved there from Nashville in '75 and already knew from music lore, of the Armadillo b4 I left TN. Saw the Dead play Manor Downs in '80 &' 81. Makes me sad of how things change, Austin in the '70's will never be duplicated, but that's how the world goes, you can never go back.
Was catching them whenever I could during this era. Always blown away by how tight and clean he was way down on the frets. Would park myself as close as I could get just to watch that magic at work.
Sounds like July 4th 1989 at Rich stadium in Buffalo, NY. I was at that show. When they played this to close the first set it was like the sky opened and all this energy was poured on to the crowd. It was really quite amazing.
I was thinking the same thing. Even blurry you can tell the video is professionally shot and not just some yahoo with a camcorder (no cell phones then). The only other show from 1989 that I know of with this level of video is th 7/7 Philly show and they didn't play Deal at that one.
Was this the one with Dylan? All the years combine and melt into a dream ❤
@@88wildcatI was thinking the Deal from alpine valley a few weeks later from the downhill from here video. I was lucky enough to be at both the Buffalo and alpine shows. Both deals were scorchers.
I was at this show. My first tour. What a great time to jump on the bus.
Thanks, Fil, for another look at Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead in more detail. 😊
Fun to hear your take on this performance. Garcia was one of a kind. Bob Weir’s guitar playing, as the rhythmic framework,has no equal. Thanks.
I was born in memphis. asides from living in nashville for a few years, ive always lived here. A lot of folks give Elvis the title, but to me Jerry is the king of rock & roll. You can tell it's Jerry Garcia's playing by hearing just one or 2 notes!
I saw them the concert before this one - was a fantastic time.
I was never into GD but always respected their relationship with their fans and encouraged them to record concerts, I bet there are some major bands out there who wish they had access to recordings of some of their gigs which went unrecorded during analogue times.
I was struck by your demonstration at 12:12, same as pre chorus for Sweet Home Alabama and I'd been typing while watching live ...
Omg i love the Grateful Deas. Their jams are iconic. One of my favorites is Fire On The Mountain
Jerry is such a master
Hey Now Fil! I recognize that smile on your face. That’s the same one so many of us have had all these years combined. Of joy and astonishment. Thanks for highlighting Jerry. From te comments I’m reading I see there are folks out there still discovery the “ Good ole Grateful Dead” often imitated but never duplicated. The thing about Deadheads is the fact that while The Dead where and still are, our go to Band. We are appreciative of so many types of music. Listening to Jerry and the boys gave us an educated ear just by osmosis.
Jerry’s playing mastered the relationship of bluegrass flat-picking, ragtime jazz and rock & roll. He’s telling a story when he solos and he’s got you glued to every paragraph. Awesome vid mate! ✊🏽🎸
A superb rebuttal to criticism of simplicity of rock tracks w/ use of few chords. Good demo of variation, complexity, and improv, as was produced by this great guitarist --- J G.
Great chord demonstration on the guitar Fil! I enjoyed this analysis and breakdown of the song including your Sweet Home Alabama riff. 😊🎵
Saw many Dead shows and a few Jerry Garcia Band shows, too, from mid-80s through early 90s. The whole band and their shows are really amongst the highlights of my musical life, and Jerry is forever enshrined in the Pantheon of Amazing Musicians, as a guitarist and vocalist. Beautiful and incredible artist.
I’m new here and may I say when you’re enjoying whatever music you’re listening and looking at you have the most beautiful smile.
I have to say something fil I don't think I've ever watched anyone that is absolutely in love with music like you are. And I've known a few musicians I knew Leslie from Leslie West and mountain he loved music but he loved the lifestyle more than anything you truly truly love music you can just see it in your face you are in love with music. That's why it's so fun to watch your videos you not only bring a wealth of knowledge to the community but you really enjoyed doing it and that's very rare.
I’m sorry I never saw the Dead. Fil, your analysis makes me wish that I had seen them. Jerry is a guitarist who is instantly recognizable. His solos are
off-the-charts brilliant.
If I had to listen to just one band for the rest of my life, this is it. I can't even begin to express how much they mean to me, and have meant for so many years. They've carried me through thick and thin, though all the ups and downs in life. Lately they've helped me grieve as my mother passed away last summer, much too soon.
Their songs ranges from the softest easy listening country tunes to the most outrageous psychedelic improvisations. While touring for 30 years they played something like 2000 concerts and performed around 500 different songs, but they never really played the same song in the same way twice. Many songs also lead into the next one, often with improvisations in between, including drum solos or just steering the band into outer space. Their speciality was turning 3 minute songs into 30 minute extravaganzas. Most of their concerts were recorded too, either via the soundboard or from tapers in the audience. Of which hundreds have been officially released.
Most of their official releases are available on RUclips and Spotify et al., but I've even uploaded a few favourites that were missing here on RUclips myself. Share the music, share the love!
I feel the same way. So sorry for your loss.
Jerry and that old SG were a magical force.
He played Irwin guitars from the mid 70's on
If I was spun at that show and that was the set closer. I’d be lifting off straight to the center of the multiverse.
He played an SG in '68, 9.
Jerry was unique in the guitar hero era.. He trod his own path. I loved the Dead warts an all. But then I love jazz as did Jerry.. Miles Davis loved and played with him live. Jerry was a guitar junkie. I miss him.
Miles never played with Jerry bro. Get your facts straight.
@@ryanw6626 Miles did open for the Dead at least once, and commented on enjoying their style. Im not sure if they ever actually played together though. I certainly havent heard any recordings of such
drummer for Three Dog Night just died, one of the best in his era. Watch his nasty groove on Family of Man or Eli's Coming, Black & White, Shambala, Joy to the World, etc.
Very sorry to hear. Listened to 3 Dog Night a lot in my youth. Mama Told Me Not To Go, was a favorite. RIP
This Alpine Valley show is my favorite musical thing on RUclips
Great performance, analysis and guitar demonstrations! 😉👍🏻
The last heyday of the boyz. Loved them so much and they were a huge part of my life back then. I miss Jerry and always felt so lucky he was part of my world and I was a part of his.
you are spot on with your analysis of jerry's playin n thinkin..i dig what you do ..keep it up !!...this show was from 7-4-89 lucky to be there and its available to watch Full on you tube ..peace and jam on !!!
Hi Fil,
Thank you for taking a look at this analysis video. Not a Huge GD Fan, but interesting to learn about what techniques Gerry used. Their songs take you on a magical journey. thank you so much! Debbie☮️
Grateful Dead - I went to several of their concerts in the late 70s and early 80s. So fun! Yes faces were melting off or that is what I saw (wink).
Brilliant analysis as always! Jerry is just amazing, isnt he?
Good job Fil. This is the third Dead video you have done. Awesome.
Fil, you’ve got it down. Playing over chord changes is what’s it’s all about.
what a long, strange trip it's been
It makes me happy to see you enjoying this. I grew up on metal but when I saw The Dead in concert it was so unlike anything I've ever experienced I was hooked. There were times I thought the Earth was going to split in half and explode into a fireball. No other band could come close. This will be their last year to tour the US and I'm going. If you want to come along I'm driving starting in Dallas
Sweet! Always fun when yoy analyze the Dead and/or Garcia here. Keep up the good work Fil, you're a true musician and music lover.
Got to jam with Jerry more than a few times at the barn. He was always open to newcomers pushing the limits. The jam tapes provided material for future songs. No fear was the only rule.
Never became a dead head, lol music was great , loved the band and Jerry had his own style of singing, just an even keel about him.
Great video! Might want to do one on the original version of The Wheel - also ftom Garcia's first solo slbum - which has an almost martial intro, and the version from the Live from the Knick album, which is the sound of the celestial spheres!
Nice work !!
A SMC native so knew about The Grateful Dead in real time.
Friends were huge fans when i was a teen.
Saw them once, GG Park with JS. It was great.
Years later, i'm at work and KFOG is on the stereo.
Its a Friday and my birthday. May 28, 1957..
Dave Morey breaks down the day. Turns out MLB gave the green light for the Giants to move from NY to SF on my birthday.
Yes, a fan. Call the KFOG and Dave answers. I request GD, "Going Down The Road Feeling Bad" live.
Sadly had to pick an alternate. I don't recall what that was. Tune was too inter loping? It's still a fave.
ROCK!!!
The groove that performance never ever gets old, fantastic analysis, killer performance!!
I think this show had a GREAT call and answer with Brent on Not Fade Away.
Proud to say I was at this show…Barn burner from top to bottom ❤️
That's an American beauty!
LOVE the hard stop around 24:03 ish. That was perfect. Jerry wrapped it up and the band knew it was time.
Please do a Fil on Phil. Phil needs more credit for his bass playing. He’s still making music too at the almost 83 years old.
Fil, I’m always amazed how you are able to come up with so much info in your analyses. Another great job!
Back in the 70s my ex was in a band with his roommate and they played a lot of Grateful Dead songs. Spent a lot of time really listening to what was going on in the songs and after all these years it still never ceases to amaze. While we didn't travel around to see them, we did always try to catch them when they performed locally in New York. Always amazing shows, lots of really wonderful memories. Thanks for another great analysis, Fil!
Thank you for another thoughtful analysis of a legendary artist and band. I thought the beginning sounded like a beating heart, too. Singing through the guitar is a perfect way to describe jamming like that. 🖤🤘
This is a really nice analysis of his playing. Thank you.
Well done, Fil. Glad to see you revisit this, Jerry was a total musician, and artist. Great tone and touch. And....you pronounced the song title correct this time!!! Cheers!
One of my favorite bands and why? Grateful Dead represented to me just pure joy and absolute fun.
I always get goosebumps listening to jerry rip it up here
First Dead show I saw was 2 days before his diabetic coma in 1986, at RFK Stadium in DC. He took a while to get into form to get back out, but he was just savage afterwards.
Oh that sweet, sweet guitar. Saw him several times in this time period
Glad to find this channel
Thank u Fil!
Great review, Thank you so much. :)
The in my opinion very deliberate movement from lazy laid back almost slow spare note picking to absolutely smoking hot soaring just ass kicking high impact crescendo is trademark grateful dead. They were nothing if not dynamic! Saw them ten times with Jerry and never left disappointed. Show buzz dude!!!
Fil, you are a genius. That is the best explanation of Jerry Garcia's incredible musicianship I've ever heard. And it also explains why The Dead had such a loyal following because no song was played the same way twice. By the way, I would love to hear your analysis of Divinyls' Sleeping Beauty.
The Dead single-handedly stopped the British wave 🎸
Thanks for another great show ❤️
Phil Lesh, the Dead's bass player, is a huge fan of the music of Elliott Carter, and you used to see him a lot at Carter performances.
Great comment! Phil Lesh was classically trained. Elliott Carter, the avant-garde American composer, was right up his street.
@@stevegordon8474 Phil also did a great interview with Carter before a performance in the bay area. Don't know if it was broadcast, nut i have the transcript
@@IFStravinsky That would be fun to read. Worthy of posting on one of The Dead's sites.
Thank You for your introspection on JG.
Great kob
I love the genuine smile Jerry's playing gives you. It was like that for every show and every song for me! Between his tone and the emotion he put into the music, he stands alone in my opinion.
Many great bands from that time period, but not very many can say that they birthed a genre of music. The jam bands and the festivals that exist today can all trace their roots back to this one band. Thanks for the analysis!
Alpine Valley baby! We danced our asses off. 😊
Dude, you GET it! You should ask them to sit in on a set somewhere. Bobby doesn't have much left, and they will be looking for someone to take his place. You and John Mayer together would be awesome.
Jerry had his own jerryjams goin on
Didn't care for the GD but appreciate he has talent. Thanks Fil😊🌃🎸🎶🎼🎵
Thanks for doing this, i often dont think Jerry got the credit he deserved because of the huge wave of the Grateful Dead even though he was the leader. I saw the Dead in 89" it was an amazing show. You ever want to do another song Morning Dew from Europe 72 is a real good 1 also it 14 minutes but the melodies are so worth it.
Long live Saint Jerome! One of the greatest American performers we've ever had.
Great analysis of a very innovative band. Jerry Garcia was a guitar legend and always played with great feeling. Please take a look at Joe Bonamassa and Jimmy Barnes doing Stone Cold. Both are very expressive. Joe with his guitar and Jimmy with his voice.
Nice analysis man!
Thanks!
Wasn't a Deadhead. Didn't get to a concert until '91 at the CalExpo! Even spent early '70's in the Bay Area... but they were the background sound of my life then. I didn't need to see them that badly. I felt I knew them, through my friends , the vibes of the times, and the sound through a Victorian window on an afternoon.
Would love to hear more of your thoughts on Phil Lesh. Perhaps the most unseen bass player in the last 50 years. Great video Fil!
One of Jerry's best versions so fun especially with Phil Lesh's tight bass lines !! WOOOHOO !!
9/21/82 MSG set 1...entire set is a study. Crazy fingers solo has a gorgeous use of arpeggios.
D,c,g,Bb,F,Fm,Gsus,G, Bb,Bbm,Ebma7,Cm,G....an sloing w arpeggios masterclass .
Fil, thanks so much for revisiting this! As a lifelong head, I think it's obvious by now the Grateful Dead catalog is an interesting dive, and fair use video by now.
Jerry also played in a band with Merle Saunders, a keyboard player, while he was also part of the Grateful Dead. I was attending college at UC Berkeley in the early 70’s and they played at a small venue, Keystone Berkeley. Jerry played many styles of music, including Motown. He was an incredible guitarist, so versatile and unique.
Merl.
Honestly when I want to hear Jerry go way out there musically I prefer listening to his shows with Saunders more than I do those thirty minute long Dark Stars and Playing in the Bands.
one of the best jerry concerts I saw was at the stone...I smoked pot with a cop guarding the stage load in doors...
dancing on top of the table during a ripping dear prudence...
it was so packed...
you were so close to the band in that great place...
those were the daze...