Black Muddy River - Soldier Field 07/09/95 HD/HQ

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[@sleepingwolf_8]

When we lose an artist, we don't cry because we knew them personally. We cry because they helped us know ourselves. Thank You Jerry 💔

[@Jakedadopemane]

@@sleepingwolf_8 what a good way to phrase it (~);}

[@stephendoherty981]

Beautifully put.

[@jasonbailey1951]

Listening to Jerry sing this. It's almost as if he knew. He sounds tired, yet so energetic. Soulful. Heartfelt. And this is what he left us with. This was his message. He knew. And he was telling us this.

[@sethstine4698]

Absolutely brother. Gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes everytime ...

[@joemccarthy950]

I believe this also. Subconsciously he knew. He didn't flub when he sang "last muddy river" it was a message directly from his soul.

[@riograul2043]

It's what happens when you give yourself to something so completely that you never quite get control back over yourself

[@staggerleee1053]

😢

[@robertko5425]

SAD - He died exactly one month later on August 9th.

[@ezekielcousins9289]

what id pay to give him a big hug that night.

[@dirtybird7577]

I was 19yo (8-2-75)I drove with 2 girls, Amy S. and Rene J from Detroit to this show. I bought beer with a fake ID inside Soldier field and remember the opener perfectly. I then scaled the wall down to main floor where a big security guy asked for my ticket stub. I handed it to him and he kept it and told me to get back to my seat pointing at the stairs. I asked another security guy if he could get my ticket stub back for me. He pointed at the big guy and said laughing "him?, you're lucky to be still IN here." I'm so lucky I got to see the whole show. Afterwards, while walking leaving the show I asked some people if I could buy someone's ticket stub. One guy sold me his for $4. I still have it and treasure it. What a time!!! Brian L.

[@robertduggan2085]

I was there. We created a circle outside the venue at 4:20 holding hands. It was truly a magical show. Somehow out of 60k people in the venue I was right near my hometown taper who turned me on

[@CitizenVain]

last muddy river....

[@D3dh3d66]

that's what I picked up to rob at 1:52 was that jerry's way of sneaking in his goodbye

[@Jakedadopemane]

Rob Gersna and Dream me a Song of my own

[@tonycecere7348]

@@D3dh3d66 it totally was. Jerry knew his time was growing short. One month later 😕😕

[@travisthornton1792]

@@Jakedadopemane and at the end he says “And stones fall from my eyes instead of years” - instead of “instead of tears”

[@josevillarreal9920]

roll on forever....

[@patrickmeechan644]

I don’t care what anyone thinks about this Jerry nailed So Many Roads, and Black Muddy River and possibly thought knew that this was the last time he was gonna be on stage

[@catdaddy3302]

Patrick Meechan I think it was his swan song.

[@AbeBSea]

Anyone can die at any time. Jerry was trying to get clean for the fall tour; hardly the actions of someone who thought he was dying.

[@fernmoreno8001]

@@AbeBSea he told the band that he knew he wasn’t going to make it to the end of they year.

[@nickcorbin1419]

He literally missed his lyric and sang "by the last muddy river." He must have knew his time was coming.

[@chuckmurphy4948]

" So Many Roads " felt like a sweet goodbye that night ❤

[@Augmuse]

The Dead were one of the most fascinating bands I ever heard. A live Grateful Dead show was a mystical experience. There was even a vibe of peace and love in the parking lot. The Dead remain one of my all time favorite bands. I miss Jerry. Atleast we still have the music. With Dave Picks cd releases we get to relive Grateful Dead shows of the past. Long live the Grateful Dead!

[@bethseptember8]

My 1st time at a music venue was Golden Gate Park in 1968. Family picnic with out of state relatives I wandered , looking for a bathroom(LOL). Heard the music play and followed that wonderful noise. I was 12 years old. Been on the bus since then. At 67, and so many roads wandered, truly blessed that day so long ago. This song hits the mark now in so many ways.

[@jamesrobertjr8002]

Instant chills and an overwhelming feeling of loss and of unconditional love.....

[@rtothes936]

You spoke the words as I was thinking them. Good one Robby. Smile, dont cry.

[@hal9000lovesdaisy]

This tears my guts out.

[@markryan953]

hal9000lovesdaisy Happy and Sad ones I will never be in CHURCH again

[@TheFinnFirm]

I remember exactly where I was standing when I heard he had passed. I burst into tears...so thankful for his light...❤Jerry

[@michaelkelly6154]

I read it in a newspaper. My Dad died 6 months earlier that year. Heavy year. I was 16.

[@bethseptember8]

I was in Sedona. Recovering from what life had thrown my way. I went down to the edge of Oak Creek and remembered the good times following this man and his music. Never felt more blessed or more broken hearted. Thanks , Jerry, for a real good time.

[@bigbossman7991]

He knew he wouldn’t be around much longer and he totally snuck that “last muddy river” in there.

[@keithlavallie3471]

So hard to watch. He struggled so hard through this song. Acualy through almost every show towards the end. He gave it hell but his body just couldn't do it anymore. Even with a teleprompter in front of him he couldn't get the words right. The world misses you Jerry. We need you now more than ever

[@allanz00]

He got the words wrong? I would not have known as I am not a dead fan,, maybe he preformed it just the way he wanted to. RIP Jerry

[@chefboyare_c]

My mom called for the encore, when the crowd was silent she screamed her favorite song: black muddy river...

[@scottf3632]

@@allanz00 He did not get the words wrong! I've read the actual lyrics along with this so many times. I think he missed one or two trivial words which still might have been his choice. He did just fine on this.

[@phumstea]

@@chefboyare_c Hell yea! Thank your mother for me!

[@antimurphy8212]

Amen to that...the world was a better place when Jerry was alive.

[@ryandelaney5204]

I was there.. 14 years old. Most amazing experience of my life.

[@ptturboe5792]

Me too

[@drdrums11]

I was at this last show and listening back to this brings tears to my eyes in a beautiful way. Jerry was one of the great one’s to walk this earth. Almost thirty years ago, crazy.

[@robertduggan2085]

I was there. I cried my eyes out. We all knew it was the end. Rumors of Jerry going into treatment. The gate crashers. Crazy time I MISS SHAKEDOWN

[@ed9275]

Jerry's light will never fade. Thank you for everything you brought to this world, you are truly missed and will never be forgotten.

[@Jakedadopemane]

"Story Teller Makes No Choice, Soon You Will Not Hear His Voice.. His Job is to Shed Light & Not To Master" (~);} Man Jerry Was like No Other ;) (~);} R.I.P. Uncle Jerry (~);} NFA (~);}

[@markryan953]

Deadhead993 Church was Over for my life

[@michaelwaldjr2363]

​@@Jakedadopemanewhat guitar was jerry playing for BoR?

[@brettlazor8219]

A man baring it all to those who love and adore him. Giving every last bit there was to give..... Love you Jer

[@psloate]

I will walk alone by the LAST muddy river. *tear*

[@stambo1978]

Perhaps the most eerie of revelations came from this night. If you have the SBD recording you can hear the band slow to leave the stage after Box of Rain. Bob says "well I guess that's it..see you in the Fall...if we're all alive". Jerry dies a month later. He plays his weakened heart out during So Many Roads and this Black Muddy River...went to both nights and got up really close on Saturday. Jerry was in bad shape. He couldn't pick his head up off of his chest, couldn't read the prompters and missed lyrical sections of even the most classic tunes like Sugaree. The fact that he was able to be vulnerable and still step up to the mic shows just how much spirit was still oozing out of his soul...peace Fat Man...RIP

[@markryan953]

Matthew Stamm Brother I agree. That Last So Many Roads was like Gospel and the only time Jerry includes " Lord". Also covering Talking Head" Take me to the River" then his ashes get SPREAD in the Ganges River??? No mode Church

[@johnlampman353]

It was his love and passion for music that made this the best. His heart was poured out in these last shows

[@hoosierhiver]

I remember him being so fucked up he couldn't remember the words to his songs, the crowd thought it was funny, but nobody was laughing a few weeks later.

[@sethstine4698]

It was the taper who said that...but still

[@brennan1364]

Cant listen to this without a flood of emotions. Makes me cry every time. This time in my life had so much meaning and the tone of Jerry’s voice with the lyrics is almost saying that all good things come to an end sometime. Roll on muddy river no matter how far or wide...

[@wisskier]

Same here, the river metaphor that endures across cultures and time.

[@bensisneroz7027]

Man I cry every time I see this since I know that this is the last song that Jerry will ever sing on this earth. I’m sure he is singing up in heaven with all the greats.

[@robertduggan2085]

Box of Rain was the last song played. What a long time to be gone and short time to be there

[@kbbenkwith539]

@@robertduggan2085 box of rain was the last, but Phil sings it. This was the last one SUNG by Jerry

[@whiskeytree8598]

It's impossible for me to make it through this version of this song, it's too much

[@WolffBachner]

whiskey tree agree. way to sad to see an old and beloved friend dying inch by inch in front of you. Soul crushing seems to be the only words that fit.

[@johnlampman353]

Let it out brother it's what Jerry would love

[@Acolis]

im in tears listening to this and i cant thank jerry enough for his selflessness. thank you jerry. i miss you every single day.

[@vidarlarsen748]

I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that''s real. Mama, put my guitars in the ground I can't play them anymore That long black cloud is coming down And I feel like I'm knocking on heavens door.

[@MehGamin]

The sound quality is too good to be true

[@hvillehughes08]

"Always a hoot".....thank you Jerry for everything!!!!

[@emilya.5114]

We have to do what Bob said Jerry would want us to do. Send that love and light he sent us, and send it out all the time, to everyone, everywhere. Be kind. ❤️💔 Miss you Jerry. More than words can tell. Thank you for everything you did. You changed the entire world.

[@canadianbacon2576]

Always the last song I listen to before the end of the night. Sipping a beer feeling the vibes. Absolutely love jerry.

[@garygerow4822]

Soulfully,love you still Jerry. Thanks for this video Jake.

[@Jakedadopemane]

Not A Problem, That's What It's All About Brother (~);} R.I.P. Mr. Garcia

[@geoffreyyoste45]

I sent this to real cool friend of mine who was dying of cancer. He’s was an older black gentleman that was about 20 years older than I. We were really tight, I told him “don’t go down this muddy River alone” I sent him the mean behind the lyrics: Sadness tinged with hope, or, at least, tempered by some kind of hard-won wisdom. Hunter wrote these lyrics as he approached his own mid-point in life.

[@geoffreyyoste45]

RIP Herbert Hill, Kosciusko, Mississippi

[@derfskittlers6125]

His voice sounds so good and peaceful here.

[@chrismatassa8999]

I’ve only recent gotten into the Grateful Dead this past year after growing up listening to Pink Floyd, dire straits, etc. from my Mom. Always knew in the back of my mind there was a reason this band had such a huge and dedicated following but never put much thought to it until I started listening to some GD and I found the more I listened the more I NEEDED to hear. I know they will never make music like this again but that’s why different artists just need to make sure they keep the sounds of the dead alive. Truly a once in a lifetime group of musicians

[@john70803]

Garcia/Hunter - the great symbiotic musical and artistic relationship. We were just so very, very lucky to have had them in our time, and to witness, and partake of, the goodness that they spread and shared. 'Yes Men, It can Be Done' said the title of their handout at their 1972 Wembley shows. Well, it could, and the Grateful Dead did it. Not saints, not Buddha's, just regular fucked up guys like the rest of us, but they rose to the heights and polished the stars for us. What more can a working man do? Thank you all, wherever you are.

[@Jakedadopemane]

JACK ARNELL Amen Brother (~);} Grateful Dead 24/7

[@dylanstone2771]

These moments. Nobody there knew it would be last time they would hear Jerry sing. But they were all there together.

[@jimsmith1277]

I was there. This (in retrospect) felt like he was saying farewell. I get that feeling from that night's performance of So Many Roads as well We miss you Jerry. You gave all you had.

[@botondvegh3402]

The sound of a man who had seen many many summers

[@johnoflong]

I never met Jerry, never saw him live, he died 7 years before I was born. I feel like he knew me so well though, when ever I’m sad Jerry has been there for me. I miss him so much

[@mfbsail]

My last dead show I shared it for someones first!

[@henryj.4689]

God this tore my heart out

[@chefboyare_c]

So the first dead song my mom heard was black muddy and she instantly fell in love... many years later she went to this show and when the crowd went quiet she gave it a shot and yelled it out for jerry to play... the rest is history.

[@mikeperkins8291]

She shed tears during that moment. Tears of joy. Tears of everything.

[@anthonynasti1279]

How do you...I mean, how do you verbalize the feelings for this performance? Jerry's voice is weakened, but the inflections and phrasing show an incredible amount of emotion...he sings it like he means it. I really don't believe it was a coincidence that this was the last song Jerry sang (barring maybe him adding a few backing vox for "Box of Rain). This being his last song...Brent's last sung words being the 'I gotta go' line from "The Weight"...the Dead always had a synergy with the cosmos that I think even gave them insight into the spiritual. Even Phil audibling "Box of Rain" after this just to end the show on a more 'up' note seems just a little too perfect..."such a long time to be gone and a short time to be there." It all happened as meant to be.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

Even Hunter couldn't have scripted something so fitting. They were and always will be...

[@bernlin2000]

Wow that was really tough...and incredibly beautiful of course. One of their best, late-stage, songs for sure, and a deeply heartfelt performance

[@Jakedadopemane]

Yea Thanks Mann. . And Yea BTW Im Only 22 & Obsessed WIth Jerry And Would Give ANything In This World To Have Been Able To See The Master At Work (~);}

[@dotlenhart8727]

Thanks for posting. I saw the Dead with Jerry many, many times and would gladly share them with you if I could.

[@george.s.8491]

24 years ago today 😞. Miss ya Jerry.

[@AndrewEichmann]

"always a hoot.. always a hoot"

[@rachelh9150]

1995 summer tour was the one I did solo and a (rarity) sober. Grateful I did.

[@markscalise]

The legend goes that Jerry played Tiger for the very last song, Box of Rain. He's clearly playing Rosebud here (you can tell by the extra MIDI cord), and would have had to switch guitars REALLY fast, since they went immediately into BOR afterwards. Anybody witness that quick switch, or did it not really happen?

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

We were in Noblesville the weekend before this. August hit extra hard, after these last shows. I remember taping this when it aired on "the Grateful Dead Hour".

[@jasoncoonrod3716]

Yeah I'm going to listen to it again

[@Senor100]

Chills

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

“Always a hoot” miss you, Jerry 🥀

[@eddiegreg7064]

We got caught partying that summer and missed the last show in Pittsburgh but have kept him in my ear when I'm down or up, blazing a trail or difficulty keeping up, when I was young and knew everything and now older with hindsight, gullible or 🦉 wise, Jerry has been here through the tears I've cried with laughter and pain, helping me from bad and good to change, cold to warm through sunlight into the moons glow, I keep walking alone. Always remembered for blowing my mind. Thanks 🙈🙉🙊

[@reallynow1445]

Saw Sierra Hull play this at the Ryman last week. Wept like a baby

[@tonycecere7348]

I cry every time I hear this

[@charlesgreaves587]

Makes me wonder what my last song will feel like? How many great personal moments and how many of those nights when it fought you? I can only hope the last one lingers a bit, well done and sweet. I hope someone hears it, so it can live on. Great song.

[@mojo5027]

Put it on youtube and i will truly listen.

[@jessoftherocks]

You know his love did not fade away...all you fine folks have carried it in yourselves throughout the manybyears since his departure.

[@robertcarter4159]

"Stones fall from my eyes instead of years"????? That's the beauty, magic, and convenience of missing a lyric that we all love about this man and band! Ok, so he messed up. Who cares. I think it's beautiful. Sometimes I do feel like "stones fall from my eyes instead of years"! ❤❤💎🌠👀😢✌

[@theghostdiaries352]

Thanks for the upload. One of the only live versions of this song

[@terriemoore8737]

This was an amazing show. I was pregnant at the time with my fist born son Cassidy. It’s weird but he loves the dead,and plays guitar by ear. He must have been jamming in my belly at this show.

[@tonz928]

Song reminds of my grandpa Ralph. He lived life his way and end of day walked to his own tune. Great man.

[@MississippiHalfStep]

When the last rose of summer pricks my finger, And the hot sun chills me to the bone, When I can't hear the song for the singer, And I can't tell my pillow from a stone, I will walk alone by the black muddy river, And sing me a song of my own, I will walk alone by the black muddy river, And sing me a song of my own. When the last bolt of sunshine hits the mountain, And the stars start to splatter in the sky, When the moon hits the southwest horizon, With the scream of an eagle on the fly, I will walk alone by the black muddy river, And listen to the ripples as they moan, I will walk alone by the black muddy river, And sing me a song of my own. Black muddy river, roll on forever, I don't care how deep or wide, if you've got another side, Roll muddy river,…

[@ptturboe5792]

I was there. RIP...

[@rosemaryhill8804]

"Hunter: The black muddy river is a dream that I've had three or four times over my life, and it is one of the most chilling I've had. It's enough to turn you religious. I've burrowed under this incredible mansion, gone down into the cellars, and I find myself down at this black, lusterless, slow-flowing Stygian river. There are marble columns around, and cobwebs. It's vast and it's hopeless. It's death, it's death with the absence of the soul. It's my horror vision, and when I come out of that dream I do anything I can to counter it."

[@hatinhatin6789]

Thank you JG

[@scottbegonias313]

I miss you Jerry... immensely ⚡

[@THELostSailor]

I MISS JERRY

[@jimfowler2600]

JERRY was the greatest!!!

[@robertduggan2085]

I was there. It’s seems like yesterday

[@robertduggan2085]

The fireworks and Hendrix over the PA star spangled banner

[@michaelpessolano6458]

Its hard to watch miss you Jerry

[@AlienFriendly]

"When it seems like the night will last forever"...

[@windycityrebel]

I was there both nights. Front row....Thanks for posting

[@KavaKavana]

was here on a hot Midwest day with great family and black muddy was a he best. Luckily Phil brought in a box Of Rain to make for a More Positive ending. Hi w may tears 😭 cried so much love

[@louiegallucci532]

Thank you Jerry all I can say is thank you.

[@kevincoleman9035]

Epic Handy cam

[@jasoncoonrod3716]

That black muddy river rolls on forever we love you Jerry and remember my friends never give your love 2 a Foolish Heart

[@Nate-k2j]

Michael George.....love you till the end.

[@aaronayers6959]

Thank you my friend

[@beaulyons1977]

~Roll On Forever~ 🖤🌹🖤

[@jbredesen7153]

I'm so grateful forever 💛 💓 💖

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

Dead & Company did this song incredibly last night->the spirit is alive!!!

[@joedecker4227]

A month later he was relieved of his earthly duties.

[@louiegallucci532]

It is like telling us hay man this is how it is all about when it is time to split .maybe it’s just me . Rip Jerry and thank you for everything

[@Bertha-pm4xt]

that's exactly how I felt at the show

[@nicolaspopov1831]

You are in our hearts forever Jerry.xx

[@gratefulaya192]

Omg thank you so much!!! Much love too you from the chef that makes the trees grow, your conscience reality, your ego disintegrate and the universe becomes apart of you

[@crazyirishmurray8463]

The only musician I’ve cried for.

[@codyeynon8467]

Thanks, Jerry. For everything.

[@chrismatassa6298]

when the last rose of summer pricks my finger ...

[@oldmate1342]

Beautiful mate.

[@stv111play]

amazing ran the run back then. live was amazing. many try but only one!

[@richardeaton8670]

Miss him

[@bill942]

Thank you soooo much for this. I was there! I miss Jerry.

[@jbredesen7153]

Omg i know I miss you Jerry I really miss you and your amazing voice he is so ❤ amazing in every way ❤ at the Eugene shows he locked at me Jerry live on forever and sing me a song

[@spyhunter2410]

I was there. Thank you.

[@crazyjaniecad]

Really beautiful song.

[@raymondpapaj1864]

Grand finale, pretty sure Jerry said it best and lived it.cannot tell that pillow from a stone....only way through the gate is alone !! The man knew that. Granted times were different and temptations straight up nothing what they are today..man laced his boots and treaded that muddy river.

[@ricky4214]

i was 7 years old at the time, my dad is a Deadhead (and i am now), i went to work with him on August 9th and we heard on the radio that day that Jerry had moved on from this life.....i remember that being a really tough evening. Also a little fitting for me that this is one of the last songs Jerry performed, I didn't listen to the dead from about 16 years old until i was 30, maybe I should hate to admitt this but about 4 years ago i stumbled on Dead and Company doing black muddy river and that's when I got hooked back on the Dead, and there's no looking back for me I am a Deadhead now. I rarely listen to Dead & Co. recordings at this point, but one thing that can be said about them is they are a real gateway drug in to getting younger generations in to the Dead so I thank them for that. And I got a chance to do LSD at a Dead and Co. concert last year and let's just say that was a religious experience

[@gsocigars5794]

Roll on forever

[@anthonyc4732]

Thanks for sharing

[@TWDan1]

Haunting and heartbreaking .... "Stones fall from my eyes instead of years" ... premonition?

[@garyjensen1545]

Jerry New He Was Dying Inside 😢✌💙