"Boogie On Reggae Woman " from GarciaLive Volume Three: December 14-15, 1974 Northwest Tour

"Boogie On Reggae Woman" from GarciaLive Volume Three: December 14-15, 1974 Northwest Tour. Recorded on December 14, 1974 in Portland, OR at The Paramount Theatre.
GarciaLive Volume Three features newly mastered original two-track recordings from one of Jerry's most experimental, improvisational and revered projects: Legion of Mary. Culled from two Pacific Northwest performances on what is thought to be the band's first tour, GarciaLive Volume Three presents over 2 1/2 hours of previously unreleased music accompanied by a liner note essay by Dead Notes author Darryl Norsen, and previously unpublished live photos.
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[@scottieruck]

I love the fact that this song was released by Stevie Wonder only a month before this recording by Jerry. It shows Jerry's ability to recognize good music, as obviously, this is a song for the ages. It also helps to articulate his impeccable taste.

[@jimroche6457]

Scott, you nailed this comment. This band Jerry pulled together in '74 was phenomenal, they knew current soul and funk and played with it. Jerry Band at its finest. Jerry is a national treasure.

[@fearfeasa1]

Jerry certainly had a great ability to recognize good music ; however it wasn't Jerry who brought this number to the band, but his co-leader, Merl Saunders, who is the vocalist here. Too litte credit is given to Merl for his rôle in providing Jerry with a relaxed, laid-back milieu where he could develop his great talent in a musical context far removed from the constant pressures of the Grateful Dead.

[@jmarts715]

Well said & I completely agree 110%

[@adamroberts9237]

exactly. My man Jerry knew the the lead line that wasn't on the record.... so he played it here...Like you say... this is good music...

[@imaheadlightonanorthboundt6677]

Spot on, Hendrix did the same with his covers.

[@dipankarray9732]

Holy smokes, could music ever get better. Rock in Peace , Jerry.

[@emmerfarro]

Load yer' bowl for this one.

[@Stevesk0011]

5 years later. I find this, while smoking a bowl with my girlfriend. Good times. Good music.

[@derpmellow2]

Steve Kountz 6 years later smoking a joint with my girlfriend. I agree good times! Good music!

[@josephmcfarland7467]

I don't know what that means man, but it sounds illegal to me 🤖👽🤖

[@brendanmcmahon6678]

My thoughts exactly

[@marcblue8444]

Alrighty

[@TroyOuellette-zs7ue]

This is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

[@johnkemp9835]

I got 2 feet of Jerry and 10 inches of Stevie on vinyl, and I could'a been listening to this for the last 45 years?!!?

[@meredithfletcher5623]

10 inches of Stevie... heh heh

[@Stealyourscottrightoffyourface]

What an amazing version of this song. Man I miss Jerry and his ever so cool groves . . . nothing can ever replace him!

[@berkslaw]

Coconut grove, dude.

[@scottstooksbury538]

Scott ferbert nothing could ever replace Jerry contribution to our college of musically knowledge

[@dalewentworth4660]

berkslaw, Coconut Groove

[@SkiAz4Free]

The greasy-ness of this loaf of whole grain funk is off the charts!

[@jcronanj71]

I'm dripping with it! Stank ass funk

[@hamunderhill2062]

@@jcronanj71 honky tonk bottom

[@swimbum1]

Nothing gluten-free about this jam session.

[@aliasdyln33]

​@@swimbum1 I think SkiAz4Free is just trying to "butter" everything up with his comment. And next, I am going to search and listen to a great Jerry Garcia Band cover of the textbook brilliant song by Bruce Cockburn . . . "Waiting For a Miracle". I so miss live-Jerry!

[@direwolf8124]

Jerry was funky, still jamming in 2020

[@kevinmaddog3064]

Yeah I was just thinking I have been listening to Jerry G and Dead since 1987 and I’m still discovering new jams , song versions, shows unbelievable!

[@direwolf8124]

@@kevinmaddog3064 since 92 for me

[@patriciawilliams6076]

Yah the Dead were fabulus! Miss Jerry so much as we all do! P from Vt.

[@hamunderhill2062]

eight oh too area code never was a slave

[@doormasterbryan]

Listen to the Meester. Merl and Martin r truly golden.Listen 2 John Kahn laying down the funk.LEGION OF MARY IS THE BOMB. I Miss the Meester';{s

[@evanharlow788]

Can anyone lease tell me what song he is talking about?

[@arreggelsen4160]

Still gettin the Boogie On, Reggae Woman in 2021

[@billbeliakoff5589]

And Boogying on into 2022 !

[@timc333]

Such a sweet version of this fine tune , if this doesn't make a soul want to hop up and rattle it's bones , then I question the existence of all . ; - )

[@sde9815]

Now that's funny right there, I don't care who you are.... well said, my friend. 😅

[@mattsickonic8115]

Jerry, one of the greatest.

[@danielkilty5270]

Jerry did so many awesome covers besides all his original stuff.I can listen gladly and serenely to everything he did, happy guitar picking in heaven mr.G!

[@seankenney3056]

God of the big finish.

[@biffjohnson7891]

“Ring like fire if you lose your way “

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

And I was just listening to Reggae this morning. 😘

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Can't confirm. Supposedly c.ae.out within a month of Steve's release. Al jarreau has a good song Got to get my boogie down. Jah herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜🍄🌍🇺🇸🌎🦄🌵🌵🌵🍄

[@lorenzofranchi3126]

Jerry Garcia,,,,, The best

[@chrisklein2118]

OMFG...I saw the Dead 100+ times, JGB only about 10, but this stuff is where legends come from...awesome!

[@dalewentworth4660]

Chris Klein , fucking gods are the Annunaki. 👽👽

[@claudiacarisi9489]

I loved the way they did "Boogie on Reggae Woman!"

[@tonyfitty8580]

Boogie on Jer Bear!

[@davidcaron3486]

Love and kindness 💗

[@hydr01960]

I'm digging that organ!!

[@gw3705]

Merl Sauders

[@gw3705]

SAUNDERS

[@claudiacarisi9489]

The great Merl Saunders!

[@erichanhauser3190]

Legion of Mary is amazing. Merl.

[@josephm1264]

Wow... what a groove... Love it!

[@sergkaizen5342]

Holy sheet sounds great

[@adamfeldman8713]

ReL Deals Holy~Fields right here. I was like 2 years old and had no idea

[@wreckdiver45]

SWEET candy to my ears Thanx Jer

[@landonstainbrook1183]

Happy birthday Jerry!

[@landonstainbrook1183]

I know I'm an hour late in my time zone

[@georgebass1423]

I love it!!!

[@AlexanderYucas]

Jerry Garcia meets Stevie Wonder... yes Please! IN JERRY WE TRUST!

[@timc333]

Jerry did dabble in Motown for a short while , it was said that he truly enjoyed doing the Motown tunes , his talents were beyond simple mortal understanding .

[@hamunderhill2062]

@@timc333 his mo was town & city

[@maryf5260]

This is awesome!

[@CassidyRsongs]

I need to get this show soon hope the package deals are still on always loved them doing this song

[@Fortwentt]

Super incredible

[@judithrobson826]

audio bliss.

[@j.c.4349]

72 people are off their f-ing rockers

[@RamblingRambler]

Legendary!

[@johnsawyer2199]

I love this song !!

[@imaheadlightonanorthboundt6677]

SWEET SOUNDS!

[@lorenzogalasso6252]

Im A Headlight On A Northbound Train you are so lucky man because you are a headlight on a northbound train... I wish I was one

[@hamunderhill2062]

@@lorenzogalasso6252 specially after the dread scot

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

A+++

[@craigmccauley5807]

Always great!

[@hamunderhill2062]

son of olaf?

[@honeyshot905]

Seven minutes in..." Yo dude this song was chill bomb" Me: "give it till the 10 min mark" Then "what the duuuuuuude........"

[@terrydonald6332]

VERY nice.

[@jackoroses9593]

Yeah!

[@Turgorful]

On fvcking fire!

[@shaunbaran8917]

I never bothered to wonder if this ghad a name, but always liked it. so much louder than before, or is this a different show? Who cares!

[@dalewentworth4660]

shaun baran The Volium Is Way Up High.

[@markoblazney6360]

Saw them in the Kennedy Center? Dang, did I? Hooteroll days.

[@mattkav684]

Mark OBLAZNEY yes you probably did. April 1985. 1st or 2nd show?

[@mattkav684]

april 1975 i mean

[@hamunderhill2062]

@@mattkav684 who'd a thunk it funk you to life

[@JulietCourtney]

Pretty cool 2017!!¡

[@sambac2053]

The wah wah sax sound from Martin is very cool!!

[@derricktaylor6889]

yessI waitin on DD

[@picklehiesner]

RIP big guy ... Miss you

[@kravensnowmoon9133]

Dank

[@VinceWorld2012]

Oh yeah!

[@joshuateubanks4302]

This is so hot you measure in in kelvin.

[@mariadeambrosiozas8620]

I like to see you boogie Right across the floor I like to do it to you Till you holla for more I like to reggae But you dance too fast for me I'd like to make love to you So you can make me scream Boogie on reggae woman What is wrong with me Boogie on reggae woman Baby can't you see I'd like to see both of us Fall deeply in love I'd like to see you naked Under the stars above Yes I would I'd like to see both of us Fall deeply in love - yeah I'd like to see you in the raw Under the stars above So boogie on reggae woman What is wrong with you Boogie on reggae woman What you tryin' to do Can I play? Can I play? No! Boogie on reggae woman What is wrong with me Boogie on reggae woman What you tryin' to do Boogie on reggae woman Let me do it to you Boogie on reggae woman What you tryin' to do

[@josephvonbulow1164]

💥🔥💗🤘🤘🤘

[@Tummysticks315]

yaaaaah!!

[@wreckdiver45]

nice

[@matthewcannon2560]

Smokin'!

[@stevehayes3586]

Ya mon🤙✌🤟

[@gratefulmike58]

This figgen killer ......

[@snomthepokermoncrk]

mmm mmm mmm mm good I spent the last ten years of my life in love with the dead and I have totally ignored all of jerry's projects I might be throwing some blasphemy out there but I think I like all of the evolutions of the JGB as a whole better than the dead. let it rock: live at keystone is the greatest album of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is not a bad cut either

[@chrisretkowski830]

why would you do that man jerry is the MAN

[@bobhuber8480]

You are not throwing any blasphemy out there. OF Course the Jerry solo stuff is better than Grateful Dead. That's where Jerry felt even more comfortable to do his thing. You act like you deserve to be blamed for liking some very underrated, great music.

[@GarlTsagan]

Not an uncommon opinion. One thing is for sure, his solo projects give the dead a run for their money

[@josevillarreal9920]

Shaun Miller Slow down Gym Shoe, don't let it go to your head.

[@imaheadlightonanorthboundt6677]

No Doubt, Jerry seemed to grow tired of the dead in the mid 80's. The smaller venues and versatile musicians seemed to invigorate him with the JGB.

[@Sunflower0122Z]

This is the track that opened the show too. Jerry and the band sound wonderful.

[@summer4423]

Um yeah....fu*kin' nailin' it! Rock the F on!!!!

[@dalewentworth4660]

Summer Sullivan rockin it Nailin the 16 penny to the boards!! WHOOT WHOOT

[@TheOferwexenfeld]

tnxalotverynice

[@dougspivey8396]

It's the keyboards you saw what he did when Brent joined the show

[@Trump-dj3xu]

MELVIN SEALS!

[@sg1770]

That’s not Melvin. Melvin didn’t join until 80s

[@ericperowsky4987]

Love the tune, who is the horn player..nice funk/jazz sound

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Martin Fierro

[@ernestancrum7373]

fukinaye, just 6 minutes in and I'm looking for any excuse not to blow every windowpane out of this old grass shack.

[@claudiacarisi9489]

But who's singing, doesn't sound like Jerry or Merl! John Kahn? Jerry's cooking and Merl is phenomenal 🎶🎵

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

Merl

[@patricksramek8494]

7:11 - 7:15

[@kelvingrover4043]

Good old remember,lol paramount nice place till it change to the Portland

[@hamunderhill2062]

itz da shnitz-uh

[@Brian78brian78]

I hear jerry, who's playing the distorted psychedelic parts?

[@doormasterbryan]

Martin Fierro on the horn.

[@hamunderhill2062]

@@doormasterbryan from the brief fall 73 interlude tour

[@dougspivey8396]

Hollar

[@cpiersonk]

hear some phish influencer in here. great version

[@bobbiephunkie3012]

+Craig Kahle, you do know that this is a Stevie Wonder cover? I'm pretty confident this Legion of Mary's cover of Boogie On.... was not the birthplace.

[@cpiersonk]

yes of course.. but I hear phish cover this tune and hear a lot of potential inspiration drawn from this cover... purely opinion...

[@nipseyrules1057]

+Craig Kahle phish drew way more from the Original, tune your ears better ace.

[@cpiersonk]

+truephan possibly. still hear the influence. updated comment, just for you ace.

[@1bermudian]

+Craig Kahle Very mpressive way to handle the "Ungrateful" and their criticism, by deflecting the hate. I, personally have always loved Jerry and all his side projects, but never a Phish fan. IMHO - you're correct in your original comment on their "influence," as it definitely can be heard here...Good call!!! Keep it alive, man, keep it alive... :)

[@jktunney]

who's the drummer on this track?

[@Drumma75]

Jake Tunney Bad Ass Ronnie Tutt

[@jktunney]

Aaron Martin I think jerry was secretly an elvis fan

[@chuckhowe123]

+Jake Tunney No secret about it!

[@jktunney]

+Chuck Howe Right on man!

[@chuckhowe123]

Ronnie Tutt and Donna both came from Elvis' band.

[@michealcurrie8272]

Lift off......d(o..o)b....

[@kw1015]

Who is doing the vocals guys???

[@phatstax2011]

Pretty sure that's Merl Saunders singing.

[@JeffAquA315]

Its merl saunders

[@Hallmattm]

Unsocial media.

[@sde9815]

That's fucked up shyt right there. Hehe

[@Brian78brian78]

Nina Simone? U mean Stevie wonder right?

[@hamunderhill2062]

you gettin up a concert on highway 61? who's gettin it up?

[@MarvinMonroe]

I gotta say the Phish version is infinitely more soulful, funky, authentic, etc Edit: This just seems like white boy wannabe soul/funk to me. Trey and the boys play with way way way way more feeling and soul

[@dwaynebryant2355]

You should be ashamed of yourself for even putting both versions in the same post. Without Jerry and Phil and the boys the only Phish would be swimming in ponds and streams

[@treydog317]

When Jerry and Merle collaborated, they played “Jerry” songs and “Merl” songs. This was a Merl song. I have seen him solo and he played this song. To call Merl Saunders “wannabe white boy funk” is ignorant and disrespectful. Also, Phish does a good version. I was at the show when they first played it.

[@moniquelujan6877]

😂😂😂😂 awww, that’s cute. You love Phish, but perhaps make comments rooted in facts, not feelings.

[@MarvinMonroe]

@@treydog317 Dayton 97 or back in the 80s? Yeah I was at that Dayton show when they busted it out and of course I wasn't serious about Phish's version being more "authentic"

[@Diana11Austin]

What’s not to love??

[@ryancollins3359]

Phish did it better

[@lmalsch3526]

Your opinion!!!!

[@lmalsch3526]

My opinion Phish does NOTHING BETTER then the G.D. or MR. JEROME GARCIA!!!! R.I.P. JERRY! VIRTUOSO!!!

[@ryancollins3359]

Jack Strae listen to their turn at it on Hampton comes alive

[@anubisarcturian4897]

fuck Phish

[@anubisarcturian4897]

Im so Grateful my dad never taught me how to Phish