Grateful Dead 4. "Althea" Without a Net (Set 1) Reaction

[@elizabethdemerie13]

Blazing and the dead are always great together!! Glad you enjoyed it

[@TeezMcGee]

couldn't agree more lol

[@barbarascotto3873]

@@TeezMcGee when live concerts are allowed again, you HAVE to go see Dead and Company, which is three of the 4 surviving members of the Grateful Dead (Bob Weir (my Lord and savior) rhythm guitar and vocals; Mickey Hart on drums and Bill Kreutzmann on drums; John Mayer on lead guitar and vocals; Otiel Burbridge ( from the Allman Bros Band) on bass; and Jeff Chimenti on keys). It's not the Dead of the Jerry Garcia days, but you'll have a great time. I'm in NY, they usually play Citifield on their tours.

[@moondog2032]

Great song to react to

[@Jeff-S]

Part of Without a Net was recorded at Nassau Coliseum on Ling Island NY. I was there. I live 20 minutes away. Saw the Dead every time they were in the Tri-state area (NY, CT, NJ). I was there for the Eyes of The World with Branford Marsalis on this album March 29, 1990.

[@RUSHChick]

The Grateful Dead is one of the bands that you light up, hit play, and carry on with the rest of your day. No need for any other music.

[@justinbakerking]

Well put my friend

[@nathanieltoby6936]

All day

[@billacikalin8108]

Two guitarists, two drummers, a bassist and a keyboardist.

[@wowwhywow]

OK... there is ONE studio song from the Grateful Dead that is FANTASTIC for getting stoned and listening to. TERRAPIN STATION (suite). There are great live versions... but the STUDIO version is AMAZING. It's about 15 or 16 minutes long. A real trip.

[@mapiasal]

i could listen to this song every day

[@jeffmartin1026]

There was nothing like a Grateful Dead concert. This is one of my favortie versions of this song, just beautiful. Another beauty is Row Jimmy from the Cornell '77 concert. Along with everything else from that show.

[@Estado_Alterado]

I discovered the Dead during the pandemic, went to a Dead & Co too and let me tell you is an experience. Loved your reaction.

[@vertyisprobablydead]

This is literally the song. THIS version of the song, that made John Mayer join the grateful dead and learn all the songs. Not like I like John's songs or anything, but he IS a damn good guitarist.

[@sophiefairbanks2031]

And two drummers!

[@paulmancini3363]

Great Album and one of my favorite Versions of Althea, Check out “Looks Like Rain” and “Cassidy” from this Disc as well … just beautiful versions with lots of sounds swimming around …

[@timbeatty8411]

I find myself saying thank you for your song selections over and over. Anyway good job thanks again.

[@NotSparkyy]

You listened to my tune today! Keys killer on this one. Groove amazing and then the lyrics. Thank you Robert Hunter!

[@theopinionatedhippie470]

Such a great song and such a great performance. Excellent choice, whoever picked it. And the dead played two sets at each of their concerts....this song was played in set one.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Here's the lineup for this era of the Dead. Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir - Guitars and Vocals, Phil Lesh - Bass and occasional Vocals, Brent Mydland - Keyboards and Vocals, Bill Kreutzman and Mickey Hart - Drums and Percussion. Other members over the years include, but not at the same time: Ron "Pigpen" McKernan -Keyboards, Harmonica and Vocals, Tom Constanten - Keyboards, Keith Godchaux - Keyboards, Donna Jean Godchaux - Vocals, Vince Welnick - Keyboards and Vocals and Bruce Hornsby - Keyboards, Accordion and Vocals. Plus literally hundreds of guests on stage during shows. They were all about the music, and having a great sound system to hear it through. They have used all McIntosh amps since they did a gig with The Allman Brothers Band and The Band at Watkins Glen, Rracetrack, N.Y in 1973, in front of 600,000 maniacs.

[@robertkramer41]

Church

[@tomcanham9218]

"you know, now I'm trying to catch her..."

[@justinbakerking]

A Grateful Dead must listen🤘

[@brianrestuccia9756]

Help on the way slipknot franklin's tower! From same album you'd love it! My daughter's name is Ava too! Grate work

[@McCarlKnoxville]

Whole live album is also dope**

[@moondog2032]

Jerry Garcia is my favorite musician and that says alot for anyone who loves music but he can get busy in so many ways

[@marksc011]

Your hearing bass guitar, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, keyboards and drums. Check out June 18th 1974 eyes of the world. It's All over KZbin and it's freaking awesome. Strap in and be ready to be transported

[@mikelind8607]

Al-thee-a. First time to your channel. Loved it. Any dead you do choose live over studio. This was live from 1989. Great job and I'll be watching your channel now. Thanks

[@JackCerro]

You're hearing it right. Two guitars, two drummers, bass and keys.

[@lauraturner3519]

There’s just so much but here’s some to consider: Sugaree U.S. Blues He’s Gone Estimated Prophet Eyes of the World The Stranger (Two Souls in Communion) Ripple Black Peter Weather Report Suite Terrapin Station St. Stephen The Other One Candyman Help on the way/Slipknot Franklin’s Tower Sugar Magnolia

[@lauraturner3519]

Continued: Black Muddy River Brokedown Palace Samson and Delilah Row Jimmy Jack Straw The Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion Cream Puff War Alligator Cosmic Charlie

[@rexxx4fun]

It's not simplistic, the genius that you are appreciating between the Dead and Phish, is that it's all about the space between, and the notes they don't play.

[@justinbakerking]

“ notes they don’t play” that’s the thelonius monk philosophical approach to music.. jazz Jedi shit

[@Garyj1784]

Spot... fuckin...on

[@trismaccarran9950]

Very true. As significant as notes themselves, the spaces between notes are freighted with ambient sound, and add fullness to the overall piece.

[@FolkSongsEtAl]

Nice version - though a lot of us deadheads spend our lives trying to find the best versions of Althea/Sugaree and other dead songs. For me it all comes down the the solos. In this one they're nice, but they're not complete jaw dropping fire as some of them achieve. The dead - two guitarists: Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir on rhythm - usually two drummers: Bill Kreutzman and Mickey Hart - Bass: Phil Lesh, and varied keyboard players because they keep dying. This one is Brent Midland.

[@kingsfamilyhomestead-windy5855]

Nice. My youngest daughter's name is Althea Grace and my oldest's name is Hannah Elizabeth 😊

[@timflim4149]

two guitars, Jerry Garcia and bobby Weir. check out the bobby song, Throwing Stones.

[@CyrusJackson2]

I know this is months ago by now, but I just came across your channel. I fuck heavy with the reacts! Has anyone suggested China Cat Sunflower yet?

[@timflim4149]

4th track on the Without A Net live album

[@evanerys]

There are definitely two guitars. Bob Weir was the tether that kept Jerry Garcia's melodic wandering tethered to Earth. The best rhythm guitar player in rock, imo.

[@dustylense]

Oooof, that is the gateway drug right there. Althea from Without a Net! Without a Net is what I suggest to people to break in their ears for the Dead.

[@messiahmoose]

Two guitars. Jerry Garcia on lead and Bob Weir on the rhythm (those weird slides).

[@georgelynch6139]

Bobby was having one of his good nights 😎

[@tommathews3964]

You will carry this wonderful music with you for the rest of your life!! I've been toting it since 69!!

[@gamecave7381]

" Aleetha without a nest" lol Althea Without A Net

[@Krust_Acean]

I learned to play this song from this very version.

[@mrletternumber]

i've smoked so much fucking weed to this song. good god. i could buy a second house with that money.

[@georgelynch6139]

Remember they were a live band. Jerry said they never made a good studio album with a chuckle. Everyone one of their thousands of shows was recorded by audience members and off the board. They said that’s fine, we were finished with those songs so they can have them, meaning their songs were different every time they played them 👍

[@rexxx4fun]

Great selection. And just about an ideal version.

[@FLeigh12]

DOES ANYBODY KNOW .... WHY THE GRATEFUL DEAD HAVE NOT WON EVEN ''O N E'' PRESTIGEOUS MUSIC AWARD OR BEEN RECOGNISED FOR ANY MUSIC TROPHY (like a Grammy) OR OTHER . . . ? DID THE MUSIC INDUSTRY INTENTIONALLY SNUB THESE MUSICIANS FOR A REASON ? ? ? I'M JUST ASKING FOR MY OWN CURIOSITY AND WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS AN ANSWER....

[@anthonysimmins5153]

I like your style. I subscribed.

[@hippiejoe969]

Miss the Dead concerts so much, but still listen every week, Ripple is great vibe to or morning dew, sugaree, ect. Who ever attended a Hippie Rainbow festival through out the years? If you have what's up my brother or sister. HIPPIE JOE

[@neworld2114]

Been to many >ead parties outside the arena- the one time I went in to see the show- me and 2 friends, after 2 songs, we all realized at the same time, oops, that second hit of acid was really strong- had to get the F outta the building 🤣🤣🤣 .

[@steveharrop3742]

I've watched a lot of dead reactions this is my new favourite!

[@kenhoyer8601]

most rr bands have 2 guitars - lead and rhythm

[@leobigelow7021]

Man, is it great to see someone get it. Welcome onto the bus, man.

[@fs8820]

Any day, any where, I’d accompany you to a Grateful Dead tribute. It takes one’s good vibe to know another’s good vibe l, and you GET the Grateful Dead. Thanks for such an enjoyable review!

[@steveharrop3742]

this is a letter from the lyrist to jerry, if you replace althea with garcia it makes a lot more sense, robert wanted to write more songs jerry was riding a wave music

[@jesrush]

This is the greatest band of all time! Listen to that fat man wail! Miss you Jerry! Always!✌️😊 two guitars and two drummers, bass and piano.

[@ryanrellstab3818]

Yo. Check out morning dew winterland 74. You will want to blaze for that one

[@Colt-045]

You can dance brother. When I was young, all black guys danced. What happened?

[@trismaccarran9950]

Blanket on the ground, gazing up at the evening sky while well lit, nothing better to listen to. The subtlety with which they maneuver notes is akin to a stream of consciousness flowing in and back out again. You pick up more of the nuances when toasted...

[@rexxx4fun]

Congrats on the Packers. Took out my Lambs.

[@TeezMcGee]

lol im so sorry!

[@dominrael8658]

id suggest ripple because thats the one that hooked me on them, that and throwing stones. they arent my favorite band but they just have soo many great songs. where a band like zeppelin or floyd may have 60-100 songs in their collection the dead have more like 500 more really with so many live versions that are completely different from the studio tracks, plus some great cover songs mixed in. and speaking of covers check out "second that emotion" from 4-29-71, and also "shakedown street" studio version probably best to start on that one. and sometime down the line check out "Crazy fingers"

[@janna2245]

Without a net? Didn't they put a foot in Branford back and say "Wing it!"

[@rnrsteev]

maybe syncopation over syncopation ?

[@71tmwsiy]

You picked a good version. Nice and tight.

[@vertyisprobablydead]

Did you just say this is simplistic? What?

[@moondog2032]

Grateful dead did the free form playing way back and thats why them phish and bands such as them sell out every show

[@alanlantz5131]

Go Green Bay

[@jazzzman8050]

“Simplistic”?? Try playing this on guitar : )