Grateful Dead - Blow Away 7-7-89

[@atthemark]

I loved how Jerry and Brent interacted. You could see Jerry encouraging him to step out and go for it. I recall many old heads not being huge fans when a Brent song came up. Personally, I always loved his songs, especially Blow Away.

[@robbieburtelow]

Yes.

[@Anava33]

Agreed!!

[@bobhemphut4011]

Love the guys energy!!!! Kinda sounds like Ray Lamontagne has a similar vocalization style.

[@treebeard8475]

He was always one of my faves. If I was alive when he died woulda cried just as this performance makes me cry now.

[@michaelslate4607]

Met Brent once... All I said to him was " You got the best voice I ever heard Man " He smiled and said "Thanks Man " and we parted ways! AWESOME Cat sorely missed along with you know who.

[@dannykriss2428]

I'm jealous!

[@judsonrowe3812]

Cool story

[@danielosullivan3110]

It's lunchtime. I thought I was hungry. Loved this little time with Brent ❤️I wasn't hungry. I just miss Brent 🖤I'm left with a hollow feeling since he passed ✌️

[@richunclejoey2249]

Brent is the one of the main reasons I listen to Dead shows after 79,...I guess besides the fact it was really the only music I had to listen to besides other dead projects, Brass and a lil Steely Dan. As a responsible adult now (lol) I have slightly diversified... slightly

[@craigholliday]

And thanks Brent for making Jerry smile. Priceless

[@dustybottoms2780]

? Just thanks Brent

[@bardanderson897]

Love Brent. Sadly Bill and Mickey were pretty awful in this performance. Jerry missed a few notes, but corrected awesomely. Phil was solid af, and Bob always seemed disinterested in Brent successes. Love this band. This era was the best, and Brent always gave 1000%

[@alvaronehme3237]

Brent's voice is ABSOLUTLEY beautiful. RIP :(

[@TwilighMidna]

I love Brent's voice.

[@SuperEbbandflow]

His voice was full of hope, despair, love, struggle, joy and soul. I'll never tire of him or his wonderful voice. RIP

[@JimmyAyele]

One of the most underrated vocalists of all time.

[@blvov]

My absolute favorite version of Blow Away. Such emotion from Brent, makes me cry even now, 25 years later.

[@markpaar6852]

Saw the Milwaukee shows that year .Brent blew the roof off that night with this one.They were not the same after he died.Saw 2 of his last three shows at Tinley in 90.

[@timmccarthy3034]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST....

[@coryswartz5285]

Brent had a very unique, and a one of a kind singing voice. He poured his entire heart and soul into his lyrics, and even his pain!!!

[@maybeioverreacted4504]

I accidentally made eye contact with my boss when I was playing this song at work I was pontificating love and how special and beautiful it is and how we should all just be fountains of everlasting love flowing into each other I had a tear in my eye just imagining how amazing that would be I hope he didn't think it was too weird

[@Karmakatt6]

Awesome version.. if I was to introduce any non Heads to Brent, this one would be it..

[@pfx176]

Keep this song alive. The hairs stand up on my arms when I hear Brent perform this song

[@musictubehead1]

It's hard to pick a favorite Dead song or performance. But this one is for sure in my top 5. This is what it means to sing with soul!!! God rest you Brent.

[@TwilighMidna]

Brent's voice is awesome. The other thing i love is how much jerry loved playing with Brent

[@buttfingerblaster]

Despite being a 30+ year old video and on KZbin, you can still feel Brent’s gaze pierce the deepest depths of your existence. That and for 6 minutes he had the entire world by its balls

[@red-eyedblackbird8048]

I love Brent's voice! he was so talented! So sad he is not longer with us. I will always love this era of Grateful Dead!

[@jeffdachef]

It was his bridge...we used to joke about it flying out when he got drunk and tried belting songs out...I loved that man and the way he re-energized Jerry and the rest of the band...may he rest in peace!

[@shamelessoutlaw]

Brent is, was, and always will be THE MAN....the soul of the best sounding years of the band's long strange trip.....miss you friend

[@katishuman1149]

I love this man too. I can't believe this video is from 23 years ago, seems like just 5 or so years ago and I remember him going off that day clear as that camera! Was up with my parents at my aunt's place on a lake (cut off from outside communication) the week Brent left us. My Dad had driven to town or something, I was sitting out on the pld wooden dock and he said, "one of the guys from that band you like died." and he knew no more.

[@jimkeogh8552]

I have been so hardheaded in my years following the band: Pig can't be topped. I could never get into the processed sound of Brent's keyboards; we used to call it "sparklies." I keep coming back to this performance maybe for the 1,000th time because of the connectedness of the band, the soul of Brent. It blows me away.

[@Em1980ish]

I love this man. Bling and all....love watching everything about him. I hope to meet him in the afterlife. RIP beautiful soul.

[@evanvandaniker]

I saw this version around 7 months ago and I searched and searched for it to no avail… thought for a while I had dreamt it. I could remember seeing Jerry smile at Brent. Guess it’s my lucky day ☮️

[@stevenmetzendorf7063]

I see that your comment is just a few days old. I try to see this particular video at least monthly ! It hits THAT spot... ...EVERY FRIKKEN TIME 🥲💖❗ Jerry/Brent=Priceless 😄

[@boobman769]

Watch Jerry at 10:14. Fucking amazing...I was there, and don't remember a thing. Thank you SO much for posting.

[@mostevokish]

He's a kid right then, back in the crowd watching his favorite singer steal his face! Getting his mind blown away like the rest of us. He almost loves Brent as much as I do! The Dead will live forever! Not fade away.

[@michaelclarke8066]

Just stunning and incredible, this clip is a live performance that will be admired for generations to come

[@jennifermurray6245]

My favorite show by far

[@northernlights0721]

My mom was following them on tour when he passed away. They gathered in a park, i believe, for a memorial to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Brent. 💗

[@JoshDone]

Wow - Shades of Pigpen! SO great to see Brent leading the band and although I was never a fan of this particular song, it's hard not to get into it when Jerry has that smile on his face.................

[@alexdavisaudio]

this recording is one of my favorites, I am proud to have been alive when this happened, even if I was 300+ miles away and less than 2 months old

[@jeffdachef]

Wow, musta watched this video 20-30 times and finally noticed from the 5:50 to the 6:00, the pictures of Jessica and Jennifer on his keyboard...

[@idahoolson]

this tune rocks,brent is way cool!,the brent years where great years, love it

[@bjcondurso]

That was a great show ! A great year for the boys! It's just as meaningful to me as it was to me then! God Bless the Grateful Dead and yes I was there!

[@nancileejones1297]

This is absolutely breathtaking! I sure wish I could have met Brent. Love his voice and his command of the keyboard !

[@thomasheckman4643]

Jerry Gave Brent the floor. Nailed it.

[@TheGravygun]

Rock and roll as religion is real..Church is in session right here.

[@tararichardson220]

I love it! Couldn't agree more!

[@JayyVee41]

Shut up idolator

[@hippiejohn334]

AMEN !!!!!!!

[@mal420]

i love the chemistry brent and jerry have on stage. its like brent is the son jerry never had

[@reneeanderson7489]

incredible!! cant think of any band touring with one song even that could compare to the experience, sound, or intensity this song gives.

[@gratefulchris7598]

I agree 1000% love this album

[@clovett66]

I was there 23 years ago. This song absolutely stands out from that show for me. I remember it being a very Philly rock-n-roll "post In the Dark" crowd. There was some jeering at the Deadheads who were dancing in the first set. It was a little uncomfortable until this song. Blow Away just ripped through the bullshit and by the end the whole atmosphere of the concert changed. Second set was standard excellence. This is the ultimate version of this song.

[@howierichman2678]

This show in it's entirety was so incredible and definitely one of the best Grateful Dead shows of all time. It was the last show ever at JFK Stadium and my last show in my hometown of Philadelphia. If you haven't seen it yet, "Crimson White & Indigo" CD/DVD is this amazing show in it's entirety. Brent's energy here is quite simply amazing. I often come back to this video whenever i am feeling down and it definitely helps !!

[@tomuchcrazyness9320]

Howie Richman I don’t think it was, i think they did the spectrum a few times in philly after this show

[@tremdawg]

I was on tour during this summer and I saw this show it was great! Great memories

[@thomstarr]

I was at this show, what a wonderful day it was indeed!!!

[@speegs77]

Every time I watch this video I am inspired. Brent puts everything he has into this. Thanks for the vid mate!

[@deanl0]

This is Gospel with Brent R.i.P

[@mostevokish]

Brent fuckin Mydland, the prophet and the preacher. Church music.

[@auggiedoggy44]

so awesome to see Jerry get into Brent`s tune what an amazing show so glad i was there

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

Chills. So glad this got posted so many could enjoy this incredible performance.

[@quinn959]

Brent Mydland was the best keyboardist the dead ever had imo.

[@kt-tu6jl]

Powerful stuff!

[@deadpiratetattoo2015]

The joy on Jerry's face after Brent joined the band was all you need to know about what he meant to the Dead. Why no one covers these songs is wrong. I didn't see pig, but when Brendt joined it was like Jerry came out of a fog and found a new love for the Dead's songs.

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Keith fit the band better

[@codyagans1894]

Keith over pigpen. Sorry, no disrespect

[@neilnoble1771]

@Suzukisan EXACTLY. Comparisons aren't where it's at ! Pigpen and Brent are both special.

[@AtmaRising]

First tour I saw the Dead. Blew my mind!

[@ujbabel]

rock n roll at its purest

[@timmccarthy3034]

BRENT WAS THE BEST .....the best singer the band ever had......and so, that made him the best keyboard player they ever had too.....a lot of guys can play the keys real good, but NO ONE COULD SING LIKE THIS GUY DID....

[@jeffdachef]

Happy Birthday my friend....this was your greatest thing ever...your chest was not a jail cell...

[@ikoiko84]

I miss Brent as much as Jerry every day.

[@jennifermurray6245]

Me too

[@troytette2410]

Me too.

[@daveyboy8907]

We could sure use them right now that’s for sure.

[@bradzartman1191]

Wow! Brent contributed so much to the energy of the shows. This was great, thanks!

[@travisirwin7602]

This is what the world needs right now. Take me back..

[@MichaelDempsey]

I remember this vividly. I was watching Garcia and he was clearly enjoying this. The best Brent performance I ever saw

[@bridgetoleary1407]

AMAZING! my favorite blow away by far. Brent gives me life

[@CatfishSkinner]

This Is Awesome! Yeah, Phil's mad bass bombs, Jerry's blistering lead guitar (and a smile @ Brent around 10:38, like a nod of approval - he was digging it!), & Brent singing, giving his all. THIS IS TIGHT!! GREAT VERSION ALL AROUND!! (~);}

[@jimfry318]

@peteforgets This was the last concert before they knocked it down. It was my first of many shows. I was 15 years old and I'll never forget it.

[@z1205]

Definitely one of the best performances in the history of music.

[@greatwestern101]

Yes!

[@yorkiegirl16]

I was there, exactly 23 years ago today. Yes, it does seem like a lifetime ago. It was the last event ever held at JFK stadium. There was so some question if the concert was going to be played because of all the structural damage in the stadium. Fearing a riot the show was cancelled, the show went on! It was a blazing hot day. Great memories of a time we will never see again.

[@gratefulchris7598]

Bent always makes me smile smile smile..

[@Nuthane]

man i loved watching brent do his thing. what a timeless message..

[@Evanisovich_]

Brent & Jerry’s chemistry was second to none 🙌

[@chuckryan6065]

Brent's greatest moment, IMO. RIP

[@Shutuplegs2024]

If I could relive my 9th birthday I'd totally be there

[@torseland4691]

Stunning-Brent Mydland. And on top of that-this talented guy's dad came from a place close to where I live in the southwestern parts of Norway.

[@12mulatu]

Brent looked jacked in this, but the guy was a phenomenal talent, especially on keys, he was no doubt the best key player to play with the dead. Merle Saunders even said after he died it would take 3 guys to replace Brent he was so good.

[@gimsocks1364]

Brett and band just awesome. Nice Phil and drummers love ❤️

[@alexbatchelor8285]

JFK was such an awesome stadium. I've never been there, but I think it's awesome that despite being so old, it could still pack in more people than most modern stadiums.

[@leifchurchill]

Brent's a BEAST!

[@briva]

I was there and blown away!

[@popeyebouldercreek]

This was JFK stadium in Philly. This was the last event at the place, great way to see it off. It was actually condemned at the time, Philly FD wanted to cancel the show. Philly PD overrode them (there were 100,000 Deadheads at this show and it was about 103F that day).

[@melonhead49]

Built to last...... what a great freaking album!

[@jennifermurray6245]

My fave

[@andrewstewart911]

RIP Brent. What a gift this is…wow!

[@VLSmith66]

Brent was an absolutely amazing musician. He was gone too soon.

[@Cavemanfbs1]

Ugh i know im gunna cry everytime but i still watch

[@amandajones4173]

Love this man, love this song, love remembering the way it was back then.

[@larrywallenjr6488]

Their best keyboard player by far.

[@timmccarthy3034]

best singer too

[@markfranco3690]

This is such an Amazing Awesome song 🎵. So glad I'd gotten to see the band back in its prime, eith Brent- this And all his songs.

[@elliang2365]

Jesus made Brent for his family and US. I miss him and his soul so much. I am 100% Jealous of those who saw Brent shows. I bet the grilled cheeses and falafels even tasted better. Rest in peace Brent, Jesus, Terry Bradshaw and you - THE MAN!!!

[@bneupa1]

wow brent! i can't wait to see u up there

[@brennanc4321]

yes Brent Myland had one of the most soulfull voices ive ever heard but im a pigpen man however the irony I never saw ever I only saw welnick

[@jcovotsos]

Beast!!! 22 years ago to the day....RIP

[@jasonwinner8436]

How someone can give this a thumbs down is beyond me....two thumbs WAAAY up!!! Thanks you Brent!!!!

[@jonbat1968]

Great tune ! This wa my first Dead show, I never looked back. RIP Brent

[@AriDillProductions]

so passionate at the end..love it!

[@johnbart8052]

Brent reminds me of Richard Manuel from The Band.

[@timmccarthy3034]

yes, but with more intensity, and a better range.....

[@danielmcdermott138]

@@timmccarthy3034 No way did Brent have a better voice than Manuel.

[@douglondoner7360]

kinda like, "Really? My turn? Here we go!"

[@daveyboy8907]

Yep but better

[@johnbart8052]

Richard Manuel on the first 2 band albums was amazing shame the booze and drugs stole both of them from us

[@robwinsall]

Look how happy Jerry is with Brent!

[@darrendix5163]

Yeah, it really killed Jerry to lose Brent, and he was never the same after.

[@drey4529]

i wish i was old enough to have seen brent at least once

[@howierichman2678]

Most amazing Grateful Dead concert ever and man this right here sends chills and Flashbacks down to me :)

[@MyFellowPrisoners153]

brent... real real real love... real real real love..... yayayaya

[@ThePfeffdaddy]

Brent was great. I was sad to hear when he passed too. (heard it on the radio)

[@tiedyekeith]

Brent is so awesomely animated here. His rap from around 6:25 onward, well it reminds me of when JerBear and the boys would just stick it up behind Pig Pen and let him wail his vocal rap for like, foreverrrrrrr and a day on Lovelight or what have you. Besides, you can see Jerbear dancing and smiling his approval at his kinsman. This just blows me away..Brent Baby!

[@Matilda1721]

My favorite tune, was there and loved it!

[@douglasmcox1]

He summoned the wind... it's true.. Ask anybody...

[@hippiejohn334]

Still remember like it was yesterday !!! Just got chills !!!

[@marcdavies9385]

Mid 80s to early 90s were the best years of the Dead in my opinion. But that could be the acid talking!! Damn I miss those days.

[@ktmidaho160]

daaaang gave me chills about 10:20 watching Jerry absolutely loving it!!!!

[@kerrip420]

I'm just going to go A Head and listen to that over and over and dance my ass off in my living room!! Love it soooooo much! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Witch is very deep btw

[@420deadshows]

this was the last concert at JFK , we broke it

[@hippiejohn334]

I still have a peice of it !!😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Anava33]

Brent is full of emotion Always. RIP

[@SWAllen420]

Brent at his most-commanding self. Never could replace him or the momentum they had when he died.

[@horpsnark]

i just cried. brent did smoke this one

[@terrygibbs7824]

This was such a great show. RIP Brent

[@user-tx8gf4xo3y]

Me and my friend are in the crowd, he is no longer with us, but showed the Link to his Mom, she loved it vary much so!!!

[@elliang2365]

that being said, Vince Welnick shows with Hornsby or Marsalis were awesome.. Never trade them for the world ...but Brent IS was and always will be THE MAN!!!!!! Backup or lead I'm in!!!

[@mediaholic07]

Miss you Brent thank you forever

[@IntegrityFinance]

I saw Brent's last show like here, they were off the charts!

[@tmkwestside4273]

Its Brent and everyone else on the keys....nobody ripped one off like him r.i.p.