Grateful Dead - Eyes of the World

First Eyes
02/09/73
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Palo Alto, CA

[@gratefuldead]

oh hell yeah

[@robdepolo122]

Well said

[@nvsouli]

How cool are the dead man! Not even bothered this guy has it on his channel

[@andrewptob]

@@nvsouli This is a soundboard recording. They have no claim over this, but yeah, agreed

[@mbattito8365]

👌✌️🙌💚

[@jasonlambert5552]

This is much better than the studio version, and for a debut it is confident and inviting. I suppose that is what makes the dead the greatest.

[@lucasrocha7571]

I went to a Dead and Company show. Travelled from Brazil to attend two nights at Citi Field last week. My life, as expected, has forever changed. Deadhead in my deepest core!

[@stevenwernli3933]

Now thats a road trip! Wwlcome aboard. You would have had your heart melted if hearing Jerry live.

[@Heretic_Hero]

Welcome to the bus

[@Levitaz4236]

Best song ever when you're really high. The kind of high where you are happy with where you are in life and you're nice and stoned listening to the grateful dead.

[@deadreckoning6288]

Spot on man. I had an out of body experience during Eyes in Oakland Coliseum 1992. Pure magic. They had this round projection screen hanging over center stage with slow motion video of lovely hippie fam dancing to the music and I can say in all honesty it was the most profoundly beautiful moment I've had in my life.

[@penscarter3500]

exactly where im at right now

[@bryced.1155]

@@deadreckoning6288 t

[@joeyscruggs5180]

Absolutely brother

[@williamlake5469]

Hell yeah brother. 😏👌

[@rogerkopet7689]

THIS SONG....Perfect, when absolutely Sober, with Good Friends and High on Life!

[@lorenzogalasso1973]

Roger Kopet I wish I had those friends

[@HereComeTheBigDogs]

@@lorenzogalasso1973 You do have those friends, Lorenzo ... we are everywhere.

[@jasonlambert5552]

So good to listen first thing in the morning

[@jamesniesen1999]

also good when high on other things, but on life is #1

[@JCinerea]

Damn straight

[@ericball6000]

was lucky to see the Dead live 154 times, 1973 to 1995, still friends with many old heads.

[@BRIANJACKSON-b9s]

Awesome😂😂😂

[@robertgoodwin4534]

Thank god for the dead they’ve saved a lot of people who are hurting

[@ryankenny5]

A fuckin men brother...stay blessed 🙏🏼

[@sourenalexanianii4870]

Sure did dead

[@loudfast1261]

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 carried me through a lot since around 1974. blessed are the dead.

[@randylego4416]

Yes ....thank GOD for GERRY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY

[@randylego4416]

@@loudfast1261 been listening to them since the 60s

[@ironhorse6688]

Every time I hear this song I just stop what am doing , sit down n smile and enjoy it , it’s a beautiful song

[@mikemustang3791]

Every time I hear this song I just stop what am doing , sit down n smoke and enjoy it , it’s a beautiful song

[@jayluciano80]

Lemans

[@josephmurphy6042]

This song brings joy to my heart. I shared it with my daughter and she plays it when down and out.

[@andrewptob]

Can you imagine being in attendance at this first Eyes performance? People were probably stunned by this new jam.

[@TheGEOPOLITICIANGUY]

and spun out

[@braddsmith2081]

AOB dude, well said

[@ocumstweezers]

I didn't go to a lot of dead shows, I went to a few and 'stunned" is one of the best words to describe the feeling.

[@garyhighley9022]

They were prolly too stoned to remember it now lol

[@erichanhauser3190]

This one & imagine the first Terrapin!

[@mwells219]

72-74 recordings are just magic.

[@timmccarthy3034]

WOW ...yes, but then , I think all the 70 s were great, and even into the 80s ..90s...I just think they really lost something special when Brent was no longer around...

[@wax7550]

Period

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

I cry when I listen sometimes

[@catsmith233]

On point

[@andrewmccourt6112]

Absolutely my favorite Dead!

[@tresorngray]

Wish i could go back for just one night..

[@cindersofcreation]

Try visiting a regional burn (similar to burning man, though often not in a desert) I think you'll find the culture and freedoms are alike in many ways.

[@cosmicslopass]

Why ? No need to long for the past since all there is is the present. Be grateful for everything

[@jlarsen4]

so transcendental. i can taste it on the tip of my tongue. is it just me? 10 stars all around.

[@codyagans1894]

No, it's not just you.

[@codyagans1894]

Perfect description by the way.

[@stevenwernli3933]

Fuckin A

[@rgbeee.1826]

🥀Rest in peace, but also run through wildflower fields, Philip C. Lesh! 🐕🌻🐝🌻 Good luck this next adventure! 🥀💜🥀 You are so loved. 🦋

[@coreychampine5855]

Recently new dead head here. I have to say they all blow me away! Today was the first time I have ever heard this song. This song is amazing!!! I’ve Ben listening to it all night . I can only imagine what it was like seeing them live!

[@Weedbandit12]

Corey Champine Welcome home

[@_ganjaninja4202]

I saw Dead & Co back in 2016, it was absolutely amazing, life changing for sure

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

@Corey if you see this comment make sure you go see the band called "Joe Russo's Almost Dead"... Thank me later

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

@@_ganjaninja4202 If you want a seriously life changing experience make sure you catch the band Joe Russo's Almost Dead any chance you get

[@moneymoneyrich]

Live was pretty wonderful. A long time ago

[@dylangatenby9928]

The Dead blended psychedelic rock jazz and folk so well that they just were such a legendary band throughout history. Jerry was a genius guitarist and such a poetic visionary of his time.

[@ericball6000]

well said.

[@robertbuzby3769]

Actually, the poetic genius was Robert Hunter...just sayin'...

[@yossarianhunter]

Row Jimmy, Loose Lucy, Here Comes Sunshine, They Love Each Other, Eyes of the World, China Doll & Wave That Flag (an early version of US Blues) all made their debuts on this fine evening... coincidentally it was also the debut of a new sound system, later to be dubbed "The Wall of Sound"... one of the very best shows you'll find...

[@NicholasOsella]

fuck yeah!

[@nmax696]

WoS made it to 77? I thought it was pieced in the 76 break.

[@zacjohnson164]

@@nmax696 I think they stopped using the WoS after 74.

[@nmax696]

@@zacjohnson164 oops, I meant 75. fat fingers

[@stevewatkins8889]

I agree, I was there! Amazing 3-set night

[@jab00ty42]

Whenever you feel hopeless or rundown the dead are always there to help me see the light, don’t know what I’d do without them

[@Chupaskabra45]

This song and mushrooms.. just yes....

[@bobwantrsyourspleen]

That's what I was looking for and I'll take your word for it. Thanks. xD

[@janismcshanereynolds5313]

You have that right!...smiling just thinking about it!...agreed, just YES =)

[@TehExcite]

Ninjaeffyou54 im going to see how this sounds and looks on acid

[@wichitarick]

Have been sober drug free for 24 yrs and it still has the same vibe WITHOUT the mind altering stuff:) imagine that you can just get great vibes from the music and life:) Did not HAVE TO change ME just what I allowed to alter my mind:) most valuable lesson so far in life,that and honesty with myself:) , although no misunderstanding I would trade my experiences with hallucinogens for anything,they helped prepare me for a lot of what life has handed me,left me with a more open mind in simple terms:) Peace takes Practice. Rick western Co. Wichita Ks.

[@wichitarick]

oops NOT trade my experiences with hallucinogens:) Rick

[@IainEmslie]

This song just MELTS

[@Dead_Head_04]

This was my mom and dads wedding song

[@Karmakatt6]

Mazel Tov!

[@nickclutter6315]

fuck yes! 💕

[@branben3805]

respect.

[@erichlopez2666]

It was mine and my wife’s too

[@Hecticgunbunny]

@@erichlopez2666 the way some patterns repeat is beautiful :)

[@smittysmith3170]

Im an older dude now, but I grew up in the San Fran bay area during the '60s and moved to the mountains in '77, and my whole youth was immersed in a magical time. The counter culture, the beach, and this music! The stars were aligned in a special way back then and there. A concert ticket was $3.50., I pumped gas at 26 cents a gallon, and a jug of Dead Mountain Red was $1.50! HA! And the ladies OMG! .just lucky that's all.

[@kesey1000]

You Boomers had by far the best music, literature, and film. It must've been a magical time.

[@stevenwernli3933]

Fuckin A

[@cmichaeld]

The MUSIC is the drug....no other "help" needed.

[@Eazylivinn]

Needed no. But makes the expierence a lot better

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Are you kidding, i been to there concerts back then. Electric Kool Aid was floating around, take a sip and pass it on, then in the show going on big fan's would blow smoke into the audience, you have to have been there to experience it.

[@williamlake5469]

@@horseyhorselips3501 what was in this electric koolaid? Acid?

[@SpiiderOK]

@@williamlake5469 the "electric" preceding the "kool aid" means there was acid in it

[@2advocado]

Music is the key and dancing is the door.

[@writer125]

The first Eyes ever. My favorite Dead song of all time. Thanx for posting this.

[@WharfRat44]

It's so fluid and enchanting.

[@yvonneterrell]

My olman was a deadhead he turned me and I lost him to cancer I couldn't even listen to then for a Long time it's nice to listen to then now and get that good feeling my kids and grandkids listen to then they're timeless

[@MarshalTennerWinter]

Anyone who gives this a thumbs-down must be living a horrible nightmare inside their mind.

[@samuell.hewitt9058]

Absolutely lovely, nothing like it! Just wish KZbin didnt play ads in the middle of this composition

[@loghman7421]

if you're using firefox or chrome you can download "ad black" add-on for free and it disable all ads like a charm

[@85mmonroe]

No man, just say no to mid song ads.

[@b1646717]

The clever combination of a pop-up ad and syphilis.

[@DennisCampbell777]

Wow, I have not heard this in many years, I gave the tape to someone else who loved it in the 90s. This was a truly special show, and BTW, this the very first Eyes ever.

[@Namsayin1218]

that is awesome. did not know this is the first time they played eyes. It's too good

[@DennisCampbell777]

There were many first's on this evening. At least five or six songs.

[@brucedobbins6365]

Dennis Campbell This is the first eyes?! Oh damn....I always come back to this version, definitely my favorite!

[@louapicella4161]

and 15 minutes later you have a new perspective...could that be part of the daily magic that we share ? It reminds me of who i really am.

[@margrietbrandsma000]

YEAH ! Words of wisdom ! Love ya !

[@MrJtperry]

This song always makes me feel good.

[@johnbravo2301]

Robert Hunter guided me here ...rest in song .

[@rsuverk]

I was at this one - 40 years ago

[@ocumstweezers]

I remember you, you walked away with my hemostats when I smoked you up, bitch.

[@Ty-13]

Ron Suverkrop did you ever wake up?

[@gabemoore3189]

ocumstweezers please God let that be real

[@GundamChunk]

This is my favorite version of this song Bob Weir's Rhythm Guitar is amazing in this one

[@laurenpritchard4484]

Me too so sick. Been looking for it for a while

[@nukkastyle]

Bob really is one amazing rhythm guitarist

[@graysondaniels7301]

i know right you can hear it so well the riffs he plays during the verses is awesome

[@moheganson]

Archanfel what year and venue was this? It's quite beautiful

[@chuckryan6065]

@@moheganson 2/9/73~~ Stanford U/ Palo Alto, 1st time ever palyed

[@albertmiller3082]

Wherever Jerry is, he's bound to be feeling fine, that windblown grin just just oozes the triumphal "Damn we're still getting away with this!" Outlook. This mix is superb, Jerry sounds clear crisp & fully charged... his voice is mixed ideally right in the center & his delivery has clarity & Nuance, as appropriate. At the end Phil pulls Jerry back into the Eyes groove, then Jerry sticks it right back by taking HIS sweet time finishing his last round of solos. This track is a very fine iteration of this jewel. Too many versions are mixed in mud or the vocals leave Jerry sounding like he's grasping a whisper. Not here, Jerry is in fine form in voice & guitar. Gracias!

[@gregoryswift9573]

albert miller best version ive heard

[@tixximmi]

The first time, I saw them as the Warlocks. My last time was at Shoreline, Jerry's last California concert. Alpha/Omega. It truly was a bizarre day. Thanks to Tiffany and Robert. Tri-Bolbus

[@codyagans1894]

Respect

[@joeyscruggs5180]

Anytime I need a spiritual or emotional lift? I listen to this track. Never fails to turn that frown right side up and into a grin. That's why I LOVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD.

[@apagoogootwo7552]

73 was the best year for this tune.

[@sonnystephens3874]

Hearing this Eyes is the moment that made it all start making sense. Keep it going! ☮

[@peterhimmelman9241]

You are the song that the morning brings!

[@Rectum_Rocketboost]

Think of all of the happiness and peace these guys have brought to people.

[@markbowman5909]

just remember the most beautiful colors and everyone smiling dancing just pure love for life. I was at a show in Maryland the summer of 1984 tripping on shroowms.. me also dancing and a 10 yr old sleeping the whole time ...good days are god days

[@Mistymossyferny]

Every couple years or so I tell myself that I’m over the dead… then this recording comes on and I’m enthralled all over again

[@jackstraw2415]

this eyes made me cry happy tears..

[@edgross2031]

very nice flowing groove. I like the 73 Dead alot. Eyes is a favorate. Like how laid back this is, room to drift off into another land.

[@MattGaz]

Makes me feel light and fluffy. Jerry take me away!!!!

[@wolfkarel]

hehhehhehhehhehhehheh :-)

[@morganevans2282]

Yep, Jerry was real good at that, probably the best. Could make a whole damn stadium levitate. Ha!

[@richardolds3826]

When they were on - there was just no stopping them - this is a great version.

[@busbettispolamalu7259]

I always enjoy the extended prologue versions of eyes! Seriously mood altering in a most positive way.

[@hellhound551]

the 1977 version at Englishtown Nj was one of the best .....just amazing jam

[@chrisbolei9681]

+hellhound551 by far the best...Jerry covers rock, jazz, fusion r&b, and every other style in 16 minutes...this one is great , too

[@jackwindrom253]

+hellhound551 That it was. I was there. Just like I was there for Roosevelt Stadium 74 (try that one and get back to me). Nassau 3/73's another very great one that I was present for :-) or that night in Springfield on 3/28 later that month as we went hyperdrive out of DS into Eyes. But this one, the first one, is stunningly BEAUTIFUL. It floats like a monarch along a dune line in the October sun, nectaring on goldenrod. Then flitting to another. Onto Michoacan. All in due time. Sometimes the most beautiful things in this life are the simple things. The subtle, the delicate.

[@andrewptob]

I love that one. I also love 11-11-73. Its my favorite pre-hiatus version

[@hamboynton7192]

Was at that show. This was my first show. Missed the first few days of collage because of the show. Great time. Was hooked hard.

[@johnf1169]

Everybody look forward to hearing Jerry jam up in heaven......

[@slanclarke]

Are you kidding?

[@abbieharris2425]

Where is heaven?

[@Michael_______]

I'm not dying until God allows it. ♥️🏴‍☠️🗡

[@justsayknow7632]

@@MaartenVrijman That is not true. He was Catholic.

[@subg8858]

Tons of catholics are atheist

[@edcee1134]

73/74 eyes are exquisite ...musical art....not a bad version being it the first one...was just laying the groundwork for the tune

[@ChetMozart]

Always good to see the World through a new set of Eyes.

[@tresorngray]

I love Jerry Garcia so much!!

[@chrisevans8694]

Always play this while 🍄 🍄 🍄 With my BEST FRIENDS 💓 Much love to u guys n girls This is life and love 🍄 🍄 🍄 Will always ❤ u guys!!!☆☆☆☆☆ Blankets on the driveway Staring at the big oak Clothes dimming the driveway light Pictures at night This should be life!!! 💕 ♥️ 💜 💙 🧡 ❤ 💕

[@exquisitelyuseless9109]

Eyes… my happy place- love that learning it on guitar was an almost endless wealth of knowledge on how an E major 7th (EM7) can be played… as well as many other marvelous lessons. Thank you for sharing.

[@exquisitelyuseless9109]

Love the Phil boms! ✌️

[@Lhotarn98]

One of the best discover of my life...

[@jackcostello6873]

May 13, 73' Mother's Day, Iowa State Fairgrounds. Eyes blew me away. Here's to never forgetting!

[@ThinkBigBoat]

"The eye is the finest thing in the human form"

[@GarlTsagan]

worth considering

[@MrFirekeeper2]

RIP Phil!

[@volvosan]

One of the most uplifting songs I have ever encountered. Amazing!

[@2rockergurl]

my Dad who was not a Dead Head said this song always reminded him of me when he heard me playing it

[@edburns00]

Such choice Bobby licks!

[@johnsononey]

What a great version !

[@codyagans1894]

This is so beautiful it brings tears.

[@lorenzogalasso1973]

Cody Agans I know

[@wizardofboone]

This is the most unique version of the song can't find it anywhere else protect this video

[@djaldd420]

First Eyes, first show of '73, hometown Palo Alto. Love it.

[@roninreturns]

What a great song, and the undulating eye graphic with hands was a Very special touch! Stellar work sir! A nice and crispy version, and going to my favorites list...

[@scottlaflamme8585]

The dead helped me come back to my innerself and understated who I truelly am that I was born to be a musician and no one can take that away from me. To discover that I myself was the eyes of the world to help those in need with addiction and the suffering of pain that I once went through myself. Keep truckin ☯️

[@carrollledscarrollleds2032]

Get ready for your bong Rip! Cheers Everyone!

[@chrisroa559]

I'm gettn ready!!

[@carrollledscarrollleds2032]

+Cannamedvalencia Copa Of coarse a dab or two will do in 2016 lol...............

[@6207865]

RIP IT UP BRAH!

[@Eazylivinn]

Get some some phsycedlics weeds only an enhancer

[@64bluegrass]

OMG what a beautiful rendition. Thanks for posting!

[@stevenwernli3933]

4 months later, and, you still cant beat this!!!! (Like a broken drum, nyuk nyuk)

[@jacoblubarsky4351]

Such a fantastic version of what I think is the Dead’s best song. ⚡️💀🥀

[@georgemetesky5519]

This is their best song.

[@ICU2HI]

WAKE UP!!!!!! YOU ARE THE EYES OF THE WORD!!!! GOD BLESS THE GD!!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE WAKE UP!!!!

[@margrietbrandsma000]

Hello ! :)

[@jamespriest9658]

Been listening to one of the billion versions since 5/8/77 , sing it in the shower lol every day. Makes my life a lil better...wake up

[@MaartenVrijman]

First eyes best eyes ❤ So exceptionally beautiful 👀❤️

[@carsonwyatt8915]

My favorite cut of this track

[@masonkanterbury3007]

Like the fleeting glimmer of sunlight on a passing dolphin, the beautiful scales and accouterments take me to another place, one that knows only beauty.

[@jeremiahjamsband]

God bless the Grateful Dead❤️⚡️💙

[@jimanzalone5870]

GREAT TO LIVE THIS LIFE !! ThANKs GUY'S !!!

[@Dawne]

I have the windows open and this song just reminds me of Spring! :)

[@2advocado]

The words of this song are words of my own, as the songs that we hear are songs of our own. Share this song with others, turn on them love lights, ✌🏼 Peace, love & pass it on.

[@rickzysk1141]

Thank You Jessica.

[@ginnybraycewski5694]

I've been into the Dead since 1970 I was very young. I knew it was my path. I am Tribe Jerry's the father. I still can't deal with the loss of him I cry. Best band ever I am still a devoted Head. Seen Dead and Co. It's all good I know my 👑 is smiling down the music never stops. ✌💓🌞🌹⚡💀 NFA ✌🌹💓

[@chrisevans8694]

✌ ☮ same feelings here😊😉🥰

[@TheFrodoMatrix]

I never saw the ghostly hands reaching towards the middle until today! I've probably listened 50 times on here.

[@misstreebird]

Amazing version, most awesome though lovin all its incarnations, evolutions & alterations, alliteration Sometimes the songs that we hear are the songs of our own

[@Spherian7]

I love hearing them do a composition live right after the studio recording. You will, for sure, love "Bremen CLub 1972." KZbin.

[@michellewaddell7027]

I miss JERRY

[@MrBurninCross]

RIP, Jerr... guitar virtuoso

[@christophermccurdy1744]

Me too. And also Pigpen!

[@genosmith8020]

gotta love the Dead...love this graphic with the hands goin into iris...so like wow man..really cool dude...didnt notice that before .groovy dudes...lol..dead forever..

[@denniscampbell6185]

Funny how tapes go around, i had a great copy of this set back in the day.

[@adammarkley1019]

the heart has it's beaches it's homeland and thoughts of it's own...

[@greenhouseceltic1903]

the heart has no apostrophes

[@TheRealJanKafka]

Don't you hate it when idiots like things you like?

[@charleshubbard7140]

Miss doesn't even come close. He will always live in my heart.

[@mamaclack5664]

Bob's guitar comes through real nice on this recording.

[@twink9509]

absofuckinglutely perfect gif for this tune. love it!

[@AnthonyMoitzger-nw1id]

I loved the parking lot since. Could last for days in between shows.peace and love ❤️ thanks 8888

[@davorinflis3825]

Utopia at its best... And what's even better - it's HERE and NOW, for all of us!

[@sabrinaleedance]

Just realized the eye is a bunch of hands reaching out. So.cool

[@chrisevans8694]

I didn't see it at first either...lol....I couldnt..... The next time I saw this I saw what was there!!!! 😁😁

[@grantmichaelpalmer1282]

UGH this song is so enchanting it makes me want to cry

[@grantmichaelpalmer1282]

Looking forward to hearing this whole show, sounds like they were in quite a groove

[@dlm9293]

Grant Michael Palmer they certainly are, it's a great show with a few firsts including this eyes, they love each other, and wave that flag, among others I believe

[@grantmichaelpalmer1282]

Yeah, listened to the whole show and it's a special one

[@bradleywillerton8216]

China Doll, too😀

[@alexdesmall6916]

around the ten minute mark where it gets a little dark... haunting and beautiful part of the song. Never noticed that before

[@doglover3415]

This song relaxes me

[@bobb9319]

I stumbled upon a most wonderful outdoor show between Carmel and Big Sur and when I got there they were playing so soothing as this to where I just melted right into it.Only Jerry and the guys can do such healin jamming .I thank the Dead for all those get to gethers they magicaly brought us ;Peace Love and Rock on my brothers and sisters

[@harryeccleston6777]

Nice I'm looking for the missing finger hand ! HaHa Love this song, thanx

[@paulrevellese3501]

this song always cheers me up