Grateful Dead - I Will Take You Home / All Along the Watchtower (Orchard Park, NY 7/4/89)

Rest In Peace Brent Mydland 🧡 October 21, 1952 - July 26, 1990
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[@TonyOneto]

I really liked Brent and I miss him.

[@AutisticGuy777]

Me to bro

[@stephanlarsen8169]

I cried when he died

[@badtexasbill5261]

Me too.

[@lynncohen2897]

Me too.. never got to see him live (only Hornsby) but yeah

[@benyoemusic]

me too man, never got to see him, wasn’t even alive until 13 years after he died but god damn the impact he left behind.

[@awickedtribe]

Brent was the best singer in the band especially for ballads

[@aa722333]

Voice like a pipe organ

[@corinnes1082]

Brent's voice makes me have lots of good feels. I miss him ❤️⚡💙

[@davidrosenzweig1380]

Truth his voice is both the most soulful and emotional

[@jimschledorn5619]

Of course excluding Pig

[@davidrosenzweig1380]

@@jimschledorn5619 agree to disagree while he was an amazing singer and a true founder of the band .... Brent came with more raw emotion and was a superior keys player ..... This may be subjective obviously depending on what era each prefers but I prefer the Brent years for just that Brent Peace and love brother

[@JaimeyPerham]

hope your soul is at peace brent. you were by far my favorite keyboardist. you added a special energy to the Grateful Dead resulting in some of the best sounding later Dead shows...

[@gydyup]

He was my favorite too. I was wrecked in the crowd first time I heard him sing this.

[@matthahn6463]

Could not have said it better

[@mscliftonhanger1]

I still can't get over losing him

[@teresademaria7462]

I remember Brent bringing his daughter out and sitting her on his piano bench snd singing this to her in front of all of us in NJ...It was beautiful...probably a memory she will always cherish...❤

[@VB-ih1zi]

Brent was without a doubt my favorite on the keys. I was able to see Keith in once in 78, Countless shows with Brent, including this one which was how my wife and I spent our honeymoon, and 6 shows with Vince. I soooo miss Brent and Jerry, those two had a chemistry !

[@Bear2U]

Never seen Keith but older heads seemed to appreciate his ability to tickle the ivories 🥰

[@maplobats]

Love you, Brent. This song saved my life...you did more good in the world than you realized...

[@navy02ws6]

RIP Brent. Passed 30 years ago today.

[@daveyboy8907]

Awesome man

[@davisnafshun4758]

He brought personality and emotion back to the Dead. Brent was one of a kind. He will be missed. 🔥⚡

[@jpwjr1199]

He has been missed!

[@fu3331]

Your right on "key" im glad you found the skeleton key my brother.i was blown away my first show i seen .it was philly july 7th this same yr

[@TheClownfight]

you are exactly right. During this era (89, 90) he brought a MUCH needed spark to the band. Watching his interplay with Garcia in all these shows is just wonderful. It seems every time I see Jerry smiling on stage, it was Brent related. Maybe it took 10 years, but he really was a profound and critical member of the band and their sound in this era. Nuts to think he would so quickly be gone

[@nochepatada]

His ballad then Jerry shredding is an emotional rollercoaster! 😎

[@davidnichols240]

Thank You for that, I think it's one of those Bad Luck Seats, almost like a dreaded Curse? I hope That wasn't the Case

[@deadheadwannabe6874]

This is for you dad..I miss you... thank you Brent..miss you to,never got to see you.

[@Dharmabrot]

One of the best rock organists in the world. Gone to soon, rest in peace Brent.

[@TimothyHitchcock-ng4tw]

He had a great voice .I'll miss him always he was a friend of mine .

[@gratefulhank]

I'm in a custody battle for my five year old daughter. When I get sad it's always good to listen to this version because I can recoup with watchtower after a good cry 😿...

[@RahimPatel77]

Always cry listening to this.

[@davematherly]

sad These lyrisc are some of the best ever written, and for his little girl He DID leave her not long after, imagine being her and hearing this song her whole life.

[@jhiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

she's doing fine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKm4fWSEpcZneJo

[@c.michellesparks2925]

Thank you for being such a beautiful soul. We still miss you but remember that we are everywhere.

[@teresafuentes1023]

Such a sweet song .. Brent sings it beautifully. Always makes me cry to listen to “I Will Take You Home”. His daughter must be so proud. R.I.P. Brent Mydland. ❤️💔

[@mscliftonhanger1]

You must be joking. Although Brent is my favorite, do you think it's OK to shoot a Speedball and fall down the steps and your daughter finds you??? I'm not proud of my addiction but I'm realistic

[@Bear2U]

@@mscliftonhanger1 oh is that how it happened Einstein? Get a clue. Instead of taking his girl problems out on innocent people like you did, he sucked it up and punished himself like a real man

[@user-dj7jl8jg2g]

He's in a Really Good Place! Thank You Father

[@writer125]

Thanx for posting this. From one of the best shows the band did. Because the band thought so too. So much so, the whole show was released through the record company. Plus I was there and loved it. Great show and experience. Miss Brent too, very much. Miss the whole band. Memories live Forever.

[@nnikaa3]

All along the watchtower is the awesomest song ever

[@jacobkipp]

Happy Birthday Brent. Thank you for all you shared with us.

[@stroudsvids]

Love and miss you Brent and Jerry! Jer’s solo in Watchtower was fantastic.

[@Bear2U]

Brent always paid special attention to the people who had behind the stage seats. The area was so small he regularly made eye contact with anyone sitting there. He especially, loved every member of that once great community. RIP Grateful dead

[@elijahallen3318]

Such a kind down to earth soul. RIP Brent. Grateful dead was seriously the best band in history

[@timmccarthy3034]

HOLY FUKIN SHIT......this is about the most amazing versions of these 2 songs I ever heard in my entire LIFE.......and to hear these 2 played right in a row....is really a treat..."TAKE ME HOME" .....that can make you cry, followed by a "WATCHTOWER" that blasts you way off into outer space......is really quite amazing......

[@phroabegertfried8551]

I was at that show . . . Just a single peace loving hippie never even IMAGING that someday I would have a daughter of my own . . . Not to mention that she's the youngest of THREE 🖖😜🖖AND my oldest son has two children of his own(so dad's not such a mystery anymore) . . . ANYWHOOO . . . That song brought tears to my eyes on THAT very night , and most likey WILL every time I hear it 'till the end of MY time . . . The song is just simply THAT beautiful . . . THAT gorgeous . . . And it deserves my heart felt tears . . . THANK YOU ,BRENT MIDLAND . . . FOR GIVING ME THE CHANCE TO LIVE OUT THE LOVE THAT YOU SANG OUT LOUD OF . . . R.I.P. MY BROTHER . . . ☯️💜☯️

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

I was a kid when I attended this show and now my kids are older than I was then. Time flies.

[@noogie3784]

Rest in Peace, Brent. An integral part of the Grateful Dead.

[@jonnyteach]

I love this, so much. My favorite Brent song and Jerry's midi-trumpet is perfect.

[@dannycummings3258]

We used to listen to 'I Will Take You Home' at the end of a trip. The last song in the morning while we watched the sunrise and smoked a big fatty before going to bed. Somehow, at some point, it got nicknamed the “Tinkerbell Go Bye-Bye Song”. None of us remember who came up with it, but it stuck and we’ve called it that ever since. By the way, I’m talking about 25-30 years ago. I still love listening to it, though, as I go to sleep some nights.

[@adamhamilton3187]

Jerry is a wizard with that thing

[@kclange8231]

Brent singing this song with his kid's pictures on his keyboard knowing he died without seeing them grow up makes me sad. RIP

[@ryanmoore2779]

Life choices

[@daveyboy8907]

Awesome strong song

[@Bear2U]

He has had her on stage and in his lap before. She looked elated as she looked out into audiences of 30k plus.

[@Bear2U]

@@ryanmoore2779 he chose to have a woman destroy him, is that what you're saying

[@Bear2U]

Hes still watching

[@jollyj273]

WOW, it’s been 30 years. RIP Brent.

[@amerikarma]

R I P ... My brother died the same day ... I lost two brothers 30 years ago today... Thanks very much for the upload.

[@jpwjr1199]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@jamesarthur1830]

Damn know its 5 months later but that fucking hits me right in the gut..much love to yA

[@talloaks9644]

The more grapes suffer the sweeter the wine. Bless.

[@josiahhockenberry9846]

I never knew you, but I wish I did. As a father, I really did feel that. Thanks, Brent. Peace ✌

[@IggyM]

Great choice. RIP Brent. Gone way too soon.

[@kentdias7787]

Happy birthday, brother. Your music touched me greatly. You are missed.

[@tigerhuey4051]

I was sitting up high in the nosebleeds with friends. Watching the screen and enjoying the breeze off the lake. The music filled Stadium as we relaxed. Man that was hot day!

[@jamescarey4968]

Jerry freaking rocks and Brent also jams it.

[@stephenmarceau7872]

Awesome sound here bringing back great memories of this show!

[@pumpkinking5174]

Empty bottles that can't be filled.... Miss you Brent.

[@GreenCloudArtOrg420]

One of best watchtowers I’ve ever heard! Another was John Mayer shredding the Bob Dylan classic downtown LA at Made In America fest, back before he joined Dead & Co… it’s all connected yo!

[@dylanjohnson6872]

Beautiful 💔💔💔💔💔😭 R.I.P Legend

[@SteelyTom92]

Hell yeah! Get some Jerry! That solo during Watchtower 🔥 🥵 🎸

[@Bear2U]

He's even moving 😯🤣 he was feelin the vibes or high af 🤩

[@natenicholas6533]

Didn’t really wanna cry today but oh well

[@J_Mc314]

We loved you Brent!!! We still do!!! We miss you bro!! 😔 Tears shed as I send....Love you all!!

[@juliebenson9667]

So awesomely great on this. Love his voice.

[@SpacestationWilly]

Smokin Watchtower, I always recommend this version to fans of the Hendrix version

[@cosmiccharlie8606]

Yes and Dylan fans too but he always did it best

[@jag6183]

The ultimate Father to child song.

[@kevinlevine5543]

Two perfect songs paired and delicious.

[@andynelson8838]

Man jerry could shred when the spirit lifts him

[@Bear2U]

FR BRUH. He used to get stuck in hour long jams, they would have to remind him to move on, so I've read 🤣. Improvising king

[@TheClownfight]

i was there. It was my first dead show. Great memories of that field (Rich stadium, home of the Bills). I saw my first NFL game there, too. had sideline access!

[@chalkywhite8930]

Incredible

[@amyballardrichshe-her1924]

This is still breathtaking to me! 💗Brent 💗

[@wolfgangb.7465]

I miss Brent very much.RIP.

[@music3448]

Amazing Watchtower

[@user-kh5bo5ru3i]

Beautiful song

[@dutchtraveller5966]

He should be here today❤

[@kperry1969]

You are very missed, Brent.

[@jpwjr1199]

FUCK!!!! they sounded good at that time. Wow. The Dead really never did get over Brent's loss until long after Garcia died. I don't think they chose to grieve his loss either, which while I believe I can understand their mindset as to why, in hindsight it was a huge mistake to not take at least a short break to figure out what they were doing next, or to just actually consciously acknowledge the huge loss (Barlow always had the opinion that the other guys in the Dead could have treated Brent better while he was alive, but that's another thing altogether). Hornsby is a talent second to none, but they had to know, at least unconsciously, that he wasn't going to be on the ride permanently, and as much as I actually appreciate Vince Welnick with Rundgren and The Tubes, I don't think he was a great choice for the Dead. He was not a natural improviser, and although I think the band and the sound guys made things harder for him by giving him a less than desirable palate of sonic choices, ultimately he was kind of a triangular peg in a bunch of circular holes, musically, imho.

[@pdlyonspoetry]

yes. 100%

[@noahmezan2073]

Jerry actually wanted to take a break before Brent died so they could come up with some material and because he felt that his mental health was slipping but the executives insisted that they keep touring

[@jpwjr1199]

@@noahmezan2073 I'm not sure that's right. He wasn't cancelling any JGB dates that's for sure. What executives are you talking about? He wasn't the type of guy to fulfill "executive" wishes

[@christheghostwriter]

​@noahmezan2073 this is incorrect. Jerry may have wanted a break, but it was ultimately his call. He had that whole operation on his shoulders, and inertia and guilt kept him going.

[@bretfoley424]

Thanks for this, folks ☆☆ (the news from [a dead guy for almost 4 decades, incredibly sad] San Jose, spring-ish 1979 was that he was 'Hot' : saw him at Red Rocks/goddamn Mcnichols that summer ♡♡)

[@jamescarey5415]

Rip I hope you took her home you are missed 💔.

[@music3448]

Just fkn beautiful

[@jimschledorn5619]

This is why I always recommend the Dead to my friends

[@_Rysdyes]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Long live brent

[@owenayre8797]

Jerry in Watchtower with the legs kicking; just destroying Orchard Park with his solos.

[@cosmiccharlie8606]

Brent was one of the greatest additions to the band he brought flavor even in the early days look at 85 you got Devil with a Blue Dress On by him bye 98 you would get these really great bone chilling death don't have no Mercies wrapped in these awesome dear mr. Fantasy hey Jude's and something to soften simple as I will take you home one of the best additions on keyboards the dead will ever have he brought a lot of soul a lot of character can you carry the voice to carry the band definitely missed rest in peace old man

[@danski1577]

Hi all. RIP Brent. Enjoy the ride.

[@Wolfgasm0414]

Bravo!!!

[@phroabegertfried8551]

The tragedy of the absolute beauty of this "life lesson" ballad Iz . . . Even though Brent played that song with all of his/ALL of OUR HEARTS out on the open to feel a human emotion . . . And although the sting of watching him play that song w/a photo on his keyboard of the absolute treasure of his life , that he would never live to see grow into fruition . . . WE were ALL left with the GIFT of the reality of that TRAGEDY . . . To remind us ALL that the choices we make WILL dictate the life that we lead . . . Or to blossom above his/all of our shortfallings to at least be available to watch OUR SEEDS GROW . . . To harvest what we sow . . . And do the very BEST that we can . . . To provide a fertile environment in which our flowers may all blossom to their FULL POTENTIAL ☯️ It's all any parent can hope for . . . Let the love of the song live and spread beyond our wildest dreams of . . . PEACE and LOVE and GOOD HAPPINESS STUFF 💜☯️💜

[@isaacsweeney5380]

i will sing this to my kids

[@amandajones4173]

Magic.

[@dandurand3743]

Saw the dead,first time..M.S.G..1981...FELL IN LOVE W BRENTS TALENT...THE BEST YEARS,BRENTS YEARS,AS FAR AS ME,CO CERNED

[@craigholliday3907]

Brent!

[@andrewflorio1371]

i cry every time 😞

[@andrewharris2839]

30 years. Rest well in the Great Beyond, Brent.

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I miss all of the Gratefuldead !

[@richhollander1801]

Rip Jerry and Brent, we love and miss u!!

[@tateellinwood]

rip brent :(((

[@daveyboy8907]

A true soul

[@GratefulGrackle2668]

Jerrys best use of the MIDI...ever

[@Anava33]

Brent my immortal ❤

[@jfr597]

These early versions of "I will take you home" are interesting because they are the only times (that I know of) where Jerry played a midi guitar during a regular song before using Rosebud which had built in midi. When the Dead & Bob Bravlove started using midi for drums/space, Jerry was still using Tiger, which did not have midi. So he used a special midi guitar. Here he had to quickly change guitars. Afterwords he only had to turn a switch on Rosebud.

[@jpwjr1199]

I still liked his playing best when he played the Wolf, especially later in this year.

[@timmccarthy3034]

interesting...

[@williamcarson1669]

All the years combind the outsider melts into the dream beautifuly

[@daveyboy8907]

Soul and passion are his middle name

[@coloradoconcentrates2434]

Wish the camera was actually on Brent for his whole solo on Watchtower

[@enzogalli5506]

Awesome!! Old beautiful memories!!! GD...one of the best band in history rock...legendary and phenomenal group!!! Enzo57Italy

[@GregHalvorson]

What a year... LOVED it!!

[@music3448]

Jerry was just tearing that shit up! Little leg kick

[@winstonsmith2216]

Get EM Jerry, but, Brent Myland is awesome. You can tell here what is happening...

[@jimschledorn5619]

Such a great person

[@philliptrump4799]

😔😔❤️❤️❤️

[@determinedbeetle468]

Me too...you have no idea. I miss life...this ain't living since then

[@jonathanalmanza1318]

6:00 among us. Whoa

[@FortyNineHudson]

Pigpen and Carl Wilson had a baby and they named it Brent Mydland.

[@matteolu]

🔥

[@AALONSO1962]

Thanksss...!!!

[@kgoz2676]

I miss Brent. My idol keyboard player

[@dandurand3743]

When Brent,passed.....I figured,it was over....but thats not wat he would of wanted....GOD BLESS BRENT MYDLAND,FOREVER IN MY BRAIN N HEART..

[@judypage443]

Love u Brent✝️💗💮🎹

[@SimonJelffs]

🙏✨💖🎶

[@masonmayesmarchand6363]

Damn you were awesome Brett