Grateful Dead - Iko Iko (Mountain View, CA, 5/11/91)

"Its first appearance on 5/15/77 in St. Louis was a low-key affair, and it would make rare appearances in 1977-1978, usually later in the second sets. When it came back in the 1980s, it was much peppier, and would often open shows, giving the concert ahead a party vibe from its first notes." - David Lemieux
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[@luketimmes7788]

usually don’t listen to anything after brent died but some of these 91 shows are gems

[@othertonywi1son]

The 89 and early 90 tours were a revitalization of the band, Jerry seemed like he was having a blast riffing with Brent. I think the death of Brent caused the downfall of Jerry and it affected the band. Looking at the video, you've got 2 people on keys that don't even come close to Brent, and no one really looks like they want to be there. they're just going through the motions.

[@345345345rtrt]

I was wondering who that face was on keyboards.

[@ricky4214]

some of the early 90s stuff with Bruce and Vince is really good, slightly different flavor but I like both of those guys

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

Jerry sent Bruce some wild shit and blew his mind, you can see it in his eyes

[@mikemas91]

It doesn’t pack the same punch as it did with Brent but its still great

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Yeah Brent was a huge loss.. Bruce and Vince are dozes of fun

[@numbernine2207]

Brent was at his peak when we lost him too. Vince without Bruce sounded like a whining hack on a Casio (no offence, lol). They should have waited a year & hired my cousin Robert Walter. He can't sing but they coulda gone a jazzier/NOLA/route with more horn sit-ins. There were plenty of better choices. I think he was burnt out, knew he was close to the end & the Hornsby year & a half was his way of giving us a couple more years of fun. Imagine what 'Nee Speedway' would have been w/ Brent!??? By 1993 I was focused on seeing as many JGB shows as possy. The Warfield was only a four hour drive from Arcata (Humboldt). I loved being on the GA floor of the Warfield sooooooooooooooo much. '92 & '93 were dynamite, dynamic shows. I loved it when he busted out "Johnny Too Bad". I was lucky enough to catch the Reno one. I loved his covers like "Twilight"(Robbie Robertson), "The Maker" (Daniel Lanois), "He Ain't Give You None" (Van), "See What Love Can Do" (Eel River was ridiculously good! Best "Lay Down Sally" ever. "Way You Do" was also the best version Eva!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, Brent was indeed the best. I forgot what I was supposed to be Talkin' Bout (great Grant Green Blue Note btw, lol).

[@saintdominicreview]

I was also at these three shows, and while this night (5/11/1991) was overall rather lackluster, the night before (Friday May 10th 1991) was one of the most inspired evenings of music the Grateful Dead played in the entirety of the 1990's, with Jerry Garcia giving us a brilliant, flawless performance that had 30,000 people on our feet in appreciation from the opening notes. I would love to see the video from that show....

[@runme69]

5/12/91’s help slip frank looks like rain terrapin most surely did not suck either!

[@saintdominicreview]

@@runme69 The entire 1st Set from 5/12/91 was money in the bank. "CC Rider" into what I think(?) was the Grateful Dead's first ever version of Bob Dylan's "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" was so cool to be there for, and I recall an especially poignant "High Time" as well... A fine spring weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area...

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

The concert (Live at Shoreline 5/11/91) is fully on the Grateful Dead channel..

[@BDB78]

What was your favorite song from that night? I have it pulled up on Relisten and would like to hear from someone who was there what stood out.

[@gratefuldead]

"Its first appearance on 5/15/77 in St. Louis was a low-key affair, and it would make rare appearances in 1977-1978, usually later in the second sets. When it came back in the 1980s, it was much peppier, and would often open shows, giving the concert ahead a party vibe from its first notes." - David Lemieux

[@jpwjr1199]

I don't understand why these can't be put up in 1080 or even 1440 to be honest. Beautiful performances, but...

[@abdelsalam7895]

depuis bleus for Allah

[@trentland]

@@jpwjr1199 This!

[@christopheroconnor2632]

I always enjoyed what bruce added in his short tenure in the piano seat. Got to see many decent ny ares shows in 90 and 91.

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

Yeah Bruce was a very vital part here

[@stevemidway3901]

Find yourself someone to look at the way Bruce looks at Jerry.

[@shewho333]

😆

[@TheLegendaryFlowerPunk]

Good point!

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

Yeah he is so happy. Really cool to see

[@annag304]

We love Iko Iko 🥰❣️

[@smartluck100]

I’m sorry but I just don’t. This song and Sugaree. Just don’t get it. Saw the band over 60 times. Whenever they were play those two songs I would go get a beer. Bring on the hate I guess…

[@jimboschley]

god bless hornby for answering the call and giving vince the shade he needed to grow, they should never of taken away the baby grand...in 94 i had one shirt that dissolved on tour ..." play the accordion go to jail"

[@ricky4214]

I love the dead, brings a tear to my eye, seeing Bruce and Jerry communicate is so cool

[@krissantos8178]

just Listen to this!!!... it's some fine BLISS!!!

[@tylerkoaltrain8612]

Happy birthday Jerry ❤️⚡️💙💀

[@OakdaleSolar]

Happy Birthday Jerry!! Leader of the greatest band in the sky!

[@dylanjohnson6872]

What a treat 2 songs in 2 days much love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥

[@kathyellis4272]

Hey now!!!

[@TheRSTD1]

Hey Now!

[@krissantos8178]

Hey Now, SisSTAR!!!!

[@shewho333]

🥰

[@Beagle-Gaming]

August 21st philly I'll be there!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Wonderful.

[@savylace1197]

there everytime they played at shoreline

[@savylace1197]

and love the crowds that follow in the parking lot...Such a GREAT experince... thank u allen gross

[@savylace1197]

4mos before my son was born...

[@paulbosetti4871]

Love the way Jerome finishes the song

[@douglasfesler549]

That was my first dead show

[@noturnleftunstoned72]

terrific midi solo !!

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

HEY NOW💞

[@dadcaylor1385]

Jerry and Bruce catching each others licks. Sweetness.(~):}

[@geauxfast8u2]

I do believe I saw this live, in fact I am sure now Top That Iko Iko ALL DAY Jockamo feena Ana na Everyone c’mon sing along I LOVE THIS TUNE Makes me feel like I’m right there by the Fy-O way down Louisiana way jabbering Cajon style singing the talk Without a single word to be said But Iko Iko all day As long as Jerry’s taking the lead I don’t care what they say Just keep playing on and on That’s how I ❤️ love it Please never let it change OxxxO I need be more grateful for all the magic moments I got to spin with the Dead Amen thank you Jerry, for a real good time⚠️

[@gmail6577]

I'd like to think; I made this song happen after 1st set....MSG.... relentless clapping ... fam-fans ALL in... 1st song 2nd set.... too much fun! Way to go!

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

It's on,😅💚🧡

[@shewho333]

💃🏻 HEY NOW! 🙌

[@karenl668]

From the 1990 shows with Brent to this one, it looks like Jerry aged 20 years.

[@dadcaylor1385]

Thank You (~);}

[@dadcaylor1385]

This show had it's moment's. Brucey had fun. That's what it's all about folks.

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

big summer vibes

[@21stcenturydead96]

Release the next night! Share the best Picasso Moon with the people!!

[@saintdominicreview]

The "CC Rider" into Bob Dylan's "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" after Picasso Moon was incredibly cool to hear.. (that Sunday afternoon show was on Mother's Day, 100's of Deadheads lined up at the bank of payphones during setbreak to call Mom. A great weekend of music!!!)

[@paulbosetti4871]

Sunday was a great show

[@karlhungus1569]

Goes down smooth…

[@numbernine2207]

I'm desperate for 5-12-91 to be put up. Easily the best show of the 3 nights in May. "Althea" with those loud Weird chords. The breakout of "C.C. Rider" > "Train To Cry", "El Paso", epic "B.T. Wind", sick "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's", "L.L. Rain">"Terrapin"Drumspace>"G.D.T.R.F.B", etc.

[@jpwjr1199]

What loud weird chords are you referring to? Althea's progression is pretty standard (Bm7, AMaj7, E7, AMaj7 or v, IV, I7)) and I'm listening to a board of the show and hear nothing unusual in the way of substitutions. Are you sure you understand what you're listening to? I was half hoping Bruce was going to play a Bb7 or D dim over the tonic or something, but alas.

[@numbernine2207]

@@jpwjr1199 Check out their 1st show @ Oakland (12-15-86, love that first set!) after coma or Sandstone '91, was probably the coolest, non Brent I heard Bob play Althea. It's more the volume & the pedal than the chord progression. "Weird" was a poor adjective. Psychedelic would have been more appropriate.

[@leogaming1071]

I remember seeing you guys play for the first time in 2015 with my old man at citii field in new york, it was a Saturday and for the set list was amazing, you had iko iko, one more Saturday night, shakedown street, uncle John's band, truckin, u.s. blues. It was such an amazing show.

[@zachadelic8110]

Ah fuck yeah! More Dead for the head!

[@78grateful]

Is there a video of shakedown street at Long Beach in 81’?

[@KevinDWeaver]

Jerry is super stoned and take your guess. Nice French horn jg

[@ACRRYBKA]

Who's on second Keys??

[@kylecoughlin8040]

Bruce Hornsby on the grand piano and Vince welnick on the keyboard. Welnick was apart fo the band up to its departure

[@larshamilton40]

kept thinking 'what is that annoying buzzing sound in the background i keep hearing?"...oh, that's Vince...😂 always wished Bruce stuck with them for the last few years..

[@jackstraw6975]

His sound was awful ... after Brent was tough enough .. however his choice of gear was brutal ..

[@philcoulson4119]

@@jackstraw6975 I think Bob Bralove was guiding sound choices for Vince

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

Yeah that tune was a mistake for sure. I am glad that Bruce brought enough light to balance that out

[@MSAPtube]

I'm only here to hate on this song. I have no idea why they played it all the time. It's corny. It's hokey. The lyrics are nonsense. I thought I dove pretty deep into the pool of psychedelics, but I guess not deep enough for this one! Buzzkilllllll.

[@Justdon-s2s]

Hey Now…Hey Now…so danceable with that slinky Mardi Gras New Orleans beat always made the place light up and move. By the way, the lyrics are not nonsense…it is Mobilian Jargon, which is an extinct Native American trade language derived from mostly Choctaw and Chickasaw. There is some creole in there too. And if you really don’t like this song that’s all well and good, however, why come on here and rain on peoples parades …especially the Mardi Gras parade

[@Justdon-s2s]

Psychedelics require a creative mind in which to play. Otherwise, they are just drugs.

[@Justdon-s2s]

Performed less than 200 times…I was lucky to catch so many…what a crowd pleaser Aiko was…yeah, the band really got into it maybe that’s why… so the next time someone identifies themselves as a deadhead to you by shouting hey now…there. Did you get the attention you crave, you troll?

[@messiahmoose]

I mean if you’re serious about understanding it, look into researching the history of music in New Orleans going back to before slavery there. I think you’ll get it.

[@markr.108]

LOL, it's okay to hate on some songs. I believe Jerry enjoyed the dance hall aspect of this song. It really got the crowd bouncing. My favorite version is the one in New Orleans with the Bangles. This particular version is "meh".