Grateful Dead Perform 1st "Loose Lucy" in 16 years 3/14/90 (and its a good one)

[@nymick33]

the crowd noise when jerry belts out the first line gives me goosebumps every time

[@amyanderson6904]

Sometimes I just listen for the crowd... Same with Unbroken

[@lukefletcher9243]

Same!

[@kevinminor9946]

Jerry is happy.

[@P4NxC4K3]

The first "for a real good time!" That crowd goes nuts

[@robertbell4341]

I feel exactly the same way

[@BlueCity10]

I was there, great time!! So many kick downs came out of that venue and the Maryland/Virginia area!!!🌹🌹

[@kerrybice8640]

I really miss this. So much fun!! 89 and 90 were fun years.

[@michaelbrand7729]

I saw every show in 1989! All 73 GD shows. (and 65 out of 74 in 1990) ❤

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

And I thank you..... FOR A REAL GOOD TIME ...... priceless

[@btezra420]

1990 was a great year for the boys on tour, this Loose Lucy was one of many treats served up

[@michaelbrand7729]

I attended 65 of the 74 awesome GD shows in 1990. ❤

[@Slikrik1212]

Just the intro gives me the freakin chills. Transports me right back to the feeling of being there. Been to several hundred concerts in my life but there's just nothing like a Dead show.

[@jamesbeale3417]

I was there as well....! Now I'm 71 & Still at the show...!

[@jeffreygawthrop8749]

He brought this to shoreline that year . Junior year. One of the best times of my life.

[@Jasminethelovelycat]

Amazing how much Jerry is enjoying himself performing this song.

[@adrianpeters2413]

Yeah oh yeah ...he allways did when I saw/heard them doing it ...especially at winterland , sometime when ????

[@tyedyegreg1669]

OMG. I was there for this! An old friend said "your birthday ticket fell.out of the sky". We went from Phili. Best show ever! Everyone stumbled out saying loose Lucy, first in awhile!

[@drewl9330]

first since 1974!

[@creampuffwar4457]

Gotta love Jerry so much - one of a kind, long gone, never forgotten

[@michaelmcnutt4934]

I was there for this break out. It was out of control. God I miss Jerry and those days. So crisp and full of energy. Still brings tears of joy everytime I hear it along with this video it brings it all back.

[@staggerleee1053]

Same 🙏

[@pardyhardly]

I was there as well. It was a genuine shock as I never thought that I would be at a bust-out. I was surprised again much later to discover that this was the original arrangement.

[@sheaallen4869]

Super cool story! Shoot, it almost makes me cry when I hear the intro.

[@sheaallen4869]

@@pardyhardly that's so cool. I can't imagine the energy during the I intro. One of once in a lifetime sort of things. 🤎⚡⚡

[@user-zo6dj1kk3v]

Omg: Oh Maaan Garcia. ! Yep, full spinal shivers. Wow

[@funkdoktor9099]

Still gives me chills every time I hear the ctowd when jerry bust into "Loose Lucy was my Delight". Did it to me in 90 and it is still doing it to me in 2021. Damn I miss the misguided summers of my youth watching the dead as the sunset surrounded by 1000's of "friends". Cant wait to hear Jerry rip it once I make it to the promised land...

[@robertbell4341]

Didn't play this for so many years but you can tell Jerry loves this song he's really having fun

[@robgreen900]

I was right there with ya brother. Nothing like doing summer tour. This was a rippin show and then the topper of Loose Lucy. We all went completely crazy. Thanks Jerry for real good time.

[@knelz9]

I was at this show...Capitol Centre, Landover MD (3/14/90) Cold Rain and Snow Feel Like a Stranger Good Time Blues Mama Tried Big River Loose Lucy Stuck Inside of Mobile Row Jimmy Let it Grow Crazy Fingers Playin' in the Band Uncle John's Band jam drums Dear Mr. Fantasy I Need a Miracle Black Peter Turn on Your Love Light Black Muddy River

[@michaelbrand7729]

Me too❤ It was my 342nd GD show.

[@jgillen155]

Oohh Spring 90... music magic. Miss those days so much.

[@Motternmusic]

I was at this show. When Jerry sang the first line of Loose Lucy the crowed went crazy and it was so loud I couldn't even figure out what I was hearing for 30 seconds. That was a great three night run at the Cap Center for Phils Birthday. Memories.

[@michaelbrand7729]

That was my 342nd GD show and yes it was AWESOME!!

[@bobmary2655]

A wonderfully structured strong with many allusion swhimsical lyrics. A tune that checks all the boxes. A true masterpiece in every conceivable way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Phil is SREADING those dusty ol' strings. Love Jerome's patience in his delivery of this hallowed rendition. Championship material. Love those neck ties gents. LoL

[@johncordes7885]

Thank you for a Real Good time!!!!

[@markgarrett4700]

He truly looked Happy, and he obviously loved Loose Lucy ! Singing thank you, for a real good time

[@tomgibson8319]

Was there at this show, was a great show, took my step son and he freaked and wanted to follow the Dead across the country. Great times!! Thanks Jerry, you are missed!!!

[@randallleonard4344]

My first Dead show, saw them 16 times before Jerry passed. The energy in the crowd was amazing.

[@DougSloss]

Was a senior at Univ of MD for this Spring Tour; I remember this like yesterday! Cap Center was always good scene and right in the backyard. Word was circling Loose Lucy was coming - thank you for a real good time!!! Man, I wish we could travel back in time...

[@stephenmckenna5922]

The search for gr8 music ends with this band, everything rolled into 1, blues, rock, jazz, reggae, ... Singing yeah, yeah yeah, thank you for a real good time !

[@geoffschwartzman9576]

My first Grateful Dead show. I didn't know it was the first LL in 16 years but I remember the crowd going nuts!

[@mattborgeson1360]

What a great tune preserved for years, and listen to the roaring crowd! Must have been glorious to be there for this gem.

[@stevetady5332]

Miss you J-man. So much. Thank you for the real good times.

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

I still cry over this lovely man who I still love even after he is gone ! No comparison to any other man so I went back to my husband + brought a boat to go lobstering in but it only happened for a couple of years because I got disabled !

[@jeffreyhubbard3108]

My birthday, i turned 42 that day and the boys played Loose Lucy for me.

[@michaelbrand7729]

GD Birthday shows were awesome! Mine was 4 days later in Hartford! This 1st show of Fall Tour with the Loose Lucy breakout for your birthday was my 342nd GD show. ❤

[@Honey-Sanchez]

Happy belated birthday.🥳

[@Pittie21]

THANK YOU....FOR A REAL GR8 TIME! 😊

[@song-rz6hi]

Jerry-- thank YOU for a real good time!!!!!!

[@susankane999]

Love, love love this song!

[@randihawkins3577]

Great groove, thank you Jerry!!! for a real good time!!! from the Mars Hotel is my favorite studio album. I saw them at the Hollywood Bowl on July 21st 1974. anybody else there? was my second Dead show....they rule!!! only the very best band in the world!!!

[@gratefuljr]

25 years ago, right now. Great concert.

[@gratefuljr]

I can’t believe I was at this show 30 years ago today!

[@ronsteen2249]

Jerry looks so happy. I love this :) Thank you so much for sharing and putting a big smile on my face. The band sounds great.

[@pjbscript]

spectacular ... don't get better than this

[@gregglytle5310]

Tear it up Brent!! Damn !

[@seanod7157]

This sent ripples through the head community at the time. It was all head grapevine in those days before the net.

[@rosskeliher6852]

DEAD HEAD for ever they changed my soul for eternity

[@DrMitchMedina]

I go 'round and 'round about which is my favorite Grateful Dead video. At present, this is it, and it's the ringtone on my phone.

[@chaley0803]

Dr. Mitch Medina how do you get it to be your ring tone? I want that too!

[@DrMitchMedina]

Use Google on your phone to search for "download Grateful Dead ringtones". There are quite a number to choose from.

[@bradmarkham472]

I was there, it was a amazing moment! Then to get Rueben & Cherise almost a year later, heaven! People hated the cap centre, but I always loved it. So many Break outs!

[@LUE68]

Brad Markham

[@nugentji]

Did all 3 Atlanta shows in 1990. Would have been icing on the life cake to catch this. Great stuff. Thanks! "Be-bop, baby, how can this be?"

[@AllanOstermann]

I saw them do it in Las Vegas right around this time. Wonderful!

[@walstib77]

Day one of an awesome run; day two was Phil's 50th birthday bash. Day three rocked as well. Great run with Jerry jammin', Bobby cheezin, Lesh Philling, Brent Meddlin',. two drummers drumming and a partridge in a family. .

[@AngelAbroad_TX]

1990 is one of my favorite years ! 💃✨💃✨💃

[@michaelbrand7729]

@@AngelAbroad_TX I attended 65 of the 74 GD shows in 1990. A fantastic year!!

[@AngelAbroad_TX]

@@michaelbrand7729 Hey now! What an awesome bunch of stories you must surely have!

[@mattslev]

Was on the floor for this one. Crowd went nuts when Jerry sang the first line. Grateful Dead = greatest band of all time "Thank you for a real good time!!!"

[@deanmartin6682]

+mattslev hey man..they gave us our moneys worth thats for sure...i saw van halen the other night..barely two hours...eddie was great..looked super healthy cleaned up his act and plays like hes 25...as for david lee roth...he stole my money...heart aint in it...dude couldnt wait to get off the stage...and i always preferred dave over sammy,...f u take the stage and take peoples money...like 300 bucks...then come out and give your all...

[@phishscale]

+Dean Martin Nobody cares about your Van Halen story.

[@ArtfulDodgerM]

+Paul Starr DLR does!

[@rutoto1]

Easy on the brother. Who doesn't love a good VH story? Hearing about this breakout was the bait that hooked me. And the music, of course.

[@DrMitchMedina]

I believe it that the crowd went nuts when they broke into this one. And I'm still running on Grateful Dead fumes at age 66.

[@photojakey3664]

For such an old jerry he sings with so much confidence

[@laurencesiegel9362]

He was only 47.

[@guysalzmann9302]

Jerry wasn’t old. Just pushed his body beyond its limits to make him seem older than really was- be correct.

[@meatwad61]

This is Peak Jer! Still the roaring height of the Brent era

[@MrStuVW]

Very Special Band the Grateful Dead, So Mighty High Consciousness goes over a weak souls head and they cry, they truly cry. Love is the very Best thing you can do in this Life, and this is what You were made to do, whether you Know this or Not!

[@scottbickford8103]

My first Dead show... I had no idea the significance of this song being played... I just knew it was incredible!

[@michaelbrand7729]

Great 1st!! How lucky!! This was my 342nd GD show. ❤

[@tedcarlson8176]

Had that in his back pocket for 16 years

[@babel1967]

Such an excellent year for the band!

[@mamallama99]

I was thinking the same thing. I don't know what I would have done without them growing up, The best times, best friends I still have now years later

[@onedapperboy1680]

God I wish I was born early enough to see Jerry and remember it. I guess I’ll just have to wait till I make it to the promised land

[@danh367]

"Round and round and round and round Don't take much to get me on the ground"

[@Deetchmaster]

Thank you Jerry for all the good times.

[@DrMitchMedina]

Thank you, for a real good time! R.I.P. Jerry.

[@LeoJBatt]

There is absolutely no substitute for the REAL GRATEFUL DEAD!

[@randihawkins3577]

Jerry is a genius in all sense of the word.

[@gr8fuljer]

So was I...the roar from the crowd was deafening--almost as loud as when Phil broke out "Box of Rain" at Hampton '86

[@dtshangers]

I look this up every couple of years since it's on my ipod and it blows my mind every time. It still pisses me off that Jerry's body gave up at 53 because I'm almost that age now and I don't look like santa claus.... oh well, it was a great ride, 50 shows for me from 79 to 89. I honestly think they were at their technical and emotional peak at this exact show. If Brent had survived the band and Jerry would have lasted much longer. c'est la vie

[@newmania4242]

dtshangers Exactly right about Brent. Watch the video.. Jerry and Brent were so tight..trading 1/2 licks.. it's right there. I have mourned the loss of a 'band mate' but I'm a rank amateur. Jerry was so hurt by losing half of his musical energy/self he just couldn't get it back in time... damn...

[@deanmartin6682]

+dtshangers i agree...and the 1989 summer tour was a peak as well...giants stadium...jack straw was musical nirvana for the band...u could see their expressions ...i miss jerry and brent too...brent definitely had a strong connection with jerry...i love when brent plays a keyboard line say on shakedown street and jerry immediately turns back and gives brent one of jerrys patented huge smiles that could light up the world...funny but i believe pink floyd heard shakedown street and created the song the wall...it is so similiar...and shakedown was recorded and released a full 12 months before the release of the wall

[@travelinshoes]

that's bs jerry died from doing hard drugs to long and not watching his weight .im saddened by it too I think they were tight but jerry said that brent was a member for 11yrs and always felt like the new guy I'm sure jerry was bummed but they weren't that tight they didn't hang out together jerry and keith were like that also then jerry and vince

[@gilkaneer]

dtshangers I would agree man! Brent brought so much soul to the table and band in the 80s. Late 80’s and 90 are honestly some of my favorite Dead performances. Downhill from here 89 oh boiiiiii

[@nealcaleb76]

you also didn't have a close to $1000 a day heroin habit for years and years

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Some SERIOUSLY fine bars in the lead guitar.

[@barbccrn]

Probably BEST Loose Lucy I've EVER heard them do!!!!!!!! Yes...Thank YOU.....for a real good time!

[@andrewlogan8786]

LOGAN A. IDAHO ... ROUND AND ROUND ROUND AND ROUND

[@kevinbridgeman4904]

thank you for a real good time.where have all the good times gone. bonner springs in 1990 got to hear the boys play teanage wasteland. the full moon, people, music,nl#5,@the parking lot after the show.never seen a following of people on ANYBODY !!!

[@InService77]

It's just a standard rock and roll song, but after watching Jerry suffer through addiction by being largely inanimate on stage through the previous years, seeing him exude joy in 89 and 90 (the peak of his sobriety IMO) was and still is fulfilling.

[@kurtd8456]

Dead & Co, DSO keeping the groove alive, but ^^THIS^^ is what it's all about! One of six shows I caught on the Spring '90 tour.

[@dadsrecords9406]

Was there. No words. Haven’t seen this since that night.

[@mikewatkins2155]

The most successful band in history. People will listen to dead for another thousand years. They have performed for more people than all your metal bands combined.

[@tonyagifford-wells2555]

amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hotajax]

+Mike Watkins Most Truest thing I've heard all year!!!!

[@hotajax]

+Mike Watkins : The truest words ever spoken about listening to the Dead for another thousand years.

[@jeff15116]

+Mike Watkins Exactly. Bob Weir is the greatest living American rock star. He's played longer and in front of more people than anyone.

[@bradford7944]

+Mike Watkins 85% of the shows were same people!!!!lol.....love the dead...and miss the shhows alot

[@frog442]

i was blown away when they broke this out. thanks for posting it brought it all back to me.

[@hymedude7378]

makes me wanna freakkin dance!!!!!!!!

[@davidbartlett4001]

I’m so glad they busted this out again! Every show they played this Was On! “You know I love you till the Day I die!” Phil Hits on this!

[@tophersongs]

Phenomenal.

[@joeynunz9974]

Don't shake the tree if the fruit ain't ripe.... Get some Jerry, he really sang his heart out here!! Love it!!!

[@gratefuljr]

I was in ocean city with friends for spring break. My friend called me and said he had tickets and we just so happened to be coming back on that Wednesday. If anyone remembers, it was around 85 degrees and actually hot. This was a great concert and of course the let it grow made it on without a net. Good year to be in baltimore/D.C. Later in the summer, RFK was great! Please comment back to me. Memories are all we have now!

[@ericfunnell8788]

gratefuljr and

[@mikep8741]

This was my first show. I remember it being hot af, it felt like summer. Rip Cap Center.

[@michaelbrand7729]

This Loose Lucy break out at the Cap was my 342nd GD show❤

[@MrJeffrey60]

Great guitar and vocals from JERRY on this one !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@gr8fuldeb699]

I said, THANK YOU for a real good time

[@robertmcwilliams3945]

Thanks for listening to my favorites

[@hotajax]

Oh, was that you who kept asking me if I had a spare joint?

[@tpddwaters627]

Don't shake the tree if the fruit ain't ripe

[@jonathanbanks5439]

Shadow in the alley turned out all my lights! Garcia is just loving this...

[@davidfaber1709]

great version strong voice dont take much to get me on the ground

[@mddeadfan]

capital center,largo,MD. was there! my first dead concert , i think,and they broke out loose lusy. thanks Jerry!

[@brettpotts302]

Was at this one! LOOOOOOVED it. Was shakin' lots of trees, and at 17 years old, none of the fruit was ripe. Good times.

[@dannykroll6633]

I was there in Hamilton and then went on to Cleveland. Car broke down on the way 1980 Accord (clutch blew), parked it and got a rental and on the way home stopped and sold it to a local farmer. Got my dad to come pick us up in Woodstock Ontario. Good times!

[@dragmyre]

+Danny Kroll I'll say

[@cartmanpickle]

Kopps Col., wasn't it? 3rd row-2 glorious nights..

[@preferredmortgages8171]

yes

[@P4NxC4K3]

6:15 Jerry's "ohhhh yeah!" Was awesome

[@terrym5023]

Dead: start playing Crowd: this song sounds so familiar, can't figure out what it is 🤔 Jerry: "Loose Lucy is my delight".... Crowd: Holy fucking shitballs 🤣😂😋😊😊😀😜😉

[@tootsiebutts]

exactly....omfg exactly

[@terrym5023]

@@tootsiebutts 😁

[@tootsiebutts]

@@terrym5023 i just showed my 22 yo daughter Dupree, yes i'm that mom, the 1st Unbroken Chain and she cried

[@terrym5023]

@@tootsiebuttsI'm sure she is grateful your her Mom 😊

[@tootsiebutts]

@@terrym5023 we're both very lucky

[@sjbing65]

Hah Yay I always smile when I hear this version :-) You can tell Jerry was having fun playing it, I wonder why they never did for so many years.

[@seanod7157]

It was at this show that I decided to make liveGrateful Dead music a priority. Dead shows were my church, ecstatic worship at it's best.

[@dragmyre]

+Konig Corvus i wish i';d a said that.

[@bradmarkham472]

Konig Corvus I too had a moment, about 30 rows back center floor, Jerry with the blue light behind him, crowd erupting , balloons bouncing past and it hit what song was coming! Then about 10 notes in the rest of the crowd KNOWS it's coming and takes it up, then he breaks into the first words and the roof came off, and I decided I would see any show that was close enough to get to, no matter what I had to do! Glad I did, wish I had said fuck it and went for every show . Nothing less!

[@shanghi1842]

Vernal 69 whoa! Subconsciously u wanna get dn with "Luci" in fiery 69 inVernal

[@seanod7157]

Gernot Schrader Many religions, even Christians in America, incorporate ecstatic music and dance into their worship, not a big deal. I didn't worship the band. The music and dance were/are sacred to me. Am I the only one? Hell no.

[@RimJobJesus369]

Deadheads dancing make Pentecostal look like Catholics!!!

[@j.cordellsteinmetz9219]

chills.

[@spuddougherty7860]

It was like the building got turned over. What a great night!

[@davidbohnhoff1790]

This was a kick ass spring tour. I was at all three nights in Landover and debated for some time with a bud that went to the Albany shows which series of shows were hotter. I still think this run were the hotter shows.

[@wolfsvision940]

These were great but Albany was exceptional!!!!

[@gr8fuljer]

I was there, and the crowd roared 'cause it was gooooooood

[@ScarlettFire341]

And the Music Never Stopped !

[@zachbruneau358]

I can't stop crying. I fucking love the grateful dead. Thank you for the memories. To my old friends, I miss you so much

[@scottbell2637]

I was there !!!.....I can't remember which came first...but there were together...."Loose Lucy"....."Black Throated Wind"....It was a wonderful moment that I won't ever forget...Thanks for posting !!

[@cliffordbyrd8750]

SAW THE DEAD PLAY THIS FOR FIRST TIME AFTER 16 YEARS OF FOLLOWING AT RFK 6/15/94. SAW IT SECOND TIME AT BRISTOW JUNE 19, 2017. BEEN WATCHING AND LISTENING FOR 38 OF MY 53 YEARS AND SEEN LOOSE LUCY TWICE

[@jasonhorne4533]

Thanks for a real good time. . So many memories

[@stevemiller9837]

Thank you for a real good coffee morning with Mr Jerry and the boys

[@jaygold9923]

jerry is enjoying it. that's all that counts. and all of us, too! thanks! so cool.

[@mybestpieces]

I was here and of course it was fuckin Amazing! I was in the taper section with my friend Steve and he knew it on the first note and was shaking me and we almost knocked the mic stand down. He kept yelling Loose loosey and just shaking me. It was great! Second to Dark Star at Hampton Coliseum.

[@halbie71]

Thank You Jerry For REALLY Good Times!!!

[@ronsteen2249]

The crowd reaction is so priceless. I wish I would have been able to see the guys with Jer-bear.

[@srnickvelluzzi]

I was there...nobody could identify the tune by the opening blues lick. When Jerry belted out the first two words...well, you can hear the reaction. Still produces goosebumps!

[@Ggggggyhg]

Lucky man lol

[@brooke8567]

Wrong! How can you possibly speak for the entire arena?? I was there and knew it from first few licks.saw the box of rain breakout and dark star and unbroken chain.... 🇺🇸