GRATEFUL DEAD (reaction)| New Minglewood Blues (live) |Starting the Journey

I never got in to the Grateful Dead in the past. I was well aware of them but didn’t think they were for me. But as I continue to discover music and artists I’m not familiar with, I decided I need to give Grateful Dead a chance. I talked to a few people and this song was the most suggested to start with.
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[@PERKSreCAP]

Ok the song most requested is help on the way/slipknot/Franklin tower, but I can’t seem to find a good version on KZbin. Bad quality or really late in their career are the options. And if it’s coming from the Grateful Dead KZbin channel I can’t do it, it will get blocked. So I’m asking for opinions on how I should react to this. Studio? Also there’s an album with a live version of it as well. I can do either one. It doesn’t look like I can get any (good) video for it.

[@gmcsrbosavl6964]

It has to be from 75-77. Even if you cam only do audio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpaoZ4SvqLOjaJY

[@mikemorris3028]

The One From the Vault release has a fantastic version.

[@wreckingKREW1]

As mentioned the One From The Vault one is great,also Buffalo 5/9/77 is great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LJoK2HnLyLf9k The Dead are THE most recorded band live ever,but if you want the better sounding recordings you'll mostly have to settle for audio only. What their crew with the soundboards (especially Betty Cantor Jackson) and their fans with the crown tapes and fans who have mixed the two into what they call "Matrix" tapes have done is leave a treasure trove of material. But video,these shows being in the 60's,70's and 80's for the most part,is far and few between.

[@Illumignostic]

NO studio shit. 1972, 1977, Spring 1990

[@poetreatsartreats2469]

Love your new Love Man (: As far as live versions and studio versions go, for this triplet I would recommend playing off the original studio album, so you can hear all the crispness (; check this one out! Lkzbin.info/www/bejne/jJTZfn1-mJujndk

[@katzpdx]

Bob Weir, the one who is singing here, is probably one of the greatest and most under appreciated rhythm guitarists.

[@christopherjohnson1803]

Yep, him and Malcolm Young from AC/DC.

[@corvettedm1]

In 1967 the Grateful Dead played at my high school in Los Altos, Ca. I was in last period , in the pool. They all wandered by, giving me a little salute. THEN THEY STARTED! In my life I had never heard anything so loud!!! The ‘light show’ was colored water swishing around on an overhead projector! I remember it all!

[@Maw5165]

Jerry is one of the most underrated guitar players in rock and roll

[@samblethen]

Yup. There aren't enough o's in smooth to describe Jerry.

[@Stephen-nd1sx]

Just so you know they have played 2329 songs.

[@donsylvester2372]

You have discovered a VERY deep rabbit hole with these masters. Keep digging. Prepare your mind.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Very happy to say I was at this show, sort of. Grateful Dead were playing at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, but because it was Halloween 1980, the boys set up a live broadcast and set up concert sound systems at different theaters around the US. I got into The Orpheum Theater in Boston, back row on the first level, snorting cocaine and had my face painted like Gene Simmons from KISS. There was a costume contest at the intermission, so lots of folks were dressed up. Oh yeah, the music. This whole show is available on DVD and just CD. It was my second show, my first was 9/6/80 in Lewiston, Maine, and I wound up at about 50 up til 1995, when Jerry passed. Just to fill out the band, Phil Lesh is on Bass and Vocals, "We want Phil!", Bill Kreutzman on Drums and Mickey Hart on Percussion. Mickey always said he was a percussionist, not a drummer. And Bill was originally know as Bill The Drummer. I always recommend the Downhill From Here concert video for folks trying to get into The Dead, which is very easy, it is from Alpine Valley, Wisconsin in 1989, I was at the shows there in 1988, awesome venue. Like the boys in Aerosmith say Just Push Play.

[@brianfisher6165]

“Terrapin Station” is an absolute masterpiece!!! Their live stuff is the most popular with Deadheads, however this one you should listen to the album version first!!!🎼👌🎵👍✌️🎶😁

[@kwslife116]

I agree

[@Tijuanabill]

Terrapin would befuddle Bach. Beethoven agrees.

[@radarsmilin1179]

Help on the way > slipknot > franklin's tower, shakedown street, Bertha, China at sunflower> I know you rider... Endless list really. Live, of course. Enjoy the journey, love your reaction. Soon enough you'll realize what a long strange trip it's been :)

[@Stephen-nd1sx]

Grateful Dead 🌹 Shake down street.

[@PERKSreCAP]

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll get to it

[@zappafan-eu4wp]

This band could just flat out slay live. Try "Help on the Way-Slipknot-Franklin's Tower" or "Cumberland Blues". This show you are checking out is from Radio City Music Hall in NY 1980.

[@robnelson853]

cumberland blues is one of my favorites. a true working mans anthem. one of the first songs I really got hooked by was fire on the mountain. just blew me away.

[@arkusrymer]

Great song choice!! This song was on their first album in 1967 and they played this song throughout their 30 year run. The bass player is Phil Lesh and the two drummers are Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. Looking forward to you discovering more music from this great band!! The Keyboardist, Brent Mydland had just joined the band in 1979 ...

[@PERKSreCAP]

Thanks Rob, sorry I couldn’t do the specific one you suggested. But at least this one didn’t get blocked.

[@edhorton2766]

@@PERKSreCAP One thing you might not know about the Dead is that they played many free concerts and donated some concerts revenues to charity. They walked the walk.

[@SeattleSpursFan1882]

Grateful Dead started with a clean canvas every night. When they were done playing, the canvas was painted with whatever energy presented itself that night. When you looked at all paintings from the tour they all looked very different. Jerry Garcia - Lead guitarist Bob Weir - Rhythm guitarist (vocalist on this song) Phil Lesh - Bass Brent Mydland - Keyboards Bill Kreutzmann - Drums (stage left) Mickey Hart - Drums (stage right)

[@PERKSreCAP]

Completely agree

[@kwslife116]

Just seeing your face light up 30 seconds in. Lol. Glad you found them. My first show was in 89 and from then on it was fire.

[@Bear78420]

Deal, live in Egypt ‘78. The guitar solo is awesome!!

[@ChicoEscuela]

Recommended - Morning Dew from the Grateful Dead movie performed October 1974. A thicker slice of good ol Grateful Dead you will likely not find

[@alpetrocelli4465]

Start with Europe ‘72 & Skull & Roses. For studio LPs, Workingman’s Dead, American Beauty, Mars Hotel, Blues For Allah, & Terrapin Station, but you really have to listen to the live recordings, especially ‘77-‘78, just my personal favorite era. Enjoy a deep dive.✌️❤️🎶

[@bryanmeekins835]

Glad you liked that Minglewood. 😉

[@benjaminrupe5930]

Jerry Garcia- lead guitar Bob Weir-rhythm guitar, vocals Phil Lesh- bass Bill Kreutzman- drums Mickey Hart- drums,percussion Brent Mydland- organ, keyboards

[@SuperSparrowcat]

This is from a great show, I believe 1980 Radio City Music Hall?!! 1980 shows- real good stuff!!

[@jasonlambert5552]

Yeah, I was like this...I knew of them since "Touch of Grey" music video when MTV actually played music, I'd heard 'Friend of the Devil" and "Casey Jones" and was like alright, it's fine music but ignored the rest. Now I can't get enough of them! Songs I initially thought were just alright I practically salivate to listen to now. They are incredibly varied in their sound. Cumberland Blues is probably my favorite Jerry shows off his banjo skills in the studio version.

[@petropetty]

All new to the music must listen to Barton Hall Cornell NY 5-8-77

[@feetheweasel]

The best performance of this tune comes from Tuscaloosa Alabama in 1977.

[@zachhharris]

Keyboard solos are a regular occurrence for the GD, everyone in the band is playing some sort of "lead" part throughout most songs. Very few parts that would be considered simple. This was a great era for them (80's), especially in terms of video content which I think are ideal for these types of videos. Check out this one, it's a cover - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6LYn2trfb6mjM0 Band members in this song (1979-1990) - Lead guitar (vocals as well, not on this song) - Jerry Garcia Rhythm guitar + vocals - Bob Weir Bass - Phil Lesh Keys - Brent Mydland Drums - Bill Kreutzmann Drums/Percussion - Mickey Hart

[@PERKSreCAP]

Thanks for the info. I’ll get to more GD, including that one you stated.

[@stevehanham9266]

It's funny, listening to your comments at the start almost echoed my thoughts up until only a couple of years ago. I can remember borrowing a couple of their LP's from friends when I was at school and they just didn't click with me. Then about 2 years ago I watched a video of them in concert and thought, actually they were not that bad. Just goes to show how your musical tastes can change. 😁 Regards from the UK. 😊😎🎸

[@PERKSreCAP]

Completely agree. What did you think of this particular song?

[@stevehanham9266]

@@PERKSreCAP I've watched the video again a couple more times and I have to say I like it! 😁 It made me wonder why I didn't particularly like them that much before. So I have listened to 4 of their albums 2 from 1969 and 2 from 1970. It made remember why I didn't like them that much...they were too countryish for my taste back then. I would have been around 14 at the time and a bit of a 'music snob' By then I was heavily into my guitar playing and anything that didn't have what I considered great guitar playing in it was a no no. That is why I loved the blues (and still do) and blues based rock. Groups such as Fleetwood Mac (original band), John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Savoy Brown, Chicken Shack, Taste etc. I first heard Gary Moore in Skid Row (not the later group), he was only 16 and was already a phenomenal guitarist. He was 17 when I first actually saw him play and he just blew me away! Jimi Hendrix made me first pick up a guitar and Gary just made me want to get as good as I could. Anyway my friend, I am really enjoying our musical journey. 😁 Cheers and stay safe. 😊😎🎸

[@stevehanham9266]

Oh I forgot to mention, I'm not sure what year this video is from, but as I said I like this song, so I'm going to check out some later Greatful Dead albums. Also please don't forget Gary Moore Texas Strut Live. Link below again😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZncm2mBjr2aerM Cheers once again. 😊😎🎸

[@thomaskorth9030]

Morning dew from Europe 72

[@Iyiouseismouse]

They have two main singers and between Bob (this guy) and Jerry Garcia and between them it’s like having a bunch of different bands. IE: Ripple vs Hell in a Bucket vs Darkstar vs Truckin vs Sugar Magnolia… all sorts of styles

[@pango-y8j]

Brent?

[@alansilverman8500]

Samson and Delilah Fire on the Mountain The Other One Playing in the Band Estimated Prophet

[@jackstraw6975]

Here are few great shows to pick song from . Cornell univ 5-8-77 .. philly 7-7-89 Buffalo 7-4-89 .. .. foxboro 7-2-89

[@leesvideopage]

reCap review the entire Philly 7-7-89!! Cornell is one of a great month. The only thing better than the other shows that month (month as in April to June '77) was the Betty Board that got released early on so all the traders got something that didn't have a 5th gen hisssssss to it

[@scottenglert4083]

Thanks for the reaction video... As others have said - interesting song to start with... I absolutely love the Dead but this is just one of a very few songs of theirs that I can take or leave... in the right context and with some performances, it's pretty great - but despite the tempo of it, it always struck me as a bit of darker, meaner song than so much of their other stuff (recognizing that it's not actually *their* song)... Lots of great recommendations by everyone else...keep trying different tunes - their catalog is *so* diverse...you'll find something you really dig and the other stuff really has a way of growing on you after a few listens... Incredible music...

[@kenziemcdermott4236]

Help on the way > slipknot > franklins tower from just about any mid 70s show. You’re welcome ;)

[@Christopher-zh2uc]

Try terrapin station, Althea, shakedown street, let it grow!

[@billshine401]

New subscriber. I hope you've explored further. You can't go wrong.

[@PERKSreCAP]

I have done a few more GD songs you can check out. And I’m going to continue doing them

[@mikec6733]

Eyes of the World Ripple Ramble on Rose Terrapin Station Althea Mexicali Blues Jack Straw Tennessee Jed Goin down the road feeling bad Cold Rain and Snow Sugaree Stella Blue Sugar Magnolia US Blues Brown eyed Women Dire Wolf New Speedway Boogie Black Muddy River this is just a short list of many good songs Check out different eras... 1965 -1995...they evolved over time the early stuff, middle periods, and later stuff each and all have their charms They were at their best Live, generally, but not exclusively

[@PERKSreCAP]

I reacted to some of those already, I added the others. Thank you!

[@ChicoEscuela]

Fun choice for a first song - not as common. Have fun is all I say.

[@wadefalls2333]

Loser and Althea are a couple of my all time favorites I think you'd enjoy. Jerry singing vocals instead of Bobby. Shakedown Street is a super funky crowd favorite. Stagger Lee, Dupree's Diamond Blues, Cumberland Blues are a couple good shorter kinda folky tunes. Not to overwhelm you but the list goes on forever, Music Never Stopped, Terrapin Station, Row JImmy, Ripple, Scarlet Begonias>Fire on the Mountain, Chinacat Sunflower>I know You Rider, Wharf Rat, Bertha, Ship of Fools, China Doll, I could keep going for days but if you choose any of these you'll be happy and you'll get to all of them eventually if continue down this road!!

[@PERKSreCAP]

I will continue down the road for sure. Thank you for all the suggestions. Are there some I should go with studio versions over live? Or live over studio?

[@kwslife116]

Loser live in 77 whewww

[@gabeimpallaria1261]

If you're digging this one, check out a live "Althea".

[@KOLLIS1969]

The music was the point....the reason.....the MASTER for this band AND us fans. In the end everything else was fun BUT it was ALL about the music. I would suggest Help On The Way/Slipknot/Franklins Tower live for a next step. And always go with live over studio with this band. The difference is like regular season hockey compared to playoff hockey.

[@PERKSreCAP]

Thanks for the suggestions Can’t wait to dive in more

[@feetheweasel]

The best Minglewood ever is 5-17-77 Tuscaloosa

[@jamiedimond9419]

Nice! Do any track off of the Albums "Live Dead" and "Europe 72" please

[@HyzersGR]

Weird GD song to start with but they have so many different styles. If you're not into this, don't give up

[@ricky4214]

if you give this band a chance you'll find out that Jerry Garcia is the legend of legends right there with Jimi Hendrix, (Jerry still more to my taste though)

[@joeshoe6184]

The Dead played a wide variety of material. I certainly wouldn't pick Minglewood as representative of their best work. Hell they didn't even write it. Pretty much just straight blues, not much nuance. It was one of their most common covers over their career, especiallyin the 80s. I often skip it, just cuz I've heard 50 million similar versions over the years. I saw it live several times, the best by far in L.A. with Branford Marsalis on sax. Some of my favorites are Bird Song, Help/Slip/Franklin's, Scarlet Begonias>Fire On the Mountain, The Eleven, Row Jimmy, Eyes Of the World, Days Between, Althea, Music Never Stopped, Estimated Prophet, Terrapin, Shakedown etc etc etc. Some of my favorite GD moments are the one of a kind improvisational space jams they got into from around 68-74 in songs like Dark Star, Playin in the Band and the Other One. Enjoy your GD journey bro!

[@leesvideopage]

Mingelwood is a jugband song. Cannon's Jug Stompers. Bobby does it pretty good justice, it's new because Pigpen used to do it. Mt reCap please talk over the song, pause every now and then if you must, but it's harsh to watch it chopped up Also if you wanna really get the Grateful Dead, review an entire show. The Dead are an Americana jukebox moving through blues, ragtime, rock, funk, psychedelia, disco, ballads//// and they do it so wonderfully, taking you up to the stratosphere then bringing you back down gently. Its' a gestalt. it's a whole thing. YOu wanna get the dead you gotta do more than just listen to one song.

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

really big Deadhead here...this is just an OK version of the song. Try 5/8/77 on for size

[@leesvideopage]

ALL 5/77 not just Barton Hall--- Spectrum 4/11, all 3 Capitol shows 4/25,26,27, Vetrans 5/5, Bostons(!!!) 5/7, BUFFALO 5/9. Tuscaloosa, Fox Theatre, Lakeladn, Sportarium.... The Mosque 5/25 all May 1977!!

[@ShawnMiller009]

Their studio stuff is probably a better "jumping off" point than the live versions... just my opinion.

[@PERKSreCAP]

Any suggestions on songs to react to the studio version?

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

@@PERKSreCAP Anything from the Shakedown Street Album. The live stuff is where you want to be with the Dead respectfully disagree with Shawn. give 5/8/77 a try or maybe 12/31/78

[@pango-y8j]

Can't name one Gary Moore song, Gary Duncan on the other hand

[@douglondoner7360]

venus flytrap my man

[@PERKSreCAP]

That’s ok with me

[@robnelson853]

Welcome to the dead universe. I really enjoyed your reaction video and I am looking forward to your dead exploration. If I could recommend a track that gets pretty jammy and really highlights the cohesive incorporation of the total band sound it would be Help on the way/ slipknot / franklins tower. The band does a great job of combining this trio of songs seamlessly into one incredible piece of musical adventure. I will past the link to a youtube video from 5/9/77 arguably some of the best recordings in the bands history. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LJoK2HnLyLf9k

[@mwjsbleakwater564]

Nice! Now start your Thin Lizzy journey. Start with the title track from 1979s Black Rose. Go with the studio version. Got Gary Moore on guitar. You’re in for a real treat and a life long love, my friend.

[@Tijuanabill]

OMG so triggered by not "a Gary Moore" solo....point me to even one Jerry solo! What are we talking about?

[@RS-cm8gg]

I wish my number 1 occupation was stealing women from other men. 😕☹️

[@pango-y8j]

Hahaha, extra curricular activities, yeah, they're All academics getting their PhD in LSD 🍄🌜🌜🌛🍄🌍🍄🌁🌁🌁🍄🌲

[@snakeplissken5136]

Pretty mediocre dead tune and the audio is shit. So many better recordings and songs to choose from. However I like the review.

[@Illumignostic]

Not a great place to start with the band. Not at all