Grateful Dead - Ripple | REACTION

[@gratefuldead]

Dark star next please

[@squishybuffalo]

Hi, Grateful Dead! 😁😄💚

[@fernandobolanos1649]

Live/Dead!!!

[@thomasgricus7632]

Dude you have the Grateful Dead commenting on ur video good shit

[@karaminalee]

Holy shit! Jamel, this is massive. Now you HAVE to make Dark Star your very next video!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@jamelakajamal]

That Will Be My Next Grateful Dead Reaction👍🏾

[@fuzzydude66]

The bus came by and Jamel AKA Jamal got on. Welcome aboard!

[@jasondunken]

Let's go Further :)

[@muzikmind77]

THE OTHER ONE LIVE NOWWW

[@Mojomatrix]

@@muzikmind77 Most definitely. His brain would be totally inter-galactic !

[@robertcoates6800]

By bus you mean VW microbus, right ?

[@jasondunken]

@@robertcoates6800 Nope, I'm sure he means a 1939 International Harvester, named Further.

[@dudeman1398]

All of these Dead lyrics are written by a poet named Robert Hunter. He deserves more credit than he gets.

[@07rubiconman]

Hes the member behind the scenes. RIP

[@snicky58]

RIP Robert Hunter

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

Gigantic thumb up for this!

[@matthewkirkland4960]

Not all! Some are written by John Barlow. ;)

[@edm781]

Many are written by John Barlow, (most Bobby tunes). And Hunter has finally gotten some big time credit in the last several years. He's now in the Americana Hall of Fame as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

[@staggerlee2749]

well well well....I'm pretty sure I could chime in here with POSSIBLY a point worth mentioning. I'm 50 years old..have been to almost 600 Grateful Dead concerts and a ton of Jerry Garcia Band shows. My journey with them started freshman year in high school. Nothing out of the ordinary there huh? How about if I told you I'm a black guy. Yup. I've been to MANY shows with 20 thousand people and I never saw another black or even brown face. Have I gotten strange looks? Yeah sometimes--but mostly it was just mutual love of the band. The band and the scene. It makes me smile to see another black guy listening to what has been the soundtrack of my life for over 30 years. Instantly subscribed. Thanks for the review of a beautiful song.

[@yourbrother5304]

Wow you've seen shows that probably dont have recordings. I can only imagine your journey. Thank you

[@jeremybergstein5620]

Yeah bro

[@yourbrother5304]

@@jeremybergstein5620 you should write in to dead head stories.

[@robbyv.526]

wow, that is awesome. not so much a suprise or anything I just enjoyed reading your experience. I saw a security guard one time in Mountain View and he was having such a good time out in the lot, you could tell he had never seen ANYTHING like whaf he was surrounded by and he was hooked ... Hahhahaha it was great .... I thought for sure by the end of the night he was going to ditch his job and catch a ride! Maybe he did hahahhah anyways thanks man I hope you are well and have a good one ! !

[@norpfuseman1485]

Stagger Lee thank you for your service and your thumbnail brings me back 🤘

[@jaek4489]

The Grateful Dead is the best thing to ever happen to me.

[@NOLA4LIFE504]

True that! Nothing left to do but smile smile smile

[@heatto162]

Same!

[@mhnoname11]

Likewise

[@jeffsandquist7618]

I couldn't agree more

[@scottbegonias313]

I second that emotion ⚡💀🎸

[@scotth6456]

Robert Hunter wrote this in one afternoon. And just for good measure, he also wrote To Lay Me Down and Brokedown Palace the same afternoon. RIP Jerry and Robert. Making beautiful music together again

[@williamknell864]

Do you know if he handed, basically, completed lyrics, or a poem to Jerry? Like, "Here's another Jer. See what you can do with it." It seems nearly impossible that they weren't sitting together at least at some point. On the other hand, the lyric is so solidly evocative and perfectly zen, if a sheet of paper could make a guy exhale a melody, it would be "Ripple." Inspiration, itself, is it's own essential force of nature. No pebble, no wind, no hand of man. It moved Hunters pen. The words rippled to Jerry- poof, a melody. From what I understand Grossman's mandolin part came with same inevitable perfection. "Ripple in still water." Just a perfect performance and arrangement, of otherworldly great writing. Profound, yet simple. Yowza.

[@Vexins]

William Knell , you know they let their inspiration flow!

[@edm781]

Hunter wrote Ripple along with "Brokedown Palace" & "To Lay Me Down" all in the same afternoon while sitting alone at an outdoor cafe in London drinking a bottle of wine on the band's 1st trip to Europe.

[@johnlane1337]

The American Poet Laureates? Robert Hunter & John Perry Barlow

[@Lchristyhastings]

@@williamknell864 Hunter would have no idea what Jerry would do with his words. It tended to be a surprise/shock for him.

[@brucegrossman3531]

Ripple a perfect song to choose. Up next Box Of Rain.

[@SF_Bud]

Let Phil sing!!! :-)

[@timcardona9962]

Box of Rain is especially heavy when one discovers that it was written for Phil Lesh's dying father

[@stephenward740]

Such a sad song

[@bengedalecia9393]

Box of Rain! One of the best songs by ANY band, ever.

[@maxandersen6532]

I think he would like Eyes of the World

[@-GodIsMyJudge-]

RIP Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter Some other really pretty ones are It Must Have Been the Roses, Brokedown Palace, and To Lay Me Down.

[@JOHNSMITH-gd7fe]

Yes, broke down palace

[@mikehill5279]

I want Brokedown played at my funeral.

[@-GodIsMyJudge-]

@@mikehill5279 my friend played Brokedown Palace at his sister's who died the Christmas before last, it was hauntingly beautiful I must say (also could not stop crying but what can ya do)

[@giovannadi1762]

Brokedown is so gorgeous. He needs to hear it. 💗

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

and "uncle john's band." i have a soft spot for that one. and "sugar magnolia," too, although it's more bouncy that pretty.

[@daggergblue]

Ohhh buddy, You done peeped down a strange and deep rabbit hole. I highly recommend live versions of almost everything.

[@Mixolydio]

Thank you for emphasizing about it being live. Studio alone would be like seeing a preview and counting it as the movie. Without a Net seems like a good bridge to cross from because of the sound quality. I’m thinking Althea kzbin.info/www/bejne/jonReKx9pZxkrqM

[@tyronesharp401]

Yes and yes

[@procrastinator547]

Rick Manelis Althea, sugaree(probably an unpopular opinion but my favorite version is wild sugaree, dead and co with John Mayer, he channels jerry in that performance lots of emotion), hell in a bucket, Peggy-o, throwing stones. Pretty much a majority actually should be listened to live there’s only a few that the studio version is the go to

[@mdaviar]

@jamel_aka_jamal I agree fully about the live versions! The live versions of Grateful Dead songs are an entirely different experience. And each live version is unique. I’d much rather see reactions to live performances of great live bands rather than studio recordings. Please keep this in mind for future reactions for the GD and other great live bands you may do (Allman Brothers, Parliament Funakdelic, Oysterhead, Phish, Santana, The Talking Heads, etc..) 😊

[@ronaldowens5025]

The 90s tours are a tough spot though. Eventhough it's when I made it to the circus and it is dear to me 72 and below 79 to 87 are the years I believe are the best live shows.

[@futurereflections4097]

It’s rare that any group comes up with such a great way to say “You’re going to be OK.”

[@MidnightMark12]

Every silver lining has a touch of grey.

[@mr.know-it-all.6864]

Robert Hunter said that the best lyrics he ever wrote was "Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men".

[@chalmerswood3444]

Actually, those words are very ancient.

[@StellaWaldvogel]

@@chalmerswood3444 The concept is, but those are Hunter's words.

[@chalmerswood3444]

@@StellaWaldvogel Hi Stella, actually, fountains go way WAY BACK to beyond 2000 BC when they required a little engineering, and were generally thought of by "the public" as magic gifts from the Gods etc, especially in hot weather when they had the cooling effects of Heavenly Rain etc... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain My guess is they go way back to our first cities, such as UR about 9000 BD. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziggurat_of_Ur Yes, Hunter did his Grateful Dead job very well, but he got RIPPLE from me, and I got it's themes from ANCIENT HISTORY, SECRETLY wrote the original in May, 1963, and gave it to Weir & the GD. The core-story Is here in my "CRYPTOBEAST #19" PODCAST. And not to worry! The whole idea was to prevent the Cold War from going nuclear, and create realistic utopian "scenes" such as Burning Man. And it all worked! Enjoy! > kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKOUmqR5g6uZZpI ;-D

[@michelsohn]

My fave has always been "Once in a while you get shown the light, In the strangest of places if you look at it right"

[@ghoztwolve2486]

@@StellaWaldvogel Ace of Cups in the new video made for this song. Unfortunately, the photo montage here makes the same mistake as that superb video: "harp unstrung" = harmonica. Listen to the lyrics of Me and Bobby McGee if you don't know this slang term.

[@raxideezxxx8752]

You have found the sacred texts!

[@yourbrother5304]

Aint that the truth 💀 🌹 🎸

[@raxideezxxx8752]

@@yourbrother5304 Yes, the Force is strong with this young Jedi!

[@God0Mighty1]

Which is exactly why he should not have paused it twice to talk about it. He should have played the whole song through, waiting until it was over, before commenting. Even so, you could tell he was understanding the deepness of the lyrics though, and I felt like his reactions to some of the lyrics functioned in such a way as to possibly enhance enjoyment of the song for the viewer of the video. At points, it looked like he was really digging it though, even though he stopped it while it was still playing. I don't know, dog. I'm thinking that for stopping it before it was over, even though I was digging the video, I'm not going to give it either a thumbs up or thumbs down. This is something that will have to be decided on for this guy at judgement day.

[@wobblyjack9481]

@@yourbrother5304 peace bro, from North Yorkshire

[@dpo8bwee]

@@God0Mighty1 the reaction videos are required to stop and react due to potential copyright violations. At least that's the way I understand it.

[@giovannadi1762]

“I don’t know a more perfect voice to get these lyrics out”. Well said! 👌🏼

[@jeremylopez9162]

We need you jerry

[@derrikferguson3219]

That’s Jerry, dawg.

[@disappearhere100]

"I don't know a more perfect voice to get these lyrics out." Such truth in those words

[@kylebookout1789]

Long live Jerry!

[@stevenneville6467]

Hey man! I cry whenever I hear this song. I'm not ashamed.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

I never did till tonight!

[@xcheyx]

I do too💖 reminds me of being a kid and hearing my dad blast this with the windows down... tons of live recordings strewn all over the car, going on drives all throughout the Bay Area’s rolling hills and endless number of bridges. I don’t talk to my dad anymore but I’m forever grateful he planted Grateful Dead seeds in me as a kid. 💖🌸

[@johnaldasch9966]

My 16 year old son loved this song.We played this at his funeral and like a rock by segar.16years and 8 days old when he left.

[@MrFloydsUniverse]

Ball my eyes out 🙏❣️

[@MrFloydsUniverse]

@@johnaldasch9966 🙏

[@heatto162]

This song, no matter how I try, makes me cry everytime, and I sing every word. The memory of being in thousands singing it in unison will stick with me forever!

[@boarmstrong3801]

My memories of dead shows, the culture, the love and freedom, haunt me. Its both sweet and sad at the same time. I wS so blessed to live in that time

[@cg0847]

Every single time.

[@coleendelvalle1822]

Feel so fortunate to have been able to see hundreds of shows. My son has best memories of when he was a kid going to shows all over. Says hes so Grateful as matter of fact has a tattoo Grateful Son

[@timothyschomp5718]

“Let there be songs to fill the air . . .”

[@Nikoricci]

The look on his face when Grissman’s mandolin dropped-Priceless!

[@scotthalperin7798]

what the hell is that expression

[@Nikoricci]

Scott Halperin stank face of joy resulting from hearing some beautiful music

[@johnbeecroft9892]

Looking to the heavens

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

Dawg actually wrote a mandolin part for the verses as well, but they didn't use it

[@danh367]

I got to see Grisman in concert early in 2020.After the show I waited to meet him got some artwork he made and told him I never thought I'd get the shake the hand of the man that played the most sublime mandolin riff in song from Ripple. That was a good night

[@joannaflanagan2006]

I’ve been a deadhead for 27 years. This video made me so happy! “El Paso”, “Friend of the Devil”, “Brown Eyed Women”, “Eyes of the World”, “Uncle John’s Band”, “Shakedown Street”... I could go on & on!

[@happyhaze1526]

State of the art list there. Mr. Charlie, Golden Road, the other one, Cassidy, Sugar Magnolia, Pigpen doing Lovelight. Oh mamma. . .take yore hands outta yore pockets. . .come hear Uncle John's band. . .by the black muddy river. . .and hang with Catfish John, why don't ya?

[@jonathanryals9934]

My first show was in 93 at walnut creek amphitheater in NC.

[@zedwolf1589]

Eyes of the world, stella blue, standing on the moon and the mission song are just some of my favorites. Peace and love to all the dead heads. 38 years of loving Jerry

[@mikefannon6994]

Deadhead since American Beauty and Working Man's Dead released on the same day, believe it was '69 - 51 years. Long Strange Trip. RIP Jerry and thanks.

What about that estimated prophet

[@jeffreysilk316]

The Dead aren’t the best at what they do; they’re the only ones who do what they do!!

[@hjonben9606]

Magic is what they do. Music is how they do it.

[@tstass1321]

a quote from Bill Graham I believe

[@barrycondon3259]

true dat

[@richcooper6880]

@@tstass1321 Yes, indeed. It was on a mural on the side of Winterland Arena in S.F.

[@christinevergona4524]

Welcome to the Grateful Dead family! “Sugar Magnolia” “Box Of Rain” Love ya, Jamel - 😈🌹😈

[@silverseto1158]

The entire American Beauty album.

[@jackdexter420]

@@silverseto1158 plus franklins tower and the music never stopped from blues for allah

[@marksherrick]

@@silverseto1158 Dude should just do full track by tracks of Workingman's AND Beauty.

[@MeleeStormbringer]

I love Box of Rain

[@happyhaze1526]

@@jackdexter420 And Scarlet B. and Bertha and.dark star and standing on the moon and. . .

[@rgractor]

Me: I’m not going to cry when I hear Ripple. *Opening guitar lick* Me: 😭😭😭😭😭

[@cheermans3811]

Me

[@thomasbreit8145]

I am.

[@pkt976]

It gets you.....

[@buckaroobonsaitree7488]

Every time

[@pbjelly9082]

Same. Every single time.

[@jasonneely4412]

This is my all time favorite song of all time. Brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. It’s just so damn real.

[@alkholos]

At 75 now, and having first heard this song so many years ago, I can still remember thinking, this has the feel of an old folk song, so familiar, yet when you listen to the lyrics, they hit you upside the head like a baseball bat! Kudos to the late Bob Hunter for writing it, and to the late Jerry Garcia for his thoughtful interpretation. This will be played at my wake, in the not-too-distant future.

[@jeanbarec]

Well said.

[@JoelCohen-y2k]

❤The most perfect song ever written sung by the perfect person to sing it. It means so much to the Dead family ❤. By the way I love all of you ❤️ my Dead Head family ❤. We are bigger than Republicans and Democrats. We are the real people who want to spread love and good vibes to all❤.Blessings to all of you❤

[@alkholos]

@@JoelCohen-y2k I consider "Ripple", written and first performed in 1971, the most important song to come out of the 1960s. The Deadhead movement is still very much alive. I mention in an earlier comment elsewhere of attending a couple of the last shows by "Dead and Company." So many young people who were not yet born at the time of The Grateful Dead's heyday, celebrating their music with same fervor as kids did in the 60s when the Beatles emerged. The Dead is a phenomenon that refuses to fade away and die.

[@adamg9089]

I’ve been getting into the Dead a lot during this quarantine and my god, do they have some powerful, moving lyrics. It’s been a rough past couple months for me and these lyrics have provided me some guidance during a very turbulent time in my life. I’m grateful ;)

[@bfort2427]

Adam Gonder Me, too. These songs have been with me since I was in high school, and four decades later I still turn to them when I need to meditate.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Welcome to the band please enjoy!

[@themidwestisdead]

Good for you brother, I envy you because you are in the spot where it's all magical for the first time. Welcome to the fold.

[@jonesq63]

Welcome on board the bus. I can listen to the Grateful Dead for over 40 years. Tons of shows. And it still lights up my life.the room great writing, great singing and great musicianship. The people and the music are at the core.

[@germaineodonnell7776]

Wow, what a cool thing to read, this morning! And SO true! The 'Dead have been getting me there, since about 1982, and I'm truly Grateful for them now; oh if the few things that puts a smile on my face, during this pandemic crap. Remembering the dancing, hugging folks you don't know, because you know you'll see them at the next show!, being in the third row, at Red Rocks, during a Dead show, turning you look at the other 7000 fills attending, and we are all moving in the same direction, singing the same words, and loving it all! That's the way the whole world should be!

[@messiahmoose]

Hats off to Robert Hunter, RIP, imho one of the best lyricists next to Dylan. I’m telling you man, Morning Dew, Winterland ‘74 (official live video). Will change your world.

[@funcrushed]

Yes! That's definitely a good one to hook someone.

[@messiahmoose]

Funcrushed I mean there are so many, but an 18 minute Sugaree is a lot to take. 🤣 Plus the crowd shots are great.

[@funcrushed]

messiahmoose haha, try not to scare em off with the deep space right out the gate!

[@MrPooch1967]

IMHO, Morning Dew 5/7/77 is the finest Dew there is.

[@messiahmoose]

Stephen Puccini Oh you’re probably right (I love 77). 74’ has an official live vid that I think Jamel would dig and would be better for a reaction. 🙂

[@6DogNight]

The Dead were and continue to be iconic. I was lucky enough to attend a handful of their shows in the late 80’s early 90’s. Some of my favorite memories . You might also like Eyes of the World by them!

[@MarsHarmony]

Eyes of the World. Absolutely!

[@daggergblue]

And I reiterate, per my other comment, please make it a live version. Several live versions, really. They are all different.

[@sambrandt3]

Love eyes of the world

[@enjoyesk8978]

Rochk9Academy I saw them once in ‘95. You’re lucky. The late 80s were some of the best shows I’ve heard

[@yourbrother5304]

Cassidy all the way. That and the mighty quinn.

[@phaneros8180]

This is the song that made me start listening to the grateful dead. I'm glad that the meaning and emotion of this song is universal, and that you got to hear it :)

[@coriennecordrey800]

I'm sorry for your loss man.

[@TheAcgtrs]

The entire American Beauty album is a masterpiece... Every track is perfection. Ripple is a magnificent song. Box Of Rain is my tear jerker track...

[@g.pmoore4293]

Along with workingman's dead, the jewels in the Deads crown

[@TheAcgtrs]

G.P Moore Since they were recorded nearly simultaneously, it’s incredible the amount of creative inspiration they must’ve been feeling.

[@pazsmith1759]

first track if first tape i ever bought, blown away..look out of any window

[@jamescross6443]

This song and Box of Rain are the best songs on American Beauty album.

[@jeanhartely]

Don't forget "Brokedown Palace."

[@MonicaDean-uh6mp]

My son passed at 27 this song was produced as his prayer card. This will always be him in my heart.

[@lisaevon8274]

Falling in love with Ripple all over again♡ I love seeing non heads really get it ✌ "Having songs like this can help you heal."

[@blackhandband4670]

I would like to say a few things... First, Jamel’s reactions are the BEST thing on KZbin right now! Period. As a 40 year DeadHead, I just love watching your genuine & heartfelt reactions to the inspiring music I have gained so much from over most of my life. You, sir, GET IT! I love your reactions to so much great music beyond the Grateful Dead, as well. Kudos. Much more importantly, and I don’t think this can be overstated, you are doing incredibly important things on your channel, at a vital, divisive time for the world! You are uniting people through music, by recognizing the core joy & human connection music brings, regardless of genre. You are not only willing to expand your personal horizons, you are readily encouraging others to do the same. All are welcome. The whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Jamel, you are truly part of our solutions....not our problems. “Mitakuye Oyasin”! Thank You!!

[@ambercurry5020]

I'm so happy he did Ripple. As the proud child of a Deadhead, my hippie Momma is loving this in heaven.

[@j.cordellsteinmetz9219]

Oh, may God bless her again.

[@jimmy_olds]

This legit brings me genuine tears of great joy and pain, it’s beautiful. I love they way you break it down.

[@jimmorris7712]

The Dead are my favorite band and Ripple is my favorite song of theirs. I wanted to hear your reaction because I knew you would get it. I don't know of any other song that is such a clear-eyed look at the mystery of life.

[@rlwetz4317]

"Help On The Way"/"Slipknot"/"Franklin's Tower"

[@druzil2112plyr]

add in a Wharf Rat on the second day.

[@SteveRivendale]

Yes! Those are awesome tunes!

[@submandave1125]

The best seamless medley ever recorded or performed. You love live performances, so the 06/19/76 - Capitol Theatre show would be great, as it opens with Help On The Way / Slipknot / Franklin's Tower / The Music Never Stopped. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJDFiXuYitaCmpI

[@jackstraw8145]

This needs 2 thumbs up!

[@mikelabomusic7782]

That combination of songs, at the right moment, can unlock the deepest parts of the listener and draw it all out.

[@ginamirisis3016]

Fantastic! Thank you! More Grateful Dead please!!

[@LLVEFREEORDIE]

friend, you have some seriously great taste in music! love your honesty, very genuine reactions, may this message find you at peace and good health

[@jamelakajamal]

Thank You🙏🏾

[@centralscrutinizer7374]

This song has empowered me for more than 50 years. Brings me to tears every time I hear it, including just now. Thanks.

[@sueormsby4797]

One the best lyrics ever written. Get chills every time I hear this. Love it. Thanks for playing

[@cynergy4]

Would love to hear your reaction to "Uncle John's Band"!

[@gerizkid]

As far as studio versions go, this one is the best!

[@63maddog]

YES!

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

❤️❤️❤️Played this at my husband's funeral. He was only 48. Died just a few years after Jerry. So beautiful. Thank you so much for doing this Jamel. There's nothing like the Grateful Dead ❤️❤️❤️

[@euphegenia]

There’s so much beautiful music in the dead’s catalogue. Hope you can find the same level of happiness that their music has brought me. Thank you for giving this music a chance.

[@elizabethshow5105]

Thank you! This old Deadhead saw them More than 20 times, and this is one of my favorites. Please listen to Box of Rain or Sugar Magnolia next!

[@hooleyqueen]

The Grateful Dead were the first band I saw after running away from home in a tiny village in New York State. The year was 1968. I turned 18 later that year. I cried for three straight days when Jerry died. I could not stop sobbing. It just broke my heart. He brought so much joy to millions of people of all walks of life. You are so missed, Jerry. You will always have a very special place in my soul.

[@redplanetdrifter3352]

I get teary eyed every time I hear this song, and I'm a 6'4" beer drinkin hellraiser (well, I used to be)

[@xjr.0]

How tall are you now?

[@steveg5933]

This song stretches to generations. Old gray or no hairs like me, down to the newer generations. There is a video, of a 9 year old girl playing this and she slays it! "Let there be songs to fill the air....."

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

omg this is the song i've asked to have played at my funeral, lol

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

love your first break when you say "these are some powerful lyrics,'" because YEAH BOI they get deeper. :D

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

@Bornaking i'll give you a call when the day comes, lol

[@crackajack913]

Same!

[@robertjordan5450]

Broke Down Palace is another great one. Try that one.

[@matthewmacalister52]

I can't listen to Ripple and not follow it with Brokedown Palace

[@snicky58]

@@matthewmacalister52 Same! And whenever I hear Ripple anywhere, my mind always plays Brokedown Palace afterwards.

[@JustinRettig1990]

Yessssssss please! Brokedown Palace!

[@suzanrice7230]

Played that at my hubby’s celebration 🍾 of life

[@x3racer86]

Brokedown Palace is amazing. Also Box of Rain- same album- It is about the passing of I think Phil Lesh's Father. Not sure but both songs will bring a tear. Thanks Jamel for your hard work !!

[@BlueVsYou2]

... I have never seen your videos before... But I must say, The Grateful Dead has saved my heart and soul on many occasions... To see you appreciate it and really listen as you are brought some happy tears to my eyes. Thank you Thank you times a bazillion 😊

[@BlueVsYou2]

P.s. subscribed

[@johnmcdonald9304]

"Ripple'' is about life. It's about one's birth, one's journey through it and one's passing from it.

[@phish2000]

Hell ya, I’m so happy you getting here. May I humbly suggest a scarlet begonias>fire on the mountain. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. What a long strange trip it’s been my friend.

[@charliemac64]

To hear this voice in its waning years sing a beautiful song, check out their tune, "Black Muddy River." LOVE that tune.

[@pearlypawbeans]

I’m a middle age white lady who never got into the Dead (at all). I just heard this song outside yesterday & recognized it just barely enough to find it on the Net. I’m *totally* blown away by it. Now watching your vid I was crying! What an amazing song. Ty for your deep take on it which has added so much to where I’m at. I feel like I just discovered the Dead now & therefore also just discovered you! Cheers

[@jamesw9178]

That might be the nicest thing anyone has ever said about Jerry's singing

[@Lchristyhastings]

Hahaha! So true! Personally, I loved his gentle, plaintiff voice. So much heart in it, you forget he forgets the words.

[@vicweast]

Jerry was really a great bluegrass artist who only really dipped his toe into that vein before the bus came by. During the Dead, he had several incredible bluegrass collaborations. SO, yeah, I think he had a really good bluegrass voice. "China Cat" listen to him on that, pure psychedelica and perfect.

[@TheDivayenta]

You’re a real mensch, my friend. That’s Jewish for a real human being.

[@tompaul2591]

Its German for human or person

[@TheDivayenta]

Tom Paul yes in origin. Yiddish comes from Middle High German and the Jewish meaning is one of “ a real genuine good person”.

[@daviddemar8749]

Mensch actually literally means man in German. But idiomatically amongst Ashkenazi Eastern European Jewish folks it means a really decent life-smart stand-up guy.

[@devynsevean5383]

Best thing I've seen this week. Love to see the reaction on someone's face. To me, Ripple is one of the most beautiful songs ever created

[@Meyzen76]

"That's Otis." I always say that, no matter what version of this I hear. Keep Truckin' Jamel!

[@lesleygercke9895]

Meyzen76 #metoo

[@robertpage4670]

@@lesleygercke9895 Same here. Can't help it. Especially when I'm playing it on my guitar. Alone or for a crowd it doesn't matter.

[@aemk6129]

Yup... me too.

[@Marksbrother]

Attics of My Life.... that is a Dead song that always give me a reaction. Always.

[@whitneyporter6393]

The sound of the Grateful Dead makes my heart smile.

[@sirgalahad5208]

So glad you did this song! When you get it you get it. Much love

[@hermit2265]

Fun fact: I’ve cried once while listening to this on LSD. It wasn’t tears of sadness though rather ones of Happiness.

[@clickfallrock]

I cry listening to this song sober

[@stephenverchinski409]

when you lead you take risks. You hope you are always doing the best. Those steps, they are yours alone.

[@zion1174]

Same..

[@novakaya]

Gospel people. Church music

[@timohaikarainen3957]

i cried when i invested on ripple in form of their coin. i cried even more when i realized no-one listened thats its the biggest thing happened so far to humanity. its like im alone in this universe. you will understand when it happens. look at the color of this guys shirt. everything is connected

[@philipdean5950]

I am not a deadhead. I am a metal head for 40 years. BUT. I seen the dead 3 times. once in philly early 90s and the last week end jam shows for Jerry Garcia in DC. I must say there was nothing like it. Incredible. The music was pure and just real. Don't know how else to put it. Be safe to all

[@chrismarsden8958]

1988 my childhood friend got hit by a train unfortunately and we played this song over the school P.A system in his honor and school was canceled for the day. Tears,tears tears... 17 years old. Miss him. Far too young. Love from Canada and you nailed you're break down.

[@Raptorcia]

I absolutely love the love you exude. You bleed so much love, brother. This song has always been such a part of my life and has evolved through the years for me. Now it brings tears rolling down my face for my sister. I lost my sister to cancer over a year ago. She had asked me to recommend music to listen to during her treatments. Of course I sent her Dead songs, particularly Robert Hunter songs. She fell in love with the Grateful Dead. My sister's fight with cancer led to my dad's decline. He passed less than 5 months later. The magic of music is so cathartic. The smiles, laughter and tears are a beautiful thing and crosses all language social barriers. I don't know what I'd have done without music in my heart. Thank you for your truth, beauty and goodness, brother!

[@HyzersGR]

Althea! Guarantee you’ll like it

[@63maddog]

Yes!

[@cormac9]

Box of rain turned me on to the dead but Althea was the song that really got me hooked.

[@BootsORiley]

The version of “Althea” from Go To Heaven is what made me seek out more God-tier songs from The Grateful Dead. Naturally I agree with this comment. It’s got a swagger I think Jamel will appreciate

[@63maddog]

I spent most of the early 80's going to Dead shows. I'm so happy you've had a chance to listen. One reason I love the Grateful Dead? They allowed people to record every shoe. The band even had space reserved for folks to tape shows! Lol, we used cassettes!!!

[@denzelepolito1]

Absolutely love seeing people discover the grateful dead for the 1st time!!!

[@patriciawoodhead6205]

Never has it not caused goosebumps. If you fsll,you fall on your own...and that angel voice! I love you Jerry.

[@vidyadhar66]

Thanks for playing this Jamal, Ive been hearing this tune for 50 years and never concentrated on the beautiful lyrics before. Praise Jamal!!!!!!

[@RS-cm8gg]

The song is a grate sing along in concert. Everyone also cry’s tears of joy.

[@NealMiskinMusic]

The entire album American Beauty is some of the deepest poetry ever written, Box of Rain, Ripple, Brokedown Palace, Attics of my Life, these are more than just songs to me. There is something transcendent about Hunter's words and Garcia's melodies and arrangements. It feels like these songs were always meant to exist, and were maybe not written or composed so much as channeled from some cosmic source, by means known to writers and poets for centuries but not understood by science.

[@bonnies6963]

Except that I honestly hate Attics of my Life. It's such a dirge. And it was the last song of the last concert by the Dead.

[@NealMiskinMusic]

@@bonnies6963 No the final song played at the final show, 7/9/95, was Box of Rain. Phil didn't want the tour to end with Black Muddy River, such a sad tune, so he started Box of Rain as the final encore.

[@Krust_Acean]

Grateful dead, maybe just Jerry, worked with a lyricist named Robert Hunter. Pretty sure he wrote the lyrics to this song. I think he passed away last year.

[@Krust_Acean]

I am not a gambler, but I enjoy his lyrics that involve gambling. Life lessons.

[@brucegrossman3531]

Robert Hunter mainly wrote with Jerry. But he did write with some of the other members too. Namely Box if Rain was about Phil Lesh's dad who passed away.

[@88wildcat]

Early on he also wrote with Bob Weir (Playing in the Band and Greatest Story Ever Told to name the ones that pop instantly in my head) but he got tired of Weir changing his lyrics so he told him to find his own songwriting partner (which he did in the person of John Barlow) and eventually went to writing pretty much exclusively with Jerry (odd song or two written with Bob Dylan in the late 80s/early 90s excepted)

[@Calistogakid2u]

Krust Acean There’s one titled Loser and another Me and My Uncle off the top of my head. Deal too I suppose.

[@brucegrossman3531]

@@Calistogakid2u actually Me and My Uncle was written by John Phillips of the Mama's & the Papa's.

[@lilwing6969]

Thank you so much for this. My husband of 39 years is on comfort care. This was first song he played for me on guitar and we've made wonderful music together ever since. Topaz is always the person looking after the homeless. He made me a better person. I'm a hospice nurse and he has a teenage son.... but this... this is our proclamation to Topaz.

[@brandonbarker8038]

Keep digging into the Dead. So many powerful lyrics. I’ve already requested that Brokedown Palace is played at my funeral. Twisted but true. Great job! Keep em coming.

[@07BSPtC]

Listen to either Scarlet Begonias or Chinacat Sunflower. Those are my two favorite dead somgs

[@vegangoddess8501]

Chris Liberti I have just recently discovered Scarlet Begonias and I love it!!! It gets me dancing!!! I was shocked to find that it’s from the 60s! This 60s chick saw her first Dead concert in ‘72, can’t believe I hadn’t heard that great song before!

[@jbsoul4575]

And "Stella Blue" when I'm feeling retrospective.

[@randiD123]

Had a cat and I named her chinakitty! Little too much liquid droppage on my tongue when I found her!

[@07BSPtC]

@VeganGoddess. Sadly as a 90s kid only saw the dead twice. My parents who grew up in the bay in the 60s weren’t fans. Mom much more in to folk, she hates country and blue grass, dad was into the more acid rock Hendrix cream etc. Glad we have Furthur, dead and co, and wolf bros now.

[@ljd1031]

Woohoo I'm thrilled to see you chose ripple! Enjoy

[@ljd1031]

You nailed your interpretations Jamel....we were lucky to have Jerry! This song has meant so much to me through it all

[@foghornleghorn8651]

When this song plays at the end of the movie "Mask" it is a real tearjerker.

[@nettiemac]

Joe Higd even my brother would cry at that scene.

[@lizmetcalf3714]

"You can go anywhere you want now, baby" I am choking back tears. Ripple starts playing and it's over, I am crying like a baby.

[@buttercupkong]

That scene will break your heart.

[@karaminalee]

This is our family song. The first time we played this for my dad he rewound the tape and listened 10 times in a row. I can’t tell you how special this song is to all of us. THANK YOU Jamel!!!

[@jaysenperkins1550]

These Grateful Dead songs (this one in particular) have held such powerful meaning for me my whole life. It brings me tears of joy watching you experience them for the first time, and the way that you appreciate it is really something. Thanks for sharing these moments with us, you are a good dude! Keep them coming!

[@randygabbert7831]

I love Jerry's singing, he was the Dead sound, a reassuring comfort!

[@CuThUlUiSbOsS]

This song means so much to me, I tear up every time I hear it. I'm glad you've had a chance to experience this music, it's truly life changing in ways :)

[@drhambone1598]

Such a beautiful song, great lyrics by the late & grate Robert Hunter. So many great songs ...some of my favorite G.D. songs are Brown-eyed women and box of rain. Stay safe everyone

[@oldguy3074]

said goodby to my mom with this song and I still cry. thanks for posting.. we love you brother....

[@fuego6054]

I love that you are exploring this song Jamel. This is 30 years since I first heard this. More than anything I am grateful you had this experience and so did I and many people since. The collective essence of humanity breathes through us all! Jerry García has the sweetest and kindest voice of all male singers and it’s not me trying to win the debate, it is what is. Preesh-n-Holler!

[@edwardssistershands]

This is a religious song. No matter our religion or not.

[@scottschultz5969]

Bingo! i have found so many biblical allusions (not illusions) in Dead (particularly Hunter's) lyrics that it is ridiculous . May many of you know Jesus as He wants to know you. Love, Joy, & Peace...

[@jeanhartely]

This is a human song.

[@athomeoutsideanywhere7550]

I have seen other people recommend "Brokedown Palace", which was a perfect follow up/complement to Ripple. I would definitely recommend that song as well as Friend of the Devil from the same album, and also Dire Wolf and Rosemary. All some of my favorite Dead tunes.

[@hooleyqueen]

In "Friend of the Devil" there is a reference to "prison bait" meaning underage girl. It is not appreciated by anyone who cares about girls (and women because those girls grow up to be women) I was a victim as a child, and now have 2 adult daughters. Fortunately the Dead did not write that song; Robert Hunter (the songwriter for the Dead) wrote it. But I also love "Brokedown Palace" & "Box of Rain" & "Ripple." A lot of great songs on a short album. Check out my remarks on this page re: "Ripple."

[@melnaieartley5963]

This was one of my husbands favorite songs, when he passed his best friend would listen to it over and over cry because it reminded him of my husband. I love this band, you should do more of them you won't be sorry truly. Get some live versions and watch the reaction of the family as they have the music given to them with so much love.

[@leahshanedixoncallmeshanet838]

thank you for this, I got goosebumps and a few happy tears watching this and your Touch of Grey video. Good ol' Grateful Dead.

[@jeanhartely]

Listening to this again, and your reaction was very important to me. My husband Robert died nine months ago. Hearing the song and your comments means a lot. Thank you.

[@3363662902]

*REMEMBER THE MOVIE MASK WITH CHER? WHEN RUSTY FOUND ROCKY DEAD, THIS WAS PLAYING ON THE RADIO.*

[@kevinbowler1103]

I always mention that to people - I broke down hard in that scene . . . that radio in the kitchen . . .

[@maryannturton9830]

I bawled like a baby! Just shared that movie with my teenage daughter!

[@bradhamilton5058]

You have taken your first steps into a whole new world my friend! "New Speedway Boogie" "Scarlet Begonias" "Crazy Fingers" "Morning Dew" (from Europe '72) Aw the hell with it just pick an album and play anything they're all amazing.

[@bwyseymail]

"Scarlet Begonias" yup, Jamal would def be down with that funk.

[@codasteve]

"Attics of my Life" is the pair of this song. Give it a shot!

[@georgewoodward5642]

Thank You for your reviews of these great old songs! Your take on them is always eloquent and heartfelt. I think you really nail what they are about and why they are great.

[@bwilliams463]

I first heard this beautiful, thoughtful song by the Playing For Change group, and I thoroughly enjoy it. I never knew the Dead had songs like this. It sometimes even makes me a little misty.

[@fotdss1]

‘Don’t tell me this town ain’t got no heart, you just gotta poke around...’

[@BillsBurgers4U]

wow.. was not expecting to see this song here.. played this at my mom's funeral..

[@matthewsullivan2282]

Please listen to “Eyes of the World”

[@barrycondon3259]

Used this treasure for an opening to a family tribute album during the Covid shit. Been a DH for 50+ years and never heard a more inspired/insightful interpretation of this (or any) Dead song. Instant subscriber. Carry on!

[@paulat6345]

I've been listening to the Dead for years. It's hard to explain how sharing your first listen is so amazing and it makes me take a step back and slow down and think. Life has got us running too fast. Wake up, and smell the roses has never meant so much. Thank you Jamal