Grateful Dead ~ Rubin and Cherise, Orlando 4-7-91

[@mythtree]

Like waves against the bandstand, dancers broke ... this song brought my son around after our house burned down, he didn't 'hear' us, til Jerry sang... thanks again & forever Jerry!

[@leshtricity]

i wish they had played this more. such a magical song. it's amazing how deadheads and the music are still flourishing despite the break-up in '95. peace to all.

[@terrapin121]

I was there. Every minute was magical

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

The magic still completely translates thru the compressed low quality video 😂outrageous!❤this is the best performance no question

[@googoogachoob]

this song should have a billion views

[@messid74]

As a deadhead for the past 25 years, I only recently discovered this gem of a performance. Wild!

[@dfranzen70]

The greatest guitarist who ever lived.

[@virgilflowers9846]

13 years later. Still true. ❤

[@kevinmulrooney3353]

Stoppit. No he wasn't. Good indubitably. Greatest?

[@larryholcomb2165]

...and bless Dan Healy for giving the tapers access to the soundboard...unheard of in today's industry...

[@jayekaye6641]

I was a taper since 81 Healy could be an a-hole Sorry to say your incorrect More bands than ever allow soundboard plugs nowadays Either way keep listening

[@currencytrading1]

One of the GREATEST love songs ever written!!!

[@christopherchandler2570]

I never forget the pure joy&excitement of being there on the right night.Magic!! I miss you Sugaree,Ray&Laura J.

[@Getting-Lucky-In-Kentucky]

The breeze would stop to listen in......chills still run down my spine- Only played A handful of times by the dead, However, it resonates in my soul forever.

[@jeffmoyers1773]

This brings me such tremendous joy...and profound sadness at the same time..how is that possible

[@juiceman1965]

Saw Jerry perform this on a solo acoustic tour (maybe '81 or '82)and got chills up my spine. This vid does the same for me right now! If I lie may I fall down cold....

[@matthewwolf7468]

That is a magic song. I couldn't even imagine being there to hear this.

[@buckykattguitar]

one of 2 times I got to see the band in Florida while I lived there. I woke up that morning and said "screw it, no tickets or not, I'm driving over to see if I can get a ticket" The 90 minute drive from Brandon was worth it! I was 8 rows back on the floor.

[@wakeoftheflood2]

Damn !! Good score dude !!!! :)

[@johnnybosox]

Holy shit I’m jealous

[@barrett196]

a great choice !!

[@atlgator1928]

Miracle he could remember the lyrics to these tunes. Lots of 'em.

[@Bunbeck-pf9iw]

There will never be another Jerry in this lifetime ! ❤️🐰🐇🌹💀☠️⚡️🥀🪽🕊️🌙👽🪐🛸🚀💥✨🌟😇🤩🥳love is all we got

[@martygalang5110]

this has been my favorite video of this song for over a decade. So much intensity and sadness.

[@matthewbozeman1655]

I saw the Grateful Dead 106 times and this only once and one time with JGB.I love it

[@dylangatenby9928]

Such a romantic song by this band. Garcia's guitar work and vocals just add to it.

[@smithjones4346]

One of my favorite songs. Now I finally know the lyrics--and it is even better!

[@larryholcomb2165]

I wasn't at this show, that's not me you hear at 3:18. I saw the Dead a bunch of times but never got to hear them play "Reuben and Cerise", but I can tell you this: At a certain point the music does indeed play the band, which gives this energy to the audience, which gives it back to the band, who gives it back to the audience. Synergy and Symbiosis. The last five minutes of this little gem capture an energy that can only be experienced by looking at the person next to you at that particular show with a tear in your eye and acknowledging the power of the present moment..."This is really happening..." The "Wow" factor. This is sometimes called "magic".

[@Allidoisworry]

I dont think anyone thought it was you larr

[@googoogachoob]

My god what an absolutely perfect song. Hats off to Garcia and Hunter and may they both RIP (Rock in Peace) ❤✌🙏

[@leshtricity]

my girlfriend of 5 years loves this song. she just broke it off a week ago, and this brings tears to my eyes.

[@blizzfool]

im only 16 but my dad's been a grateful dead fan his whole life. so i've grown up listening to them. and i'm finnaly really starting to get into them. going to see the dead this summer :D

[@BigBaka77]

Such a beautiful song with great lyrics... "The truth of love an unsung song must tell. The course of love must follow blind."

[@joshuataylor3975]

One of Hunter's best lyrics, IMO... "Cherise so lightly in his arms..." I LUV the imagery...

[@Just-C]

Nice, but the Breeze listenin in? Hard to top.

[@magicbulletssssssssss]

Bonnie “Prince” Billy sent me here. And here I have been for the past two hours. Otherworldly songwriting.

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

This song has created quite an impact on many people. You can see how Jerry influenced the KZbin folks who cover this. There's even a cover by some guy playing it in the passenger seat of his car.

[@BigSquareGrouper]

I was at Landover for the first one. The crowd's reaction was INSANE!!!

[@Getting-Lucky-In-Kentucky]

I guess when I first listened to the Grateful Dead I never stoped. Such a painful saga to watch, and all for us-Thank you Jerry

[@enyawdnewob]

you're welcome. I watch this video from time to time because I know it's a good one like you do and I love comments like these. Thanks

[@johnathancross7465]

Jerry Garcia R.I.P we will never ever ever again see another soul like him. A true one of a kind. Without Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead the world would be a terrible place. What A Long Strange Trip Its Been.

[@mattmeding1734]

this and the oregon state penn, show will be shows that make me cry foreverr. this song..and his voice even tho hes a little rough here hes amazing they all are. forevr will be missed jerry

[@jeffreystark435]

I remember this show vividly. my fiance and I flew down from Chicago. Jerry was in a great mood all concert. like the alpine valley and telluride days of old

[@stephengrahn9361]

This and landover was the bomb. Spring 91 was a great tour

[@benandorsi]

I heard this song for the first time right before I left my hometown, which I had never left before for my new life in the Navy. More than 20 years has passed and it still makes me miss home.

[@Mettleandded]

Love this sons soooo much....words can't describe.

[@MrDeadGuru]

one of my all time favorite Robert Hunter tunes, classic example of his under-rated style and songwriting ability

[@bruinsraybourque]

Wow...I Don't know what to say...reminds me of a much simpler time. I hate to admit it but I'm crying like a baby. Thanks Jerry,Thanks everyone.

[@daverios44]

I was a t this show and it is one of my top GD memories of my life. The acid was clean and the second set was flawless. It took me to such incredible heights I can't even explain. The Morning Dew at the end touched my soul like nothing ever has before. Really it was such an amazing night. You know I have never been able to find a recording of it to this day. Maybe such memories are better left untainted.

[@wildtrain]

Never heard this gem before... thank you from Connecticut!!!

[@joefelice5062]

I was lucky to catch a lot of shows on this tour, including these Orlando shows and the first Ruben & Cerise in Landover. Amazing stuff! Also the nice Dark Star in Greensboro. Ah, to be young and on the road...

[@gradyrm237]

He and Hunter. Poets. They get me through. 35 years SO FAR

[@lbshore]

Thanks!

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

The lyrics are just incredible .thanx

[@localknowledge1]

gripping....indeed 89-91 was the rebirth of the DEAD IMHO Thanks for sharing your gift with us Jerry.

[@briancameron9925]

omg this is an amazing version I'm a 21 year old baltimore native I have dreams of past lives jamming to Jerry, love what dead and co is doing, I recommend all dead heads to download deadhead archives on android, such an amazing app. as a younger dead enthusiast it gives me a chance to catch dead shows that were b4 my time

[@thomasabutler]

Brian Cameron Check out JRAD my dude :)

[@BRollBenny]

If you could see my heart, you'd know it's true. There's none Cerise, except for you.

[@localseed]

Lot of words for 1 song and Jerry nailed it pretty much...thnx for th tunes Jerry

[@thomasabutler]

I'll never get enough of this.

[@trapperdan]

I was there! Somehow I sneaked into row 8 right in front of Jerry....this is practically my view....great show!

[@MrStuVW]

I hope you find it, it's gonna blow your mind ALL over again! Yeah win win!! GOD bless you brother David and to Yours/Ours this Earth, the Air, Peace and Love

[@1234jerryman]

why couldnt music have this same passion behind it it makes me sad to think jerry is gone and there will never be another with the same passion luv u jerry

[@Veghead]

TY video taper person, this was my first R & C - 7th show, first big travel. Miss him daily

[@rockachoka]

thats always the sweetest way to learn something we love from someone we love. congrats!! this is such a sweet song...

[@song-rz6hi]

5:40. a heavenly melody....keep going Jerry....!

[@gqoniefh]

I wish to thank the band for the heart and soul this song has enlightened within a neighborhood of music lovers of this type. It impacts something within which dramatically seems to satisfy over anything.

[@jasondurston8905]

Was at this O-Rena show. Thought I was hallucinating when they started this song. Turns out I was…

[@currencytrading1]

Such a passionate song performed to as close to perfection as i could have asked ......thx for posting

[@tripfall224]

played reuben&cherise at nassau same tour...blew us off our feet...imho..1991 was one of the bands last 'good' years..awesome clip..thanks!!!

[@cotterluppi995]

Great performance! Love the gothic Garcia! My first show was Boston garden 1980, now I just listen to the early and and the seventies live stuff but this really rips! Sending love out to the universe friends.

[@marklashante8909]

Vince's keys work perfectly for this song

[@randyhill2772]

RIP Jerry. "The breeze would pause to listen in"

[@tonydanis1480]

Great Scott, I've heard of this performance, had absolutely no idea it was this damn good!

[@jacobrivers420]

Welcome to heaven brother

[@candyrosepetals]

Never got the chance man. I wasn't even born until 1987. I bet that must of been amazing! I'm so glad that the Jerry Garcia & Grateful Dead tradition lives on so that there can be a whole new generation of Deadheads like myself though. Peace.

[@anthonycarron7525]

The greatest Grateful Dead song that never was.

[@birdleso]

I caught it at Nassau Coliseum. Quite a pleasant surprise.

[@Kennethlally124]

I love this song

[@deadfan42o]

one of my favorite dead tune thank you

[@seanearnest]

I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, may I fall down cold... SO TIGHT!!!! :)

[@chadcampbell5908]

Cherise was brushing her long hair gently down It was the afternoon of carnival as she brushes it gently down Rubin was strumming his painted mandolin It was inlaid with a pretty face in jade played in the carnival parade Cherise was dressing as Pirouette in white When a fatal vision gripped her tight Cherise beware tonight Rubin, Rubin tell me truly true I feel afraid and I don't know why I do, Is there another girl for you? If you could see my heart you would know it's true There's none Cherise, except for you, except for you I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, say I fall down cold When Rubin played on his painted mandolin The breeze would pause to listen in before going on its way again Masquerade began when nightfall finally woke Like waves against the bandstand, dancers broke to the painted mandolin Looking out to the crowd who is standing there Sweet Ruby Claire at Rubin stared, at Rubin stared She was dressed as Pirouette in red And her hair hung gently down The crowd pressed round, Ruby stood as though alone Rubin's song took on a different tone and he played it just for her The song he played was the carnival parade Each note cut a thread of Cherise's fate it cut through like a blade Rubin was playing his painted mandolin When Ruby froze and turned to stone for the strings played all alone The voice of Cherise from the face of the mandolin Singing Rubin, Rubin tell me true for I have no one but you If you could see my heart you would know it true There's none Cherise, except for you, except for you I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, say I fall down cold The truth of love an unsung song must tell The course of love must follow blind without a look behind Rubin walked the streets of New Orleans till dawn Cherise so lightly in his arms and her hair hung gently down

[@icecoldhubbas]

absolutely beautiful...

[@Cholmes3000]

Serious chills

[@atomusbliss]

RIP MY BROTHER HOLMES

[@localknowledge1]

gripping 90's Jerry thanks for sharing

[@Ezralipp]

Beautiful Thanks

[@MRLeff78]

Wow, no shuit? Only four times? It's amazing this exists. This takes the edge off a lot of harsh shuit life throws at us. These shows were the best form of revival. Thanks for sharing. Until I read the lyrics I never realized how tragic the story is. I thought it was a sweet love song until today. You rock Hunter! Thanks GD.

[@midcityfiesta]

My favorite

[@tomhogan7647]

This is why we went

[@tmc515]

"each note cut a thread of Cherise's fate" DAMN!

[@staceybarnett5754]

Saw the last one ever. Buckeye Lake '91. 45plus shows for me. 90-95 were the years I was On the bus.

[@jazzmanchgo]

What a magnificent song -- Hunter's storytelling at its mythic best. I confess, though, I do wish Jerry had kept the original ending intact -- where Reuben descends into Hades, like Orpheus, to retrieve his lady love, but makes the fatal mistake of looking back as he carries her away -- we finally see him walking through the night streets of New Orleans, "with the ghost of Cerise in his empty arms / and her hair hung gently down . . ." One of Hunter's most haunting and memorable images.

[@darrenkrivit6854]

Wow, much better than expected 😎 great tune and Jerry seems really into it

[@jameschenoweth1955]

simply electrifying.

[@terrapinbobby]

A true Garcia masterpiece. God bless Jerry

[@phartknocker]

one of the greatest songs ever.

[@crypticald]

I had front row seats on one of these nights on this run. This was such a nice surprise.

[@ClueSign]

That's very interesting -- thanks I didn't realize teleprompters were not around at that point. Kudos to Jerry for learning his words...and it is a great song!

[@Starstorm0m394]

This is such a gorgeous song, one of my absolute favorites. A rare, beautiful gem. It's a shame I'll never get to see Jerry or Bret play this... Still, at least I have the joy of seeing it on here!

[@meek_giraffe7180]

Pure beauty.

[@livinglargeandfree8322]

I so remember this....

[@andrewdare]

Perfect tempo

[@casable]

A GREAT 3-night run that I was lucky enough to attend. Gone are the days....

[@phabphour20]

Thank you Jerry!

[@MrStuVW]

WOW, Job Well Done! Two thumbs Way Up full of LOVE

[@michaelsay9720]

how awesome it would have. been to see the dead play this live......wow only 4 times

[@GSRJosh33]

That was just bliss. Thank you. Im off to the Archive!

[@TheYammerHammer]

sounds amazing!!!

[@spiderdaniel]

You rock! Thanks!

[@au574]

made me cry.....

[@jeffkenders]

God does this take me back

[@1Bigdrop]

"Only one in 1991" - Looking to the right on the related videos I see 3/18/91 also. Only a few weeks prior to this awesome version. Thanks for posting. What a great feeling groove.