Grateful Dead - Shakedown Street (Anaheim, CA 07/26/1987)

"A staple of the live repertoire since its debut in 1978, Shakedown Street was always a highly anticipated song to catch live, as it always delivered a long, inspired jam. Usually opening a first or second set, this one is from the second set of the final show of the Dead' tour with Bob Dylan that ran July 4-26, 1987, featuring six shows, three on each coast." - David Lemieux
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"A staple of the live repertoire since its debut in 1978, Shakedown Street was always a highly anticipated song to catch live, as it always delivered a long, inspired jam. Usually opening a first or second set, this one is from the second set of the final show of the Dead' tour with Bob Dylan that ran July 4-26, 1987, featuring six shows, three on each coast." - David Lemieux

[@ericlarson7606]

My dad is a huge dead fan. Ive always struggled to appreciate them. Though I remember when Jerry died vividly. I was like 8 staying in Wildwood, NJ. This, however, is my favorite Grateful Dead song.

[@JoveFarley-dx7zd]

😅😅😅 1:57 😮

[@JoveFarley-dx7zd]

😊😮😅😮😮

[@ThomasFinn-d3v]

Good luck.. Keep listening.... I sugges listening to Without a Net. By far the most easily accessible gd music ever released. t​@@ericlarson7606

[@TheRobieo]

This song sounded awesome at the Sphere the spirit of the dead is alive and well can you feel it ✌️

[@DengekiVR]

Been jamming to this song since I was a 3 year old. Glad I was raised on this.

[@osteopathichomeopathicking6154]

Mmmmhmm. Shakedown Street just supercceeded Truckin' as my all time fav GD song.

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

My first Dead show was 1985, I was 6. The Dead feels like home.

[@nickg1601]

I love when Jerry’s glasses would slide down the bridge of his nose, and you clearly see his gaze across the band. As if conducting the group with a steady gaze; a lift of the brow; a purposeful sound. Only to disappear behind it all… ❤

[@sg1770]

His glasses were always sliding. It was part of him lol.

[@terpslut_707]

Cuz he was always on 🔥🔥🔥 It Happens.....🤷

[@johnr1294]

Ho ho ho !

[@nowitsabadtime]

Jerry was quite-focused, never knew that about him, almost like a Schoolteacher! haha, also cool that PigPen was still alive, crazy! Never knew about the 'Dead until this Tour in '87, Peace Out!

[@bluecollar825]

Slippin' Jerry

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

People say these slower versions are somehow less but it is about the experience! Anytime you get a shakedown you are living it up!

[@zephanefjones2013]

Um, slower???

[@NicholasOsella]

I know a lot of people love Ace's shorts , but Phil Lesh is the best-dressed member of the Grateful Dead. he looks like he robbed someone on the lot and tried to blend in as best he could Lol

[@thejamnasium6447]

they were all normcore pioneers

[@ryanz4772]

Lol!

[@jamesmullen2684]

That left me with nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile…

[@nottarealguy3954]

He looks like a cop trying to blend in.

[@KPJohnson]

He looks like an accountant at rock'n'roll fantasy camp.

[@karstenvandersande3710]

I swear this has to be one the best versions i have heard. It hits all the marks. The groove just don't stop!!

[@stefany826]

I love that this recording exists.. classic Grateful Dead.

[@kacperfornal5998]

But jerry sounds worst here

[@mattkav684]

THIS is what I really miss. No one grooves like this.

[@waverider6kj32]

Deadhead in170 and still a Deadhead in 2024 ,70 and not out RIP JG and Brothers.Peace. from UK.

[@gdcb1128]

Sadly adding Phil. ✌🏽❤⚡️💙

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

My most memorable Shakedown Street is June 22, 1991 in Chicago. My late-husband and I were about 30 rows back on the field. Everyone was supplied a rickety old folding chair to sit on, but of course no one sat - and you couldn't dance standing on the field because so many people were up on the chairs dancing the sound was too muffled if you tried to land dance. Consequently, we danced our asses off while trying to maintain our balance. We weren't exactly spring chickens at that point, well, I guess 34 is young enough. Sounds Real young now lol and I'd give anything to be 34 again and with the love of my life. (I lost him suddenly/instantly to a heart attack in 2005 at 48) Anyway... Brent Mydland has recently died, and Vince Welnick was just getting his feet wet on keyboards. So Bruce Hornsby had joined in to help out. What a night! I love what Bruce added to the mix with superb keyboards and the occasional accordion. He had such a special rapport with Jerry. Remember the fabulous Moody Blues album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour? The cover had the little blonde boy spellbound by the wizard looking old man. And it always reminded me of Bruce, spellbound by Jerry. Any-ways, the Shakedown Street that night was epic. It was simply the best we had ever heard in our lives and we rocked out on those rickety old chairs like it was the last dance on Earth. I'll never forget that night, one of my best Grateful Dead memories. 🥀🥀

[@bengifford3575]

Beautiful memories, thank you for sharing 😊

[@joeseddit]

June 22nd. Summertime, baby!! Right? Drove up there from about three hours south wearing nothing but shorts and a t-shirt and about froze my *ss off. Windy and cold that night. Yeah, that was a good Shakedown. Second song, I believe. I didn't have great seats but I didn't care. I could see ya'll down there on the field. Love the crowd reaction on the opening notes of "Hell in a Bucket". Great show and Hornsby was a great replacement. Good set list, too. A lot of my favorites. I remember "Terrapin" as being a highlight. Mostly because of the crowd reaction and the band feeding off it. Chicago seemed to really like that song.

[@paulwarren8936]

Awesome story. And sorry for your loss. You were very fortunate that you had a spouse that shared a love for the Grateful Dead. And I agree that the shows with Bruce were so added so much. Saw Bruce with the Dead that same year in Philly.

[@thekidrobb]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful story. @cuzkatiesaysso

[@kristenheatherei-star8254]

RIP 🪦 ❤nice memories 😊

[@martineager9448]

One of the most joyful versions of this song that I've seen / heard. Everyone having a ball. Just wonderful.

[@adamcardwell1366]

It's why I cannot stop watching this rendition

[@etiennekosa]

Man, Brent was such a shining star. Love that dude.

[@sgg6927]

Shakedown always was a great opener. I clearly remember Giants stadium July 1989 show people jumping the wall to the floor during this song

[@wolfsvision940]

I was one of those people, best of times!!

[@erindaily471]

Me too!!

[@stevenmason8993]

I was there

[@kevinbossick8374]

This was a super fun show. It seemed to last sooo longgg. Dylan and the Dead were so good.

[@markclark6194]

I agree separately they are. Love both but the idea of them both on stage at the same time is far better than the practical application. They’re styles are too different and it just doesn’t come off as well is it does in my dreams.

[@miket.220]

Gotta give props to Brent, such a great vocalist for the band. I know it tore Jerry up when he died, Jerry loved the way their voices blended.

[@justwantresults8768]

Totally agree, I always remember Jerry's warmest smiles directed towards Brent in the 80's

[@masseydidehbani9401]

Hello all my wonderful grateful Dead fan friends! I wish and hope for all of you a wonderful wonderful holiday season! Love you all! Grandma Becky

[@evafromwiisports1787]

YEAH GRAMMA BECKY 🤙

[@davidscott1052]

I'll take that ....thanks Becky💕

[@stefany826]

Wow .. every time I listen to this I’m floored by the talent on the stage ❤

[@allisonpayne2097]

Super tune and a great group,The Grateful Dead Rules😎

[@TheOldYellers]

I was there and it was a great show.

[@alexandrae.1811]

Phil Lesh ❤ thanks for the music ❤❤❤ 🎶

[@kevinprendergast4948]

Love the Dead, huge Jerry fan. Brent has the best voice on that stage.

[@BennettAustin7]

Dude I’m sorry but I do not like Brent’s voice, just need to let jerry sing or pigpen but rip :(

[@mikecofojohn168]

Phil bombs, the kids shorts, Brent on keys and Jerry being Jerry. Bill & Mickey had a great rhythm.

[@chrisirving8390]

No fancy hair nothin

[@chrisirving8390]

Could jerry ever ply🍁🌩💕💕💕

[@MrStuVW]

Perfectly done Grateful Dead, just gotta poke around.

[@81MUNSTER]

Grateful Dads in corduroy💀🌹 Bobby with the Madonna shirt is priceless. Forever Grateful

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I thought it was Marilyn Monroe !

[@alexandrae.1811]

Been on Dead tour since 1992. Still in my ❤

[@rachelpritsis6342]

This video brings me a great amount of joy, and I watch it every day if I can because it never fails to cheer me up

[@YosimetySam]

Takes me back,love these guys

[@patrickb5783]

A funky Dead song, I've always loved it😊

[@MultiPetercool]

Disco Dead

[@dgbebb1]

`Was there! Took my little sister to her first Dead show. Carried her around on my shoulders so she could see over the crowd. Dylan & The Dead sounded good that day. Ended the Show with a rousing Watch Tower as I recall.

[@song-rz6hi]

Bobby smiles when Jerry forgets lyrics at 4:56

[@bryankennedy1019]

My favorite! Fire on the mountain! Never huge dead head. Always enjoyed their tunes.

[@tonypalermo5796]

80s by far the Deads best years. Good vibes, drugs,sets venues. Oh, Jerry!

[@jeffjeff4477]

Definitely, maybe bc I saw my first Dead show in 86 Alpine Valley , what a awesome weekend The parking lot camping was a riot!! Saw them again in 87 then in 89-90 at Rosemont Horizon in Chicago. Loved this era of the Dead My greatest hits I'd been listening to in the early 80s came to life after experiencing a Dead show multiple nights and the parking lot was magical!!! Still digging bon Dead and Co. Keeping the music alive, it's different but still super cool! How about the Sphere shows?!?! Best 3 nights I've had in a long time RIP JG BM and GD members

[@bbqbluesband]

Eugene Oregon we had a many Shake Down Street performances by the Grateful Dead. What a time to be enjoying the band in the P.N.W.😎

[@jerseyboy8017]

They opened w Shakedown at Philadelphia Spectrum in 1983. I could hear it but stuck in entrance line 😎🔥

[@softcorduroy9514]

Rip phil, you kept it funky my dude.

[@danemassie3750]

Some of my favorite years! I didn’t get to see Brent live because my mom took me to my first show the summer I turned 13 in 1992, just had to poke around!

[@kevinr.3542]

Man you're so lucky that you got to see Jerry live though! So jealous. I was born in 84 and I just missed out.

[@danemassie3750]

@@kevinr.3542 I’m lucky I have a kick ass mom to this day!

[@whitlong4486]

I went to my first show with my dad June 91, I was eleven. Bruce was great but I wish I’d seen Brent.

[@kevinr.3542]

@@whitlong4486 seeing Bruce is something to brag about. the 91 shows with him were some of the last, well played 90s shows. that awesome!

[@richierugs6544]

it's best when they are smiling with each other

[@kevinsilverthorn5235]

No one will ever ever replace Jerry

[@madmax408SJ]

I wish it sounded this clean at the show. Still it was a great show and one of only a couple of Shakedown's that year. The Dylan set that night was one of the best of the Dylan & the Dead tour.

[@arizjones]

Yea, stadium shows are not the best sound. Lots of reflected sound making it muddy. It also depends where you are in the stadium. Actually California Dead Heads got to see a few Shakedowns that year. They played Shakedown at Ventura, and Long Beach also. And I think they played Shakedown in New York, Chicago, Philly and Pittsburgh that year. And they may have been more that I missed.

[@arizjones]

If you go here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovPamyLd6Z5rpI you can see and hear both full Dead Sets from this show in way better quality than this video. Thank me latter😉

[@luvclassicoldies]

I was there too brother. I'm a grandpa now but remeber this show quite well. Was visiting a buddy in California (from Norh Carolina) and went solo and got adopted by some warm, loving folks from Kansas. Awesome time!!

[@patriotsman6511]

Still here in 2023

[@tmjvtxtmjvtx]

2024 baby

[@fernandocrespin7201]

Everything was shakin' on shakedown street this year!

[@josephsaunders8618]

End was incredible

[@mdb7867]

What a pleasant little surprise this is - thank you

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

Yes indeed.

[@arizjones]

If you go here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovPamyLd6Z5rpI you can see and hear both full Dead Sets from this show in way better quality than this video. Thank me latter😉. He also has the Dylan part of the show posted.

[@andrewusher1033]

I love the looks Bobby and Jerry give each other when Jerry doesn't get all the world's lol 😆

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

In 1972 one could become a Grateful Dead member, from the back of their albums. For nothing, they sent you a manilla envelope with all k in bds of GD stuff in it. Man, we looked forward to getting those!

[@lamadawa3645]

amen, I still have several- when wake of the flood was about to be released they sent out really nice cards with the cover art work....The Skull & Roses double album at the Dead Heads invite

[@rzxkp7none275]

Best guitar playing and instrumental at the end.

[@dottoressa6097]

Wow! Time goes really fast!

[@reedbunnell8154]

Lol, Bobby's face at 4:57 when Jerry forgets the lyrics

[@nowitsabadtime]

I remember. they played TWO WEEKS at The Boston Garden when I was in college, working my college job. Wish I had gone ONE night! This was about 1993 or 1994. There was such a 'buzz' around Boston when they were here, it was fun.

[@Bluecollar711]

Don't you think it's the best ever that we have something this great that we can fall back on as of two phones recording one voice message of the love of the Grateful Dead forever and ever and ever

[@hashburystumble8808]

Well well well...just gotta poke around. 🎸🎶🎶

[@williambaxter4628]

Nice, VERY, Nice.

[@californiatimes2192]

Great band!

[@reachjoey]

This performance is absolutely alive

[@allisonpayne2097]

Always stay in the light😎

[@burnahooter]

Damn I was there 😎🔥🪴

[@autumnsmith2148]

Well ever year jerry got an older voice but his guitar stayed like an honey running down an beehive

[@stefany826]

Brett Midland is so underrated and his contributions to this band ..love and peace to all❤

[@debbiepaschen5369]

Loverly, thank you.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

⚡🌹💀🌹⚡

[@edwardwalker9572]

I love music

[@WeepTheGreed]

Phil bringing it!!!!

[@dustybottoms2780]

Thanks for the upload great sound and video

[@ryanmattingly6292]

This performance is stellar🤪☝️☝️

[@teebag1521]

Best rendition of shakedown street ever this is insane.

[@STSGuitar16]

Phil at 3:37 jeeeez man that is excellent

[@greatexpectations2307]

Nice when Jerry kicks in about 7:40.

[@mdell7131]

Love the Madonna shirt bobby

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

You tell me this town ain't got no heart (well, well, well, you can never tell) The sunny side of the street is dark (well, well, well, you can never tell) Maybe that's cause it's midnight, in the dark of the moon besides Maybe the dark is from your eyes (maybe the dark is from your eyes) Maybe the dark is from your eyes (maybe the dark is from your eyes) Maybe the dark is from your eyes (maybe the dark is from your eyes) You know you got such dark eyes! Nothin' shakin' on shakedown street, used to be the heart of town Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart, you just gotta poke around You think you've seen this town clear through (well, well, well, you can never tell) Nothin' here that could int'rest you (well, well, well, you can never tell) It's not because you missed out on the thing that we had to start Maybe you had too much too fast (maybe you had too much too fast) Maybe you had too much too fast (maybe you had too much too fast) Maybe you had too much too fast (maybe you had too much too fast) Or just over played your part Nothin' shakin' on shakedown street, used to be the heart of town. Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart, you just gotta poke around. Since I'm passing your way today (well, well, well, you can never tell) I just stopped in 'cause I want to say (well, well, well, you can never tell) I recall your darkness when it crackled like a thundercloud Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart (don't tell me this town ain't got no heart) Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart (don't tell me this town ain't got no heart) Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart (don't tell me this town ain't got no heart) When I can hear it beat out loud! Nothin' shakin' on shakedown street, used to be the heart of town Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart, you just gotta poke around

[@alanfriedley8173]

Convinced that the Grateful Dead experience(s) has help > slip me into a much better form of consciense, won't even think about the alternative

[@brendankavanagh450]

Great song from a great period for the band 🌷⚡💀

[@bigpoppa5732]

In the Dark tour was great.RIP Jerry and Brett ✌️

[@alexandrae.1811]

Heroin?! I started doing it when I was 24 years old. Had a grey wolf she always awoke me. Slept by my side. She lived 17 years. Now we have NARCAN. Reverses an overdose . No longer on heroin.. I’m in France with another wolf I adopted. ❤ clean & sober

[@samlindsey4353]

6:44 does anyone know about that amp with the spinning thing or what it’s called? It looks sick

[@ChristopherHolmgren]

Leslie cabinet. Usually for Hammond organ, but also used by guitar/bass players. There are a few models - still made today.

[@sweatLeaf]

Vibrations of silver and gold♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🔈🔉🔊📣

[@JonySmith-bb4gx]

Best song in morio

[@stefany826]

Love to see Jerry smile at 7:20

[@yardarm5]

That was a journey 🎉

[@grahamcarver4527]

Jerry is in his Groove ✌🏼🌹💀⚡️🤩🙌🔥😎

[@20smallcigars-fs7hl]

RIP Phil. :(

[@OsLuSeMa]

As I understand it, Jerry García took the band's name from the legend of a traveler who came across a wandered dead man because he had not received a proper burial. In the homeland of Jerry's grandfather and father, (Galicia) there is the legend of the "Santa Compaña", which is very similar. Could he have been inspired by her for the name?

[@daveinlax5612]

Jerry looks like he just caught the dragon! RIP

[@PaulDeFelice]

@9:58 I get a kick out of the look Garcia gives Weir

[@jimmydweeb9096]

lol jers glasses were low riding

[@TC-dw6wg]

Looks like Jerry is tripping (eyes).

[@briangriffin5524]

The Disco Dead! Deadheads were skeptical at first but slowly came around. It could be a good jam.

[@noodle71110]

just gotta poke around!!

[@bunnybeckman8029]

This is the song he played on my radio about a year ago ! Only 2 bars of it then he turned my lite on in my bedroom ! I was so amazed that he came to visit me in ghost form , because I told him he could b earth bound if he wanted to b ! It made me very happy then he came 5/6 more times to me !

[@pango-y8j]

Love Bob's Madonna shirt 🍄🌹🍄🌁🍄🇺🇲🍄🌍🍄⚡🍄🌁🌁🌁🍄

[@jr82sporty]

The more I watch she's Grateful Dead videos Jerry Garcia should have been in the top 20 guitar players of all time

[@lucasnicolasosquieromucho4656]

Jajajaja 😃😁😆🤣🤣😀😆 Hemos llegado hasta aquí 😘🤗😘🤗😘

[@LucyLennon909]

😉👍 Shakedown Street

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Nice envelope filter pedal Jerry’s got going on, I see where Rick from Goose gets his inspiration.

[@alexandrae.1811]

Jerry Garcia ❤❤❤

[@beattfup6174]

Rip Phil Lesh!!!!!!

[@TommyWinters-sk1sk]

👑 shake down street King were the mover's and Shakers hang👑

[@ryanmattingly6292]

P just got to poke around. Crazy crazy night

[@richardcoreno]

Funky town!

[@Jlf_proz]

1987 Number 1 on MTV.... lol 😆😆😆.

[@petecakes-rm9go]

😊first show❤

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

Billy is laying that heat down

[@karlhungus1569]

Phil playin the sawed-off

[@kennyfryman3634]

Hey I love your work in "Log Jammin"!!

[@karlhungus1569]

@@kennyfryman3634 haha thanks! Don’t do much of that anymore…now mainly I just fix the cable.

[@powderthumb5959]

Bobby’s short - for those youngsters out there- are classic 70’s hippie cut offs. Why waste a good pair of dilapidated jeans? One cuts them off. A staple of both boys and girls. Mountain wear. Boda bags. Swimming hole. Reefer. Cold beers. Friends camping. Dead on the radio.