Grateful Dead - Ship Of Fools (Orchard Park, NY 7/16/90) (Official Live Video)

[@gratefuldead]

"From Mars Hotel, Ship Of Fools was played live more than 200 times, and was a consistent part of the repertoire since its debut in 1974. This was the second year in a row it was played at Rich Stadium, after the previous year's performance on 7/4/89." - David Lemieux

[@spm313]

I was there!!! It was so quiet during during this song. Everyone was captivated.

[@vankupilik5824]

Dave you are awesome. I look at all of the official Jerry’s and think about the talents each one brought. Then I see you and think of the shoes you had to fill and the only difference between you and all of the official Jerry’s is that you were a logical choice. ❤

[@BrianJMurray]

This song makes me happy to be sober...

[@WindTreeStudios]

Ahmen, picking up my 23 year chip this week.🙏🙏

[@obstacleillusion8113]

I'm just glad to be

[@BDB78]

Amen brother. 9 years next month. Even after 9 years I still have bad days. We’re makin it though!

[@robjackson9098]

Amen. 32 yrs here. Sober DeadHead

[@willyevans2352]

Was just thinking the same thing. 7 years here.

[@robertkuhn1258]

Tell me this isn’t a perfect song for the times! Jerry was such a great singer reaching for those notes just the way they should be reached for!

[@oiramsq73]

This has been my ‘walk off’ music at about 6 different companies … STILL rings true.

[@P4NxC4K3]

Man it breaks my heart whenever I listen to the spring and summer of 90

[@sterlingmartin3212]

It's weird. My first show was my only one with Brent in May 90. But 90 is probably my favorite year. 72. 77. 89. 91

[@spm313]

I know there is an endless sea of 77 lovers ... but this is extraordinary. I was there and you could hear a pin drop as Jerry delivered this epic performance.

[@sterlingmartin3212]

I love 77. But I think late 80's through 91 is the greatest dead

[@jparkers4]

Great night 15 years old on the floor Phil's side .Jerry's words split me up as a stadium floated in unison listening to the lesson he was teaching! Loved the dead before that show but was the night I really heard them only way to say it!❤

[@craigholliday3907]

The Captain. We miss you Jerbear

[@rustygagne3942]

was at this show.....holy shit what a time

[@jonmarcus6343]

All i can think about is Brent this time of year....good choice from a great run Dave...

[@atolman2828]

Coming up on 30 years.

[@joeblow8817]

I’ve always thought Jerry would have made it if he hadn’t passed. We all could see how much he loved him. That was my time and it seems to me like things went downhill from that point.

[@jonmarcus6343]

Joe Blow yeah me too brother. It was such a sweet and genuine connection. I feel like that with JM and JC that you see that a lot these days which is really fun to see when they are clicking but it sure does make me miss the original pair

[@tatechristopher8134]

Everyone loved Brent but yes especially Jerry. Too bad Brent didn’t heed Jerry’s warning here, he never sailed on the Ship again after this show.

[@HMFOG]

Yes Ship of Fools sail away from me!!! I resigned last week.

[@jasonspeth1865]

I was there and it was amazing.

[@anthonytavella7566]

The guitar tone on this solo always gets me 🛳

[@TonyOneto]

I love Jerry's ballads. Beautiful!

[@tatechristopher8134]

Thank you for the video! This has always been my favorite version after hearing this show on a tape a friend gave me. It still give me chills. Im so glad I get to watch the guys play it now!! Makes me smile smile smile. It’s definitely the best version of the 90s and probably late 80s out there and I’ve heard a lot of em. I began to love this song and started to search for other SOF(heady version) and this one is in my top 3. Jerry’s solo is perfect. Bobby’s additions are beautiful. Drums are booming. Bliss. If you know a great SOF lmk. Remarkably, it’s the last SOF with Brent. He never got to sail on the Ship again. The band broke for summer break a few shows after this. We love you Brent🎹 Long live the DEAD!!

[@stevenessenberg9292]

Wow that's amazing 🤩... I just stumbled upon it myself. I love how slow and deliberate Jerry was, with both his singing and guitar. And Brent went crazy too it was gorgeous

[@elroxzor]

Brent!!! Don't feel bad, we didn't even notice! Your vocals sound great - that was hilarious lol.

[@sterlingmartin3212]

This is one of the few songs that the studio version is as good as the live version

[@shannonmiley9003]

I'm only 3 songs in and it kicks ass

[@davidzimmerman2619]

I was 15n1976 at the mother ship the Hampton coliseum.when I found my place.RIP J G .

[@jareds6611]

Love the weekly releases. Even if they are already released, still love it. Now bring in some late 60s early 70s stuff, Please!!

[@addispoage4460]

For real!!!! Especially in the shakedown streams. Would bring a ship of fools to town!

[@RiverRat1953]

The 70’s were the best!

[@patoceanbeach8391]

I think i was there...

[@danielACZ115]

no dire cosas sin sentido, esta cancion simplemente me encanta😿

[@scottsilver3580]

Love this song for sure ☮️👌

[@charlesmiller5315]

I was there. CSN opened up

[@Idrinklight44]

Wow, think I would have given up live concerts after that!!!!

[@charlesmiller5315]

@@Idrinklight44 I saw 65 from 87 to 95. It was a good one for sure

[@rebecaguevara8368]

Oh lo..about to start..4 years of riding that ship .

[@atolman2828]

Brent's body language at 7:20. In ten days he would pass away... It Was Later Than I Thought...

[@tatechristopher8134]

It’s the last SOF ever played with Brent and a damn great one.

[@themistermax]

Bobby's reaction at 7:23... sad.

[@starcat17]

That was such a sad day...😢😢😢💔

[@z1205]

He’s laughing right before he leans over. His voice was just gone. I don’t think it was a sad moment. Bob didn’t know what was going on though.

[@jimmareno2732]

miss ya Jerry!

[@vibhusingh2003]

Beautiful

[@005Goliath]

Yup!!

[@marcsalzman8082]

I'm far from a Dead head, but saw 'em a handful of times ; I just have a tough time nowadays to see Brent & Jerry live ; it's only occasional anyways.

[@9Eternus]

Excellent!!!!

[@scottsilver3580]

Best ever ever ☮️

[@xaven199]

Here from Matt

[@patrickfolliot9250]

Gerry was à Giant !!!!

[@tomgillespie9815]

Iwt. Love it.⚓⛵💀🌹⚡

[@nachomama5173]

Eye remember this like it was yesterday. During the middle a plane flew over the stadium bowl that transformed into a ship. The plane looked like a UFO

[@Joe-he1dv]

NO MAMAS WAY

[@Joe-he1dv]

NIGGA PLEASE

[@Mountains0fTheMoon]

Don't lend a hand to raise no flag atop a ship of fools.

[@scottsilver3580]

I love his ballad too. Sure as shit☮️👍

[@jeffriley2218]

Happy birthday Booby

[@billmcintosh220]

Yep

[@DSWL_]

🌹🌹🌹

[@VivaSherman]

Awww

[@gratethayne]

It always reminds me of those lower levels of the Titanic. And no one has the keys? Where are THE KEYS? And you locked her in the closet for how long??? There are more than me who perish here.

[@twitchgrass3849]

Do they sell the rugs they used on stage anywhere?

[@Vishangro]

Seems so appropriate right now.😒

[@TC-dw6wg]

Even more so now 4/2021.

[@NMeo-ny2vr]

new footage anyone?

[@jilokizito1705]

That guy on Tik Tok brought me here. It's Dec, 2024.

[@atolman2828]

I vote GIANT METEOR 2020... Just end it all.

[@sleeperburuk5340]

Its a giant nuclear bomb silly