Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station (Orchard Park, NY 7/4/89)

"Played a shade over 300 times, Terrapin Station was a very welcome addition to Grateful Dead second sets (with a couple of exceptions) whenever it was played. This majestic show, released on CD and DVD in 2005, features a typically hot late-1980s version." - David Lemieux
Directed by Len Dell’Amico and co-produced by Len Dell’Amico and GDP.
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[@gratefuldead]

"Played a shade over 300 times, Terrapin Station was a very welcome addition to Grateful Dead second sets (with a couple of exceptions) whenever it was played. This majestic show, released on CD and DVD in 2005, features a typically hot late-1980s version." - David Lemieux

[@HBC423]

Only 300 times

[@kxmotox13]

@@HBC423 thanks for the Post David. And this is one of the better of that 300 plus. BTW, any thoughts on another stream??

[@jdsmith5060]

TRY THISfile.wikileaks.org/file/ AMMO PASS IT ON

[@johncostello6043]

I didn't realize that they played it that many times. This is my favorite Grateful Dead song. Thank you for sharing it!

[@jessestewart2557]

Having FlashBack's from WoodStock Drats NOT ANY colored Visons Like 1969 & all others Like RedRocks up. The. Mountain from. Denver Colorado

[@maryjurey3165]

Jerry practically animated, even a little swagger. God do I miss him.

[@laurentdubois2268]

I miss them !

[@softlivin3951]

You said t It right there. Swagger

[@starwars-3833]

What a period of Renaissance for the dead, the rhythm devils were energetic and animated, Bobby, Brent and Jerry are on top of their games! Phil’s playing is subtle yet rich and masterful... inspiration move me brightly

[@malcolmkinsella261]

Im not too sure about jerry being on top of his game, coming out of a coma and forgetting how to play guitar can really fuck your playing

[@billc6087]

@@malcolmkinsella261 By 1989 Jerry was doing much better. The summer series were great shows.

[@sethhilaryjackson]

@@billc6087 '89 and '90 were peak years for the Dead. Their playing was better than ever. The drawback was the predictability of the format.

[@jethronh]

I drove from NH to Buffalo for this show. Two days later i was working at my retail job and some guy hands me a dollar bill with the setlist of this show written in pen on the dollar bill.

[@odemu2074]

I hope ya got it framed man

[@MyCleverHandle]

Now that's a dollar with real value!

[@chrisjacob721]

I am depressed for a few reasons today and these videos make me feel better. The dead are magic

[@SnowTheJamMan]

The drummers were feeling it this show

[@GLuft3]

So was I

[@wolfsvision940]

Everyone there felt this one!!!

[@martyott671]

Rythym Devils !!!!!!!!

[@laurentdubois2268]

they always do !

[@ShreddingTiger]

Love when Jerry pushes up the glasses and gives a Niagara sized smile - they always crushed these Buffalo shows ⚡️⚡️

[@garysparks4372]

This guy knows !

[@mohammedguketlov5619]

There are so many Grateful Dead songs but if I had to pick one to be with me it would be this one

[@litedawg]

I feel the same. If I had to pick one song to try and capture the spirit of the Dead it would be this song.

[@TC-dw6wg]

Named my dog after this song back in the 80’s….Terrapin. She was a gentle soul.

[@charlesbarber3293]

Not just a song, a timeless medieval epic. This, and "The Other One" and "Dark Star:, are the ones that always transported me to another plane. Don't get me wrong, lots of other great tunes, but this is one is different.

[@CubistKing1906]

Indeed it is! I'd say the most summary Dead tune in their catalog, no? THE ONE TO RULE THEM ALL.

[@doublet630]

Absolutely. This one always hit differently.

[@lancemccormick1743]

Different? THAT'S putting it mildly! Lol!!

[@ShreddingTiger]

Rare and different tune ⚡️🐢

[@thefinnjamins1759]

This is the "shine on" of the grateful dead catalog. Such a great song and such a great performance of it here.

[@MrsGoutfire]

It’s bananas that this show was THIRTY-ONE years ago!

[@johnnyprovo7157]

Tempus fugit. I was in Foxboro two days before this. Deadicated friends traveled off to this one, and a lot of The East Coast tour. They still talk about it. I am just thankful I got to see 7.2.89. Check that whole show on here, which I've waited for for, yes, 35 years! lol

[@SnowTheJamMan]

And Veneta was 48 years ago

[@elecrtif]

When I was standing there about 50 feet from stage I would never think I would be watching this 31 years later on a computer screen. Life can be strange

[@rascoby]

@@elecrtif I think I was right behind you.. until I drifted off to the stratosphere

[@MyCleverHandle]

I cut my 2nd husband loose cuz he didn't want to go to this show with me. I went by myself and gave the extra ticket to a kind stranger, HE WHO BECAME HUBBY #3! Less than 7 months later, (as soon as #2 was legally gone!) we married barefoot on the beach at Malibu! Talk about Inspiration moving someone brightly! Ours is still a great life together and I'll always be Grateful!

[@joshiewhite]

3rd times the charm

[@jacquelynsharp9354]

Awesome stuff story and inspiration for me not give up

[@briano.5746]

All the shows I caught in 89 were phenomenal! The boys were on top of their game. Forever Grateful 💀🎸🎶🎵🧠🌌💕💖💛🌎

[@litedawg]

I caught 33 shows in 89 I wouldn’t trade it for anything

[@billc6087]

IMHO the best year since 71 or 72.

[@chetbarrasso2396]

Jerry seemed like a proud uncle when Brent was around!

[@garysparks4372]

Bob, had the idea,we needed Brent,he is a Texan ! They like to fight! Tough guy! He only smiled when it slipped out! He pushes hard ! Made the new energy…. Garcia didn’t kiss his ass, sink or swim baby. The Texan ROCKS .!we needed energy, not Kieth sittin ,hand holding his head…. Up. Hand on chin or sleep ….Heroin! F@$k dude,snap out of it !!!! Brent Midland Carries the weight!

[@garysparks4372]

What a fighter! 12:07

[@kimberlykowal9822]

I was there....good times!!! Just out of high school. Cannot say how much I miss going to shows! RIP Jerry

[@ericwoodard1103]

This song speaks to something ancient and profound and sublime.

[@softlivin3951]

My first show ever. Blew my mind at 15

[@floepiejane]

My first Terrapin, and it was super spellbinding.

[@amybritt3439]

I love terrapin....and this is one of my favorites .

[@Uncle_B83]

Quintessential Grateful Dead

[@drummer78]

Hunter’s lyrics are amazing

[@stefany826]

Terrapin Station sums up the appeal of the Dead . Was never about individuals, always the collaboration and truly selfless musical harmonies, I don’t think we can duplicate this today

[@droid9959]

True art acts as a catalyst throwing your mind and soul out into the deep mystery of life and it all fades away leaving only being only light this band did it for me I'm a Deadhead

[@litedawg]

Arguably Robert Hunters best work. A true masterpiece.

[@buckykattguitar]

Crazy thing is he wrote it in an afternoon

[@JakkuHunter]

I'm gonna be listening to the Dead tonight in a way that right after midnight the first notes of Terrapin Station will welcome me into 2021 the proper way.

[@buckykattguitar]

Best Terrapin IMHO. I was there that night and we had high expectations after Sullivan Stadium on the 2nd......we were NOT disappointed. This show was the highlight of that summer.

[@sverrirgeorgsson1248]

35 short years ago! Miss you Jer!!!

[@allexisberry7367]

My fave dead song ever . Such a vibe.

[@taknothing4896]

Terrapin has always been one of my fave Dead songs, right from the beginning when it was first released. Well, probably one of my fave songs period.... just something about it that lets my inspiration flow.....

[@brettwiley4064]

Def one of the top later terrapins, up there with the Knickerbocker Arena 1990 one and Boston Garden 1991. Heck even the storm of the century 1993 version absolutely shreds.

[@suzanneburkhart2368]

One of my favorite years .

[@dusty2130]

Masterpiece, my top of the Dead’s song list

[@terrym5023]

Truly a rare and different tune ✨

[@chinarider2778]

Rich stadium is cement! The sound was incredible for a stadium.

[@kimberlykowal9822]

Love Rich Stadium as well

[@gratefuljr]

The compass always points to terrapin

[@engine2ladder]

My favorite version of my favorite song!

[@jesseywallerdiemont9911]

Happy Thursday everyone !☮️❤️💀⚡️🌹

[@floepiejane]

Lol it's Thursday today too. Cheers (~);-}

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I love the saying is this beginning or the end !

[@PBWilson1970]

My first show. Solid one too from start to finish.

[@JeffAquA315]

Me too!

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Mine too, great show. 79,999 people dancing at the drop of Bertha. I was just kind of in awe looking around thinking oh hell, I have to dance?

[@jonmarcus6343]

perfect choice, per usual, David...always felt so special when those first notes come in...

[@TheClownfight]

This was my first dead show. What a gift not just to have a killer set, but to have it be released as a DVD! I know most of yall reading this have a tape of your first show - perhaps a second or third gen soundboard on a Maxell XLS2 cassette... But mine is a pro filmed multi camera DVD. It also tells me that the band regarded this show as important as I have

[@floepiejane]

Mine too. Cheers ✌🏽😁

[@phillipbonner5215]

This song is so awesome.

[@christophersherman1198]

Have to add that this song is a mix of a bunch of different songs. A epic adventure and mental journey through this equasion of excellence. Greatful Dead, I Love you guys. Don't need to know you personally. I just admire your style so f*+king much. ✌️❤️🏴‍☠️

[@actionsub]

As a relatively new Dead fan, I'm amazed at how the band is so loose and so tight at the same time! They make it look so easy.

[@TonyOneto]

One of my favorites. Thank you!

[@nedrabinowitz5118]

Just about the best Terrapin, enthralling. I can see the characters visually, as the song plays out

[@flapoverspeed]

Absolutely wonderful. Bless y’all!

[@bluecollarjay2959]

The music never stops ✌❤💀 Thank you 🥀

[@user-eu9qq7rb5q]

Grateful Gospel music

[@Ho6uitar]

QUITE POSSIBLY THE GREATEST MASTERPIECE .UNREAL GREATNESS!

[@theo9952]

The 16 minute long studio album version of this, was a revelation for me, a true masterpiece. Complete with orchestra and choir, a trully glorious musical creation, beautiful lyrics too, sheer poetry. The live versions are fine, but somewhat shortened and compromised.

[@davebetts9843]

I agree, the live versions are very good, but the orchestra is what made it for me. My opinion.

[@theo9952]

@@davebetts9843 Εxactly !

[@noogie3784]

Jerry's like I'm gonna sing, Terrapin, see if you guys can keep up. Many years ago. His job was to shed light, and not to master. I'm sure 2020 has been a rough year for all of us, I know there are a few weeks to go. Be nice, care for each other. I will not ask. Hope to see you in 2021, if not, we'll be at Terrapin.

[@krissantos6624]

"🐢let my inspiration grow... in token rhymes and rythums....."

[@OkieDeadhead]

What a Great Song!!

[@daviddranginis5940]

SOME of Robert's best writing shades of Blake and Wordsworth.

[@adirondacktrekking1972]

Toes ✌️ You find the GNU fam everywhere ❤️

[@dadedowuh]

Perfect 💕❤️💜

[@akirk1573]

no Keith no Donna? Sweet. This is really nice ! ! Gotta start the song over. Heck yeah, thanks for putting this out here or there , cool cats out under the stars ! K, gotta start the song over.

[@spacecowboy2993]

Forever Grateful

[@waltercannon4700]

Inspiration, move me brightly

[@kentborges5114]

GOTTA BE ONE OF THEIR BEST !

[@deadmetal8692]

Smile, Smile, Smile......

[@OkieDeadhead]

Always!

[@markfromct2]

The thing about The Grateful Dead is that (to me) is that they got it. Suddenly the door is opened .. and there is a girl standing there

[@harveyhochfeld8382]

medicine for my soul...!

[@leogiovanoni6234]

Our usual gang of idiots came from Mass. and if I can remember correctly the sound was better here at Rich Stadium than at Foxboro. No surprise really. After the show in the lot the air was so full of smoke from the fireworks people were setting off, everyone whooping it up, as a friend of mine put it at the that moment, it was crazy, like Saigon in 1975. Terrapin was great from the 1st time they played it, & as w/other songs they developed it, (the jam before "inspiration", and the power of the ending, especially if Phil was in a good mood) and then this song became a monster. Thanks Dave for this, brought back a lot of fun memories from a time & world when a 24 yo "Masshole" could always count on the spring, summer and fall bringing some joy & fun into life.

[@golds04]

Over 30 years ago.... gee.

[@gregmcnair4272]

So glad that Robert Hunter paid attention during English Lit. :-)

[@BDB78]

I own the same shirt as Brent’s. I’ll never let it go.

[@RiverRat1953]

Came through many fights but lost at love……………omg!

[@81dsend]

A for effort. Love you guys.

[@blackopal3138]

I still can't believe we ever wore those shorts....

[@user-eu9qq7rb5q]

Grateful

[@jcedwards8363]

"Inspiration .... move me brightly"

[@SinlessSunTan]

❤❤❤ JG you live on in to 2024 🎉🎉🎉

[@tonyminelli7046]

The great "big" Jerry. I'm an italian dead fun. I think it's too slow compared to CD version but it's really beatiful to see it live. 👍👍👍👍

[@AALONSO1962]

Thanksss...!!! ;)

[@kylereber303]

Sold my Who tickets for Giants Stadium to be here. Showed up at some whacky campground celebrating Xmas, Labatt,s on tap, Lake Ontario ..

[@jorgeluismagni4906]

Gracias

[@gregromero2342]

Was at this show...fucking beautiful

[@ponchobill72]

Strategy was his strength.. not disaster❤️❤️❤️

[@derekmtheriault]

#ugottalisten2b4udie Jerry :'( He did it so sweet that night.

[@gabrielbirdsong3120]

Four minutes thirty two seconds in, I've let the music tickle my cerebellum and the music has begun to play the band. And we're all conscious of being connected now. There's no stopping us, we will steal your lovely face. The train has come to full steam , the monkey pulled the throttle and now terrapin is so close!!!! Should we rise to get there? Or should we fall..? It matters not just get to terrapin!!!

[@adamhamilton3187]

Epic

[@tammysheridan5221]

Yay!!!

[@matthewehrenman8549]

Wow, 1980s were a mixed bag but this is a great tune/show.

[@tedfromconnecticut9480]

counting stars by candle light....

[@LSommer]

Good Morning!

[@willieluncheonette5843]

WOW...This made my early Dec morning. THANK YOU! My gf has keot 2 diamondback terrapins in her apt here in NYC for the last 45 years. She saved them friom being made into turtle soup by buying them from the seafood store. In those days it was legal. They answet to Topaz (the male) and Zinger (the female.)

[@ichabodcrane2162]

Yessssss

[@justanothertreeonthenetwit3958]

I'm not sure how many Terrapins I heard in person, in the Dead's face, but whatever, meaning in person with the real Dead. I stopped going to shows after Jerry died, but hey, whatever. I still like the songs. I check the "fake dead" out sometimes.

[@SinlessSunTan]

🎉🎉🎉

[@iriecow]

It was hot that day

[@gabrielbirdsong3120]

Dude.. the tympany and wis was waaa of Brent's keys mixed with Jerry's improv backed by Bobby just filling nooks and crannies everywhere... bottoming out with Phil bill and mick's bottom end sounds like sugar drops being sliced in the air as they fall from the tree of wisdom. Then crying out as they hit the earth broken in half.

[@LuckySunbear]

Hahaha what?! 😅

[@gabrielbirdsong3120]

@@LuckySunbear probably posted high on lsd. Please resume your normal programming

[@geraldmorgan2539]

Nice nice nice

[@erikkeldsen6980]

👀 👀 Bobby’s shorts! 👀 👀

[@Hortron69]

😂

[@juliobalaguerferrer4102]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jbhyers123]

F lydian has such a nice sound. They debuted this to start the 1977 tour at swing auditorium. It was the first song of set 1. Estimated was also played first that night. Could there possibly be any archive video of that gem?

[@johnnyprovo7157]

Lydian floats...and the way they come out other verses to that spot before the "Inspiration" part is just golden.

[@chrisduke9742]

No archive videos for now but “Okie” or “Wall of Sound” posted the entire show few weeks ago i believe

[@tomb613]

There is a sweet audio release of that Swing auditorium show from Dave's picks series. It's number 29 I believe, from a perfect Betty board given the plantagenet process. Its also HDCD and sounds like they are in the living room with you. I hope you can find video of the show!! Cheers!

[@chrisduke9742]

Youre absolutely right thanks alot! Cheers!

[@maryannesmith3701]

❣️🎈

[@rushdunaway6183]

Did Jerry switch sides of the stage to be next to Brent once Brent joined?

[@bernardelias976]

I miss Jerry!

[@UncleJuansBand]

Isn’t the full show already up?

[@brianvail9212]

The full show was released on DVD years ago. This is for Terrapin affectionados.

[@corylopez8149]

Anyone have a link to the full show ?

[@richardstone1454]

@@corylopez8149 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2nVh4BufNF3asU

[@corylopez8149]

Richard Stone much appreciated , thank you!

[@BrianJMurray]

🐢 💀 🌹

[@OkieDeadhead]

What a great song!!

[@doublet630]

Some deep, Jungian stuff here from Robert Hunter.