Grateful Dead - "Terrapin Station" Terrapin Station (1977)

[@jakedelacuesta6760]

My dad loved the Grateful Dead. He went to all of their concerts and wrote books about them. Even met them personally. Just as I began to share that love with him, he passed away. This song connects me through him in spirit and I know he would have been proud of me.

[@oopsmike2112]

I imagine it meant the world to him the first time you smiled when you figured out the GD. More than this I will not ask / Faced with mysteries dark and vast

[@MrCooperAnthony]

[@Mike-u6r8e]

Hang in there my friend he truly shared something with you that will be forever ❤️

[@xsango]

God loves you, your dad, and the entire Grateful Dead band....how's that for love!

[@valeriebennett9590]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ronmacdonald4134]

I'm 73 yrs old.......I'm good!...this tune/song is the best! ....the ultimate 'good' tune.....so many directions and so so sweet to imagine with!......

[@ronmacdonald4134]

I’m 75….weeks good!😊

[@Michael-fs5mu]

Right On Bro I'm 62

[@chasmenear7130]

This was the Grateful Dead's 'Dark Side of the Moon'. A work of musical, spiritual, and studio excellence.

[@bobmcfierson2163]

But in a single song. If you live other long songs by the greats, & not familiar with Jethro Tull's "Thick as a brick" .. it's Amazing. A long concept album that continues through similar to dark side but zero breaks, other than pt1 to pt2. It's 2x 22min songs on a single album. Similar motifs & themes though. Evolving lyrics. Really killer.

[@groogruxking2757]

I was named after this song, my middle name : )

[@johnnewman-h7k]

Dark Side of the Moon was Pink Floyd's Terrapin Station😀

[@Michael-fs5mu]

Like My Favorite Dead

[@Michael-fs5mu]

​@@bobmcfierson2163 Absolutely

[@mattneko4225]

Such an overwhelming ethereal vibe to this song, it’s like a classic movie packed in 16 minutes of audio

[@markfromct2]

What happened to real music?....SAD very SAD REAL artists are gone Now I am listening to Jerry Garcia AI generated music....what is WRONG with this world?

[@ThomasSaroli-uq7if]

😇

[@markfromct2]

@@ThomasSaroli-uq7if What happened to real music?....SAD very SAD REAL artists are gone Now I am listening to computer generated music and AI generated lyrics. I am 68. Do I sound old? What is WRONG with this world?

[@RD-qb7sd]

​@@markfromct2you are, man.

[@jasonkolo]

Still takes me for a ride now at 50 like it did at 14 or whatever. Magical song.

[@karencarmichael1858]

In 1980, I was introduced to the Dead. The man chose this song and this album in the hopes that I would understand him better. It gives me chills to listen and reflect back on what was gained. A husband and a child. To me, that is part of the magic of music. This is a masterpiece.

[@determinedbeetle468]

I can understand that totally ❣🙏

[@saffronskies333]

The Bus come by and I got on that's when it all began... no...our love will not fade away... inspiration...move me brightly... nothing left to do but smile smile smile

[@saffronskies333]

P.S. You did good

[@Sul00777]

This was the first dead song I heard as well!!!!

[@heartsingssacredsongsuntol6782]

to good husbandry, THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND. PLAY COVER SONGS. so then. we should cover them. WITH A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS. AND IF THEY ARE VERY GOOD< THEN WE EAT WORMS! BUT HIDEAWAY buy a PL:ACEMENT. TO SERVE THE G_FRIED_ME_an_EGGsandwhich. HIS NAME DOESNT MATTER> but his initials may have been. JBt. so today we catch the men on the west/ no free falling. fallin. and know you will be love, or you will be loved. AND THAT IS WHAT WAS ALWAYS HAPPENIING> SODA MACHINE BOKEN!

[@aprildean6996]

I love how the story teller cannot be bought or sold!

[@tobypuente8841]

his job is to shed light

[@usernametaken215]

@@tobypuente8841 and not to master

[@stefanschleps8758]

"Some rise, some fall, some climb to get to Terrapin." "Crickets and cicadas sing, a rare and different tune."

[@HyzersGR]

If I were lying in my deathbed and had one more song to listen to on the way out... it’s Terrapin. There’s really nothing else to say

[@AJ_Deadshow]

Rumor has it that's the last song Peter was thinking of.

[@johnvandommelen6998]

If there is any rest in death, I doubt I will ever experience the "rest" part my friend...can't imagine dying and never hearing this again.

[@elmoblatch9787]

But really you'd want a live version circa 1977 at Hartford, right?

[@trentharrison3769]

They have his one Deabshow that is if you are going where I go my deadhead brother!!

[@donallmon1338]

This or Thick as a Brick. I'd die about as happy as I could.

[@darryndifrancesco8346]

One of Robert Hunter’s best. Missing him tonight. Thank you for letting your songs fill the air. Rest In Peace sir.

[@DavidFishbough]

Are you Darry from Phoenix?

[@darryndifrancesco8346]

@@DavidFishbough Nope. Sorry.

[@tobypuente8841]

Missing him every day and night...my favorite poet, as it is for many...sorry about that dylan, dickinson, donne, and angelou...you're all great but nobody gets into my bone marrow like Hunter

[@jcavilia1]

The story of how Jerry and Hunter collaborated on this song is one of the most beautiful and mystical stories in the history of art. They worked separately, but simultaneously. Jerry wrote the tune while stuck in traffic on a bridge during an intense rainstorm. When he saw Robert Hunter a few days later, he played him the demo tape and asked whether he might be able to put some words to the tune. Turned out Hunter had written a set of verses while looking out his window during the same storm. Of course, the tune and words meshed perfectly.

[@vernpursley]

@@jcavilia1: Thank you for sharing that backstory to this amazing piece of art!

[@thomask8282]

I don’t have anything to say. You’re listening to this for the same reason I am. And I am good with that. Thank you!

[@vanmitchell846]

I'm listening because my soul needed to take that journey again. BRILLIANT!

[@overdrive6687]

I'm honestly afraid to accidentally hear just the opening 3 seconds of this song, unless ive got 20+ minutes to spare. Always makes me wanna listen to pretty much the whole album. Best song by The Dead, and one of the best songs of all time.

[@petersuchocki6185]

Conclusion; the connection is God with in us all.

[@Darikyun]

Truly!

[@Darikyun]

Seriously XD

[@justinj1zalientoxic]

I feel you on that its hard to listen to only part of it there's no point that's why I don't listen to the live version it doesn't have all the parts still great though especially the one at capital theatre

[@SeanFerree]

Right!

[@ThomasSaban-qo7ev]

Terrapin is one of the best songs ever. Im so glad to have been able to see them in person more times than i can count. Im a Neuro surgeon and this plays during most surgeries I peform. It help patient remain calm and helps them through the worst times.

[@michaelmcintire8781]

A Neuro surgeon that didn't pass his Grammer class.

[@Mike-u6r8e]

Impressive my skills are not the same but it always seems to make things better . Would like to speak more please

[@petratical]

Cool.

[@feltongailey8987]

I met a hippie roadie once when camping in Gulf Shores, AL. I was heavily into Shakedown and Terrapin at the time. He told me he didn't really dig the "disco dead" era, but thought I was a pretty righteous dude for even listening to the Dead at all. Think his name was Jim and his wife, Peg.

[@miaalishiafratangeli8826]

I would love my surgeon to play the dead while I'm being operated on that's cool!! Rock on Dr!!!

[@doodaahman]

40 years ago I bought this record. My life changed that day. I close my eyes and I’m in the front row again. Many moons ago. This music is like a part of my soul.

[@SeanFerree]

I love it too

[@bongodave13]

Critics at the time called this album the Dead's answer to Dark Side of the Moon. They weren't wrong. It's at that level.

[@charleswesley879]

Yes part of your soul...so true never new I was a deadhead ..I am

[@matthewwest1642]

You beautiful man thanks for the insight and vision the love still goes on today we are just different Thank you matt

[@annelinehan8786]

Me too♡

[@TheMikewl]

My 8-9 year old son used to ask for "the turtle song" we now sing to the whole dead catalogue

[@drumjoey]

Just introducing my youngest now.

[@FrankPoutso]

Me too! We play Green Light, Red Light with it😁

[@jreality9875]

It's just a box of rain

[@beckycadieux57]

Awesome! What a beautiful thing..🐢

[@beckycadieux57]

That is awesome. Congrats to raising your kids right.

[@towertito2149]

I feel you aunt christene. Evertime I listen to the dead. It's like you are here with me. You never left us. You memories will live on in this wonderful music you gifted me at such a young age. Thank you. I love youband will see you again one day

[@thefloridapicker]

I am truly sorry for your loss. Aunt Christine sounded like one cool lady.

[@danielkyburz7538]

My first acid trip was with this album i thought i was a giant Terrapin!! Then i died and went to the cosmos. Loved it and no longer afraid of death!!

[@johnvandommelen6998]

Kinda cool quote...sadly keep in mind, when death befalls us, we will never hear this masterpiece ever again...that puts a ton of fear in me....hope I didn't kill joy....sorry if I did.

[@stuartedworthy5111]

@@johnvandommelen6998 I wouldn't be overly concerned. If anything does vibrate with us through the cosmos, there's a strong chance it's this song.

[@ras124]

Stop it

[@taaaaaaaaaaaarheeeee]

@@johnvandommelen6998 or when you die you’ll go live within the energy of this song , your spirit cannot be destroyed. As matter cannot be. Only changed. And we are more than the present composition of our atoms.

[@onemadgnome]

Sweet !

[@bradleywillerton8216]

"His job is to shed light, not to master" That's a goosebump lyric right there!

[@AJ_Deadshow]

Whose job is to master?

[@robt3325]

@@AJ_Deadshow =/= the storyteller

[@MarkMasters...]

Ye Olde Story Teller...its their job. A noble endeavor.🙏🌌

[@stevebrian2145]

How does the story end??

[@alchilds3710]

@@stevebrian2145 Big money takes over and we get to start all over again ... many years from now.. many years

[@alexferrell5556]

I wish I could hug everyone who had anything to do with this beautiful masterpiece

[@kushhunter6106]

Alex Ferrell even the turtles

[@benjamindewberry8227]

Well said. Love ya~ NFA

[@tacolove892]

It felt like it saved me! Thank you!

[@kevinr.3542]

that's not what the band said after hearing the choir and string arrangements. also micky Hart was pissed because one of his parts was deleted.

[@GarlTsagan]

@@kevinr.3542 doesn't matter all that much what the band thought of it.

[@alicedead2917]

I was dreaming of this song last night, love you dead heads

[@rebeccakleitz3177]

We love you too! :-)

[@fluffhead7105]

Love you too 💀⚡

[@bongodave13]

Love ya back!

[@TooLameToDie]

We love you too 🌹

[@brianpapale376]

Love back at you

[@vancepomerening4794]

Had this on 8-Track. Played it full blast when I got to drive my Mom's orange Fiat 131 Brava, one cool car.

[@archersummers9721]

Terrapin Station and Althea always send chills down my spine *~magical~*

[@chriscastellon6970]

Jerry himself often said that they were a live band and that their studio albums could never capture the Grateful Dead experience. However the musical tapestry of this is truly crafted by nimble hands an open hearts. I have listened to hundreds of tapes spanning my run from '83-'95 but there are a few studio tracks that I may actually favor, this is at the very top.

[@hgsh6119]

I like 1977 dead alot

[@shovedhead]

It seems as though Jerry saw album production as a completely different animal than live music playing, and that it was too fraught with non-immediate dynamics to be tried too often. At least for him and his pals within the Dead. Ever seen that clip of him storming out of the Built To Last session?

[@chriscastellon6970]

@@shovedhead Spot on man and no, I have not seen the clip but especially at that point of the band's commercial trajectory that sounds like 100% Garcia

[@shovedhead]

@@chriscastellon6970 so funny, he says something like "what kinda operation is this", in that voice of his.....just hysterical!

[@randygraves7505]

Arista deserves credit for nourishing the soil for creations such as this. Record companies and moments such as this are a bygone age

[@annabelleking1621]

My favorite Grateful Dead song. Every time I hear it, I have flashbacks. 😏😉 Stay trippy.☮️

[@damionalston1879]

Too much LDS in the sixties? 😁

[@kellyjohnston5565]

If you're a true Dead head, you love ❤ this as much as I do

[@dlobes3285]

I don't get them from this Album but ELP In the beginning and just about any of their songs takes me right back to my first trip in my basement in 1978 till till 1984. Those were my tripping years in 8th grade until after High School. Then one last big horrible BAD TRIP listening to Black Flag My War album in 1986. And I was a Dead Head but a big time Drummer in Hardcore Punk Bands during the same years. But ALWAYS listened to and saw more Dead than any Punk Show. Even with my Mohawk or Skin Head.

[@dlobes3285]

Led Zeppelin Bron Yr Aur acoustic song is my biggest Blotter Acid flashback song to this Day !

[@dlobes3285]

Alligator 🐊 definitely takes me back to Trips

[@ellensmith2690]

Last summer my then 18 year old son did an internship helping hatchling terrapins get safely to the sea. I told him, you worked at Terrapin Station!!

[@Hoodinator17]

terrrrapinsss

[@subg8858]

Terrapins are turtles that live in or near fresh water

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Terrapins live in the desert. Not the water.

[@davidstick5497]

Diamondback terrapins are an endangered species that live in salt water. I had them in the creek in front of my house in Hatteras NC. Commercial fisherman in the Chesapeake bay catch them and ship them to China. How is this right!? And the whistle is SCREAMING….TERRAPIN!!!!!

[@_Only_Zuul]

he did it a great helping them a safely swimming to sea! 🥰 🥰 🥰 🐢 🐢 🐢

[@ewrvwergwergwergwerg]

This is just as good as the old man told me it was. These guys are definitely something special. They sound like a western movie, a fairy tale, and a good church service all rolled into one. I get it now.

[@jakewhite6106]

Most beautiful piece of music ever written

[@lol-dn6nx]

This song is so unreal, like you have no clue what is coming next and it just feels so strange but good.

[@jr48446]

Live, it changes each time. So you never really do know whats coming

[@lol-dn6nx]

@@jr48446 yeah

[@classygary]

Terrapin Station is coming next .

[@bearmcquade2846]

Bealtes feel to it .😊 i love this Holiday 😂❤😂

[@davidrush85]

A masterpiece. One of the best songs, in my opinion, ever made.

[@ReedRosson1987]

I agree

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

Agreed

[@cashhenson5198]

Everyone out there I love you. Love thy neighbor

[@Thorsoak]

Right back at ya bro!

[@azmihamideh2592]

Love you too man.

[@noserly]

That’s silly. Have whatever emotion is appropriate for the situation. It’s why we have so many.

[@cashhenson5198]

@@noserly love isn’t an emotion it’s an action you should always be a good person even if you feel like being a wuss

[@noserly]

@ It’s an emotion. You’re in a Christian slave mentally or some passive hippy La-la land. It doesn’t matter what I do, because the rest of the world is not doing it. That will always be reality. I’ll love my neighbor if they’re worthy of love. While you’re loving and dancing and rolling your eyes back, the society rots, and organized, focused, and sober people move against you.

[@brucecutler8263]

Its deep inside forever..I'm 60 years Aware . And my memories of a simpler more innocent time in the 70s traveled the country with the Dead Circus. No matter how complicated my life has gotten this music is always put me in a good place a good head a good spirit and a comfort in knowing there's a lot more like me

[@guitwin]

With regards to the Grateful Dead in the recording studio, this is, without a doubt, as good as it gets... and it won't ever get this good again! A masterpiece, and that's an understatement.

[@BrianForTheWin]

This song is unparalleled in music history. Full stop.

[@robertschueneman6799]

Man what a smooth Groove , Does things to the mind . Cal. 67 through to 78. E. 28st , Oakland !!!!!!!

[@adamking76]

I have to go with Blues for Allah personally, in terms of quality and texture, but I feel you!!

[@JeffMinde]

I bought this album when it was first released in 1977, and I still listen to it, crackles and pops and all. We spent days getting high and trying to figure out what this album was about. It's about itself. But there was something beautiful in the wondering. I'm lucky. I never lost my sense of wonder.

[@JohnDoe-vp8bo]

This song has helped me through coming to grips with so many people I have lost. God bless the GD! 😊

[@jakethehead281]

Everytime i hear this i just want to cry. A beautiful masterpiece, long live the Dead

[@NoBoundareez]

I just heard this song yesterday. Listened to it multiple times, and was tearing up

[@rogersliva4120]

When my daughter was an infant she had to hear this song to fall asleep every night. I had it on 8-track, and when it would switch tracks mid-song (clack) she would fuss for a second and then go back to sleep. The song is such an adventure - I can't imagine the dreams she must have had.

[@PistolPete1984]

With nothing to believe in the compass always points to Terrapin! One of my favorite all time songs ⚡️💚

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

He's not wrong, we always return to terrapin station.

[@tomwright4984]

What a masterpiece, such a musical opus. Speaks on many levels to me

[@KorgKapperi]

I used to listen to hardcore punk, psychedelia, jazz.. from black flag to 13th floor elevators to ornette coleman... I've lived in the bay area and sf in 1988 for a couple years and all the dead heads made me laugh a little, beside early gd I considered later stuff "lame". Boy, I'm stuck with the 71-84 period - jazzy style..

[@alishaupchurch1143]

71-84 is Jazzy? No dude, just no. 1989 is their best year as a whole hands down...Also, this is the shittiest version of Terrapin in Grateful Deads history. The band and Hunter the author tried suing the producer for completely fucking it up by taking parts out and adding strings and choir without their knowledge. Worst version of Terrapin EVER!

[@garyspence2128]

Well, as the Dude once noted: "Well, that's like just your opinion, man". And so it goes...see you at the Station!!

[@tabber87]

@@garyspence2128LMFAO I was literally about to post that same comment. Dead gatekeepers are literally the worst…

[@fishingwithphil7603]

got drunk last night and put this on. it wouldn't go loud enough so I went and fired up my grill and turned my truck to accessory mode and took the keys out and just sat in there. best grilling of my life. of course the steaks went cold. but there is nothing better than fallin asleep to the dead. just makes u know everything is gonna be alright. but its 6:34 am and these steaks are incredible and the dead is still rockin. thank u dad. I owe u more than I know

[@arty4810]

WOW.

[@unabonger777]

hope you had jumper cables

[@straycatXpress]

Keep the faith my young friend!

[@CVKS_ts]

I totally get it.☺

[@JessicaanneSchaackFerris]

Couldnt have said it better!

[@melonhead49]

Takes me to a different place each time I listen. Year after year......timeless

[@melonhead49]

Nate DaGreat ....JAM on brotha

[@johnnunez3567]

Best comment thread I've seen in a long time. I came to play the song, decided to read some comments, never realized how many people shared the opinion I have that this is one of their best tunes, and how deep the song goes.

[@tobypuente8841]

Indeed! Often I'll read a bunch of comments from 'another picky deadhead' (which I'm guilty of too, sometimes). This song is masterfully done...with everyone composing stuff

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

Because we are all dead heads, and are all brothers and sisters. It's a state of mind being a dead head. It's great, music can bring people together.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

All compasses lead to terrapin station.

[@matthewr.9241]

Love this music. Got me through the army, and continues to in my life. All I listened too in Somalia in 93

[@bryanwaldron8122]

Everybody is playing in the heart of gold band. God bless the Grateful Dead. Jerry Garcia was a true gift to humanity.

[@richardcolaianni7533]

AMEN Brother.... REST WELL .... Dear Mr. Jerry Garcia.... your beautiful music makes millions happier today!

[@yourbrother5304]

Muhammad Jerry Garcia

[@cfpl2375]

⚡️❤️⚡️❤️

[@JEMORANGE]

I just love stumbling upon masterpieces. The Internet is a good place

[@bjenkin100]

JEMORANGE and theres more where that came from

[@CHANGO.THE.UNFORTUNATE]

Have you ever used the internet lol

[@ankeunruh7364]

from my humble mind: it's only the beginning

[@leicestertiger09]

what an outstanding piece of music,never hear the likes again...pure genius :)

[@peternunya5395]

pinkfloyd matt

[@johnveitch7410]

You're right, sorry to say. Regards

[@ferp420]

this music is timeless it will never fad it will just once again be passed down for the next generation my 21 year old listens to the dead and by turn her son there have never been more true words than the music will play the band the name of the band changes but the songs only grow stronger and gains more meaning with every incarnation

[@ankeunruh7364]

yes, let's use simple words, so anyone can understand...

[@alishaupchurch1143]

Dude, this is the shittiest Terrapin in Grateful Deads history. The band fucking hated what the producer did to it without their knowledge, the band and Hunter the author of the song tried to sue the producer. He cut out Mickey's part and added strings and choir and just fucked the whole thing up. This is totally the opposite of what the Dead were about. Worst version of Terrapin EVER!

[@jeremyh8707]

This is exactly why I can not ever be considered a dead head. I absolutely LOVE this album. Most deadheads hate it !! I also heard the band hated it after hearing the final mix !! It's goddamn GLORIOUS!!! I must be in the wrong room. This is, by far,, the most cohesive effort the Dead EVER put forth.

[@jeremyh8707]

To further explain... I had ZERO love for the Dead in the 70s early 80s. I heard THIS, driving to school with a friend, and was freaking FLOORED. Like... "whoa... who is this genius" ?? I'll never forget it.

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

Weird. I'm a Deadhead and love it... But I love the live shows far more

[@actionsub]

The reason most Deadheads "hate it" is the overproduction that was done in the final mix where the orchestra and the choir was added into the final part of "Terrapin Station". It was intended to be a call-and-response duet between Garcia on guitar and Mickey Hart on drums. They enjoy the live performances of the song, though. The closest approximation of what the song was supposed to be on record would be their 3/18/77 show at Winterland.

[@mysticeclipse333]

I heard 2/26/77 is best.

[@michaelgressett7767]

that's interesting, every Deadhead I know LOVES Terrapin Station! YOu have strange karma, my friend, to know idiots who claim to be Deadheads!

[@iainneville7137]

Back in the mid 1980's when I was a young musical sponge soaking it all up. A friend of mine, gone now bless him, played me this song. It not only blew me away at that time but has lasted with me the length of my life. I love The Dead but this is the one for me. I've heard lots of live versions, some better, some worse but this remains the definative version. Its where my journey began... x

[@donhagerty5669]

2:22 ❤❤❤ MY OPINION OF THE BEST VERSION OF THE SONG IS THE ONE THAT I GOT TO SEE LIVE IN CONCERT, I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER WHERE I HEARD THEM PLAY IT BUT HEARING IT LIVE IS ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS IN THE WORLD❤❤❤ 3:01

[@iainneville7137]

@donhagerty5669 You're very lucky. I wish I had seen them play live but, being relatively young and living in the U.K. unfortunately I never got the chance. I agree with you totally, the best version of this song is the one you got to see them play in person. That's the one that will live with you forever. Thank you for your really nice reply x

[@donhagerty5669]

@@iainneville7137 BEING OLD DOES HAVE SOME BENEFITS, I DID GET TO SEE SOME GOOD BANDS IN CONCERT, I ALSO GOT TO SEE LED ZEPPELIN IN CONCERT AND I GOT TO SNEAK INTO A BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS CONCERT, GREETINGS TO YOU IN THE UK FROM THE US IN SOUTHERN OREGON

[@iainneville7137]

@donhagerty5669 Greetings to you in Southern Oregon. I live in a little town called Brighouse in the county of West Yorkshire in Northern England. I'm just sat in my local pub with some friends enjoying the summer sunshine. You are so lucky to have seen Led Zeppelin and Bob Marley and the Wailers. I got to see Prince a long time ago when he toured the U.K. He had just released the soundtrack for the Batman movie. He was great but sadly no longer with us. Hey, I meant to mention that I did get to see Bob Weir's Rat Dog when he came over here. That was a long time back too but at least I did get to see one of the Grateful Dead which I'm really happy about. I do own all the Dead albums up to Shakedown Street, all U.K. originals which I treasure. Wish I could have seen the Airplane and Quicksilver aswell. I bet Oregon ls a beautiful state. I hope one day to visit the U.S. I was due to visit Calfornia back in 2020 for my 50th birthday but covid put a stop to all that unfortunately. Maybe I'll get a second chance. Lovely talking to you. All the best, Iain.

[@phantomprism7659]

the older I get the more the deads music appeals to me. it's such subtle brilliance.

[@adman8046]

SUBTLE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@KinkidelicInk]

I'm feeling the same way. My parents had their vinyls and I tried to listen to them when growing up, but they never stroke me like Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull or.. Genesis for example. Now that I'm nearing 30 years, Dead is growing bigger and bigger for me.

[@richardcobey9415]

So true I find fire on the mountain speaks volumes

[@lukehall8151]

@Vincent H. he also wrote for dylan 🍻

[@ethylester3295]

Me too...it's good for the soul

[@yiffyskunk]

This song has the perfect combination of everything I like about The Dead. Too perfect.

[@mikecannon9388]

Slink Carcass

[@vonderlinn]

Agreed - The best thing they ever did - Hands down

[@AC-wq7fo]

This song has the perfect combination of everything.

[@brianlais9903]

All I can say is sweet beautifully said

[@alishaupchurch1143]

This is the absolute shittiest version of Terrapin EVER! The band and Hunter the author of the song were furious! They tried suing the producer for fucking it up by taking Mickey's part out and adding strings and choir without their knowledge along with a bunch of other fuckery

[@OathKeeper1506]

This song is like a beautiful 15 minute film taking you on a magial journey in a far off land. I love it!

[@MrCooperAnthony]

45 years later and it gets better every time, like a brand new rush of purely......beyond explainable.

[@helenhope7556]

You're so RIGHT!

[@ronmacdonald4134]

has it been that long/its fun to think of those times

[@thomasmunson9811]

Dad: Stop Me: Why? Dad: There's bigger speakers downstairs

[@staceybilodeau1504]

It's that 👍

[@adamhalstead2561]

You must crank this bastard up full tilt

[@thomasmunson9811]

@@adamhalstead2561 We did! We actually cranked it so loud my mom was worried about the neighbors calling the cops.

[@staceywarren2441]

I grew up on Grateful Dead. Mother's milk to me. I remember growing up listening to every dead song ever. Always reminds me of my dad and his loving, hippie ways.

[@thomasmunson9811]

@@staceywarren2441 When I was a little boy my dad introduced me to the dead and I thought they were garbage. Me and my brother would call it "daddy music." As I grew older I started to enjoy this "daddy music" and just like that Terrapin Station became one of my favorite songs.

[@heather42kw]

My first album...skipping out on lunch break...from high school...my friends old man had some kick ass albums..a cup of coffee and a cigarette before running back to school with Terrapin ringing in my ears..sold! Deadhead! Thank you Jerry!

[@dntv7006]

Lol whenever I see a stranger with a dead shirt on or a sticker on their laptop or something I automatically feel like we're friends

[@slingshotman7186]

you should stop them just to shake their hands.

[@shack017]

Everybody's playing in the heart of gold band!

[@whitepearl8639]

Ok...

[@genesisboros4760]

I feel the same. 🥰

[@donmossinosebaseball294]

We are everywhere. The compass always points to Terrapin my friend.

[@tantraman93]

Spreading relaxed vibes during the corona virus pandemic.

[@alvarochavez814]

Indeed it has Grateful Dead has been the main jam during this pandemic

[@420weedshroom5]

Chill vibes for all times ✌

[@maxlethe3973]

And now through the race riots.

[@Hoodinator17]

pandemic is a lie. wake up. masks don't do anything

[@atticussamora615]

This song is perfect for the pandemic, but no chill vibes here :)

[@Karl_Squell]

I'm in the process of getting obsessed with this song.. feels good!

[@geoglobalsatellite9590]

Incredible stuff. Always. Any other Deadheads had this experience: I used to work for MTV. I was covering the opening act for Bobby & The Midnites at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. After we put away the cameras, I took out my tambourine and started playing at the back of the stage in the wings. The drummer was none other than Billy Cobham. He heard me and motioned me to come onstage and play. Played the entire set, dancing around Billy. Afterwards, Bobby came by to say thank you.

[@hgsh6119]

Awesome

[@timmccarthy3034]

the crispy sound Jerry gets here is amazing....such brilliance...like staring into the Sunrise....I have never heard a song quite like this ever before or since the first time I heard it ...so many years ago....

[@bengordon1914]

First time I heard this was at a party. BLEW MY MIND!!

[@tagaudi]

This is IT, where all the pieces fall into their righteous place. The music, words, the playing, roles, intention, zeitgeist. A musical piece dealing with creation itself

[@Mrbeahz1]

At least the Story of Creation.

[@Carmody1977]

Mí hijo de 2 años Theo no se cansa de escuchar esta hermosa y magnífica pieza, gracias Grateful Dead!!

[@dylanhampton201]

Heaven has definitely got to be a greatful dead concert ..forever 🤘

[@twittertxnn_r6660]

Dear God.. I'm only 20 years old and this is way before my time but this is the greatest music I have heard in years!! I would give anything to live in a time where this was just coming out and fully experience the reality of the truth they're speaking.

[@progger53]

T King welcome to the 70s...when fm radio played deep cuts instead of only the hits.

[@shepardmccallum]

T King if you're moved by this music, please, MAKE some music! Jerry would want ya to! Heck, I want you to! That's why they made it - so we would be inspired to make it! ❤️

[@jerhart3165]

this music is timeless

[@robertharmon6593]

I would encourage you to delve into other Grateful Dead albums...start with 'American Beauty' and 'Europe 72'

[@keithclelland1636]

T King disagree with some of the folks. American beauty, workingmans dead. live album with dark star, one of the greatest songs ever made. the Europe 72. mars hotel. others pick up on your own. might want to listen to Phil Leah live albums. many of them. jump into Jerry Garcia band albums. have fun. between dead and allman brothers no better music.

[@garywhitehouse989]

A remarkable piece of music in the day.Today,timeless...

[@andrenewcomb3708]

". . . in the day." Yeah. They (music) were creating symphony form . . . but with instrumentation, voice and electricity that helped compensate 'pacing'.

[@tylerantinovitch80]

First tune I put on when I lost my old man. "Soon you will not hear his voice, his job is to shed light, not to master"

[@mycoboto]

First one I out on was wish you were here by floyd i feel it man ✌

[@tobypuente8841]

I hope you can still sometimes hear his voice

[@fritterditter]

This album was one of my faves as a teen. Gotta be one of the greatest album covers ever. Loved it so much that I painted a canvas with it for art class. Always makes me feel great, yet a bit of melancholy now.

[@jeffmyers9696]

Listening to Jerry always makes me a little melancholy...

[@joshs4594]

Terrapin Station isn't your typical Grateful Dead song. More like Progressive Dead and I love it! I think it's the most powerful piece they ever created. Jerry Garcia on guitar demonstrated just how great he was. He was in full-power mode. This song is the definition of "Masterpiece." R.I.P. Jerry. 💖🌹🙏🏽

[@dennishealy3305]

I totally understand and agree! IMHO It’s the best album to introduce a newbie to if they have not yet been converted into the glorious art form that the Dead unselfishly created and shares with the world in the purest intentions. What other artists encourage everyone of their concert attendees to set up and tape bootlegs? I am not saying that nobody else follows this good faith covenant, but I am just saying that I am not aware of it

[@neilmoran1330]

Still love the Dead after all these years. First saw them at the Bickershaw Festival near Manchester, England on a breezy, wet, cold weekend in Spring 1972. Was still at school but managed to get away for the weekend just before my A Levels and score a few tabs of acid; epic. Now retired after a career in Social Services. Saw the film of their final concert at Soldier Field, Chicago in Greenwich a few months ago. Full circle. E a vida

[@freddiefouracre9317]

wigan not manchester neil

[@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts]

I was at bickrshaw I was up from west didsbury...with a possible.dr John was there and beef heart...plus a lot of O

[@davidsaddler7922]

Well, What A Long Strange Trip It's Been, Indeed! I recall the first time I played this recording, on my turntable of course! I was immediately blown away by this totally beautiful composition! Even though the Grateful Dead had been conveniently labeled as the best jam band that came out of the San Francisco music explosion of the late 1960's, this magnificent recording successfully challenged all that. And, yes, every time I listen to this recording, I have to listen to the whole thing. And every time, it feels like the album just came out yesterday! Apparently, the past is never past!

[@deadmandreams]

This song is a masterpiece. I can't think of a single song that compares to this.

[@johnvandommelen6998]

You could go back, way back, to the era of Handel's Messiah.

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Deadmandreams try the dabsoong conshirtoe by Caravan from the album Cunning stunts.

[@deadmandreams]

@@michaelsalisbury1477 Pretty cool :). Can't beat this song though!

[@xene8185]

Many legendary songs can imo really, Kashmir, Achilles Last Stand, Spell/Paradise, Nine Feet Underground, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Dogs.

[@deadmandreams]

@@xene8185 Yeah for sure those are great. I just meant that this song is a long evolving epic with both intense parts and chilled out parts. There is no other song that is this diverse besides maybe Stairway to Heaven. But this song is even longer and more epic imo.

[@thomashansen3932]

Started listening during my teen years back in the eighties. Several shows and amazing adventures. Never left.... But having a whole new experience digging into songs I didn't appreciate before.

[@patkneer5730]

Bought this new when in college and have always loved this song. I have had this on my iPod for years and would put on headphones and jam for 16 minutes, it goes by so fast. One of the finest compositions I have ever been exposed to.

[@dancase1312]

The compass always points to Terrapin.

[@petermarshall2041]

Agree!! What better place!!

[@elmoblatch9787]

fuckin A

[@kellyjohnston5565]

Boo. Yaa

[@mikereiss4216]

Probably the most epic Grateful Dead track I can think of.

[@stevedisintegrationrules6892]

This had to be one their most brilliant compositions,thumbs up!!!

[@100_Percent_Best_Memes_Ever]

I'm amazed at the longevity of this track. How it gets so much better with age. It makes me smile from end to end.

[@rossenglert1512]

all my decades of music and hearing this one for the first time...blown away. The chorus of angels at the end as we reach terrapin station - stunning masterpiece.

[@paolofalco3822]

This song introduced me to new levels within me. Phenomenal, forever one of my favorite songs

[@willnichols1639]

they've truly touched pure alchemical gold on this song..

[@javisvonjones4998]

Will Nichols so harmonic

[@alishaupchurch1143]

???Great song but this is the shittiest version of Terrapin in Grateful Deads history. The band and Hunter the author tried suing the producer for changing shit, taking parts out, and adding strings and choir. Worst Terrapin EVER!

[@tylerk6292]

@@alishaupchurch1143 check the gd archives on the way back

[@casseyeaton4497]

🐢🐙🦋🦋

[@tylerk6292]

Hunter wrote this song while overlooking the bay as a storm was brewing. Check out his interview about the lyrics just coming to him. Pretty neat peace and love

[@erikpsicodelia2937]

Celestial !!! Jamais esquecerei aquela noite chuvosa de Junho 2017, num Sítio, quando usei ácido pela primeira vez - Estavam a mata, dois amigos, a chuva, a música, os bichos e eu. Também rolaram outras dos Mortos, como ''Dark Star (Live/Dead)'', ''Death Don't Have No Mercy'', ''Viola Lee Blues'', e ''Scarlet Begonias / Fire on the Mountain 5/8/77 ''.

[@puffdaddy7291]

Magical . My ex introduced me to this song and we made out to it. I found out he got married a few months ago. He loved this song and I do to. If you ever read this Jordan I hope you are happy!

[@querecep]

glad you're wishing well for your ex. mature and kindhearted of ya ♥️♥️

[@paulievu]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Hoodinator17]

you suck! worst kisser ever

[@puffdaddy7291]

@@Hoodinator17 Funny, that's not what he said and I was the one who broke up with him. You feel pretty brave behind that screen eh?

[@Hoodinator17]

puff daddy - “iWAs ThE onE wHo bROkE Up wiTh HIiiiM” okkkk lady 😂I’ll just let this one slide. Take care (improve on your kissing plz)

[@alexharvey6522]

I understand that music taste is "subjective" but I can't fathom how anyone can not like this

[@therehi4295]

It shows you, through frequency, how drastically the music and times have changed, and when it hits it revives your soul revealing that it is again possible.

[@kristianscherrer6635]

I was brought up listening to the Dead, my dad was cool and listened to good tunes, I even still listen to it now, American beauty fav album of the Dead, I miss my dad😔

[@BEAN9999]

Kristian Scherrer I am going to boulder in 2 months. I know it is not the same without jerry but it is still an awesome show. Dead & co.

[@kristianscherrer6635]

Cody Chatelain enjoy my friend 😉

[@brianwalsh1401]

BOX OF RAIN

[@brianconer7463]

My cat named Terrapin always thinks someone is calling him when this song is on. One of the best cats I've ever had, he is as chill as can be :)

[@paulievu]

😁

[@livelyarts49]

Lol

[@Jjsimo383383]

❤🌹⚡️🐱⚡️🌹❤

[@jonp3890]

This entire suite brings one series of goosebumps after the other. It’s really quite astounding, even after all these years. Behold, the real magic in music! Listening to this is like being in church for me.

[@crustacean7199]

This song is 16 minutes of amazing (and free) therapy.

[@bullzdawguk]

At one time, I used to own terrapins. They were housed in a rather large tank, with an area on one side where they could swim. For the other side of the tank, I asked my friend (a carpenter) if he could build me a little Terrapin Station, like the one in the pic. He made a very convincing model of Terrapin Station. The back of the building had no wall and the terrapins could enter it if the want. It was quite a kewl tank actually. It had real plants in it and was quite elaborate. The terrapins seemed happy. =P Wish I still had them and the tank.

[@duanegibbons4862]

That's awesome!

[@alancoop7419]

Back when i was about 8yrs old my brother was given a Calif desert Terrapin which had been mauled by a German Shepherd and left for dead, my brother used socks, and some first aid bandage's nursed its wounds back to good health. Kept it in a fairly large backyard with a wooden built Patio . About 20 yrs later.I was driving home from work 1 day and i spotted a smaller Calif desert Terrapin Truckin right up the middle of the street! I jumped out of my car and scooped it up. I said to myself Cool now i have 2 Calif desert Terrapins in my backyard , well i thought that the older Terrapin wont go for another 1 in His Terrapin Territory The older Terrapin seems to run it off. Well that was not the case, a few months latter my Mom was said that when she stepped out into the back yard 1 morning that she saw a very small Terrapin hatchling, Too sum it all up is A Classic Terrapin Station in my own backyard.

[@3DJapan]

Did they dance and play music outside their station?

[@guyloftus4497]

im glad you told me the image came before the construct.

[@guyloftus4497]

maybe you could tell the story and build an exhibit!!

[@johnzackarias11]

I just listened to this for the very first time. In fact, it's my very first time listening to the Grateful Dead at all. Wow, wow, wow, what a trip! I'm devoting this spring and summer to listening to all of their stuff and I have no doubt in my mind that I will end up finding many favorite songs.

[@srhbluerain]

Welcome, I would be more than happy to refer you to some amazing shows. This song is one of the only ones I prefer the studio version to. If you want to, you should start off one of the following: 1977 Barton Hall, 1970 Harper College- specifically I Know You Rider and St. Stephen...Europe 72 is a great album as well. There's so much so just dive In.

[@TwistidStitchz]

...and many people will think you are on many drugs. Weather permitting.

[@jimmalmo909]

@@srhbluerainEurope 72 China/Rider best ever!

[@DamienBandy]

check out hartford 77 its the best live album imho

[@scottbrown3870]

Can’t go wrong with 10/18/74 last night at winterland, also 2/13/70 early show Fillmore east, smokestack lightning, Pigpen…..

[@Rang76er]

I remember when my grandfather died in a nursing home...long before I knew of the Grateful Dead...and I had this weird feeling like everything in his life had just ended but mine was just beginning, and while it's hard to explain, it felt like a record being played in reverse. The lyrics to this song ring brightly; "I can't figure out if it's the end or the beginning?"

[@philtripe]

circle of life my fiend ... you are him... he IS you ... we ALL live on

[@davidhoward2901]

Felt the same way with my grandmother. She passed and I started moving. She's always with me. He's with you

[@Roger-su9iw]

In college in the mid seventies after tripping I would go back to my dorm, put this on the turntable and chill out and fall asleep. Beautiful.

[@ari5102]

My parents are huge dead heads, im 14 and discovered their incredible music 2 years ago, I just cant get enough of it, i was also born on the first of august, the same date that jerry was born!

[@twelvmnkys]

I was a Deadhead since age 16, in the 1970s. I bought this album when it first was released, at a shop called Village Music in Mill Valley, CA. After all these years, I still think that if Terrapin had been the only song the Dead had ever written, they still would have been the best band in modern musical history.

[@marksedita2278]

RIP Robert Hunter. One of my favorite Lyrics he wrote on this song. "Counting starts by Candlelight. All are dim but one is bright".

[@chadkinnett2846]

THIS!

[@ivobjelobrk1566]

Mine toooooooo

[@chuckthomas3396]

Robert Hunter was a lyrical master. "There is a road, no simple highway, betweeen the dawn and the dark of night."

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

Totally was the best writer of GD's material. THE guy.

[@jungybrungis8118]

read your comment right as it played

[@mvbend]

Well guys, I saw a lot of eugene live concerts, always fun, but Terrapin Station took it to a new level and was overwhelming awesome. Now 45+yrs. old. Unbelievable

[@austinmcree9501]

Probably my very favorite song of all time. So powerful.

[@miguelfernandezdiaz6592]

Si, te comprendo perfectamente. Es una suite fantastica, con una riqueza musical insuperable. Una grande para la posteridad. Me alegro muchisimo que te gusten Grateful Dead, yo los adoro, soy un gran deadhead. Gracias. Saludos 👍

[@justdiane5]

This is one helluva epic album side! Terrapin is a masterpiece of poetry, genre and percussion. Fucking amazing, man 💜😎🎶

[@bannork]

Wonderfully melodic music that just makes you feel so good to be alive and in a communal sense. Miss Jerry, miss festivals when the most violent thing happening was a frisbee being thrown. Peace and love all.

[@valeriojosecostapereira7594]

Pura inspiração!!! viagem iluminada

[@jeremykrane4855]

i can’t take it, every time a band makes a 16-20+ minute song, i call them my favorite band

[@John_McCollough]

For you Brad. Rest in Peace brother.

[@12groney]

I don't think that as many Dead Heads appreciate this LP as should. This is a major arrangement, a masterpiece. It's America's "Thick As A Brick". I always felt that there were two Grateful Deads : the studio and the live. Both were excellent.

[@michaelclifton5791]

Agreed an NA “Thick As Brick” with touches of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Little Feat.

[@tarotjourney1750]

Still is, and always will be, the most epic of all songs Dead.