Grateful Dead - The Grateful Dead Movie

[@patchoulijulie7769]

In the early nineties I was in my early twenties. I managed to fit in 11 shows before Jerry died. I was so happy and worry free then. Now I'm a mom of two kids, one of which has Autism. It hasn't always been easy and despite bouts with depression and anxiety nothing changes my chemistry like the dead. When I have an anxiety attack I never reach for xanax. I play Oakland Coliseum NYE 93'

Patchouli Julie hell yes

[@jamesdurbin358]

you are all of us - solidarity

[@satturnine7320]

Patchouli Julie ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@jaik195701]

I was there :)

[@iamAwesomo1994]

was born in 94', feel like i missed out on the best era of American history. Listening to the music, i mean i love it, but i get this feeling of lost opportunity and the desire to connect with others over this. none of my friends really care for it.

[@ethonhyde2243]

I'm 22 and recently have found grateful dead and it's truly different music than anything else I've listened to. Hearing snd reading and seeing all about the shows and experiences everyone has had while listening to them really make me wish I I was born just 30 years earlier. But im glad I'm able to enjoy love their music now.

[@benmeltzer]

As my brotther says, they are their own genre of music all unto themselves.

[@kennykaufman8263]

Welcome !

[@djchaiwallah]

It's never too late to get on the bus. We need to bring back real music.

[@brodieadams7926]

27 and same here. The music is both so passionately caring, and carefree - among many other words to describe this incredibly talented group of musicians and their ideals.

[@jacobtrull4208]

We’re fortunate enough to be a part of a generation that can enjoy the dead and also a wider range of genres than could’ve been imagined even 20 years ago. While I’ll always wish I got to see them live, the spirit of the music is eternal, and I’ll carry the dead vibe to every show I go to!

[@capt.haddock5750]

Best documentary of a Grateful Dead concert. A typical concert of 1974 in Winterland San Francisco with the Wall of Sound. I am forever thankful that Jerry Garcia put so much time and effort in this project.

[@thomasrudder9639]

Jerry didn’t put shit into wall of sound project

[@Austin-sw5yb]

Always has to be the one...

[@FranktheTank70]

@@thomasrudder9639 I disagree, follow the money, it will lead you to Jerry.

[@erichanhauser3190]

I think he's talking about the Movie, not the Wall of Sound. Jerry did the edits on this movie. Speaks volumes about how much he loved the scene & The Grateful Deads fans.

[@justsayknow7632]

@@thomasrudder9639 There would have been no Wall of Anything without the Great Jerry Garcia, nope! You missed out I take it. 😿

[@mikeholland4806]

Started in 77 after army time ....brought a van and traveled the roads of the USA ....best times in my life ....so many shows lost count ...still live the life style just a little more laid back ...the farther you go the closer you get ..my neighbors listen to the DEAD even if they don’t want to ...✌️😎

[@jessechappa1550]

That's my brother at the 36: 21 mark , he along with my sister and I climbed down the ventilation shaft at the closing in 78 , I was 15 years old at the time !

[@wantabeu2ify]

For real? I love finding out who all these characters are and where they're at today. His mustache and giggle are great!

[@jessechappa1550]

@@wantabeu2ify The other one is my Brother but yeah that guy is Great

[@dinahbrown902]

Good memories 👍

[@iamthegreatcornholio7836]

why did you climb down ventilator shaft?? what would motivate someone to do such a thing?

[@dinahbrown902]

@@iamthegreatcornholio7836 Partying. Having Fun. Duh

[@austinharvey9116]

homeboy at 17:23 was absolutely geeking😭

[@AvengeTheSic]

Setlist U.S. Blues (10/19/74) 7:07 One More Saturday Night (10/19/74) 11:15 Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad (10/18/74) 17:20 Truckin' (10/19/74) 29:35 Eyes of the World (10/19/74) 38:27 Sugar Magnolia (10/20/74) 51:40 Photo Album (St. Stephen, Ripple, Golden Road) 1:01:13 Playin' in the Band (10/16/74) 1:06:50 Stella Blue (10/17/74) 1:27:46 Casey Jones (10/17/74) 1:35:37 Space > (10/18/74) 1:42:47 Morning Dew (10/18/74) 1:50:02 *Johnny B. Goode (10/20/74) 2:06:12 *Special Guest Mickey Hart

[@collt091]

Thank you so much

[@theactualBDG]

What show is this? That playing in the band is heady af, love it.

[@AvengeTheSic]

@@theactualBDG These are from their October 74 shows at the winterland.

[@theactualBDG]

@@AvengeTheSic thanks bud!! Best place to get the audio only?

[@AvengeTheSic]

@@theactualBDG I'm not actually sure all the audio versions I've heard sound fairly different to the movie versions.

[@bradgibson5783]

The dead are, and always have been a community-based band and organization. They have always provided healing music and still do. I've been addicted to them for the last 50 years ( got a late start) and have seen them numerous times live. They live on with me in my life and have always provided healing when I needed it. They will never 'fade away'.

[@simoneric8183]

Your comment is precious for all of us and we must not forget it.😀

[@warrengreene6143]

Thanks. I was born 1951 so I’ve been searching for the best live Dark Star for over 50 years. Glad we were born when we were. Best of times to be 18.

[@ryanmoore2779]

@@warrengreene61438/27/72 Veneta Dark Star

[@JusticeAlways]

Very nice...and most accurate comment...I was trying to say something similiar...finding the words difficult...you said it for me. Thank you...👍

[@jaypaxton2222]

what a time to be alive. having zero care about anything in the world except following your favourite band around the country and just having fun.

[@elissasangi-hd9om]

This is still touted as the Best Rock 'n Roll documentary ever made. Directed by Jerry Garcia. The man was a genius and one of THE hardest working individuals in the business. RIP Jerry Garcia 🌹✝️🌹

[@markvaught672]

Who said Best Documentary ever? Or Rockumentary? Because I've always heard it's The Last Waltz or Gimme Shelter? I got on the bus in '85 and it's not even my favorite rock flick. That honor might go to The Kids Are Alright by The Who in 1978.

[@elissasangi-hd9om]

@@markvaught672 Gee whiz, I got on the bus in 1972. And in the genre of Rock The Grateful Dead movie is touted as the best "documentary" of a Rock concert and what actually takes place outside, inside, before, during and some behind the scenes. There is no other Rock documentary that shows the street scene, tickets, audience, etc, et al. Whether one likes the movie or not has nothing to do with it documenting the scene you have been through every time you attend a live concert, in one way or another. At least you saw the Grateful Dead albeit not the Jerry Garcia Band in 1985, when they put out their best performances - 1985 and up the shows - and on the East Coast - were rippin'. Never saw Keith Moon? When you get confused, listen to the music play.

[@elissasangi-hd9om]

@@markvaught672 P.S. The Last Waltz, I saw live in NYC. Twice. Twice The Band performed their show called The Last Waltz, in NYC, before it was a "movie".

[@brubeck1]

@@markvaught672 Gimme Shelter is def up there.

[@the1trueking1966-t]

Fuck The Dead ... WOODSTOCK is the best documentary

[@cosmicslopass]

I'm so grateful for the fans and deadheads that allowed this magic to happen. 35 years old I feel privileged I get to see this as a reflection , just the reflection is more beauty than I know what to do with

[@JDNicoll]

Was on a school bus, field trip to Williamsburg, VA in the seventh grade. Kid sitting next to me handed me his Walkman with Wake of the Flood in it. That music hit me. I can still remember that day. First show was 10/9/89 - the Darkstar show at Hampton Coliseum.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I missed that one because I sold my ticket after the mess at the gate.

[@wyleetolson9182]

That’s was my mom’s first show as well. Her life would never be the same

[@wantabeu2ify]

Love the cowboy grooving at 52:00 (and so many other characters in this movie). I swore he was on roller skates until the cam pans down to his boots. This film really captures the Grateful Dead experience!

[@waltrr72]

That's hilarious and spot on - dude was groovin'..

[@robertwalters3258]

I have seen them all up&down the east coast love everyone of them. Just wish I could see them one more time with Jerry

[@blackasylum22]

Man. Only got into the dead this year. This music is what I need, with a big fat cone after a soul crushing, working class day. Cheers for the upload!

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

Welcome

[@yobronx9185]

Working man's dead is one great album. 🤯🤸🏻‍♂️🦖🧬👎👍👯‍♂️✡️🐛🦂 🤸🏻‍♂️🦖💨 climate change Biden🙃

[@haikat4]

It's feelgood music.

[@joe9692]

Somewhere out there there's a story of Robert Hunter standing in the audience who knows what year it was and they're playing Cumberland Blues make good money $5 a day and a kid turns to him and says is it crazy his song was written a hundred years ago and it's still true. It really made Robert Hunter happy to know this songs were that Timeless that somebody thought it were written 100 years ago and here we are 50 years later and those songs still sing true Peace and love friend hope you're doing okay

[@EnliveningJustice]

_come back_ 😊

[@keepconciousnessalive5249]

It’s easy to ‘complain’ about Donna listening to the music, but a whole different experience seeing her. She adds such a wonderful presence to the stage, that without her, something is missing. I hope she gets the praise she deserves.

[@bryandaley5738]

Donna had a great voice. She couldn't hear herself behind the wall of sound. When she could, she was on. Also: She had to try and squeeze in the vocals at the right time, which wasn't always planned. It was a tough job, and she did it quite well.

[@marklewismusic]

Total Donna head right here - 80s Dead really could have used her

[@770baller]

So maybe she should've stuck to dancing

[@timothy3732]

Jerry claims she sung off key. LOL You ever listen to him? He sings off key! So stoned and wasted that he thought she was bad when he was.

[@takecareofyourshoess]

@@timothy3732 Nothing could kill the buzz of an amazing Playin jam like one of Donna's awful caterwauls.

[@jasoncunningham3486]

The world needs Jerry right now. If you get confused listen to the music play.

[@DennisBarry]

Jason Cunningham All that’s left to do is smile smile smile...

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

⚘❤⚘

[@thegreatchain7112]

@@nathanfreakout338 Podestas Clintons Obamas Bushs Satanist paedophile ring are NOT kind

[@rosecipparulo9642]

Sure does.

[@exdemocrat9038]

& vote straight Red in November.

[@Whitman1819]

Man, I miss going to these concerts...no other band could match all these guys together....masters of music..

[@cosmicslopass]

This a such a brilliant love letter of a band to it's fans. This movie is made for one audience in mind -deadheads - it's like if you ever had any doubt of how much Jerry and the boys loved there fans. Throw this cinematic treasure on . I love you all .

[@vincentanguoni8938]

Nice...very very nice!!!

[@jimrobcoyle]

#Aloha

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Jerry did really well with his part of putting this together, I love live concert films they’re really something, I don’t think this could ever really compare to a Taylor swift eras tour but that’s just me

[@davidvanvoorhis4979]

The bus came by and I got on that’s when it all began✨✨✨

[@kkinard2]

I was so lucky to have seen the whole band 91 times before Jerry died, I turned 21 two days after Jerry passed. I was driving my 13 year old cousin from North Carolina to Houston when approaching Atlanta, I heard on the radio about jerry dying. I slowed from 85 to like 60, so I could stay in Atlanta long enough to hear details and to hear which songs they would play. I had hundreds of bootlegs but only about a dozen cassettes a few dat tapes with me and after we left Atlanta airwaves, I played all of my tapes and a few studio CDs I have in my case (remember those?). Turned my little cousin on to them and he ended up a pretty big fan. Just finished the Bob Weir documentary that came out in '14 and I am a little regretful that I only saw "The Dead" twice at the LA Forum and didn't pay enough attention to what he alone brought to the band. I always connected with Jerry, felt he was an enigma but sadly, completely understand his addiction issues as I suffer as well. I think Dead & Co just played their last show 2 nights ago in the SF area and I am committed to going wherever Bob hopefully decides to play again somewhere. Many of my favorite tunes are sung by him, mostly Jerry's songs though and even Phil's Just Like Tom Thumb Blues. We always called it 'Bobby rock' but his songs are when you actually REALLY danced, like into a sweat. I can remember the Vegas shows in 92-95 and literally sweating until the sun went down, when I would finally crack that first beer...despite rolling for hours on dosed up on a iced down Slice, a Sprite like drink sold at the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl arena.

[@EnliveningJustice]

_thank you for sharing_ 🌹

[@outsidedog8205]

Love it

[@theobserver9131]

the dead can never die....

[@vpking77]

I was at one of the two the Wall of Sound's show in Philadelphia in August of 1974. Don't remember which night I went to but it was a sight to behold. 49 years ago. It was such an ambitious undertaking by the band. I also saw a Philadelphia 76ers game there in 1964 when it was called Municipal Auditorium and several years later saw a Roller Derby game with Judy Arnold and the Philadelphia Warriors. Fond memories, when the Dead played there it was then called the Civic Center. It no longer exists as it was demolished in 2005.

[@lisica8458]

Love Keith. He shines on acoustic piano.

[@direwolf8124]

I've watched this so many times. I'm 40 years old and started listening to the dead at age 13 after my mom died. I found peace and understanding thru this artistry. Never until today did I take in the true beauty of Donna and her presence. Dead forever

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

She was more often than not an impediment, but from time to time she could be magical

[@matthewbyrom5394]

She's waiting for u at the never ending dead show along with Jerry n deadheads who passed hope to see u there u brother

[@direwolf8124]

@@matthewbyrom5394 thank you for your kind words and I wish it to be true

[@derekjennings4889]

Donna sucked!! Worst thing that ever happened to the dead and the best thing was when her and that lounge pianist left! Weaseled their way in! Tried taking over the dead..nope! Bye bye

[@ross5425]

im named after a grateful dead song, but never really listened to them beyond hearing my parents play them around the house time to time. Lately i've been listening to them and I'm really happy a band brought my parents together. Married 25 years and found each other because they both liked the Dead.

[@natalijakarajovic7794]

thats adorable 🥺

[@dirkevans3443]

Must of had cool parents sounds like to me Just saying

[@skitl76]

Your parents are so cool, You’re so lucky to be named after a Grateful Dead song

[@Amethyst-Knuckles]

Go get your own wife now, dont live through your parents

[@tiga76]

I saw them in 1972 in Paris for the Grateful Dead European tour with Pig Pen and after that in 1974. Still very good listening today.

[@3373-g8z]

In 85 I'd sit there freezing the VHS tape every second, looking for secret stuff in the animation. I was a Metal head guitar player at the time, but i was convinced Garcia had some kind of power. Something other-worldly... ... .Still believe it.

[@franklinrussell3042]

A broken angel sings through his guitar, some hear it , some don’t

[@rogerm8557]

I remember when this movie came out in 1976. They were showing it mainly at movie theaters on college campuses. What a charge my friends and I got out of it! I have to admit, after seeing it, and then seeing a live show, I was firmly on the bus for ever after! What a long strange trip!

[@matthewbyrom5394]

Once on the only ur getting off is wen ur dead n the final stop is the never ending dead show where Jerry n all deadheads go

[@danielcoupe7002]

This version of Eyes of the world is my favourite- im in love with the dancing girl on the end of the stage..shes like an angel shakin that thang

[@marcbernicker206]

Love when the dude says that the dead have been together almost 10 years, longer than any other band I know!

[@dondon747x]

The most awesome band that has ever existed. No band ever has or ever will be better than them. We miss you.

[@damnright4]

Hear Hear!

[@Gr8fulBee]

Least we still have D&C, not the same, but Bob Weir still going strong!

[@spanqueluv9er]

⁠@@Gr8fulBee Dead and Co are on their farewell tour you fuqwit.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤡🤷‍♂️

[@spanqueluv9er]

@dondon747x Find some standards ffs.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤡🤷‍♂️

[@skelter1153]

No... No... You're being Ridiculous. Even Jerry admitted that The Beatles were *The KINGS.*

[@hammondOT]

I don't know why watching them live, and watching the people dance, always makes me cry but it does.

[@shannon7450]

Same

[@cnobillbradley9673]

You cry and I too knowing it will never be the same vibe ever…

[@charlesshepherd2004]

I feel yea. It's a special time in history a 37 year old like me will never experience

[@JayRiemenschneider]

I like the people just dancing with the band not the dopey narcissist feckers gyrating at the back

[@daBEAGLE1017]

It's wonderful that of all the times I seen the Dead, I only tripped once and I can vividly remember every show I seen. What a fantastic band and how the scene is so terribly missed in this world. What id give for just one more summer tour.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

@James Town the biggest memory is being able to hold a conversation with someone 15 ft. away and i didn't even need to yell to them. A perfect scene.

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

I just head we lost Phil . R.I.P. I have this on VHS Tape and I am Watching this Now and I must have seen it 10 Times . This is a Great Video that tells the story a bit better than most living people about how Times were up Until 50 Years ago , The Police sure took away a lot of Time from the people especially During the Nancy Regan's D.A.R.E program . can you Imagine 16 years for an Ounce of Pot , Some car stereos and a Lawn Mower ? With Time we age and we learn . I was in Glendale Ca when we lost Jerry and went to Griffith Park . I sure Miss these guy's and the Girls we lost along the way . This is a Great Movie to show the children . Just remember to Have fun :) QC

[@itsabeautifulthing2419]

i always think people that grew up in the 60's 70's is not a part of this world. Everything was so different and amazing then. the music was pure and true 💕

[@dinahbrown902]

As one of those people you are correct ❤

[@johnorgan3]

It was fun. There was a true war between generations goin on between parties & concerts. Wild shit happened. Long strange Trip! Now here we are...

[@dinahbrown902]

@@johnorgan3 Long strange trip indeed 👍😊

[@johnorgan3]

why don't You have 1 B thumbs up on this comment truism?

[@glitterystar4]

I just saw that moment where the little girl is given that bouquet of flowers to take up on stage. What a gorgeous moment. How tender!

[@bobgoldstein8092]

I was at 4 out of the 5 nights. I started seeing them in 1968 and I think these sets of shows were the best that I had seen over the years. Especially the last night they played. It really was intense as no one knew if the Grateful Dead would ever play again. Possibly the last show they did at Fillmore East was better because of the greatness of Pigpen

[@timothy3732]

I am too young to have ever seen Pig but have a few tapes where I can hear him and he is my favorite Dead band member even though I saw the other boys countless times.

[@ethangrett3057]

Im 21. Im watching what you experienced. 50 years later. im sad

[@bensonthebear2045]

@@ethangrett3057 don't let it get you down that you missed it, be happy that you got to experience it years later!

[@cosmicslopass]

@@ethangrett3057 yeah man be grateful. I'm 35 and even though I wasn't there , I was in spirit and I'm glad I can keep there legacy going , this music will never die. 50 years from now deadheads will be sad they missed bob Phil Mickey and Bill. We are extremely lucky to be able to watch this in the comfort of our own homes in excellent quality. Don't think of what your missing, think about the present and the fact that GD legacy is larger than ever because of people like me and you. As I type this one of the deadheads in the movie just said "but those were the old days..." Every generation feels slighted a bit I'm sure. Fact Is we are incredibly lucky. Love you

[@cosmicslopass]

Pigpen was the dead in a way. Where do you think the hell's angels came from? And anyone who talks shit about the angels obviously don't understand their necessary role in the grateful Dead legacy. People actually think a bunch of stoned out hippies could ever get past the 60s on peace and love ? The wheels kept on turning because of the angels (do you think ergot is a simple thing to acquire? ) And the angels wouldn't have been there if not for pigpen . He is the dead in a way. The music got better when he was laid to rest , but pig was the dead. No Jerry Garcia without pigpen that's for sure.

[@SwampEye1]

I'm from Germany, didn't get many chances to see them but when they finally made it to Europe in 91 I got to see them in Frankfurt. That was something else ... Hippies,Spinners, Frisbees Flying around .... Great atmosphere .... No pushing and fighting for frontrows .... Great Days

[@ceeweedsl]

I was there! Came over from the US. Saw all the shows on tour. It was so sad that Brent was not with us but the show must go on and it did. It was so much fun to hang out with all of the Europe family and connect new people in. I sold stickers and lyricbooks I had made to pay my way through tour, slept outside. German police were kind to us. French were mean mean mean! Here's a Europe 91 story: We (Americans/Canadians ) mostly flew over into Amsterdam and hung out for a couple days then took the train up to Stockholm for the first show. The train ride packed with heads all jazzed up for the start was awesome, epic. Festival Espress for the deadheads. Outside the show, I wanted to find my medicine. Wondering "how will this work out way out here in Stockholm? This is not Amsterdam!" It was curious more than dedicated locals and then the tour heads filtering in, not full force. But, hey I ask the first person who looks right and as he turns, I recognize him. We recognize each other. He's a hippie I met as was leaving Panahachel the year before. I was about to travel and gifted him my medicine. And now he was also here at the show! Wow! hey! AND he had just the right thing for me. A gift. That's how my first Europe show started. High coincidence magic. Many stories from many shows.....most dissipate immediately of course. Just nowness. All that lingers is the feeling that magic, connection is all around to find and play when we open up.

[@SwampEye1]

@@ceeweedsl I was in Panahacel ! Right on Largo Atitlan ... I bet you know Zipolite or maybe Maya Bel in Palanque ... I was there in '92 and '94 ... great stories, those were thre days.. Yeah, Brent had passed away and I think Bruce Hornsby replaced him during that tour .... French police are mean MF's .... what a great trip it's been ...

[@ceeweedsl]

@@SwampEye1 Yep. Live near Zipolite for nearly 30 years now. GD recruited Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby after Brent. Both great, but nothing like having Brent nor Jeff Chimenti who would have been welcome back then. Sidenote: As a teenager, I saw "The Tubes" that Vince was in. Crazy band. "What do you want from life?"30 years now

[@fredcox7973]

Isaw the Dead at the old Alladin theater in 82...unbelievable show...then agin in 88 at Laguna Seca for a weekend show with Bruce Hornsby and the Range... awesome shows...awesome people

[@rkhale02]

Anyone else super loving the vibe on the guy at 51:42? Absolutely love the enthusiasm, feel like that's something modern music is really missing.

[@ryanl5144]

He’s just super high

[@rkhale02]

@@ryanl5144 You can be high and still just give a vibe, he's just entertaining.

[@ryanl5144]

@@rkhale02 and very high

[@EnliveningJustice]

@@ryanl5144and uninhibited😊

[@grifftrain]

When I saw him at first I thought he had roller skates on

[@briankosi8238]

Peace Love and Music Grateful Dead Everything about them is good for humanity and their message of Peace and Love is what this world needs to much hate and violence in this crazy world it needs to stop.

[@robertwright5209]

1982 first show Orange County, 1994 last show Eugene and about 60 in between, I got Psylli tonight, the first time in about five years, needed to quest. And I thought, I always wanted to watch the animations at the beginning of the GD Movie while psylli, so that's what I did and I ended up turning it off for peak of meditation but ended up several hours later returning to finish the movie. I love and miss you all so much. Namaste!

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Man that Eyes is just filled with darkness and light. That’s kind of an exhibition of them doing what other bands were incapable of

[@bluebirdhill-music322]

Great explanation. During that ending jam in eyes Ive always envisioned it as some kind of duel between dark and light. Wish they didn’t retire it after 74

[@ettchicago]

R.i.p Phil 🥀 Reunited in the beyond with Jerry, Pig, Keith, Brent, Bear and The rest of lifes Legends departed. 💜💙🩵💚💛🧡❤️

[@MartinLocke-tf3ws]

I got on The Bus at 15, in 11/72, when my older brother took a friend and I to our first concert in KCK. I joined my first Tribe of Choice, Deadheads! I still am one! “Magic is what we do, Music is how we do it…”. Jerry Garcia “Let there be Songs to fill the air!” Robert Hunter ⚡️💀🌹

[@diggerdame4709]

First time I saw this it was broadcast late night on PBS. I had dropped some acid earlier and was all alone in my room. It was a huge surprise!

[@captaintrips2980]

It was heavily edited for content.

[@perryolsen1370]

Sounds like the perfect trip.

[@ho0t0w1]

kismet

[@TheCulturalCompass]

Digger Dame Gift from the universe 😊

[@ryanchase9746]

Set & Setting, baby, every time...

[@teddyfurstman1997]

One of the best concert movies along side Pink Floyd's Live at Pompeii, The Band's The Last Waltz, and Woodstock.

[@msvlogcreation]

One of the greatest bands in the world I dont care who you are, what age you, anyone can get down with the rhythyms and grooves of the Dead!

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

The rhythm and lead of this band is just something to behold like it’s unbelievable especially when it clicks in your brain and you just love how it flows and how it sounds. Eyes of the world is one of my favorites

[@SuperStrik9]

Jerry's guitar playing is incredible. Master improviser.

[@LucyLennon20]

It's almost like Garcia invented music-improvisation! 🎶🎸🎶

[@SuperStrik9]

@@LucyLennon20 😃🎸😃

[@bobschenkel7921]

Thank You to everyone at Grateful Dead Productions for making this available. It is just a reminder of what is possible when folks are good to each other, and there is a mutual understanding of a oneness of purpose. It is difficult to express how much the whole GD experience meant to all of us, but this movie is a great way to relive those moments.

[@mwest-qy6wn]

Im 17 as of right now, and I grew up watching this ever since I was a toddler. I would watch this on repeat, still do. I have the DVD, and my parents did an amazing job at raising me on great music

[@JLrox-on]

Same here

[@perryolsen1370]

Same with me. I went to my first concert when I was 4 in 1984.

[@Texolotl]

Glad I can listen to this stuff, even though this show happened almost fifty years ago. Hell, It happened 25 years before I was born, and my parents were still children in 1974. But I love the dead, and I hope their music will continue to touch the hearts and souls of people for generations to come, just as it did to me. Peace and Love to all of y'all

[@bigfolkie5418]

The guy in the front row bopping and singing US Blues musta been SHROOOOOOMED

[@alexthompson9516]

Probably 'cid.

[@michaelkearns8499]

In the beginning that's him taking his hit of acid and when they ask what he ate he says " chicklets"

[@seankeikbusch9404]

Went to my first shows at alpine in 88, had a big ol dose and didn't go home for years. Lol within a few months I was living on a school bus cruising up and down the west coast.

[@joylevin4379]

I came down from Toronto for Alpine 88

[@glitterystar4]

1/29/23: I think I only just started listening to what Bobby plays in Morning Dew and it's so very beautiful.

[@liftdoctor1]

Thank you. I wore out the VHS of this growing up.

[@masongalo1974]

Many of us did as well

[@tjvivas3689]

I

[@scottbegonias313]

Same here bro. When my babysitter took me to a show in 1984 I was obsessed and permanently on the bus!

[@tonymiller6847]

I saw/heard them at Woodstock first time. They were off (drugs, equipment, confusion, occasion, who Knows). Married first wife in Long Island in '72. conversed with her re music Led Zep was her fave at that time, me Trane, Miles, 60's and 70's variety/ bluegrass, Americana, folk, protest, old timey, pop. mixed genres,many others. She= let's see them at Watkins Glen in '74. Allmans started, then Band, the Dead, rained, but Buffalo crowd turned us on to acid soaked applejack, changed my mind, Marriage went belly up, but saw/heard them at many NE venues/cities later.= Boston, Springfield, Providence,Hartford, NYC,New Haven. Left CT in '78 and never saw a full show again too loud for baby Naomi in Ventura in "83. Awesome times unforgettable, 3= 5 hour shows!!!

[@Boggleforever]

Greatest American band

[@franklinrussell3042]

I think you maybe correct

[@tracyhill6166]

I had the privilege of seeing the backstage pass of my first show (Atlanta, the Omni, ’88) on the visuals of the Sphere in Las Vegas at Dead and Company 's residency show for Jerry's birthday recently and it brought tears to my eyes. The Dead changed my life immeasurably and I'm so grateful STILL. The music never stopped! ❤

[@JamesMandolare]

Nice to see my old friends as they were back in the day. Thanks. Saw them in 1984. It was great. My friend and I happened to meet up there by chance. He just passed away recently and i'm absolutely sure he's GRATEFUL. RIP Jeff. It was a long strange and wonderous trip indeed.

[@christinemott2878]

sorry

[@jeffeastland7023]

Brings back great memories of seeing the Dead at Winterland in the early 1970s when I was a student at San Jose State. Nothing like a Grateful Dead concert~! (Aah we were so young, and skinny, back then)

[@67libermusic]

Dead and Company streams were nice but this is the miracle we really needed.

[@ho0t0w1]

THANK YOU!

[@stefanschleps8758]

This is the first time in my life I wish I had a credit card. Just so I could donate something through the Dead family. Seems a common way to go.

[@tatteredbannerproductions8484]

I'm trying, I really am. It isn't the Dead and we never will be but all through the pandemic I worked on forging a band with the spirit of the dead and now I'm desperately trying to get it out there. I need this, you need this, we all need this and I would love to be the one to steer the ship. Keep an eye on me and maybe it will happen soon, the work still goes on.

[@tatteredbannerproductions8484]

@@ho0t0w1 I'm trying to do something like it. I am working hard, keep an eye out and maybe I can kick off a renaissance of sorts, post Covid.

[@jenniferg6818]

Dead and slow.🙄 Can't stand Bobby. I'm embarrassed by dead and co.

[@chuckwilliam4746]

Workingman's, American Beauty, & this movie were the foundation for my love of all things Grateful Dead.

[@fbvtt2456]

Live/Dead is perhaps one of the best rock album of all the time

[@erichanhauser3190]

@@fbvtt2456 Dark*Star***

[@downhillphilm.6682]

you are right! for me i would add Europe '72 and it's perfect.

[@chuckwilliam4746]

Sweet (~):)

[@JoeRivermanSongwriter]

Saw them in London in 1990. Best gig ever.

[@JusticeAlways]

The Grateful Dead was totally unexplainable....and I loved every minute of it. 😊

[@captaintrips2980]

When I listen to the Dead, so do my neighbors, and they will tonight.

[@serbia-ll1io]

When I listen to the dead I listen to it loud. The neighbors call the cops and the cops write them! a ticket.

[@jerryrinaldi9513]

Mine too & I have had a couple different older neighbors say what beautiful music that is .👍👍

[@captaintrips2980]

@@jerryrinaldi9513 lol, I'm an old neighbor and the young think I'm nuts. It's past my bedtime.

[@SoFloPatriot]

Miserable Ol' Bastard mine too !! Lol just what we needed !! Woooohooooo !

[@serbia-ll1io]

Miserable Ol' Bastard bed time indeed

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I can watch this stuff all of the time , it never gets old !

[@joebaby555]

Thank you to Grateful Dead Family

[@rodelderosas5416]

I used to see them at Golden Gate park in 1960S. Missed Jerry. l lived close to his grandfather house where he stayed only 5 minutes away.

[@michaangelaadministrativer7723]

During the Summer of 95, I was in Avalon, NJ and had just for myself discovered the Dead. I was 15. Then August 9th came and the world was forever changed. I never got to go. Instead Trey became to me what Jerry was to those who were graced by his presence. But still we Jerry's Kids watch and we learn.

[@jonrhythm3686]

This'll be my very first stop once I get my time machine completed.

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

Toss up with the train ride from festival express

[@GioYoLOL]

What an incredible comment! I love it..please take me with you!

[@LJthedinosaurboi]

Bring me

[@nativenuggets76]

Hands down best psychedelic cartoon ever👀!!

[@threeinitiates8260]

"If the dead were to die I'd have reason to cry, 'cus the band i used to see would be a cold memory; But if the dead were to live, free concerts they'd give; Jerry G. on guitar Would bring ... near and far; If the dead were deceased there would be no street peace, we'd take all the power, skin the cat and take a shower; But if the dead live long we'll be singing there songs, and we'll all be so glad momma' hated diesel so bad."

[@hankbabiar9668]

Right on man keep with it

[@coryd2993]

46:08

[@kirkgarner4988]

TLDR

[@mikewilkinson4588]

Still my favorite movie.......saw the Portland and Seattle Wall of Sound concerts.......

[@jimingram2702]

Saw them twice in '71. Then twice more, once in New Jersey and once in Austin, TX. Great memories and wild trips.

[@johnveitch7410]

I've just realised how prophetic the words of US Blues were. This band continue to astound. 1974, I became a DH, and learn everytime time something,music,words,sounds,fans. As we said, there nothing like a Dead show. Or LP. ☮️ X

[@theothermebutwhoami]

They accidentally started one of the most iconic subcultures in American history. Energy & vibrations unmatched. Representing the dynamic emotions of one's mortality in ways still unchartered. Representing so many expressions. There's a reason we bring our children and our children bring their children to the shows. The connection is just... man. Too many sentiments, not enough words. We are lucky to have one another & for the Dead to be the vessel. God speed

[@davefarrar2901]

Yes we bring the kids! My son was born 10 days after his first show. Charlotte ‘91. We had to step out into the concourse. He was dancin in the womb. 😊. It’s not the same these days of course, but we take what we can get. I don’t even mind Bobby slowing things down. Kinda like it!😮

[@infinitewonder9858]

I’ve been listening to the Dead now for 27 years, and I’m still finding hidden gems and new appreciation for all things Dead. Long Live The Dead🌈❤️💛💚

[@captiancrunch6810]

Is it just me or is the Winterland shows something special in every DEADHEADS heart?

[@godfreydaniel6278]

I grew up under that mirrored ball - saw EVERY great act of the era there - and the Dead almost every show they played there. Wouldn't miss a New Years show for anything (even though the 30th shows were usually better). It's hallowed ground in my memories...

[@illeagleproducts4u]

Make America Grateful Again.

[@Gumball_14255]

27:57 "I'm talking to you like you are a person, because, you look like a person, even with that camera on." - Phil Lesh

[@wendifitz151]

And then when Mr. Lesh creates a duo between him and the camera feedback--effen genius

[@haikat4]

So cool how he and the camera man had a jam with the feedback xD

[@GioYoLOL]

I have to say as a bass player, I had no idea how complicated his bass guitar was! He had 8 or 12 knobs to dial in his sound! That's almost ridiculous but he is so talented that it just gave him more range and wasn't too complicated for him! Incredible bass player, and a huge part of 3 and 4 part harmonies. What a badass.

[@johnr8820]

I was planning on finding this and playing it for my tripping entertainment this weekend...I’ve been blessed. Thank you Grateful Dead, thanks Robert, thanks Jer, and the rest of the boys of course. Safe quarantining people!

[@patriciamays8244]

I'm glad we all had an excuse to quarantine in the world. Yes, we have our 1st pandemic, it's similar to a cold!

[@johnr8820]

THE movie that introduced/turned me on to the Dead and my life has been significantly better ever since.

[@royferguson3909]

better ? or more bearable?? me thinks the latter

[@rodrigocaballero3045]

didnt think this would be te type of music i like but this is so beyond lovely

[@tobysirus4996]

Their music just makes me smile ! Forever Dead !

[@blvkopvl5979]

Long live Phil Lesh and Jerry Garcia and all of the dead! Forever Greatful ❤

[@erichanhauser3190]

This is the greatest concert video ever made. Thank You Jerry & The Grateful Dead. I still remember the first time I saw this. Summer 86. Changed every.....thing.

[@sduck409]

They sounded so great back then! My favorite period.

[@Enjoythepour]

I would love to see how these people turned out, and what they are like today. I am and always be a Dead Head. Proud of the title. This was before my time, but I caught up in in the 80’s, and did many shows. This is the only music that can instantly calm me down. No better band out there, no better fans, than the Dead Heads!!❤ Miss them so much. This is a great movie, thank you for sharing the movie. ✌️What a long strange trip it’s been.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Such a strange blend of people; misfits, yuppies, hippies and fools. A wide cross-section of humanity.

[@senor1100]

The security guard in The Grateful Dead Movie,was the security guard for most venues the dead played in northern California. he was alive and kick'n in '88 when I went to Dead's 4 night run at Henry j. Kaiser in Oakland

[@glitterystar4]

Easily the most beautiful Stella Blue I've ever seen/heard. Wow, thanks.

[@jimbecker9114]

There needs to be a follow-up documentary about what happened to some of the fans in the movie. The guy on the rail singing to US Blues, the kids arguing about how the movie is cash-grab, the girl that gave Jerry flowers, etc.

[@The11eleven]

100%

[@JayRiemenschneider]

The poetry guy that dances surprisingly well with the ladies stage left. We all know a kid like him. Hope he had a happy one

[@wake24_]

the ending credits with must have been the roses is probably one of the most beautiful version of that song ive ever heard, was on mushrooms when i first watched this movie, what a trip! fanstatsic movie!

[@tednugent8501]

I was on acid.

[@breal4ever11]

How am I only now discovering this? I was blessed enough to catch 2 dead shows before losing Jerry. This is just what I needed in my life at this very moment❤️❤️

[@soundsnags2001]

Dude, right? Been listening to the dead for 20+ years and never saw this until today. Outrageously enjoyable.

[@arizjones]

No one holding up their phones to record, no one looking down at their phones. No sampled pre recorded tracs. People living in the moment and authentic, listening to authentic music being created and evolving right in front of them. This was a great time and nothing will ever be like it again.

[@kevinsplinter8595]

Classic Movie Of The Grateful Dead.

[@matcrispy3748]

this is by far my most favourite jerry garcia guitar 🌹

[@markvaught9510]

I've seen this a dozen times or so over the years. I had planned on watching the Shakedown Stream with everyone the other night and forgot all about it. (Not drugs, nor alzheimers- I'm only 52. Just plain ol' shit happens lol) So I'm gonna check it out again right now. Here's one for you. About 30 years ago, myself and 4 or 5 friends dosed in one of the guy's apartments. He shared it with his mom and she was gone for the weekend. So as we began to achieve liftoff, I put this in the VCR player (anyone remember those?). After the opening animation my buddies, who were more hard rock fans at that time changed movies. For what? One of them put in the Exorcist. WTF!!??? That lasted about 5 minutes. 5 minutes too long. Lol. Then all of us gathered in the kitchen to get some beer, and just talk and stuff. One of the guys had just started taking guitar lessons. He was fiddling around and started playing "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. He says, "what is that? I keep playing it, and I recognize from somewhere but not sure what it is?" As high as we all were becoming, we all started laughing. Seems we all knew it but couldn't remember the name of it? Lol Finally the quietest one of our bunch, Jimmy, blurts out, "is it Pink Floyd? Wish You Were Here?" We all got quiet and it seemed this lightning bolt was flying across the room from one of us to another then around the room like that. One guy asks if he was the only one seeing it? I said no dude it just got real electric in here. It seems all 5 of us saw the lightning bolts flying around the room!! Crazy. It got quiet for what seemed forever. Dude resumed his guitar playing. Two guys began cooking burgers for all. I snuck back to the living room and put this back in the VCR and all was well the rest of the night. That group hallucination thing with the lightning in the kitchen flying around all of us, has never happened before or since to me when tripping in a group. Oh well if you get confused just listen to the music play. God bless you all.

[@homerofduty]

Thank you for sharing! I once tripped with a good friend on A LOT shrooms and had a similar experience, as we both had similar hallucinations and couldn‘t stop laughing about how we both were in this seemingly endless room while listening to some psychedelic music. It‘s an incredible feeling sharing such a trip with someone!

[@toddswartz3510]

I have also had a group hallucination experience , so I feel ya man

[@deeliciousplum]

Why does your story bring back a similar memory? It would be a small world if you are from the West Island of Montréal. 😊

[@catdaddy3302]

Maybe what y’all saw was some kinda orb. They’re not alway round. They can be any shape they want to be.

[@DingusTheGenius]

... had a group hallucination with my mates one time... we all saw an extremely detailed and vividly animated miniature asian elf emerge from a lotus blossom and proceed to perform a kind of story telling dance... it does happen...

[@lindhorstellie]

3am woke up at the witching hour and this popped up must watch

[@dinahbrown902]

How cool is that

[@grifftrain]

The bass on Eyes of the world” puts such a great groove in that song. It’s just totally awesome

[@russellpiccone2053]

I miss the Dead. Seen them many many times!My memories will last Forever!

[@nickvickers3486]

Many a band has put the 'rock' into rock 'n' roll. What's special about the Dead is that they bring the 'ROLL'. And everyone rolls along with them in one mystical, magical groove...

[@ClNoBody]

I vote ^^^ best comment.

[@jcolterh]

I can remember watching this at a friend's house after eating some blotter with Grateful Dead art on it. Great night.

[@helbitkelbit1790]

Would it have been great without the blotter ??