Grateful Dead - Throwing Stones (Oakland, CA 12/31/87)

"Debuting in September 1982, Throwing Stones rather quickly found a home as the penultimate song of many Grateful Dead second sets in the final decade+ of the Dead's touring activities. Usually followed by Not Fade Away, Throwing Stones was a powerful Weir-Barlow song with a political message, a rarity for the Grateful Dead. Now, nearly forty years after its debut, its message still resonates, perhaps more strongly than ever." - David Lemieux
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[@gratefuldead]

"Debuting in September 1982, Throwing Stones rather quickly found a home as the penultimate song of many Grateful Dead second sets in the final decade+ of the Dead's touring activities. Usually followed by Not Fade Away, Throwing Stones was a powerful Weir-Barlow song with a political message, a rarity for the Grateful Dead. Now, nearly forty years after its debut, its message still resonates, perhaps more strongly than ever." - David Lemieux

[@upyanuts]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@roflcookies]

"Penultimate"

[@holliroll8789]

This is the one that forced me to look at myself

[@martinslade777]

I was at that show in 82 at the shoreline. It was awesome. First time I heard touch of Grey also which I first thought was a cover of tangled up in blue

[@carrieberry8846]

Wow, does this song mean everything now. I just posted it again. I hope everyone gets how important it still is. The fight continues, and makes all the difference in2020..

[@billybaugus1249]

You know sometimes even among deadheads Bobby doesn't get to appreciation he deserves. One of the most unique guitar players ever

[@tomberry5517]

Very compelling singer too!

[@toddjohnson271]

WRS, Cassidy, Music Never Stopped, Saint-Sailor, Throwing Stones, They are crazy....Bobby is killer

[@gab2876]

Probably had something to do with the way he was mixed

[@stacymuise1]

Appreciation central, right here😂!!!

[@stacymuise1]

@@toddjohnson271yesssss! I’m a fool for all the Barlow/Weir business!

[@amandajones4173]

‘By and by, again, the morning sun will rise, but the darkness never goes from some men’s eyes’... more true now than ever before.

[@victorwright370]

None but Jesus! He alone removed the darkness from my eyes! Love this song, powerful and timeless… but had to chime in and give Jesus props… only He can fully remove the darkness!

[@emmalouie1663]

Critical Race Theory is evil. Schools are doing identity erosion and ideological re-molding. Be warned it's no joke and it's no misunderstanding. It's evil in motion.

[@ashoknair8993]

So true guys.....

[@medshow3]

@@victorwright370 Opinion noted.

[@Projects4school101]

Mitch, Lyndsey, Ted ….

[@DriftinAndDreamin]

"IT'S ALL TO CLEAR, WE ARE ON OUR OWN......." LONG LIVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anotherone-xp9ox]

TOO

[@madams6198]

Maybe we all need to hear this song again in 2021

[@calynhutto6424]

Agreed

[@calburge4338]

This song is very relevant today

[@javajoelovesyou]

And in 2022.

[@kevintewey1157]

Add 2022 !

[@brettmorgen9728]

Maybe you need to take off your mask and realize people have been breathin within 6 feet of each other for thousands of years. All you deadheads are conformist, cowardly pieces of shit and your vax passport supporting satanists can't die soon enough.

[@observer7418]

a girl I loved was the only one to come visit me in college on her way to this show. That was the last time I saw her till now, dancing in the crowd. smiles and tears

[@calynhutto6424]

Damn the feels 🥲

[@jessicamullaney4742]

feels x a billion here!

[@gdgbjbfgcbjn]

what a story man...... wow

[@ethanbittan543]

God bless you. I feel you.

[@Wayzor_]

😿 Love ya man.

[@ogs1mpson609]

This song’s lyrics will never lose its relevancy 🌎

[@GarlTsagan]

They seemed to be extremely interested in making timeless songs

[@sivartkralc7609]

Hopefully sometime it’ll lose its relevancy

[@ogs1mpson609]

GarlTsagan well they succeeded in that regard

[@ogs1mpson609]

Sivart Kralc we evolved from apes, maybe we should devolve back into apes so we can coexist. OR... everyone on earth should drop acid at the same time for a little peace, love, and understanding ✌️

[@bch933]

Neil Young - After The Gold Rush

[@ricky4214]

I love the tone change, from the harsh realities of society to the most uplifting solo ever, like we can find beauty in life even though there's a lot of hard times

[@briant9130]

Video after video, the look in Jerry's eyes when he's watching Brent is heart warming.

[@calburge4338]

Gotta love these guys. No showboating just playing music

[@businessofrhythm2315]

That Alembic he's playing sure doesn't make it harder ;)

[@veryfinedankn3187]

I have to say I agree expect for Bobby and that's completely to be expected. It was generally either him or Jerry that the band had eyes on and played to them. Watching body language etc. But Bobby even admits he kinda leaves his real persona behind and during a show a sort of mythical superhero takes over. Well the music leads them, but yeah however one sees it, it's pure 🪄✨

[@calburge4338]

Look how effortlessly Jerry plays !! Like he’s sitting in the sun

[@brandonmiles8174]

This song truly was ahead of its time. 🌍

[@veryfinedankn3187]

Timeless. I will certainly enjoy this till I take my last breath, I can see no reason why it won't hold up for 222 years +

[@rebuttalc2075]

Makes as much sense now as it did then

[@staggerlee4979]

I was at this mind blowing show. The second set was absolutely incredible! Nothing like ringing in the New Year with the Grateful Dead! 💀🌷🍻😎🌈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@MrStuVW]

You sure have that right! i was on the balloon crew for this new year show and my mind was thoroughly blown, God bless Bill Graham and this most special Band... and You Stagger Lee:) Peace and Love

[@joshb23]

Me too! Only west coast shows, suuuuuch joy!!

[@staggerlee4979]

@@joshb23 I saw more than 300 Dead and 100 JGB in Cali. Great place for a Head to live. California! A prophet on the burning shore! ⛵🚤🌅💀🌷

[@joshb23]

@@staggerlee4979 The Promised Land indeed! NYC was my home turf for shows, and Virginia during college - Hampton Coliseum (Formerly the Warlocks shows!) DC, MD, NC, Etc. I started late, '86, never got to triple digits, but many of the best times of my life! Seeing them in CA was extra special, without a doubt. And I happened (?) to be visiting SF when Jerry died and attended his memorial, which was overwhelming, and really a sad privilege... PEACE

[@jodywintheiser6350]

me too-they opened with Bertha-I was so happy, and they gave everyone a rose...

[@elroxzor]

Wow, one of the better Throwing Stones I've seen!

[@marshan141]

Yes

[@Karmakatt6]

I'm weeping.. my face melted. Finally. Finally got it..

[@scottdaniels-rx2ql]

Highly underrated song!!

[@serbia-ll1io]

Deep down we all want to be able to dress like Bobby.

[@staggerlee4979]

Not me! 🙈

[@CrimsonJam]

@@staggerlee4979 horseshit

[@johnobrien9718]

But only the bold attempt it... Not I said this fly.. Lol

[@wakeoftheflood2]

its not that hard to do

[@onusgumboot5565]

Tee shirt and jeans? My usual attire. Now usually Bobby wears shorts. I don't do shorts. But in this video he dresses like I do every day

[@christopherturner254]

And he's still performing

[@calburge4338]

Don’t ya just love how Jerry’s just playing so nonchalantly with his glasses half way down his nose???? So cool!!!!!

[@veryfinedankn3187]

I do!

[@stephenrioux6821]

That's to keep the lenses at his focal point. His vision would otherwise go either blurry, or he would see double. He definitely would not wear them if his eyes could focus properly. It's typical of aging and will eventually affect most of us. That said, he was one hell of a musician.

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I was with Bobby when he was writing down this song on a napkin & he gave it to me which I still have all faded out by now of course !

[@calburge4338]

I just LOVE how the audience is just dancing. No rhythm just moving. Awesome!!!!

[@veryfinedankn3187]

Except for that ONE poor kid 😂 he's probably wanting to shake those bones but just can't get outta his mind. I'm sure he came into his own just fine surrounded by good folks though!

[@darlenenistor6759]

I don't know if you it or not, so I'm sharing. It's great to listen to music esp the dead with eyes closed. I spent half the shows with eyes closed. 30 plus with eyes closed. At this point my feet hands are some instrument n keeping beat in my head when sitting. Lol I can't help it. Love the dead since 18 but closing eyes a friend told me around 6 yrs later. N I'm grey n a grandma lol

[@bobbyhallmusic]

I love what Jerry is doing so much on the guitar. That gentle melody behind Bob singing so pretty. It’s just right and gloriously imperfectly perfect every time.

[@randysavage7392]

weirdly I think a lot of his best playing was on bobby's songs,. Maybe the fact that it wasn't something he directly created allowed him more creative freedom

[@robertvought8802]

Hearing jerry noodle that mixolydian scale makes my day so much better

[@paulwarren8936]

Funny, I have been playing guiar along with Jerry for so many years and it wasn't until I discovered the Mixolydian scales that I really got it. No one can make magic the way he did, but I can get a little closer now.

[@ebitdareadthebook1535]

mixo noodles make the world go round!

[@Karmakatt6]

@@ebitdareadthebook1535 Bobby sure loves those 🍜.. Thank God.. GO BOBBY

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I love everything Jerry did then & now still ! It makes him alive again which I love to watch ! I feel so good most of the time but when it’s a sad song I cry ❤️❤️❤️☮️✌️🕊🌹🐰🥰😍😍🎶🎵

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I agree with u Robert Vought when he takes off it’s just wonderful ! What a lost to us but I don’t like any females in the band ! It’s the Grateful Dead that we want to hear !

[@noogie3784]

Kind of weird to think the next time we get a new Dead video, it will be 2020. Personally I think that Throwing Stones has some of the Dead's best lyrics, 87, I was only 6 and had no idea who this band was, now I can't get enough of this band. I hope 2020 is good for all of you, 2019 was probably the best year of my life, so...

[@Wayzor_]

Well man, 2019 was the worst year of my life. But, I still love the Dead, love this song, and probably love you too.

[@simonhandley1105]

@@Wayzor_ truth brother.

[@victoriatraudt1632]

Haha, as all hell is breaking loose in mid 2020, I searched KZbin for Throwing Stones as the song is echoing in my mind as I watch news coverage of the riots. Yeah, 2020 is not turning out to be great for many. So the kids, they dance, they shake their bones And the politicians throwing stones Singing ashes, ashes, all fall down Ashes, ashes, all fall down....

[@steveharris1941]

It wasn't. 2020 kinda sucked

[@andrewflavor]

@@steveharris1941 onto 2021

[@merlinmililli8165]

"It's all too clear we're on our own"

[@renegade44040]

The darkness never leaves some mens eyes

[@marshan141]

Leave this place an empty stone

[@paulhoughton9947]

Great clean rendition.

[@bryantartus]

I remember the first time I heard Throwing Stones and Touch of Grey at Madison Square Garden in Sept 1982. my 4th and 5th shows. great memories!

[@staggerlee4979]

The solo was a confusing mess back then. It had no beauty to it. They converted it to Samson and Delilah shortly after the 7/3/84 Kansas City show but I haven't determined which show. This video has recharged me to use the archives to find the show when the solo became S & D because it turned this song into a masterpiece 🎧🎶🌈 😎

[@wangson]

@@staggerlee4979 I'm a big fan of Throwing Stones, but an even bigger fan of Sampson and Delilah! Some of the S&D performances during the '70's were such absolute FIRE! Particularly the solos! And the drum intro was ALWAYS recognizable...man I love their rendition of that one! I always listen to a show while I'm at work - last night I listened to the show on 5/15/70 from the Filmore East in New York. Rarely am I let down by a show but I was let down by this one. Lots of acoustic songs that just didn't have much direction...I bought the show from Itunes as one of their "Road Trips" series. There's one song where Bob is just trying his best to literally SCREAM every single word!! Pass on that one if you happen to come by it...one of their worst shows I've ever heard from a normally AMAZING era for the Dead!!

[@wangson]

@@staggerlee4979 Jesus...here it is! Listen at your precaution to how Bob just absolutely SCREAMS AND YELLS this version of Minglewood Blues....I'm curious as to your take on it, Stagger Lee... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ7EoWOGqN-Uabs

[@staggerlee4979]

@@wangson That's terrifying!!! I have a few theories about what Bob was on at the time. None of them good. 😖

[@christopherturner254]

And he still came back ready to perform

[@ccrider7790]

damn, they're all killing it but the interplay between jerry and phil in the solo is so killer

[@bensilverstein5883]

This song is needed all day everyday

[@darlenepatrick2637]

Goosebumps every time

[@DriftinAndDreamin]

WE ARE ON OUR OWN!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@calburge4338]

I could watch Jerry’s fingers play those chords all day

[@v1ncepupp1o7]

Rip ram dass

[@ryanchase9746]

Indeed. Any word on his memorial service?

[@Felix-gj8rg]

yup :'(

[@CrimsonJam]

who?

[@ryanchase9746]

@@CrimsonJam Wow. OK... Ram Dass was born Richard Alpert. He taught with Tim Leary at Harvard and both were tossed out for giving graduate students psychedelics in their psychiatric research program. Check out the double blind study with liturgical students. Half got psilocybin, half a placebo. In a church. Guess who saw God? He then went to India, where he met Bhagavan Dass, who turned him on to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Then he took up the spiritual path, wrote the classic BE HERE NOW, among many other works. Super high guy. Dig him.

[@alexsandereastmond7036]

be here now Richard alpert ram dass

[@chuckwilliam4746]

My favorite version of this song. Love this show.

[@78grateful]

9.9.87 Providence RI is top contender too...

[@markvaught9510]

I got on the bus in 1986. At Dead and Dylan, Anaheim Stadium 1987, I remember hearing but I wasn't yet completely knowledgeable about the music. I remember everyone singing to Ashes to ashes all fall down.. So later that day, while tripping balls, telling a friend, I really liked that one earlier, Ashes to ashes. Lol That day I barely remember except two things-- it was broiling hot all day and that I had the time of my life. Dead and Dylan,?.How could you not? Lol

[@doylesharp9855]

Was there. AWESOME. THE SHOWS IN VENTURA WERE MUCH MORE INTAMENT. NEVER SAW A BAD ONE

[@marshan141]

Can’t say how much this is it today. Hitting the Mark wow!

[@darrellminx5459]

One of my favorites. Everybody falls down on the all fall down. Been fallin down with this song since 73?

[@augustwest4233]

So good

[@garyflaugher6220]

Anyone think this is the best live version of Throwing Stongs

[@kurtisscheider3877]

This is how I remember Bobby in my residual memory.

[@aprilsunshine3310]

Full of hope, full of grace.🌎

[@aprilsunshine3310]

Although, the darkness never goes from some wo/man's eyes...

[@jeromegarcia6697]

Love the Jerry solo here This VHS was one of my early forays into Deaddom

[@calburge4338]

2:00 Jerry looks at Brent. Priceless

[@michaelleahy123]

4:46 encapsulates everything about a Dead show 💯😎🍻🎄

[@MrStuVW]

This night was the most psychedelic show in my life, and so honored to be on the Balloon Crew! Thanks Loves

[@intothevoid6674]

I love this song so much!

[@JaimeyPerham]

My all time favorite. This song would always light the fire in Bobby when played live, and the crowd could respond back to the Dead when they went into NFA...

[@billmcintosh220]

2022 still yep. It’s all to clear…

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Love this tune, Jerry's solo sounds very similar to Samson and Delilah

[@staggerlee4979]

It's been Samson and Delilah since the summer or fall of 84.

[@jpc_337]

As soon as I read this comment I heard the S&D lick haha.

[@dj-um7el]

Nice Zappa pic!

[@RoastBeefTaco84]

Excellent! Jerry just looking as high as usual 😂 beautiful!

[@veryfinedankn3187]

He is supposedly sober during these years, but I have to imagine after seeing him in multiple 87-90 years when him and Brent are ripping it's hard to believe they both aren't "up and down and all over in the best possible way" Brent apparently egged on Jerry to use. How true this is idk. And

[@veryfinedankn3187]

Apparently Brent's death was when Jerry started playing like he did in the early to mid 80's god for some of the shows that truly were terrible they more than make up for it with magic like this. I'd love just one of these 87-90 rippers to shake me bones like crazy to "love and in person" instead of watching years later. However I'll gladly take this however I can get it ✌️😉🙃

[@Projects4school101]

Bobby looking so cute and sounds great.

[@karinpalamara2292]

bobby ! the dead has a song for every occasion !

[@Wolfgasm0414]

Bravo!!!

[@amberoye8430]

An upbeat way to begin my Monday at work

[@tomb613]

Great performance...... So many gems from 1987....

[@downwindspiral]

my first new years show

[@ebitdareadthebook1535]

THANK YOU!!!

[@BCMiller-k4d]

The future's here, we are on our own. Never more relevant than now...

[@mregensb1sgt]

One of my all time favorite songs.

[@thaynetuason]

Ashes, ashes, we all fall down!!

[@AALONSO1962]

Thanksss...

[@calburge4338]

I think this is Jerry’s best upbeat solo

[@threepeater]

Jerry and the Wolf playing always makes me smile... Keep smiling!🙏😎💜☮️♎♾️

[@josephcostello4261]

Rudy's looking for a fight . How contrite. As the yrs pass this song has grown more in relevance. Started listening to The Dead in 83. Blessed to Have witnessed a handful of shows. Be Kind to one another. We Will Suvive. We Will Get By

[@marshan141]

‘87? Wow! I still can’t believe it. My first New Years

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

What insight✴

[@jessicarice8653]

this is so goooooooooooooooooooooooooood

[@lindaburrows9863]

I miss them all the boys are loved

[@Wayzor_]

The crowd shots remind me of my early 20's. 😢

[@MysticMonkeyMiracle]

As a 24 year old I'm praying for it to just slow down

[@SeanEXtommy]

Bobby's vocals on point

[@rperkins723]

Perfect November 2020 song- thank you Bobby!

[@dumb861]

Amazing

[@thaynetuason]

I've lived for many a year like it was COVID, but worse. But hey, so glad you could join my little party!! Apparently many did not last long.

[@Flyeaglesfly-y3p]

God bless the grateful dead ❤️🙏🤙

[@markbielawski1715]

Cool 🌅

[@bunnybeckman8029]

I was backstage during the 80 s plus I ran the parties if I was close enough to b with them but then they paid for me & my niece to come to California ! Wow what a time plus we got to stay for 2 more weeks with a friend I met at the Lewiston Maine outdoor show !

[@laurieashworth1305]

This and dire wolf are so darn cheerful.

[@calburge4338]

How fucking cool are these guys.???? Just on stage playing

[@wesleyriordan7878]

Thanks Bib

[@melissajahseedawtah6871]

"PICTURE A BRIGHT BLUE BALL jus'🎉😅😂😊💥💥💥🌹🌹🌹🌹 SPINNIN' Spinnin' Free... "

[@wayne-lj4in]

God I miss Jerry

[@codyeynon8467]

We are truly on our own, but that also means we can make things better together.

[@meezerpocalypse6651]

hot damn!

[@jasonk75]

I think this is probably the Dead's best song.

[@garryfarnsworth3808]

Always one of my favorites

[@kellydorazio]

1987 people. Where are we now?

[@warrenmccarthy5492]

I needed this right now

[@Cavemanfbs1]

Cool shots of the crowd

[@cptrex]

My first album was "In the Dark". I loved this song as a kid. Still do. THere's something interesting to me about people who were realizing things we were going to have to deal with. Especially those who weren't scientists. I dont' know We are here, we are on our own. Says it all I guess

[@Chrispypullen]

Loved that shirt Babs is wearing

[@calburge4338]

5:30 Jerry looks at bobby kinda smiling as if saying “ we’re doin ok”

[@TheRealForrestGeorge]

#IWasThere!

[@charleslivingston4697]

I WAS THERE 👊🙏

[@davidsthubbins176]

Maybe a little overplayed, But such a great tune! So cool how a song with such dark lyrics could be so danceable.

[@thomascampbell127]

Saw Dead and C.O. performe this at SPAC (6/18/23) and I didn't enjoy it. I listened to this version and have gained an appreciation for this tune.

[@billmcintosh220]

There are jams and then there are jams.

[@edjurzenski8602]

Great take of this tune, Thank you !

[@billmcintosh220]

Yep!!! The hunt begins!!!

[@theDiReW0lf]

Throwing Stones was the highlight of the last show in Chicago w/ Trey. Was praying they didn't play it the night before as I was driving there.

[@Kjfinn12]

Absolutely - they killed it. And it was so cool seeing Trey and Bob together for this one.