Grateful Dead - Wharf Rat (Louisville, KY 7/6/90) (Official Live Video)

[@gratefuldead]

"Debuted on 2/18/71 in Port Chester, NY, Wharf Rat was staple of the Dead's live repertoire since it first appeared. By 1973 and onward, it was generally played toward the end of the second set, in the Jerry 'ballad slot,' which included songs like Stella Blue, Black Peter, Morning Dew, and later Standing On The Moon and Days Between." - David Lemieux

[@craigholliday]

Hey Grateful Dead admin, go to your settings on youtube studio and turn off mid roll ads, this is under the monetization tab on the left side. Jerry is rolling over in his Grave. It's not your fault, youtube added mid roll adds to all videos now as of august 2020, Please turn this setting off, we can handle the commercial at the beginning or end but not mid roll. It kills the vibe

[@gratefuldead]

Thanks for the feedback Craig we'll be doing just that.

[@charliejervis2747]

Craig Holliday You could purchase KZbin Premium and not ever have to deal with commercials ruining the vibe or any vibe. It’s well worth the pittance you pay.

[@GWHinCA]

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[@rlacourse766]

David mentions this being in the “jerry ballad slot”. I’m curious what the other slots were. Thanks!

[@jcedwards8363]

That we lost Brent 20 days later ...... we miss and love you brother

[@johnr1294]

RIP Brent, loved his work and voice!

[@markfabio7023]

💔

[@angelachayce5508]

I believe Brent was their greatest keyboardist. He had such beautiful energy, especially between He and Jerry.

[@44elisdad]

Brent was the best, he had his detractors but to me he was Pigpen, Kieth and Donna all rolled into one man when they it needed it most

[@Acolis]

i think brent is the more accomplished keys player of the lot, however i think early keith had the best piano tone, because it was well... a real piano. not to take away from brents electric piano. brent definitely had the most magic to offer.

[@wolfsvision940]

@@Acolis Brent's B3 Hammond organ work was untouchable IMO

[@RiverRat1953]

I been following the Dead for as long as I can remember. 1972 was my first concert and I feel that Brent is the MAN!

[@infiniteandroid]

Yes and nobody could follow him and I think it destroyed everybody who came after

[@BDB78]

When Jerry’s face was covered in shadow, but you could make out the crows feet on the sides of his eyes you knew he was smilin. And with that smile you knew everything was gonna be just fine, no matter where your trip was headed. Jerry bled the light. He was the beacon that steered your trip. God bless ya big guy. You are so, SO missed.💀⚡️🌹

[@BrianJMurray]

Sober since 12/27/2014. Love this song.

[@thomasromanofski16]

12)30)1999...

[@philippinto9780]

Power and Peace brother....awesome!

[@thomasromanofski16]

Btw sober friend 7525 days , , , I count 'em for 24 hours at a time is star a d rain

[@thomasromanofski16]

Friend looking for a WHARF RAT MEETING can ya help me out?

[@jackstraw8145]

Nice!

[@DamienYuen7718]

Nobody played guitar like Garcia. People can copy him but he created this sound.

[@erictansley2085]

The greatest. Miss you so much Jerry.

[@nicoleledbetter243]

"I know that the life I'm livin' is no good. I'll get a new start and live the life I should..." 🙏❤️

[@andrewmcelvein6149]

Peace of mind durring these times

[@rosebud1958]

Man!! for real!!! I still feel just as young as i did!!!! But It was a beautiful era, of great music, and good friends of all colors, didn't matter to us what race or religion anyone was. As long as you were kind n good hearted. Look at everyone today!!!

[@andrewmcelvein6149]

@@rosebud1958 , for sure ....anything for just one mid 80's show right now .

[@miketrudelle1602]

I'd love a show of all the stuff I didn't like back then like space, drums, and even a "Me and my Uncle"" thrown in. You know what I mean?

[@weis1869]

Listening closely - picking up bob's power in the background of augmenting and extending Jerry's brilliance - emotionally

[@claymationwaves]

hes louder in the mix than everybody sooo

[@missyounorm33]

By 90 Bob was really driving the bus for the band onstage. Phil brilliant bass runs had dried up. Jerry was still coming over the top but only when inspired - poor Brent looks gacked outta his mind. I loved being there

[@davidmotlagh9779]

I tend to like Bob songs, but Jerry really did this one proud

[@allancole3035]

@@missyounorm33 just not true

[@DoctorHayduke]

​@@missyounorm33 Me too. Those were some good shows back in 1990. Some would say the last best shows....

[@LeeOwen3]

First show. Changed my life.

[@josevillarreal9920]

You were blessed, then. Because 89'-90' magic was strong.

[@CoreyLynn]

My first show as well.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Mine too. The cops were out that day it seemed like they wanted to arrest the entire audience and maybe the band

[@clevelandcarlson5743]

Same. I was 19 yrs old

[@tompoynton]

So beautiful... RIP Jerry & Brent ❤️🌺

[@logansportmyers]

I can watch 1990 summer shows all day long. Man he looks good.

[@andrewdomonic6603]

Are you kidding? Jerry and Brent are fucking gacked here.

[@dubyuellem7534]

@@andrewdomonic6603 True, Jerry looks so old for a man not even 50, and Brent is soooooo f*cked up here, sadly.

[@howardrobinson4938]

Totally captivating. Why? Why? Why? Is it all of those pickups on Jerry's guitar getting him that fat distorted tone? Is it the visual of Micky's drums shaking? Maybe Brent's intense and far away look? Bob's concentration, deep and serious as ever? Bill's prize fighter gum chewing pattern? Maybe Phil's tone and restraint on such a delicate tune? They seem to capture the inherent ethereality of this song very well in this performance. Thank you The Grateful Dead.

[@jg6698]

Had rarely heard that fat a tone from Garcia since the 60's

[@melonhead49]

Dude. Right on

[@beaudunn5302]

It's a combo f diamarzio super distortion 2's And a boss super overdrive

[@johnr1294]

It was totally Brent!

[@louiegallucci532]

This song is like having a conversation with a dude that has been around the block more then once . GOD thank you for the great full dead

[@janicejohnson6438]

Jerry makes it look soooo easy. He never gets those intense and screwed up kind of expressions that so many lead guitarists do. Nothing wrong with them doing that at all, but it shows their intense concentration whereas Jerry's playing just seem effortless. I think it's magic.

[@sh230968]

Don't get me wrong but Jerry wouldn't mind making a mistake or two on lead guitar but would be cool and relaxed about it. I'm a huge fan of Jerry and Grateful Dead. Adore them the way they are.

[@BDB78]

He was pure magic, brother

[@calburge4338]

I listened to an interview with Jerry. He said he wanted to be remembered as a competent musician. DONE

[@michaelross1339]

lmao True. I'm a Robin Trower fan. Great faces.

[@calburge4338]

Gotta be honest but don’t they all look like some regular guys out hanging around a corner store?? But the looks are deceiving. . Truly masters of the art

[@AnArchyRulzz]

This was the day i was born! And Daddy sat down and cried

[@erictansley2085]

This performance captures both his greatness - beautiful solo ! - and his desperation. We love you Jerry ! I'm English and travelled 6000 miles as a young man to see the Jerry Garcia Band in Marin County in 1980. Did it again after my first divorce in 2011 to see Bob Weir. Worth it all in spades !

[@dougleeishere]

The Grateful Dead save the lives of the best in humanity

[@christianraimondi98]

3 years without touchin' drugs had begun to show their results.... Jerry in perfect shape. I wish he could keep going in that way

[@s1ats_]

im convinced it was brent’s death that sent him over the edge again

[@caincorso4952]

I think we all wish we could keep going that way. But life's hard and demons don't die.

[@happyirish65]

I was at this show. Great version of a powerful song.

[@wosop6667]

We all were man

[@nalweng]

I was there, one of my favorite Dead experiences. I like in this version when Jerry takes a solo after the fly away line .

[@jeffriley2218]

Rad... I never noticed that

[@matthewrosenfield1640]

I love this Wharf Rat. I love Jerry.

[@robertthebrucedixon9264]

This is a top show. The bonus on view from the vault. The standing on the moon. is one of the best ,a slice of epic music.

[@wlouisharris]

Great tune. I saw the Dead & Co last night. I always forget what that moment feels like when all the pieces fall together and the crowd is in sync with the music. It really is a religious experience.

[@Dancinbear1995]

Too bad you missed the Jerry/Brent years... Magical...

[@wlouisharris]

@@Dancinbear1995 yah, no doubt. I did get a taste. I've seen a lot of live music over the years but the Dead got it; like in terms of synchronicity with surroundings, music, and audience.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

I'd rather sit home and listen to the Grateful Dead bootlegs than go to all the BS mammon bands they just keep pushing...🤑 Bob Weir should have retired long ago...lol

[@stefany826]

God damn Jerry’s voice soothes the soul

[@kart118]

This was my first dead show my mind definitely got blown 😉

[@DoctorHayduke]

My first show did that too❤ Pittsburgh, Spring, '89

[@sergiosix1700]

"everyone said" @ 3:24.... What a capture in time. Brent sneaks in vocal harmony... Jerry- youge grin: Cheers!

[@thesociableloner6165]

Nice spot bro.. nice

[@Marksbrother]

This summer tour changed my life for the better.

[@777jones]

Thanks Jerry. Your artistry means a lot to me

[@airkuhdarlinn1783]

Will anybody ever sound this good again for me ?!?!?!?

[@sunshinenblues]

Never again will you or I have a Grateful Dead experience. It is sad and almost got me in a terrible twist when I was twenty in 1970 because I had a personal experience with this band. Couldn't move on as long as they were my muses so I divorced them for twenty years and listened to other genres ONLY. Classical was my favorite for years, but guess what? I went back to listening to the Dead anyway..never get them OUT of my soul~

[@siriparsons9145]

Billy Strings. Not Jerry, but....

[@youcanmakeoneup]

Nope. Not ever.

[@DoctorHayduke]

Kimock gets there.

[@juggalo518bambam]

Classic still jamming to this in 2023

[@angelachayce5508]

I was at this show! Love this song so much. It has so much meaning in my life. It touches me every time I hear it.

[@victoriafeitner8286]

Me too

[@stephenash7117]

Fantastic drums from Bill and Mickey.

[@HMFOG]

Love them!!! I attended my first show at 17. I was able to bring my 17 year old son to see Dead and Company!!! Will be missed❤️❤️❤️

[@gratefuldrifter6588]

Brent knows how to make fingers fly,this man was great

[@faithinverity8523]

Nothing captures the grit of mid-twentieth-century San Francisco like Wharf Rat.

[@jeffnorvell967]

Greatest band to ever do it, ever.

[@tompoynton]

Man look how Brent feels it at 4:53... he knew the life he was living was no good

[@jonmarcus6343]

Absolutely...what a haunting moment all things considered....RIP Brent

[@rjbubba203]

His voice cracking during the fly always breaks my heart

[@rjbubba203]

So much emotion

[@tompoynton]

@@rjbubba203 felt through music, the oldest human art form, primal emotion

[@gratefuldrifter6588]

@@rjbubba203 you can feel it brother

[@donnabrooks8492]

I was like 7 months old, not knowing how much of an impact Jerry would have on me later in life. Amazing ❤ #keepingtheculturealive #wemissyoujerry #wemisssyoubrent The best years right here when they where with Brent man.

[@chuckstandiford2976]

So much soul & emotion. I was there and still have vivid memories.

[@kimberlycalzoni3063]

The original Grateful Dead🙏💖👣

[@dougleeishere]

❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️ it is a song of life that saved so many lives in continues to save lives right now

[@elaubent]

It was sure a hot day. My first show. Unforgettable.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

I could talk about that show for hours. The lot was crazy. The cops here in Louisville were out in force.

[@joeynice123]

Oh how I misss the summers from 89-95

[@claymationwaves]

do you often get up and fly away to those times..

[@Tommy88-]

Why not after those years?

[@daviduptain1270]

Yes this particular concert meant a lot considering everyone I was with is no longer here, except in spirit. Love to all. Don’t give up the journey. Bob certainly hasn’t. It’s his time to shine like never before, with a brilliance never to be reinvented

[@SpectrumRob]

Wow! I was there, had a great show met some locals who had a nice house party and turned me and my crew onto some awesome bluegrass by a local hero. Wish I could remember the Artist. *Good Times*

[@billlazar6648]

Does not get better than this

[@jacobdesersa6765]

Well good morning, august good to see ya!

[@davidmotlagh9779]

I can't get out to the shows any longer. Thanks to y'all for posting some sweetness!

[@nugentji]

I was at this scorcher of a show, and very close to the stage. It was so blazing hot...had to go get soaked at intermission. Thankfully there was a water spigot on the turf. Crazy day. Great time.

[@tetrahedronify]

Was there too--hot day, great time indeed! Drove from Florida.

[@NicePete]

I was there, up along the third base line. Gatewood Galbreath was sitting right behind me. What a blast!

[@litedawg]

Me too ! 4th row in front of Jerry and Brent , the best show I saw out of 130 or so, what an amazing day.

[@mistyacton1473]

Remember the water spigot...got under it myself. Was an unbelievably beautiful day!

[@Terrapinskydive]

The quality of this is unreal

[@muzikmind77]

Bill looks like he's exploring time and space back there

[@calburge4338]

Same as Mickey. Just there going with the flow

[@calburge4338]

Isn’t it impressive that these guys belt it out but with little or no enthusiasm??? They’re so relaxed on stage. Awesome!!!

[@Fictius]

It's an illusion. Jerry was scared Stiff Everytime That He Performed.

[@calburge4338]

@@Fictius that’s not true. He was only scared if performed alone. But still he never faltered.

[@Fictius]

@@calburge4338 Let's agree to disagree.

[@howardrobinson4938]

Well, um...not sure why their concentration and discipline and intention to become a single musical unit and not just six guys playing each individually, obscures for you their passion.

[@rickwolfish312]

Thank you David

[@lancemccormick769]

Oh MAN!! THIS has got to be one of, if not THE BEST versions I have heard!! So CLEAN! SO, ummm, FLOWING, just ON! MAN I MISS THE SHOWS!!! And NOT just the lot and the heads!! That was ALWAYS secondary to music like this!! ALWAYS0!!!

[@jenniferg6818]

first three notes. goosebumps.

[@brianvail9212]

IWT, monster version, incredible show, thanks 👍

[@MrFlapgargle]

Toured that summer, incredible show called Baby Blue closer, bluegrass state.

[@allagoon]

Oh Jerry, your voice....

[@jessicaspino7183]

I love the way they play together! Esp Brent and Jerry ❤

[@calburge4338]

This is the best version

[@calburge4338]

3:26 the way Jerry looks over at Brent. Super great vibes between the two. i believe when Brent died . The beginning of the end for Jerry.

[@Brandon-yn3fw]

Congrats! Sober from hard liquor the past five days... Living thru hell! But the Dead and all their forms and facets of offspring bands give me strength! Jerry gives me strength! I only wish I knew him enuff to hug him once! I can only imagine that hug would have imparted wisdom, heart, healing, and a tremendous amount of love into my soul! Fckn love u Uncle J!!! U r the father I nvr had.... Brings me to tears considering the parallels of our addiction... I just wish I was born earlier.. Maybe we cud have crossed paths, related, became friends, and helped each other......Jerry!...u are a loved and appreciated master... Gone too soon! I jst pray u know yer impact now and how many struggling common people believe in u still!!! soak in yer art and are elevated by it! Fckn love u Uncle J! You have guided the younger generation soo much! Atleast the intellectual of my generation... We need you! We want u bck! Thnx to Phil, Bob, and Mikey for carrying on yer legacy.. If i had a time machine I'd use it to meet u backstage late 70s era....and thank you Big Steve for carrying the torch! U r an amazing man! I pray to the Dead every night night! Godfathers of love, acceptance, peace, serenity, and jst plain good feelings.. Masters of our reality. 🙏🙏🙏😁

[@jackstraw8145]

I'll get up and fly away.

[@elRonboMc]

Holy moly that was good!,

[@jimdavella3150]

One of many incredible songs!

[@Keenbeaver]

My stepdad is a smart guy, he is a software engineer for 25 years. He has it really bad with drinking and sometimes can be seen sleeping on a sidewalk. Breaks my heart but this song reminds me of him.

[@rainbowloomoverflow5106]

My first show

[@jasonellis9159]

First show! Much love💓💓💓

[@condor5150]

I miss you sooo much Brent! I was 19 when you passed and I was fortunate to had seen you perform a few times as a touch of grey head! I will take care of your Daughter for you, I just inherited some rental properties. RIP BRENT

[@kristenryder7795]

I love this song! Story telling at its finest.

[@ericwid]

Happy days heads 😢

[@tonybahama6817]

I’ll get a new start, livin like…I should. So that’s what I did like Phoenix outta the ashes. Thanx GD for the life-long ride!!

[@NathanGismot]

Stunning.

[@fredgrimm4768]

Great memories 💛⚡️🎶☮️

[@claymationwaves]

6:45 love it when mickey taps the hair..

[@kurtdavidson9808]

Bobby can play any chord 100 different ways? It blows my mind. If you play at all you can totally see that he is so far beyond any player out there.

[@augustwest4233]

5:10. 20 days later brother Brent would be gone. RIP.

[@glass9411]

Awesome

[@calburge4338]

THE BEST Wharf Rat. IMO

[@brandonkropp7769]

The guitar solo was perfect.

[@melonhead49]

Jerry had so many stories to tell by now. He had seen it all by this time. Was time to move on. RIP

[@soulshakedown1013]

I got no dime but I got some time to hear his story...

[@angelachayce5508]

I was at this one too!!! Love this song 🎵 ❤️ 💕

[@CameronLovitt]

Chills and all the feels.

[@dogleg2k4]

ah actually was at this show, "hot one" in more ways than one

[@michaelross1339]

Fantastic version. Greetings from Denver, all. Ross True Blue

[@brinkybrinkz]

This is music. Turn it up! ❤⚡

[@Jbhyers123]

I love how he builds up the two note A's and G's and riffs of the Asus2 chords fingerpicking and then pulls out the pick to get the versus rocking in Em, Asus2 and even turns to the band to get the rhythm perfect after the first verse. Just exactly perfect. This is what set Jerry apart from all the rest IMO. He was a master of the fretboard and rhythm.

[@chucklemuchuckle2170]

Fellow guitar player, hello 👋

[@fs8820]

Usually Em is a stress cord with a major cord to release the tension. Here Em is releasing the tension from Asus2. One of a kind!

[@SimonJelffs]

Grateful...🙏✨💖🎶

[@legaldead]

Most dead songs have comments where people discuss the best era/lineup and when the "peak" of the band occured. The reason the conclusion is unclear is because the dead weren't a mountain, but an entire range of mountains, with each peak offering a different view. Enjoy each one for what they are, for they are deserving.

[@stephengrahn9361]

I still talk to the girl i was there with. Wow we are getting old

[@thejamnasium6447]

whew boyyy Brent is keyed up

[@williamallen3715]

Freakin killer version. Killer.

[@calburge4338]

When brent died. So did jerry. The real beginning of the end

[@PaulCahill-et4dm]

Like Jerry losing a son

[@calburge4338]

@@PaulCahill-et4dmyes !!!!

[@cynlcole4649]

The Popeye black and white cartoon episode when Olive Oyl speaks encouragingly to the limp flower, " Wake up, Little Rose Bud, Wake up", comes to mind. 🎸🥀🌹🦋

[@miketrudelle1602]

Cool!!!

[@calburge4338]

Love this version. Kinda haunting Love bob’s rhythm and Jerry’s lead

[@kelleyrogers8107]

I feel this A LOT right now.. today

[@ronin_returns]

Bill on drums: "I came here to do two things: kick a$$, and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubblegum. Wait, no I'm not...I'll just do both then."

[@Hooligan-vr1tw]

Love that 😂

[@Wolfgasm0414]

Bravo!!!