Jack Straw & Bertha - Grateful Dead - 9-19-1990 Madison Sq. Garden, NY, set 1-01

[@Jmjrogers1950]

I want to meet the 81 people who give this a thumbs down, never ever.

[@MsTdougherty]

Sick people!

[@aageseljegard8730]

Surely you don't want to meet them?? 😅

[@Petequinn741]

I miss going to shows...but the memories shine bright.. good ole grateful dead

[@robertcosta9567]

This was my first Dead show.....17 years old at the time....bought tickets off a scalper right before the show, ....12 rows back, mid floor......walked in just as Jack Straw started. Fantastic

[@robertolesen5782]

“Ain’t no winner in this game he don’t go home with all.” IOW, do or die. Best line or at least my favorite. Peace ‘24, out.

[@iamme294]

Jack Straw, Bertha live.... It's in these moments that all is right in the universe. I love this shit, it saved my life.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

The paradox is, that it killed Jerry and Brent.....and...............

[@michaelsherman6240]

Jack Straw openers always bring a lot of energy and this one is on fire. Bettha had me really amped. Most importantly, you can hear the playfulness in Jerry’s vocals on Bertha. He was really feeling it this night, great to see him into the music.

[@Jeff-S]

The Dead said that they loved playing the Garden and always were "on" at these shows because the NY crowd gave a lot of energy to the band. I live on long Island. Every fall was a ritual to get on the LIRR and have "one long party from start to end" on the way to and from MSG. It was literally up stairs from Penn Station. Miss those days. The energy was definitely more present at MSG than at Nassau for some reason. But that was always a fun spring time ritual too. I was at MSG and Nassau shows every year from '79 to the end. Like Lolo Yodel, I download shows that I've been at too. Thank you GD family for letting us do this.

[@geraldsmith1123]

I couldn't say it better myself long time. Grateful deadhead since 1980. God bless the Grateful Dead.

[@Throwawayjim119]

Jack Straw and Bertha are their two best openers. What’s better than playing them both? Lol Thinking more about this, there are obviously a ton of candidates. But none are indisputably better than these two. Music Never Stopped, Half Step, Stranger are up there as well

[@anthonyinsani9914]

July 3rd, 2019...still here...R.I.P. Jerry, Brent & Pigpen ✌💚🌞

[@BreakTheStereoRadio]

Don't forget Vince and Keith

[@danielhutchinson7115]

The intensity of the song Jack Straw and it knowledge o trains to ride and aspects , jus5 a way to know things you never learned until.

[@michaelscott7462]

Powerful! Im resisting the urge to shed tears. Life is worth living.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

What's the alternative? Jah Herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah Trey Jah Duane Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah Creation herbalist spiritual awakening chant down Babylon Jah rastafari

[@jamandersen]

If someday i decide to have children, i'm sure the most powerful force to protect them from this ugly world of our days is the Dead songs...

[@goodcitizen6193]

I raised my daughter on them. She's a smart, strong young lady. Couldn't be prouder.

[@jamandersen]

@@goodcitizen6193 Nice to “hear” it!

[@janeseamore1370]

Yep

[@taradeaton9444]

I did the same, with my one daughter. You're soooo right.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Jerrymylitus protect us All Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah Trey Jah Duane Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah Creation herbalist spiritual awakening chant down Babylon Jah rastafari

[@chrisbrown9398]

spent a ton of time at garden shows 85 - 95 ! GOAT !!!!

[@bbrasky]

Brent died a few months before, Bruce Hornsby stepped into his empty piano, and he fuckin killed it. That took massive balls. Vince is on the electric keyboards, up in the middle area. At that time, Hornsby was about 36 years old, and was a professional musician for about ten years. He played about 100 Grateful Dead shows from late 1990 til early 1992.

[@inreellife8258]

I was there

[@jonswenk8073]

Always Remember being at The Shore in Jersey in 96 and Hurricane Bertha coming thru !! The Grateful Dead is a Hurricane to me !! They are Missed !!

[@hal9000lovesdaisy]

Bruce was there because Brent was dead. This was a hard time for everyone. Hornsby stepped in again with the Other Ones when Jerry died. The music never stopped.

[@hal9000lovesdaisy]

That appears to be Vince on keys in Jack Straw. Too early? My memory is sketchy.

[@hal9000lovesdaisy]

There are definitely two keyboards, organ and piano, in Bertha.

[@hal9000lovesdaisy]

That's Bruce on piano. I'm sure.

[@mrfish4lyfe]

bruce is on piano so vince can learn the tunes

[@jrc7660]

Brrrrruuuuuuuuuucce!!⚡!! Tough times indeed. The silver lining of Mydland was the new Energy of the band following Jerry through... None did it better than Brent imho.

[@danielhutchinson7115]

Bertha Throw me in the Jailhouse !!!! Been there.

[@danisenstein6703]

Jerry really digs in about 1/2 way into the solo on Jack Straw...fuckin' miss em man

[@jonathanmcosker4783]

spring of '90 was the peak of the last peak starting in '87 and finishing arguably in '91. There were several peaks, a different one for each mood you might be in. Miss them badly. mold broken.

[@daviddemar551]

Bravo everyone! You brought a chestnut back to life.i especially loved the vocals in this performance They sounded very sweet and tender; a rare thing these days. Much love to all of you In all areas of your lives...🎼🎶🎵🎶☮🌈🌈🌈🐻🐨🐼🐨🎸🌷⚘🥀⚘🌷🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲.

[@bjmcmahon722]

Well said....!

[@michaelhoward7009]

there are many types of music: rock, blues, classical, jazz, hip hop, country..on and on and on. Or here perhaps-round and round...The Grateful Dead had their own brand-FUN. It was FUN music. It made you smile and even gave you time to do a bathroom run (during drums)-just like the theatre! What a band. TY

[@jonrabbit6611]

I love how Phil is turned up for this.

[@robgreen900]

Was at this show….well on tour and that nite the boys were straight clicking on all cylinders and delivered us some magic especially in the wake of Brent going on to the next phase of his cosmic journey. Thanks for posting this. A lot of memories and tons of fun

[@williamrimberg8885]

oh my lord is this great and bring back some awesome great memories. Music was so much better back than no matter what anyone says...wow is this awesome

[@mjs3764]

Rosebud is the most beautiful guitar that I have ever seen, and placed in the hands of a master, like Garcia, it is pure magic.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Nice Jah Herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah Trey Jah Duane Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah Creation herbalist spiritual awakening chant down Babylon Jah rastafari

[@ensinitas]

always enjoyed the hornsby piano style. i was VERY surprised when he didn't really step out at the 50th send-off.

[@johnvcorbett6528]

Poor Vince gets lost in this mix. He was so affected by Jerry's death that he formed a group called Missing Man Formation.

[@dirtydavesdirt884]

The Dead were never the same after Brent died. I was at his last 7 shows.

[@lawrencejahn6844]

That howl he had.... the hum in that background...not sure if it was his boards or just him... unique and never the same without it.

[@LesPaul3399]

TOTALLY AGREE

[@mattsimpson9560]

They were never the same. That was the beauty

[@jamjax]

What a night! I remember oh so well. Thanks Johnny letting me stay on your bus!

[@frankhanwell6164]

That closeup on Bruce around 1:30 is the total money shot...his first Jack Straw as a member of the band, and they’re in MSG....you can almost get the goosebumps he’s obviously feeling

[@danielmeehan1756]

I always wished Hornsby played full time instead of part time. He added another dimension to the boys.

[@bandsharrison]

This was right around the time I saw them for the last time too -- in Denver, also with Hornsby. 12 years before this I saw them for the first time, also in Denver, at Red Rocks. What a difference. What a long strange trip it was!

[@billmcintosh220]

Saw all my dead shows in the 90’s. 13 times. Saw them with Hornsby & Marsalis. Some epic shows. Saw Attics live. My only 90’s beefs are Carina followed me every show. And Jerry Died. Bit white haired Jerry wind blowing singing…So Many Roads to eaaaaaase my soooouuul. Yup! Phil Zone forever!

[@DennisCampbell777]

The fireworks at the end of Jack Straw are a nice touch.

[@LoloYodel]

Thanks mate !

[@michealmatula8091]

dennis campbell lol best

[@GGT950]

This is one of the best live dead segments I’ve ever seen.

[@joannehack7588]

☮️

[@jrc7660]

Hornsby is awesome! Love how he is all Light about playing with them!

[@spuddougherty7860]

So F'n great. Miss you Jerry!

[@deadheadgb]

was at show first I caught after Brent passed was a hard time but also we were titillated at the energy Bruce pump into jerry an he had that natural play off each other like he had with Brent fire show for sure !!!!!

[@wtangodelta1715]

Dennis Campbell~I concur...as good as it gets. the mix is absolutely fantastic, the playing is deliberate, confident and f'ing cranked up. The Garcia/Hornsby vocal pairing on Jack Straw is a real treat. Bobby says it all like he means it and Phil is driving a sled of heavy Detroit metal...THANK YOU EVERYBODY THAT GOT ME HERE

[@DennisCampbell777]

The whole show is sick. H>S>F to end the first set. Crazy good.

[@mjs3764]

Bobby in prime form. Bruce Hornsby was one of my favorite keyboard players for the Dead. I wish he had spent more time there.

[@taradeaton9444]

Omg sooooo good. I miss these shows..this makes me feel a deep part of something that helped me shape myself, and my entire life. Dead to the core, and soooo grateful.

[@swedemcf]

I was at this show. Phil talked about MSG was propped up on steel cables, well as Jack went into Bertha the place was literally moving up and down. Everybody was channeling Brent energy, especially Bruce and Vince, great night.

[@riverjstarkey7244]

Outstanding! That just gave me the chills. :)

[@somanyroads1966]

MSG Also has springs in the floor.

[@hippiejohn334]

Gotta luv shows at the garden !!

[@clex2005]

This is my go to Jack Straw.

[@carrieberry8846]

Bruce does a great job filling in for Brent. What a hard time it must have been for them all. Bertha was the first Dead song I ever heard on the radio. Loved them ever since.

[@ouchman8304]

It took a lot of balls to play keyboard for The Dead. Bruce really stepped up.

[@josevillarreal9920]

Check Brett out 1979-08-05 'All Over Now'. He's like the spiderman of keys!

[@jpwjr1199]

@@josevillarreal9920 Brett? lol

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Love how.no Dead.key boardist ever.died........ Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@williamterry7526]

VINCE !!!! GET IT!!! GOD BLESS

[@phan4lyfe]

Great post. Great energy. Thank you.

[@Ferocious_Imbecile]

That was beautiful. Thanks a lot.

[@nugentji]

Thanks for this. The energy from the shows on this tour helped heal some of the sadness.

[@damestr1]

Bruce just loving it

[@michaelblanks4907]

I still miss and love Brent......RIP. All of them

[@sterlingmartin3212]

Awesome. I love out when Phil is loud and rockin

[@alexpaltrineri5975]

I was at that show, amazing doesn’t even begin to describe how awesome that show was!!!

[@CosmicJoyRyder]

This was so great, thank you so much.

[@tonyagifford-wells2555]

Goddamn this is one of the best things I've ever heard from the dead!!!!

[@jamandersen]

Bertha, Ramble on Rose and Scarlet/Fire are habit forming and i'm totally into it....

[@stevieboy1522]

happy birthday jer, we shall never forget you!

[@michealmatula8091]

Thanks Jerry

[@youdontknowme5783]

I miss Jerry i LOVE THE gRATEFUL dEAD.

[@fightlikehell781]

A stressful time adjusting to life just after Brent. The band members forced to up their game. They responded brilliantly!

[@johnmicco6232]

Vince is doing an awesome job on bertha

[@robertpaulfelberg9013]

Good stuff Jerry showed excellent moments

[@6furio7]

They were definitely on that night. Sound amazing

[@jamesmccarraher8210]

Love Bruce kicks ass on the accordion ❤⚡

[@tomjohnson9747]

P

[@DonVideoGuy007]

Jerry's awesome solo on Jack Straw... oh my goodness gracious!

[@piercebales9546]

the dead will last forever

[@vulture1958]

This guy was not a guitar man, he was a magician.

[@mrkmnr3902]

Jerry crazy fingers

[@josevillarreal9920]

This was a good MSG run after Bret passed. By '92 I sensed Jerry was done. He did some good stuff with Grisman but was spent by '93. That's OK ol'Bear you did good!!

[@charlespatton6025]

Thanks bro I needed that!

[@dollarrecordswithjosh795]

I was there.

[@josephdonner4091]

Still my favorite Run 9/18>9/20! Bruce gave Jerry and band the melody they sometimes lacked….some of the longest jammed out versions of their career! #EPIC

[@done1675]

Agreed - that 9/16, 9/18, 9/19 and 9/20 were consecutive shows is nothing short of miraculous. And I was at all of them. Good times.

[@dannygagliano237]

Thanks for the upload now i want to drop

[@TheTodd74]

Bruce Hornsby on piano, awesome!

[@McQ109]

Thanks for this post....Thank you. ...

[@DennisCampbell777]

Even if you know nothing about the Grateful Dead, please give this a listen and let me know if you like it, I was in attendance, Bruce Hornsby had just joined the band. This is as good as it gets from them.

[@JoshDone]

Agreed, Brother. This whole MSG run was off the F'n charts. I was there too!

[@jamemacdonald9082]

Dennis Campbell This is absolutely fantastic, love it man!!

[@sharileister]

Thanks for posting! I was at this show, a little bittersweet for me, since it was my first show without Brent, but it was fantastic!!!

[@ExtraPencil2]

LOVE THIS!! Thank you for posting!

[@iamme294]

Fall Tour old buddy! : )

[@jasonhorne4533]

MSG shows.. PRICELESS

[@j.cordellsteinmetz9219]

goddamn that was beautiful.

[@gearboxobs419]

You keep us on the run

[@lisaf2751]

I love Stevo and FastEd and Ira wish l knew about Stevo and Ira God Bless FAST EDS SOUL.... I. PRAY EVERYDAY PEACE

[@_grateful_zen_4515]

Thanks so much Lolo, no really thank you!!

[@roncarlucci892]

Had front row for the whole run. After the first few I couldn't do it anymore. Just stubed people down.

[@bobbyhanlon8024]

Nice!!!!

[@blind87us]

dude just saw this today, and before i starting reading your comment, i was thinking the same thing, he's taking names ont his track

[@sbMaine1881]

love the fireworks

[@stevefaure415]

Cool how they changed things up as the years went by. Just listened to Jack Straw from '72. It was certainly rougher when they just did the three-part harmony themselves without the accomplished-singer guests. But it's all cool. Whoever filmed this I guess didn't care for Phil. Bertha is rockin.

[@pango-y8j]

Half a mile from Tucson by the morning light greetings praises blessings and benedictions from, well, Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🌵 yes I keep on keeping on 🍄🇺🇲🍄🌹🍄⚡🍄🌍🍄🔥🍄🪘🍄🌁🌁🌁🍄

[@diannasassaman8890]

No worries of 'younger folks' gen here, ALL loves. Scarlet Begonias to US Blues. All good.

[@Tamerella]

Jerry is on FIRE!!!!

[@grin64]

Bruce Hornsby was more then a special guest. He played for some time with GD.

[@somanyroads1966]

Ultimately,when ASKED back out on tour Bruce declined.Partially due to the 'HOT SEAT" Legacy of ALL prior pianists...Fact: Hornsby was spooked & also decided that the Range (His band) was going to continue,due to tour date conflictions.

[@danielecasavecchia562]

I'll add these tracks to my running compilation, the rythm GD gave to their music is almost like doping.

[@iamme294]

Success! Brain Tickled!

[@corbyjebron8759]

awesome clips lolo!!

[@drewkelly4225]

These shows were important...it meant Europe was still on!!

[@larrymobiledogbrowning8678]

Jerry so smoooth, Phil so good too!

[@dianebranning3438]

2-27-2020 coronavirus lockdown playlist BERTHA IS HITTING THE SOUTH~ Please be kind! too much!! Thank you

[@larryrosa7625]

I was at this whole run. good shows but magic was missing.especiall after spring and summer tour

[@herbythechef7624]

no brent in jack straw is quite sad. mid 80s jack straws with brent were amazing.

[@togaroc345]

yeah, jer is just tearing this up though...

[@edwardcedergren2494]

10/10/80

[@bluecollar825]

I agree, even Bobby delivered it differently. This is a an all time great story telling song tho. Absolutely no disputing that fact.

[@Bluecollar711]

They would be playing right now

[@birdsongin]

thanks Frenchy ❤❤