Grateful Dead - Eyes Of The World (Live at Winterland, October 19,1974) | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@xtinamarie_333]

'Is that you Jerry' ❣️❣️❣️

[@pookiemartinez3909]

Rainbow - Eyes Of The World

[@Woodsballer209]

I'd love to see your reaction to Sweet Pea by Amos Lee. He didn't have a whole lot of songs, but this one is 2 min 10 sec, easy to listen. One of my favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOadICkmaqod8k

[@bradcrabtree9276]

Welcome aboard! You are beginning to understand why we are everywhere and go to great lengths to experience the ultimate in music experience. There are not words to describe being in the presence of an Eyes being played like that. When the bass is felt and not heard, when the emotional guitar work makes you smile so big that your face muscles hurt the next day. There is no "sitting around" at a Grateful Dead "world" picnic when Eyes is played...however, you may find yourself moving & wiggling in a pool of sweat with 20,000 of your closet sisters n brothers.

[@Islendingar]

They are just the pinnacle of jam masters and it’s definitely one of those bands you can sit yourself down at a massive stage in a park like Central Park NYC or Hyde Park London where you can get 100,000 plus, families, dogs playing with each other .. surfing the leftovers and stealing the chicken sandwiches and cheese etc too xxx Hehehehe...... I know I’d love it and my Dalmatian Vashti would too ..... she’d just go round everyone looking to get clapped and snuggled while giving out kisses and hoping you’d give her a little something, apple core, melon skin, carrot, chicken(only if no bones and she’s been a very good girl) etc etc .... love it

[@gincatt4783]

Thx!! I’ve been a dead head since 1980!! I’m black! From the south! Went to school at Ball State!! Beautiful interpretation!!! 🎶💃🏽⚡️

[@jimgoss731]

👊

[@gincatt4783]

My friends are a Grateful Dead cover band. Live stream 5-10-24 The Mousetrap Bar and grill.. on KZbin! 8 pm EST please watch!!

[@molcs]

The bus came by Jamel got on!!

[@TurnstylesElyce]

Ain't that the truth! Welcome home, Jamel, our brother!

[@elizabethdemerie13]

Welcome to the family ♡

[@ahutch3835]

Good. We have plenty of space.

[@jacobanderson2285]

That's when it all began....

[@fuzzballzz36]

Cowboy Jamel at the wheel!

[@tomtreece4081]

No one has ever encapsulated the Grateful Dead better than you, "I heard hope through sound". Thank you.

[@kalleanka6937]

He know good music I love him

[@j.g.junior9835]

No....YOU have. In your own mind and soul. And I type this in the kindest possible context. 😊😳😍

[@johnveitch7410]

It's just like watching a plant grow, from seed to bloom. I've been a DH since 1974 yet he has picked up things that I am still discovering. Get on the bus Jamel, you really do no know how important that you and your work are. Peace all.

[@jonbonner5734]

Jamal is the shit man

[@kevindailey1765]

Excellent catch Brother TY

[@3681pokey]

Makes me smile when I see others hearing the Dead for the first time and how impressed they are, I first saw the Dead in the early 70's...

[@tarateppen2773]

You have no idea of the void you are filling in the dead community ❣️❣️💞

[@jamelakajamal]

Thank You Sista✌🏾🧔🏾✌🏾

[@janenorton778]

@@jamelakajamal Thank YOU Jamel!

[@peterthompson810]

Right on Tara!

[@ericlevi5729]

amen

[@stillstanding8286]

I’ve been on the bus for so long that I now get a senior discount on the fare.

[@jackstraw8145]

With cowboy Neil at the wheel on the bus to never ever land. I doubt you can even get off the bus at this point.

[@buttercupkong]

😊❤️

[@tommathews3964]

@@jackstraw8145 there is no "Exit" from THE BUS, nor do I want one! I'm riding along with Cassady right now on a re read of Electric Kool Aid! Ken has just faked suicide and headed to Mexico........

[@IzitAllGoUnder]

@@jackstraw8145 I've been on it since '69. Once your really on it there is no way you would you ever even want to get off .

[@laurabudde9092]

Since 1979

[@darkmagus64]

This is music for the soul. R,I.P. Jerry Garcia.

[@jeanc.65]

Agreed! It’s soothing music for the soul ☮️💜

[@LB-sk3vl]

Gospel

[@TheCatfishcheese]

Forever Grateful 💀⚘⚡❤⚡⚘💀

[@briano.5746]

Absolutely, Jerry is in my top 3 guitar influences!

[@elizabethdemerie13]

Grateful the way to be ♡

[@Ken_G.]

Do yourself a HUGE favor and check out the version with Branford Marsalis sitting in on sax from 3/29/90, absolute magic. Even if you don't to a reaction to it, do it for yourself, you deserve it man.

[@dre4011]

Aahhhhhhh One of my favorites!

[@paulbidne1130]

That whole second set from that’s show is amazing the heel>throwing stones>love light is on fire.

[@joshdude6431]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaokIVqi66eiJY Agreed 100%

[@cybelesmith168]

Concur!

[@robertberry5175]

definitely a killer version

[@mudharp]

The thing about you, Jamel is that you immediately get it. It's like listening to music with a friend. Thank you man!

[@namcat53]

Absolutely right! I feel the same; he is our friend.

[@loveit7484]

Yes!

[@phase2dennismcgranry771]

I know, it's like bringing a Friend to their first show. ☮️🎼🎶🎶🎶☺️🥴

[@Pianoman999]

Agreed...it's a watch party for sure.

[@olesandmo6318]

My thoughts exactly.

[@zeebeeleather6426]

Anyone notice how he used to stop and comment a lot during Grateful Dead tunes, but now he basically listens all the way through because HE LOVES IT?! Love you Jamel!

[@marksherrick]

Phil Lesh on the bass is a master. He essentially learned to play the bass while in the band. That's why he sounds like noone else. He had a classical music upbringing and was a fan of some really out there composers. Robert Hunter wrote a large portion of the lyrics that Jerry sung, he was a brilliant mind of a different level.

[@bluewolf5925]

Right on. Can't forget Dana Morgan. First man on Bass. Without him the boys never would have had nice new guitars to play.

[@stephskipcain4599]

I got to meet & kiss Phil on the cheek after donating blood back in the 90s. Was during further at red rocks. Was such a great guy.

[@marksherrick]

@@stephskipcain4599 i got to give him a hug in Philly after a drive back in the Q days. Heck of a guy. Just hangin out checking on folks post donation, etc.

[@Bluesmeanie]

Remember - Phil had background and training in classical music (played violin and trumpet), with a particular interest in avante-garde composers, which gave him the understanding and love for unusual time signatures and poly-rhythmic structure. The violin gave him the left hand he needed to translate all of that passion into the bass. My son followed the same path - trained as a classical violinist, and later took up the bass -

[@aryehbarson]

Phil is a wonder of taking a simple two-chord progression (like the solo sections here) and giving them life and sustenance not previously beknown to humans. It keeps it from getting stale and trite. He is so not a "meat and potatoes" bass player. After his awesome solo he hits a low G a couple of times (about 11:51), indicating he really wants to go elsewhere but not really spelling out where he wants to go. The boys aren't willing to relent just yet. but concede to try some alternate avenues. After about 14:35 they've totally shifted gears. I still don't know how they do it and remained coherent.

[@ezepp1956]

The smile on your face, the look in your eyes, and the happiness in your soul is what the GD were all about. Seeing someone "get it" brought tears to my eyes, tissues and all. This is how we change the world Jamal. Welcome to the family :)

[@namcat53]

You're making me cry again....lots of love.

[@bobjohnson7307]

U got it bro welcome

[@bobjohnson7307]

It's so good to watch u coming home bro

[@kmart6026]

Love your way E Zepp.

[@augustwest5273]

You nailed it. Watching him go from only being exposed to rap growing up to getting it and falling in love with the magic of the dead is priceless. It’s a joy to be a part of watching someone taking the steps up onto the bus 🚌

[@ykmgeedee]

Shakedown Street then Dark Star and now Eyes of the World! Man we're flying first class all the way! Thanks Jamel!

[@loveit7484]

He actually did Shakedown! Id check back , hmm... 3 months back. : )

[@michaelfenske7005]

Pardon my language, brother, but you are a goddamned national treasure, both to Dead Nation and the USA! It has really been a trip these past several years watching all these new people jump into the ocean of music that is the Dead catalog. I was one of the young ones back in the early 90's, jumping in with the older heads. So fun to watch people being touched for the first time. Thank you for your service!

[@richcooper6880]

My first Dead show. if my memory serves me, tickets were about $6. Good times.

[@leesvideopage]

"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do."

[@teamdata]

Hundreds of other country jam bands.

[@edhubal2638]

@@teamdata Yes Daryl but they dont have 100 or more songs in there repertoire on any given night.

[@cosmiccharlie1056]

@@teamdata come on man

[@quinncase8468]

Gotta love our friend Bill!

[@corahickey3365]

In the words of Bill Graham

[@skipmaire4826]

Jamel has found the Phil Zone!

[@dougthueneman]

Dude still owes me new speakers...

[@jonhmonroney12]

he sings lime an angel. can you imagine "Phil & Bjork and Forks ?

[@griffinmpable]

Lol I knew when I saw the title he was going to zero in on Phil's lines here so quickly. I mean in all honesty, how can anyone not find a groove in that?

[@troymckee9753]

The Phil zone has captured all of us at least a time or 2

[@markbrownner6565]

and hunter's incredible poetry......

[@Sunshinedaydream_108]

"So much truth in these lyrics" Yes! Robert Hunter was a master lyricist. So glad you are enjoying the GD - they really are the best! xoxo

[@rebeculus]

My favorite thing about this video. He appreciates those lyrics! And the details each instrument adds, too. Great listener!

[@Roman291]

I fell in love with this song in 2019, while cycling on a local trail. It was beautiful summer day, perfect for cycling, and I just finished listening to this song. As I was cycling, I started look closer at the trees, plants, and flowers around me. It was then looking around at nature, I made the connection We are The Eyes of the World. We can see and comprehend the natural world. We gain a love and an appreciation towards our world. It made me appreciate that we have only one beautiful world, and it's up to us to be good stewards to our only world. Sorry, I wanted to share my experience with the song.

[@mattwkendall]

What great insight! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@amberandrews6842]

No need to be sorry... That was beautiful, thank You!

[@mle1ravens1]

Please don't be sorry for sharing something so beautiful, thank you I'm grateful you shared that beautiful moment you had with the lyrics/song!

[@RobertJWaco]

It's always so cool to see someone find and fall in love with the Dead. Phil Lesh really is an amazing bassist.

[@leesenger3094]

Your commentary on the Grateful Deads music bringing the World together is making Jerry Garcia smile in heaven! Because that was his vision. To that end, they achieved it,as the sold out shows worldwide could attest!

[@jeanc.65]

That’s a cool image of Jamel making Jerry Garcia smile in heaven 💜

[@ezepp1956]

What a great reply

[@leesenger3094]

@@ezepp1956 (~);}

[@DedHedJosh]

This is THE ONE!!!!!!!!!!’ This version changed my whole entire life. Seriously. I never looked back after hearing this version! Never thought I’d see a reaction to this specifically! Just made my day! Only thing that would have made this cooler would have been to release it on its anniversary....tomorrow! 46 years old tomorrow! This also happens to be the same version that was recorded for “The Grateful Dead Movie.”

[@phillinfree]

Damn you’re right I didn’t even think of that. There’s so many best of that those shows like loose Lucy

[@j.h.3777]

Smoke a joint and watch it again tomorrow. Maybe you'll forget you saw it today!..lol

[@jackstraw4129]

M bad. This is the ONE. Eyes into China.

[@JusCuz410]

@@jackstraw4129 Don't forget the 31 minute PITB that followed China.

[@jackstraw4129]

@@JusCuz410 The "final" Winterland Shows were historic. Jamel probably could have found video as that song was part of The Grateful Dead Movie. Which was entirely Jerry's baby that is also a part of the history of the Dead. Peace.

[@jackstraw8145]

"The bus came by and I got on, that's when it all began." Now you there Jamal there's nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.

[@ericlevi5729]

JACK STRAW FROM WICHITA CUT HIS BUDDY DOWN AND DUG FOR HIM A SHALOW GRAVE AND LAID HIS BODY DOWN !!! #GD #LIVES FOREVER

[@humbertojimenez3475]

I love how Jamal’s room has transformed into a shrine to bands, like a personal Hard Rock restaurant

[@jeffreyvangemert2506]

Anybody else just love watching another person enjoy music you love and have loved for so long. Gives me goosebumps seeing someone hear something this for the first time thinking back to the first time I heard it

[@namcat53]

It is a rare, moving and beautiful event and Jamal is very expressive, isn't he?

[@hakashaqU812]

How many times have you wiped tears of joy after this song...

[@LitHouseTieDye]

Jamel is such a great listener. He catches all the good things. And there are so many good things. This just made me happy today. I really needed an uplift. I know so many of us the deadicated requested this, but thanks for doing my request.

[@williamhestilow4021]

Jamal, Thank you for being a positive influence in an upside down world. To semi quote the title and lyrics of another dead song, We may be going to hell in a bucket but at least we're enjoying the ride.

[@Grendel53]

"That you, Jerry?" J... you're a gem. Welcome aboard The Bus!

[@stuartbowenjr8393]

I love this. First time seeing you. My favorite song. A great version. Glad you appreciated!

[@decal2756]

Also, Scarlet Begonias/ Fire On The Mountain from 5/8/77...

[@edm781]

I prefer the Fall '83 versions! 10 minutes more of inspired jamming & MUCH more interesting jamming from Brent. e.g 10/14 & 10/18/83

[@namastecstar]

THIS made me cry. Love 💕💕💕❤️ "Morning Dew" from 5/8/77 at Cornell University. That will make you rethink life. ❣️

[@troubledwaters7441]

that's one of my favorite shows!!

[@evanwolf6618]

🐧 my brother was there . it snowed pretty hard also in ithaca.

[@jaydubbz69able]

The Grateful Dead will forever be one of the very Greatest bands of all fucking time with one of the richest and most pure and fulfilling histories forever and ever man!!! Robert Hunter was one of the best and most sacred lyricists to ever exist! Jerry one of the most prolific and legendary guitar players of all time! Bob Weir one of the greatest rhythm guitarists to ever live, Phil Lesh one of the greatest bass players and the list goes on because this band is literally LIFE! Glad you hopped on the bus Jamal and thanks for digging deep right off rip!!

[@michaelcrane6074]

AMEN you walked thru the doors of my Church . Bless you and all that listen .

[@marshalloram1999]

Dude, we’re all in this together. Love your motto. Love your vibe. Love you bringing my favorite Dead songs back with a new take. Love, love love. All you need is love: really. Keep on truckin’ 👍🏼

[@jordanrusso2170]

The morning dew from this show is amazing!! And has an incredible video!

[@Soundhypno]

Grateful dead (or grateful ghost) is a folktale present in many cultures throughout the world. The most common story involves a traveler who encounters a corpse of someone who never received a proper burial, typically stemming from an unpaid debt. The traveler then either pays off the dead person's debt or pays for burial. The traveler is later rewarded or has their life saved by a person or animal who is actually the soul of the dead person; the grateful dead is a form of the donor.[1][2] The grateful dead spirit may take many different physical forms including that of a guardian angel, animal, or fellow traveler.[3] The traveler's encounter with the deceased comes near the end of the traveler's journey.

[@westernskies2199]

Thank you, K.H. 💋🎸

[@edm781]

Got out of a potential minor bust in Landover,MD 1990 by telling that story. After being messed with for a long time, one of the officers asked me, "What's with all the Skeletons?" I began telling them about the common mythology story from many cultures around the world. Then told them the story of the traveler helping a stranger & ten being helped himself later in his travels. I could tell I had them completely enthralled & I knew we'd make it through ok!

[@Soundhypno]

And then there is this: In the land of the dark, the Ship of the Sun is driven by the Grateful Dead. -- Egyptian Book of the Dead And as we stand on the edge of darkness Let our chant fill the void That others may know In the land of the night The ship of the sun Is drawn by The grateful dead. -- Tibetan "Book of the Dead" ca. 4000 BC....

[@troubledwaters7441]

Nah, dude Jerry was literally reading the Egyptian Book of the Dead. In it, the Grateful Dead are people who have already died, and are showing the way for newly dead people...

[@edm781]

@@troubledwaters7441 He's right. You are not quite right. People in the early Dead scene were aware of the Egyptian book of the Dead. But Kevin mythology noted above is very well documented including the definition of that basic mythology in the dictionary where Garcia found the band name. Most notably published in, "The Official Book of the Deadheads" back in 1983.

[@geoffreycrandall4734]

We love seeing your reactions to the Dead Jamal! If you angle you camera up a tad, you dance your heart out and we can see you dancing with us!

[@tattoorichie100]

You’re doing more for a hurting, damaged society in a chaotic time than you could ever imagine. Don’t stop, we all need to be doing what you’re doing, and perhaps we’d all understand and dig each other, respect each other, and move towards healing.

[@Daystarmyson]

Tie-dyed with a Lakers brim, smiling to the Dead jamming one of my favs. Thumbs up man!

[@benjaminburgett6285]

As a deadhead I absolutely love that you’re on the bus! keep the dead coming! I’ve been a fan of all of your videos for a while now. Thank you for the entertainment! Please keep them coming! I would love to see & hear you review Billy Strings?! Away From the Mire is a great Billy Strings song...

[@mianoren3493]

Oh my yes! Love me some Billy Strings!

[@lisarainbow9703]

"Uncle John's Band" by the Dead will bring you to church, Jamal.

[@150mcl150]

Agreed!

[@binkle76]

I’m trying to get a petition going to have him to do all 8 songs on that record.

[@tommathews3964]

@@binkle76 Yes! I just listened for the nine billionth time yesterday! Such a strong album!

[@jamemacdonald9082]

Right you are!

[@laurabudde9092]

Oh, oh what I want to know is, are you kind?

[@RayVRoberts]

He definitely got on the bus with this reaction... the world picnic describes a typical Dead concert

[@davidl.7317]

"Eyes", so stinking great. Awesome vid.

[@kevindailey1765]

You have added another layer of JOY to the GD and the COMMUNITY. Thank you, Brother, from a 70 yr. old, 1974 1st show long-time Head

[@stephskipcain4599]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear this song and see your amazing reaction today. Its been such a rough year. My heart hurts so much. This brings me to happy tears.

[@mallinsonkyle]

If you like the bass on this you NEED to check out scarlett begonias > Fire on the Mountain from Cornell '77. Especially the fire on the mountain part.

[@gangstapenguin2773]

my favorite piece of dead ever! agreed 100%!

[@kimjude]

Yes, you can’t go wrong with Cornell 77 SB > FOTM

[@zachgraham7037]

That whole album is just pure Phil Zone

[@Bostnfn]

Good call, though I like the 2/5/78 Scarlet>Fire much better.

[@loveit7484]

Yes!!

[@benjaminrupe5930]

It's been said many times; there is NOTHING like a Grateful Dead concert. Welcome to the fold, my brother.

[@katyoboston]

Love watching you enjoy the music..... there is nothing like the Grateful Dead !!

[@griffindalianis7885]

Best thing by far that I’ve discovered during the apocalypse has to be these reaction videos.

[@KOLLIS1969]

Crazy how Robert Hunter's words can mean different things at different times in ones journey, with the same power of truth each time. These songs have come to be the soundtrack of my life.

[@scottpatten126]

Wow VERY well said...

[@laurenunger1612]

So true.

[@matthewgray469]

I don't want to sound like one of those cranky get off my lawn types, but I never understood the religious adoration of Bob Dylan while the Poetry of Robert Hunter was shunted off to the sidelines of us "Cult Band" Grateful Dead fans

[@Queenofthecrop420]

Facts.. best comment ever

[@markirani2003]

"I just heard hope through sound" - nicely said Jamel

[@drewauberger7155]

You truly are one of my favorite people on this platform. Never change dude we love you

[@doublea5589]

I second that emotion!! Can't wait for the world picnic! The buffet alone will be epic lol.

[@barleywhiner]

In a tent, in NY, in 1995, this performance of this song changed my life for the better.

[@loveit7484]

Taking me back to their live shows. Everyone dancing, great vibes...oh miss Grateful Dead shows

[@lgindoffchannel]

Eyes of the World and Emaj7 are like peace love together. Pure magic. One of the pure sounds of the Grateful Dead. Keep the Grateful Dead coming, it's all good because it comes from the heart.

[@DedHedJosh]

Every time I hear or play that chord my brain goes directly to “Eyes.”

[@frankgarcia1]

I can’t believe you did dark star then a live 74 Eyes lol. This is pretty deep gd you’re doing for a beginner so you know. So you know though, no one sits at gd shows. People danced like maniacs.

[@rlawrencejr1]

I was thinking the same thing. I had some studio tapes in the mid 80's I was 13 what did I know. When people say the live experience is unlike anything you've ever experienced I didn't get it. I just saw Pink Floyd as my first concert on my own in 87. I didn't think there was anything better. Anyways I got talked in to going to my first GD show in 89. I was 16 . I was in shock over the lot. Once the band took stage I was hooked from the first live note.

[@RBFakaRestingBitchFace]

YAY! My favorite Grateful Dead song! That shirt suits you, Jamal ✌❤💃

[@namastecstar]

I dance like a goddamn unattended fire hose with a burning vagina 💕💕

[@mindigd]

I've been a twirl girl since the late seventies.

[@douglondoner7360]

not everyone, I was sprawled all over the empty chairs just drifting

[@DustyEffsky]

"A picnic for the world." Spot on!

[@johnsaporta4633]

"Bring the bass, baby!". Welcome to the Phil Zone, Jamal!

[@chriscreegan5002]

Jamel I am so happy you have found the unbridled joy of getting on the Bus. I have gotten through these horrible times because of this Wonderful Band keep Discovering and God Bless

[@xtinamarie_333]

You're not just on that bus, you be driving it!! ✌️❣️

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Yooooo brother Jamel!!! I'm feeling this one. It is said that Jerry, unlike most guitar players played only for the musical journey, and not for his own ego, only to transport his listeners. I always think you can feel that in the music. He was a very humble man

[@mortatoneamplification3565]

This song is like a summer day every time I hear it

[@chetterbezly3905]

Dude, this video made my day. I remember when I first got sober I sat in my car and listened to this version of this song and cried my eyes out because of just how beautiful it sounded after being clouded for so long. This made me remember that feeling, and appreciate it.

[@DanButcher303]

This is great! '74 was such a huge year for the GD. Phil Lesh is one of my four "Most Influential Bass Players". Phil Lesh, Paul McCartney, Jaco Pastorious and Larry Graham.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Just like Rush, I wish you could have experienced a Dead show. I guess we took for granted these amazing bands. Dead shows is what the world should be like. Peaceful happy times full of love and kindness.

[@jaquestraw1]

Dark Star now Eyes. Witness the birth of a new Dead Head

[@lisarainbow9703]

A dark star is born!! 💜✌

[@YogZab]

🌍🌎🌏 your world picnic is a perfect description of all of the music festivals I go to - and probably any Grateful Dead concert! Stretched on the grass and chilling out with your neighbours on the next blanket over!

[@mikelabomusic7782]

This was the first versions of “Eyes” that I ever heard. I was getting ready to head into a store and I just sat in the parking lot and listened to every second. It’s still one of my favorite versions. Cheers to you Jamal! For a guy who mostly reacts to studio, radio songs, a listen to this is a big leap and requires patience and a keen ability to listen. The weaving in and out from minor key to major during the jam is part of what makes this song so emotional. It’s also why many people can’t sit and stomach Dead jams. You slipped in it now, brother! After this one, you’re ready for just about anything the Dead can throw at you. Peace to y’all.

[@amycasciano6856]

Omg thank you for your comment Major to minor and back That's why I love this jam so much I'm a musician, classically trained in piano, a theory nerd, and I feel like "duh" - of course that's why!! Like the light shining down on me. Thank you!! Merry Christmas!!

[@mikelabomusic7782]

@@amycasciano6856 😊 Merry Christmas!

[@amycasciano6856]

@@mikelabomusic7782 Happy New Year! 🎊

[@justindevoe9556]

This is definitely my favorite Eyes, and every day it kills me just a little knowing we only got these insane key change jams in 74

[@yochevedbrachasimon4979]

Dead heads young and old are passionate about the joy the music brings and it's great to see you feeling it!! Now everyone is gonna give you a million suggestions and they are all good. it's perfect imperfection spontaneously occurring and never the same twice. It's mean to surprise with laughter like you did, and I enjoyed watching you hear it.

[@adamthompson2675]

You just got a shout out on Tales From the Golden Road on SiriusXM my man

[@DedHedJosh]

Really!!!! Who threw it out?

[@namastecstar]

That's super rad

[@adamthompson2675]

@@DedHedJosh it was a caller, but Gary knew all about him

[@gerizkid]

Sweet! Jamel's gonna be jamming back stage post covid!

[@dhall281991]

Yup! one of the reasons I came back!

[@bobschenkel7921]

This was a Wall Of Sound show. The Grateful Dead sound crew, Owsley Stanley and Dan Healey developed the first really amazing portable concert sound system, portable being a relative term. It was powered purely by MacIntosh Amplifiers and stacks of quality speakers in a specific array. All the sound came from behind the band, and it was clean, clean , clean. Volume and detail.

[@jfoss1974]

Yeah, they engineered a two mic system for each vocalist to cancel out the feedback loop that was generated. Way ahead of their time!

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Speaking of Owsley, has anyone ever recommended Kid Charlemagne to this fella?

[@trentbresler3179]

I love this song reminds me that we are all part of one big living organism called the universe. We all have different windows to the same events that is this world.

[@tennesseejed42]

The opening notes give me goosebumps every time. By the end, I'm smiling from the depths of my soul.

[@johnsmiley5387]

I jumped on the bus in 1984 and have seen over 200 shows in my life and you picked one of my favorite songs thank you good vibes to you

[@ScottFree-]

Wait until you get to Althea, Jack Straw, Loser, Terrapin Station...you'll love the story telling. There are so many great songs in their catalog. I think you'll dig West LA Fade Away too

[@georgelynch6139]

Loser is the one 😎

[@immortalserito774]

Yeah man best at storytelling to Jack Straw, Loser add Wharf Rat, Mississippi Half Step. All songs about gettin the heck out and never looking back

[@Shaulfaulkner]

Lady with a fan and Estimated Profit!!!!!!

[@TheValkryie]

Oooh, West LA Fade Away, I forgot that one. He'd like that groove.

[@KeithFarrell76]

Gotta throw some Bobby in there too, if you want him to get a feel for the band.

[@LitHouseTieDye]

Hey Jamel! When you wake up in the morning just look at your wife and say. "Baby! YOU are the song that morning brings." ;)

[@badbrain9112]

Best Eye of the world in my opinion, great choice!

[@jeffshaver8261]

You're always invited to my campfire, friend! That look on your face is why we love this music so much

[@lhershey5950]

You’re easily my favorite “Reaction KZbinr”. I’ve been a Deadhead since 1973. Please do songs from The Greatest Album ever made, Europe ‘72. The best and iconic versions of their masterpieces. Some of these songs have no studio versions too. Please do Brown Eyed Women, Ramble on Rose, Jack Straw, Mr Charlie, Sugar Magnolia, China Cat Sunflower and I could list every song really. And this is only one album. Then go to Skull and Roses, Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty and many more. THE GREATEST BAND EVER!!! Better than The Beatles and the Stones. And they even have the live videos from the actual tour of these songs from Europe ‘72 on KZbin already. The best of both worlds. To watch them actually performing these iconic versions is a trip for all who know them note for note.

[@helpmeseephish]

You're either on the bus or off the bus. Jamel is on that bus!!

[@danielhubschmitt7897]

Welcome aboard brother!

[@jfoss1974]

The term “on the bus” was a reference to the straight laced society folks who frowned upon the shadow culture developing around them. They rode the bus while listening to the propaganda the music of this generation warned about. Unless you’re talking about the bus of hog farmers known as the “Mary Pranksters”. Then, yes, be on the bus. 😉😁

[@vladdrakul7851]

@@jfoss1974 No just are wrong. No those OUTSIDE the psychedelic bus are the straights

[@USMagazine1002]

Time for the dosing😛

[@chlostefridaydancehour1528]

Dude, this is the song and version that I put on when we brought our son home from the hospital when he was born!! It's really cool to see you and your interaction with it. I had him listen to it and now he is 13 and playing Grateful Dead music on his guitar. One thing I want to mention, at some point I figured out I was a Deadhead long before I ever listened to the Grateful Dead. Maybe sometime soon you will have that realization too. Peace and love to you. Stuart

[@muzikmind77]

JAMAL IM DEAD AFF YOU GOT THE GEAR ON AND EVERYTHING FAM! 🌹💀💙❤⚡

[@loveit7484]

Love watching your face break out in smiles. Yep. Thats what its like being there live! Often they go from this song into another with no break. Talk about a ride! Yowzer!

[@di3g0nat0r]

Seeing this man become touched by Grateful Dead lyrics is refreshing. Welcome, glad you got on the bus my friend!!!

[@binkle76]

Ooo! You should react to all eight songs on Workingman's Dead. Every damn song is a classic. An album reaction would be very cool.

[@crazyfingers19]

Absolutely! A totally different flavor of Dead.

[@weazelnewsnetwork5363]

@@crazyfingers19 any album is different than any live dead show. WMD is my favorite album .. i think but yeah. a totally different thing

[@Bostnfn]

You're friggin awesome dude. Thanks for keeping this very special and great music alive. There are not many out there that are willing to venture into the Dead. But you have, and you've come out the other side! I now watch all of your other videos to see what other great music I'm missing.

[@danh367]

" 'Eyes of the World' might be heard as conveying a message of hope, viewing human consciousness as having value for the planet as a whole. There are echoes in the song of a wide range of literary and musical influences, from Blaise Pascal to (perhaps) Ken Kesey; from talk of a redeemer to the title of the song itself." -David Dodd

[@justindevoe9556]

Morning Dew from Cornell 77 will bring a tear to your eyes man, highly HIGHLY recommend that one

[@MrDootDali]

Your reaction is so uplifting. I really really needed this today!

[@zachsimpson7071]

I never post twice... But with the dead and see him appreciate it made my day and made me smile all the way through!!!!! God bless!!!

[@jamelakajamal]

Thanks Zach👍🏾

[@zachsimpson7071]

@@jamelakajamal man we have to kill this division shit Music might be the key!

[@paulat6345]

So pretty.. Nothing makes smile like Jerry's voice and guitar playing. it just lifts me. Jamal, as you probably can imagine, they played these song over and over and no 2 versions of the same song were ever the same. Sometimes they could be on fire amazing and some nights not so much. This is the reason dead heads all have their favorite shows and trading boot leg tapes was so huge back in the day. That's Jerry jamming for sure. And his beautiful unique voice. And btw.. he's missing his middle finger. Interesting fact if you didn't know. That's Phil jamming on the bass. Love you Jamal..God Bless You

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Never let kids, especially delinquent kids, play with an ax!!

[@billbeliakoff5589]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz I don't know what he was like or how he turned out, delinquent or not, but it was Jerry's brother that accidentally chopped Jerry's finger.

[@kevinhennessey3189]

Listening to Jerry Groove always brings a smile to my face.

[@tixximmi1]

When people talk about bass players, Phil Lesh's name rarely comes up. I hate using the word "underrated". But listen to this song again and follow the bass.

[@FilthyBitchGunClub]

Phil was always the one to round up the other boys when they went too far out into space, lol. I always could be found on the Phil side.

[@Tedicles]

Great bass player....but cannot hold a note or sing,,,,remember 'his band' ? lol

[@tixximmi1]

@@Tedicles None of them could really sing. But you wouldn't ever catch them with a Auto Tune.

[@tixximmi1]

@@Lchristyhastings I saw them when they were the Warlocks. The next week they changed their name to the Dead. I also saw Jerry's last CA concert. That was one of the most bizarre days I ever had.

[@tixximmi1]

@@Lchristyhastings I lucked out on the Warlocks show. Just happened to be in the Bay Area and they were playing outside. No charge. And I remembered the songs went on and on. Loved it. Don't remember much more if you know what I mean. :) After all it was the '60s

[@daveanderson707]

Jamel, thank you for the love and joy you share. When we visit each others church and learn each others songs, the world opens up. I connect with my community through music and open mic jams, and I have had this scenario played out several times in my garage with new musicians I meet and we exchange great music we have never heard before. I had never heard Gil Scott Heron's "The Preacher" and I in turn put on some Jerry Garcia Band, and minds are collectively blown. If you get a chance, you might enjoy a project I was a part of that blended hip hop and Grateful Dead music, Kingpin Rowe and the Grateful Church. Kingpin was born and raised in Berkeley, Ca and collaborated with Bob Weir and Rat Dog. This show was 100% improvised, and this song jamming Eyes of the World with Margin Gaye's What's Going On and Kingpin rapping about peace in the middle east and 911. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKemqmN_rNKcm9E or the Dead classic Morning Dew with Kingpin sharing his story and message of peace and love kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGGmo4ypabKmh9k ....peace to you my friend, keep the jams alive!!!

[@mbaker9721]

The Steely Dan song Kid Charlemagne is about Owlsey Stanley, who was there sound engineer for late sixties/early 70's

[@namcat53]

Their engineer then and there?

[@Ramblingrosesbigdune]

This has always been my favorite out of so many awesome dead songs. Mad respect to you for getting into the longer deeper cuts. This is the real dead that we all know and love.

[@3John16]

JAMEL MY MAN I don't know who's getting you to do these versions but they must really love you. Holy grail☆ SCARLETT BEGONIAS☆FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN ☆5/8/77

[@ChrisP-sc9sf]

Jamal I don't think you understand the joy you have brought to so many by just tuning in. It's deep. And we appreciate your depth of Heart. We have to get you to a show......👻💀🙏 Namaste.