Grateful Dead - China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider (5-3-72) | REACTION

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[@jamelakajamal]

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[@fernandobolanos1649]

Hi jameeel!!!! The Grateful Dead have a beautiful live video of they playing Morning Dew in Winterland 74. Its wonderful, i recommend you too see it. (Bird Song 10 31 80 its a great video too)

[@mr.cheese7763]

Its not every day that an old time band like Blue Oyster Cult comes out with a new album. But, they actually did in October 2020!! Its awesome, you need to hear it!

[@fernandobolanos1649]

Ohh! And this song have a video of a better version. Check out Veneta Oregon 72 China Cat Sunflower, THE CROWD GOES CRAZY!!!!!. Great Video

[@danpeak]

Here.. Laura Nyro backed by Patti Labelle & The Bells.. kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_nDpvnNKO5hGGV63Z9NmZL0s7lXNLRj3QU

[@magibiri1]

Please.... Teddy Swims, "Use me up", and "I can't make you love me"

[@derekfletcher8934]

"10 minutes? Ok so this is a short one..." Lmao!!! Jamel gets it

[@lisarainbow9703]

Almost spit out my coffee, laughing, when he said that...🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonbuckelew6250]

And I’m like “Well, it is two songs.”

[@TruthRedefined]

😂 amen

[@larryladd69]

Caught that too

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

10 minutes is a warmup haha

[@keith7861]

It's a great thing to witness somebody experience their first China Cat > Rider!

[@michaelmares3452]

That version my first listen as well. Europe 72 just roared.

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

A privilege! I remember my first, the smooooothe transition. Thank u one and all.

[@ClueSign]

Yep, I was a virgin until my college buddy made me sit down and listen to this in 1975. Shoutout to Steve C. wherever you are -- you changed my life.

[@sullyx2]

I still remember my first live China Cat Sunflower and miss Jerry to this day.

[@timwhiting6721]

Kinda like your 1st acid trip

[@noturnleftunstoned72]

"Even if you're feeling good, they want you to feel better" beautiful.

[@RiverRat1953]

The 1972 album was the tits of the Grateful Dead.

[@jonglass1231]

You will never find a more loyal and welcoming group of music fans than Deadheads. The minute you discover and embrace the music, you are automatically part of the Dead community. Glad to see you are now on the bus Jamel

[@angelikachandler9685]

In the year of plague, we NEED these "vacations" from reality. When 20 minutes takes you back 50 years

[@pb68slab18]

Like an enema for the mind!

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Kinda makes us old Dead heads wish we had a time machine.

[@ill_iill_llname7652]

Yes, exactly! 🙌

[@jasonwassman3888]

"They aren't the best at what they do, they are the only ones that do what they do" RIP to all the family that's passed and Hey Now to those on the bus.

[@ibrake4butterflies]

May you have an eternally good show. ☮️

[@Mrbeahz1]

Great quote from Bill Graham!

[@brucemorris3830]

Hey now ✌️✌️

[@kalleanka6937]

Thank you for Great words. Love you

[@jeremynall9173]

I love this version. The cacophony of sounds is breathtaking. It's a calliope of sounds. So many musical genres in just two songs. It's Jehovah's favorite choir.

[@dlm9293]

"The sun will shine In my back door someday, March winds will blow All my troubles away..." Always gives me the chills

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Not easy to sing if high or sober Jah Jerry Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah

[@asadal-din5723]

Perhaps the most meaningful 17 words ever penned.

[@cathm7789]

I can be having the crappiest day ever, and then I put the Dead on and before I know it I'm smiling and dancing all over the room!

[@lisarainbow9703]

💃💃💃💃

[@billbeliakoff5589]

It's because you realize that there's "nothing left to do but smile smile smile" !

[@tonee9644]

Me too!

[@Masterillervideo]

Shout out to Jamel and his awesome positive energy. Clearly you are enjoying the Dead, nothing could make me happier!! Peace and Love!!!!!

[@williampeterman5048]

Peace and love always

[@arisamot9140]

Maybe I’m biased because China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider from Euro 72 is my all time favorite, but this is my all time favorite reaction as well. What you said after the song finished is so true and so insightful. Keep up the great work!

[@paulbrasler8751]

2 of the things/people that are getting me through the pandemic: Jamel & the Grateful Dead

[@user-cr2bt3zp1f]

“If you ever get confused, just listen to the music play.”

[@oldarpanet]

They're a band beyond description like Jehovah's favorite choir. People join in, hand-in-hand while *the music plays the band*, Lord, they're settin' us on fire!

[@ColdAndBrew]

Man I don’t know why but halfway through rider I started tearing up, it’s so beautiful and seeing someone enjoying it for the first time was awesome. ‘I know you rider’ was penned by an unknown 18 year old black woman in prison for murder in the early 1900s, now 100 years later her words are still being listened to and adored.

[@angieedwards9720]

Dude, same here. This video brought me so much joy to watch abs listen to I was tearing up throughout. 💓

[@humboldtharry4248]

I never knew that, glad you brought it up 👍

[@darickbonebrake6774]

So beautiful

[@kristawalsh154]

I cry almost every time I watch these reactions. Ha! It feels so good to watch someone experience the music for the first time. It makes me feel all the way back to when I first felt home at a show! It's incredibly beautiful. Thanks Jamel!

[@JimDandy69]

@@kristawalsh154 Same, Its incredibly humbling and an honor to see happening in real time

[@Jimsoda]

Wish you could have seen them live. Literally changed the path of my life. So glad the music that touched me, touched you too.

[@dantedominguez2138]

"They're not the best at what they do. They're the only ones who do what they do." -Bill Graham

[@AWilliams7878]

Phil’s progressively dropping octaves leading up to that 3rd verse in China’s Cat. The dude understood space and time so well that he never abided by the rules. He manipulated them to create his own textures with bass. Which is a rare thing. Lots of pros emulate his sound and setup to this day because it was hifi bass before there was even a thought of it.

[@michaelscott7462]

Ahh yes...a man who gets it!.

[@brucemorris3830]

Phil Lesh was, if I remember correctly, a computer science or electrical engineering student who was basically tapped by Jerry & Bob to become their bass player? So yeah his playing is unconventional and has a certain type of logic underlying it that a lot of bass players cannot quite copy (I speak as a lifelong guitarist turned fledgling bass player lol)

[@sixbladeknife44]

More bass Lesh filling 🍻😉

[@michaelscott7462]

@@brucemorris3830 As I recall Phil was student of classical music when he met Jerry. Jerry said is room was filled with music sheets. His tone was the ideal counterweight to Jerrys upper register. Together we went were no man has gone before...with joy and delight.

[@thomasrose7713]

100 percent unique our Phil mastery of density timber and that whole time space continuum you mentioned he is the hydrogen bonds that hold the GD DNA together

[@Meyzen76]

"I wish I was a headlight, on a Northbound train."

[@greenhometony]

Oh hell yes...

[@aidanwood4628]

Best lyric ever

[@aangb0b]

One of my favorite lyrics ever.

[@dlm9293]

"I'd shine my light, through the cool Colorado rain" Just plain beautiful, man...

[@tungbi11]

My yearbook quote

[@SEAKPhotog]

Great insight into how the Dead can bring folks together. Too bad you never got to experience a Dead show. It was like partying with thousands of supportive family members.

[@billdomitilli8125]

Europe '72 is arguably the high point of their powers, and I was there at the beginning, with a hundred people in the audience at the Avalon Ballroom holding hands and dancing in a circle while they played 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles'.

[@mkshady78]

Didn't get into Dead til year after Jerry passed but saw all the other members. '72 I've listened to more than any album along with Pulse!

[@Meyzen76]

I wake up to find you've done China Cat/Rider? Are you trying to make me late for work Jamel? The boss can wait.

[@willowpincura4464]

but will he answer when you call?

[@13terapyn]

🤣 true that brother!

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

hopefully he can hear you when you call....♫

[@donnagonatas3155]

This is my fav dead song!!!!!!!✌

[@tomknoll796]

Brother - 'Scarlet-Fire' and now 'China Cat' - you are on fire today - some real gems here...

[@oldarpanet]

Next needs to be "Not Fade Away/Goin' Down the Road, Feelin' Bad from Skull & Roses!

[@Henrydingus01123]

oldarpanet maybe not next but if he does an Uncle John’s Band it should be this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5DRlWeEd7qjqs0 Agree?

[@kennethclawson9558]

He done the two songs...needs a three song sandwich...Help On the Way> Slipknot!> Franklin’s Tower (with Bill Graham Intro) from 08-13-75....link> kzbin.info/www/bejne/anjCf5inZ71ph5I

[@benkeim7685]

@@kennethclawson9558 agreed Help>Slip>Franklin is a must.

[@RonMex7]

Ay Jamel, thank you for putting this positivity out there my brother. World needs more of you

[@JohnnyCboxes]

“Even if you’re happy, I wanna make you happier. If you feel good, I wanna make you feel better”. Love it!

[@JeffAquA315]

Even their saddest most desperate songs have an element of hope and joy of life in them thanks to the genius of jerry Garcia's brilliant artistic ability. See, warf rat, Stella blue, high time, black peter, althea etc. All live of course! And if u like r&b check out jerry garcia band antime!

[@jasonwassman3888]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJy2fIKvo76Wnc0 here you go Jamel This will get you grinning from ear to ear. You won't stop for a million bucks!

[@absolutelypositively]

Don’t forget that Jerry wrote the music he sang, but a big hats off to Robert Hunter for his ‘touch your soul’ lyrics. Together they composed the music of the universe.

[@georgelynch6139]

Stella Blue

[@TheClayCoKid]

He doesn't smoke weed. Let's let him drive the bus. I love what he is doing with this channel.

[@jamelakajamal]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KayeWhye]

I smoke weed, and I can drive a bus. I haven't lost a passenger yet. Y'all just tell me where we're headed, and we'll be there before ya know it! 😃🌈

[@glennsmusicchannel]

​@@KayeWhye Pretty sure it was just a reference to hands-off-the-wheel-but-always-survives-anyway Further Bus driver Neal Cassady

[@thadiuslindahl6282]

@@KayeWhye FURTHUR!

[@KayeWhye]

@@glennsmusicchannel I'm kind of new to the Dead scene. Obviously, if I missed a reference. I'll still drive the bus though. Where we goin? 😃

[@woodstock950]

We Deadheads have all smiled the same smile you have during the transition between songs.

[@FiveFigsDigital]

Didn't get to see them until '73. Freshman in HS. They changed my life.

[@mattrudybass]

"Are we transitioning?" What almost every head says when the acid starts to kick in.

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

Shall we go, you and I while we can Through the transitive nightfall of diamonds?

[@stephanlarsen8169]

I'm peaking I 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

[@patriciawoodhead6205]

I said here it comes. I'm getting off.

[@cheesefrog646]

If you're up for a real Dead journey, I suggest a live version of "Help on the Way/Slipknot/Franklin's Tower." Absolutely epic!

[@mitchdonadieu7365]

Yes! I recommend the one on dicks picks #3 Hollywood sportatorium, Pembroke Pines, FL 5/22/77

[@andyscott5277]

Indeed! One from the Vault!

[@areyoukind1955]

5/9/77 Help>Slip>Frank

[@garageboy2172]

My brother. Check out some Grateful Dead from the 1980s. Maybe Estimated Prophet Charlotte N. Carolina 1984 October 5.

[@danielmorris3687]

6/9/77. My personal favorite Help/Slip/Frank

[@Twin_Hook]

I'll never forget the China-Rider that opened the second set of a show at the Spectrum in Philly in April 1985. When Jerry sang the headlight on the northbound train line chills went up my spine. Amazing. Miss those moments.

[@paulmancini3363]

I was there with for those Shows as well, Great Times and Memories

[@briancullen9575]

That smile when the Rider lyrics start is fire.

[@amandareagle811]

Grateful Dead- “Nothin left to do but smile smile smile!” I love my Fellow deadheads so much!!!!!! Peace and happiness and a great day to all!

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

I know! I miss those summers of back to back shows and leave loving grooving crowds

[@MarsHarmony]

"Europe '72" is my favorite live Grateful Dead album🧸

[@marcgordon6604]

I'm with ya.

[@hashburystumble8808]

Your love is lifting me higher than I ever been lifted before.

[@tomb613]

Jamel, I'm so happy you love the Grateful Dead!! They have a distinct sound and it evolved each decade staying fresh throughout!! They gave us a wealth of music over the years and also a community that is still growing and evolving to this day!!! Hey Now!!!

[@stevenhershkowitz2265]

We went to see the Grateful Dead We all were hungry We all got fed.

[@zacktimmons2886]

The happiness in your face as >IKYRyder starts is so pure.. makes me smile

[@GespachoJones]

This group of Musicians HAS impacted so many people's lives, and brought us so much comfort and Joy. We're proud to share it with you!

[@Sky2Kyss]

So glad you can feel the connection with this music. They were incredibly important to my development in life. 1st concert, January 1971, Junior in H.S.

[@utubedebviolet]

My first ever concert ever at the Nassau Coliseum in 1973 I think. Soon after Europe 72. Never heard better. How could a first concert at that time of their playing ever be topped? Never was...

[@vitusdoom]

Garcia strung his guitar with Angel hair, what a sound he has. So delicate and ethereal. RIP Jerry ❤️

[@Hortron69]

He walked up and plucked a whisker off of Tom’s face 😂

[@legionofbarry]

So happy for you Jamel. The Grateful Dead is always about the music and community. Keep rolling through your musical journey.

[@pyrobob111]

Your post song analysis literllay brought me to tears, it is so gratifying to hear someone new to this music have such an honest and sincere take. What you have said in your somewhat initial take is so prescient, I am at a loss for words. Thank you. Please keep reviewing the Dead, watching you do it brings me a kind of joy I find no where else on youtube.

[@grbdtb]

"such a feel good band. even if you're happy, we here to make you happier"

[@jimbrentar]

It's the magical musical happiness that happens when the music is not pre-planned to every note and every beat. The music emerges from an interaction of like-minded individuals. The result is something better than could ever have been planned.

[@brucemorris3830]

When it really gets going, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

[@jkstraw]

"No matter where you come from - music unites" - you said it man. Glad we have this in common bro! Keep on keepin' on!

[@7oscar13]

Dude Jammin Jamal, you are another strand in the tapestry for sure. Welcome to grateful dead land. Where the music is blood flowing in and out of our hearts.

[@ericlevi5729]

My brother your reaction channel is the BEST OF ANY ON YOU TUBE......us older dudes need you to keep great music alive !!!!

[@dustylense]

Jamel listening to Dead makes me really happy. It reminds me of my discoveries. Hey Jemel, I notice you close your eyes more on Dead reactions than other reactions. They painting a picture for you and it changes everyday.

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾 Yes Indeed

[@mikecurtis9485]

Just can't help it transporting to a better place.

[@geoffreysprague4054]

Listening to Grateful Dead has gotten me through the hardest times in my life, not sure where I'd be without them. It's very comforting to see and know others get the same feeling about them. Thank you for doing your part to keep great music alive and being so open to embrace so many types of music.

[@TruthRedefined]

“even is you feel good, i wanna make you feel better is the vibe i get from them” well said

[@simplechronology2605]

This reaction nearly brought tears to my eyes. Very beautiful thoughts.

[@madynxll7513]

With the Grateful Dead it was all about the moment. Nothing planned, never a set list, go where the music takes you. They never played the same song exactly the same way. There was nothing like a Grateful Dead concert. They were the only band I know of that allowed a taping section. People would bring their recording equipment to the concerts and record the show with only encouragement from the band. Some of the best times ever were at Winterland in San Francisco.

[@hannahmoore9345]

It's wonderful to see you get into Grateful Dead music!

[@mitchmertens1206]

I had to subscribe. The Dead and a smiling friendly face exploring the music. How can you not love Jamel?

[@PlntPeace]

Seeing them perform live in Miami was such a meaningful life experience. More than just the music, the crowd was so so beautiful, i danced the dance and had a smile for everyone.

[@emanonfox1709]

My fave Grateful Dead song! "Box of Rain" is a close second. Then "Unbroken Chain"...

[@robertjewell9727]

UNBROKEN CHAIN for sure. I think I've suggested it here. If anyone asks me, What your favorite DEAD song?, it's my personal favorite. And even though the Dead preferred to be live than in studio, I think the studio version is s a knockout. And I saw them perform BOX OF RAIN live for the first time in over a decade in Hampton. Talk about a huge deadhead reaction!

[@emanonfox1709]

@@robertjewell9727 "Unbroken Chain" is also the first song that had a legally licensed Grateful Dead sample, which went to Animal Collective for "What Would I Want Sky". The sample consisted of a single word sung by Phil Lesh ("Sky") and a couple of "whoas."

[@cyruscuckler3495]

I second both of these! Need them immediately!

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

Yes! China cat, Box of rain & ripple ... & Bobby McGee

[@greenhometony]

@@robertjewell9727 pride of cucamonga right in there brother...

[@NebulizerChi]

Me yesterday, after watching the Ithaca Scarlet>Fire react: "Gee, it'd be ace if he were to do a China>Rider next...like, the one from Europe '72 in particular..." Me right now: ::Snoopy dance::

[@390galaxie]

This is my favorite China>Rider and Dew.

[@peterschaefer8524]

Spot on commentary. I’ve always felt that when I went to the shows, all problems in life were put on hold for 5 hours or so.

[@paulaamero]

Trancendental sounds! Grateful Dead concert parking lot and music changed my life! I found them late in life and I never even made it past the parking lot, but even that experience was so powerful in itself. Once you "get" the Dead you're never the same.

[@Gonzo614]

Keith Godchaux is the keyboardist on this song. This was recorded at Olympia Theater Paris, France and is on their Europe '72 album.

[@gd73]

The Dead's best keyboard player.

[@kenlobel2965]

Still my favorite version.

[@jakecoke]

I truly believe this version is as good as it is because of Keith’s piano playing. Same can be said for most of ‘72-‘74.

[@camluiz]

Is good to mention that this live album was overdubed

[@390galaxie]

J W everything with Keith is great. The spring ‘77 shows were incredible. The JGB stuff with Keith is amazing, too

[@timothybond4647]

You would also enjoy "Althea" by them

[@donaldchase9250]

Althea is great, especially the live versions. It s accessible but still has some great instrumental parts.

[@robinlingebach9240]

If always "liked" the dead. But althea was the song that got me hooked

[@davekriz7019]

You hit the nail on the head, music really does bring people together and makes it more enjoyable when I met my Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. May the peace of the Lord Reign down on you all.

[@JustinRettig1990]

We need to fund a trip to see Dead & Company for Jamel! Man I would LOVE to see a post show reaction video...

[@joshb23]

Rest In Peace Brother indeed... I miss Jerry so often, and EVERY time I end up smiling for the incalculable joy he has given me. Peace to you too.

[@Wolf950]

Not gonna lie. I'm not going to be fully satisfied until the words "I'm a deadhead" are spoken by Jamel. I'm waiting for that day.

[@JimzAuto]

Naa, no need. Better to be an ‘everything’ music lover than ‘just’ a deadhead.

[@Wolf950]

@@JimzAuto just a deadhead? No. No is just a deadhead.

[@JimzAuto]

@@Wolf950 imho ‘DeadHead’ is a state of mind imho. I probably meet this criteria. Critical of the band after Jerry’s demise. ‘The Dead’ commercials for Obama were anti ethical to the Grateful Dead ‘anyone and everyone’ mindset. Thanks for asking, good listening to ya.

[@andrewr6364]

watch his ripple music video reaction, you will be satisfied :)

[@Wolf950]

I have and do watch all his dead videos as they arrive. I left a comment there. His words made me say something like "I use to say one isn't a head until they say the words I am a deadhead. But after hearing him speak even if doesn't say it he is one. He proved me wrong. Now he just has to accept that he is one, and he doesn't need to know more to be included.

[@budmaynard5952]

Grateful Dead shows were some of the happiest moments of my life! The scene outside before the show was a lot of the fun. It was like a big commune had set up shop in the parking lots before the shows and it was like a great big fair with thousands of loving cool peaceful people! Although it was a little confusing at times - guys were walking around saying my name all the time! :-) A little slice of heaven on Earth. Thanks for listening and sharing this great music, particularly these two songs! "China Cat" is one of my faves. Would love you to react to "Bertha" or "Franklin's Tower". Peace from SF

[@namcat53]

This is so beautiful, like hearing it for the first time; it's such a joy I'm crying. I'm right with you man. See everything!

[@alexh1355]

You always make it feel like I'm listening to these songs with a friend, you're great

[@jack-straw6862]

This is why you’re my favorite reactor! You appreciate the dead and you have an awesome attitude. Keep it up!

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Half a mile from Tucson bye the border line. Yes I 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

[@toddpitman864]

Your responses to the Grateful Dead are absolutely awesome. I’m feeling it man. 🙏🏼

[@darthmurmurix767]

Bro I love watching you listen to the grateful dead, tool,rush, and Allman brothers. Almost a daily playlist for this stonner. Keep it up !!!!

[@gavinpaterson1853]

Ain't nothing like a Grateful Dead show🎶✌️♥️

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

How I miss those summers of back to back shows, peace loving crowds all grooving... no problems except for the cops

[@gavinpaterson1853]

@@333AppalachiaEnergetics 3 or 4 days at Alpine Valley in the summer.

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

Gavin Paterson did you see Babatunde Olatunji perform with the dead? I was just commenting how much I loved the rhythms he brought

[@gavinpaterson1853]

@@333AppalachiaEnergetics no never did. My main shows back in the day were midwest and southern. Never made it to West coast.

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

@@gavinpaterson1853 I was in the south east so stayed on the east coast for shows. We didn’t have the money to go too far!

[@dixiechatty958]

Jamel, you rank among You Tube royalty! Thank you so much for this. And, it's official. Anyone who plays two classic Dead jams in two days is an official Deadhead. You are now driving the bus!!! As Jerry said, "We're like licorice. Not everybody likes licorice, but those who do really like it a lot". I guess you're a licorice liker from way back! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I've been a Deadhead for 50+ years and it's always great to see a new member.

[@pfgfinan]

So nice to see a new listener appreciate the musicianship and “tightness” of the Dead.

[@lgindoffchannel]

It's amazing how Jamel senses the peace and love that was the Grateful Dead and so much that surrounded it. Still to this day, I have yet to find anything like it.

[@jimmyb4728]

What your doing for GRATEFUL music by sharing it to a whole other generation they need to open up a spot for you in the RocknRoll Hall of Fame. You n yours be safe peace my brother. 🤪😎✌🥀✨🐻🐻💀💀👍🎸🎙🥁🎹🌈✌

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Think we could use More emojis here by the Riverside

[@jimmyb4728]

@@stephanlarsen8169 yeah got a little carried away there lol

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Love it. Been 🐝 der. Found those BIG ones... Haha. Keep on keeping on Jah Herb

[@jimbrentar]

I Know You Rider is a traditional blues song that can be traced to the 1920s if not earlier. A whole lotta people been keeping great music alive for many a year. You have joined the ranks of music lovers in a noble tradition.

[@looseandjanglingproductions]

I love how wonderfully open your mind and your heart is, Jamel. I wish I could "time machine" us back to the mid-70s so you could experience the whole Grateful Dead scene in person...I know you'd dig it the most.

[@sirbergersworth]

“Are we transitioning?” Why yes, yes we are. Nice ear bro.

[@dlm9293]

My thoughts exactly, Jamel's catching on quick!

[@sammack1564]

I'd highly recommend What A Long Strange Trip documentary on Amazon prime.

[@julieharden2433]

It's sooooo good.

[@brianpapale376]

And the Grateful Dead Movie

[@odinsson852]

And Alpine, Down here from here.

[@woodstock950]

It's okay but it missed the mark. They don't cover Pigpen much at all and that was such an important time in the Dead's history. I'd read Phil's book "Searching For The Sound" for a great history of the band.

[@ill_iill_llname7652]

I’ve watched it twice and would gladly watch it again, especially with some one that has t seen it.

[@KOLLIS1969]

They do have some sad songs...that are at the same time very beautiful....They were masters at songs about all aspects of life....and death. Grateful Dead songs that almost always make me cry...Stella Blue, China Doll, Days Between, So Many Roads, Broke Down Palace, Attics of My Life.

[@sirgalahad5208]

Great comment. Stella blue and brokedown palace can still bring tears. The dead were a highly intellectual group of people

[@justing42]

Hands down, the greatest music ever. Changed my life the start of my first show which was the first time I ever heard them, and my first trip. I was convinced the band, especially Jerry knew exactly where my head was at, and exactly what I needed...took me on an incredible journey to say the least, and am blessed to have been able to go on it. No other band has done that to me EVER. 31 years later, and love them MORE!

[@samp.9850]

You’re making cry watching your comments at the end about getting turned on to the Dead. You are doing something so special here sir, and are keeping the spirit of this music alive in such a new unique way that is so fun and fulfilling! The love you share on these videos is filling the space that used to be occupied by live concerts. Thanks so much, keep it up!!!

[@drhambone1598]

So cool watching you discover all of the music that played such a big role in my life growing up.. Robert Hunter was such a great story teller and the dead were the perfect outlet for those stories/songs

[@andyman6348]

Man Jamel I love the heck outta you bro. About this amazing band, the way I feel is that if the world itself made music it would be the Grateful Dead ❤️💙

[@sir648]

Nothing left to do but Smile, Smile, Smile.

[@DoinThatRag]

This is great! It makes me so happy to see your genuine enthusiasm and happiness whine listening to this. Totally agree that music is a great uniting force.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

One of Jerry's side projects was a country rock band called New Riders of the Purple Sage... Check out the song Panama Red.

[@Jonni1027]

And also Old And In The Way❤️

[@bwyseymail]

@@Jonni1027 Jerry doing Bluegrass with Vassar Clements. A rabbit hole in itself. Oh Yeah! "Just an old hobo, asleep out in the hall" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIqohXupraapbsU You guys didn't know that the Rolling Stones wrote Bluegrass songs, did ya? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZirZKl9mrGSn7s

[@Jonni1027]

@@bwyseymail Love the songs you linked...I also love Peter Rowan. Never saw them live, though one time I went to see Steve Goodman and David Grisman was in the audience so Steve had Grisman come up to do a song and they exchanged instruments: Grisman on guitar and Goodman on mandolin. It was a hilarious mash up

[@lathedauphinot6820]

Yep. And don’t forget Bob Weir’s ‘ACE’ album. It’s full and rich in sound. “Playing In The Band”, “Cassidy”, etc.

[@ghandy9290]

You must give a listen to Wharf Rat, Morning Dew, and Birdsong. Three amazing and emotionally filled songs.

[@msantello1]

I have been to many Dead show back in the day - 70's and 80"s. The vibe at the concerts are unlike anything, anywhere, ever. Truly grateful for the experience of it - humanity at its best. Love, love, love. Bliss.

[@phase2dennismcgranry771]

Your Reaction to the BEST BAND EVER, is the Gratefulest thing I have viewed on KZbin

[@Futt.Buckerson]

These songs are some of the most trippy for me. The grooves and the classic Robert Hunter lyrics have such detailed and distinct mental images attached to them. This band is such a gift.

[@fubargnarly1635]

Thanks Jamel, It's clear you understand why we love this group so much. There was nothing in the world like being surrounded by 'Heads at a show. Come one, come all, come ready to shuffle and groove.

[@mariopetruccelli7089]

At 11:20 “so you could see everything!” I’m literally crying. He gets it!

[@jimmijames6294]

I was born in August 1978, i am getting old but something about the Grateful Deads’s music has frozen time while I am listening to them. i feel like in 1992 I was there in the late 60’s-early 70’s. I love it everytime I hear those early 70’s tunes. I can picture my parents hanging around a campfire and them making love and that is why I am here. Thanks to the Grateful Dead.

[@michaelmares3452]

Wharf Rat, if you are this far in.

[@timohara7521]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioGbooabaMdogdk I agree with the recommend, especially since you are appreciate lyrics so much

[@krishallock6571]

I was going to say that too!

[@cassandracalway6425]

Jamel the Wharf Rats are a group of sober Dead Heads. I traveled with them from show to show. We were never treated differently by other Dead Heads for our choice to stay clean. These shows were family and love of music.

[@thomashuntsman9566]

way down down

[@justindevoe9556]

He needs to do Dark Star>Wharf Rat>Dark Star>Me And My Uncle from 2/18/71

[@nina25100]

Responding from my daughters KZbin account. What an awesome thing you are doing man. It’s amazing I can sit here and watch you listening to a song I’ve listen to 1000 times and it’s like listening to it for the first time again. Check out eyes of the world on the live album without a net

[@patriciawoodhead6205]

Me and my buds were at a concert in Cleveland and a spot went out. Bud Bill climed in the rafters and retrieved it and still has it 60 years later. ❤❤❤❤❤