Jerry Garcia Band - Midnight Moonlight - 3/1/1980 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

Jerry Garcia Band - Midnight Moonlight
Recorded Live: 3/1/1980 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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[@steveg6035]

the best fucking thing about the medicine called Jerry is that it never expires and its potency just grows. Thank you

[@pango-y8j]

Clever fearlessly phunny rastafari praises blessings Tucson Arizona Sonoran 🏜️ Jah sisters 🍄🌵🌙🇮🇱🇬🇧🌻🔯🇪🇹🇸🇪🇯🇵🦁🌜🇺🇲🌛🌈🇿🇦🏵️🌍🌵🌵🌵🌵🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄

[@skgate]

if you ever feel lonesome and youre down in San Antone beg, steal, or borrow, two nickels or a dime to call me on the phone... those lyrics sound so cool and it wont be long before the people listening to this wont have any idea what those lyrics mean... back when payphones cost a dime wow doesnt seem that long ago but its a lifetime...

[@larrydaiell]

The first few times that I was in New Orleans, it was still only a nickel to make a payphone call. I'm pretty sure that was the last location in the U.S. for 5¢ payphone calls.

[@jonpolenski5375]

Besides the 33 years and 43 years of relationships I've had in my life, Jerry is by far on the important side of those relationships. Never let's me down and can always find something for the perfect time. Love you my man.

[@scottsilver3580]

Ditto for the message ❤love jerry☮️

[@daniellekramer7272]

I had to listen to it twice and it blew me away both times. Pure gold!!!!!!!1

[@orqg5000]

this is one SOLID JGB performance, no backing vocals or any accessory BS, just 4 guys rocking out

[@davenicholas644]

Nice, what a great show that was. Jerry was outstanding, just on fire with his playing. The whole show was just fabulous...

[@melissahoskinsartist7914]

Miss you Jerry

[@gordonwest5505]

Melissa. This guy worked his butt off. Jerry WORKED. It kinda got to people around him. I work. But there is no way I could keep up with him. ??

[@krisjeffries8806]

ty yet again papa bear

[@timf312]

Been a Deadhead since ‘75. I know this is a Peter Rowan song, but, it may be my favorite Garcia tune. 7/9/77, Jerry and the band is just levitating. You can see this huge aura around Jerry’s head. I’m sorry. Totally sober right now. It’s there every time I see the video.

[@joanschecher9396]

four years ago I was close enough to the Grim Reaper to smell his breath an old friend called and asked me what i wanted to listen to on my way out "Jerry Garcia playing a long lead" was my answer

[@mariadamon4975]

guitar on fire!

[@zantedschialovesRUSH]

twas wonderful

[@franksantorelli4196]

Thumbs down, really? You don't know Jerry.

[@NaturalAmericanBaby]

Did they not have color TV in 1980? I'm pretty sure they did.

[@richbartel4237]

ted tooner. so did i

[@andykrew336]

They did, but cameras were still quite expensive and not all of them were good in low light conditions. At the time good 2nd hand black and white equipment was plentiful and cheap.

[@evanwolf6618]

Color television was developed in the later 1940's by R.C.A. , and available in 1951 . Although , many programs continued in Black and White . By the mid '60s , most everything was in color. 🥀💀🌵

[@drewr6535]

When aliens discover the remains of humanity i hope they find this

[@NB-ej1uh]

they'd recognize it cuz they brought it

[@cristianplummer0329]

Amen.

[@edscozzafava4674]

This comment brought a tear to my eye

[@aaspendlove]

Association of Free people shouldnt be free to comment. I dont understand????

[@rhlang11]

they will.

[@bklmsoul]

John Kahn deserves way more love. He GOT Jerry's BOUNCE. Yeah yeah yeah, drugs...whatever. these two hooked up musically and it's undeniable.

[@FloridaDave_]

John Kahn was a great bass player, I know he gets the blame for the drugs, but Jerry would have gotten them with or without him...

[@paulmancini-sb9qn]

John Kahn’s Bass Playing was more of Straight Bass Lines and Melody of a Song which allowed Jerry to noodle, solo above, below and along with the Melody so well .. Phils style of Bass Playing is almost as if he’s playing guitar as Phil moved up and down the Melody as well as Jerry did in the old days which made both Phil/Jerry play off each other … John K was a setter of Melody along with the Drums to establish the core rhythm of a Song .. I believe sone of JG’s best playing was when he was with JK and especially in that ‘74-‘80 Stretch with 4 Piece Band Lineups

[@diggjc]

For sure ,the guys awesome

[@brandenwoolley7729]

I keep coming back to this video. I can't get enough! Young Jerry, the way he pronounces "prayers", the way he rocks back and forth at the end of the monster solo and the strength of the keyboardists neck. Solid version of this timeless song. Thank you for sharing!

[@davewest4980]

He's smiling. You know it's good!

[@matthewgray469]

With the Grateful Dead videos and the JGB videos it's interesting to note Jerry's exquisite careful articulate and clear enunciation of the Lyrics.

[@ramonbenicio5046]

instablaster

[@kriskoebler3247]

Branden listen to any Sugaree...”when they bring that “Waygon” round...it’s Cali accent...

[@jamesjackovich5886]

excessive Gerry syndrome heart and soul for ever

[@stevelourenco8263]

This is the equivalent of watching a great actor without special effect or elaborate sets. Just Jerry his guitar and pure genius.

[@billc6087]

John was a brilliant bassist.

[@kylehaislip3315]

Childhood friends John and Jerry loving it live much love and respect 🙏

[@edfranklin2]

Great Peter Rowan song, who is not given enough exposure as songwriter and is still around. Jerry in terrific form.

[@donaldgehre5964]

I have to say that watching Jerry Garcia enjoy himself while playing harkens back to the times when it seemed he was enjoying himself much more frequently before the Dead became a juggernaut. I remember those days quite fondly. This video is a testament to his energy and joy.

[@preownedluxury9872]

Nothing better than a Jerry show. You don't have to wait for him for every other song :)

[@adamwatson6916]

But he still plays guitar on every dead song so you don't really have to wait for him . He's a much better guitar player than singer anyway.

[@triplec6453]

I'm astounded this song never made it's way into the Dead's rotation. It fits too perfectly, musically and lyrically.

[@MrNvona]

I don't know, there's not a lot of room behind Jerry for Bobby on this one, it's a straight forward, hard driving song. IMO this is just a perfect canvas for Jerry. Just opinions.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

@@MrNvona good point Nick. Cheers

[@cravinbob]

This was perfect for Jerry when he played it with Old and in the Way, you know, bluegrass stuff and David Grisman. Garcia was a monster on banjo. Peter Rowan and Vassar Clemens were members of that group. Great stuff. You are fake Deadheads! Jam on brother...

[@lisica8458]

@@cravinbob John Kahn was also a member of Old and in the Way.

[@lisica8458]

@@MrNvona I can't really imagine Phil Lesh keeping himself as restricted as Kahn is doing here (brilliantly, in my opinion). It would have been a far different song with Lesh playing.

[@tomgordon3527]

This is a beautiful song and in my opinion this show was one of his best. He's clearly happy and his playing is superb. 4 solos on this one! Passaic NJ JGB is my favorite. Jerry is bouncing to the groove and his playing is top notch. The man was a force of nature. Love this song 🎵 ❤️ but the whole 2 shows..early and late are exceptional. This is it man!

[@fredzoback3898]

Great show. I was there.

[@paulferranti8536]

Yup me too….that run of Jerry shows in 1980 was great…

[@michaelklein3509]

@@paulferranti8536 Same here Just amazing

[@traviswoodall6547]

These JGB shows were some of the best he ever played, and he always seemed so happy and relaxed during these shows. We never get to hear from the guys in this band about their time together.

[@saraabellgayfield59]

This never gets old.

[@ginagrant6046]

Jerry's solo a couple minutes in is one of the best ever for any song

[@josephcaserta5692]

It's fucking amazing.

[@XxgunfetishxX]

the chromatiscism of his solo is mesmerizing

[@aaspendlove]

Beyond fucking amazing, words dont, wont or cant describe those fingers at times like Midnight

[@rebuttalc2075]

so its not just me, pure bliss!

[@quideamus]

This is pure Jerry magic, he hits every damn note. Only Jerry playing solo makes me happy nowadays, but sure am happy that there is lot of this magic out there.

[@Themin1]

He looks so happy. This is my all-time favorite JGB tune.

[@lisica8458]

Great to see Jerry smiling and apparently getting much pleasure from this performance.

[@JustBurn25]

And........ Repeat .... And.... Repeat

[@steveg6035]

its 2020 JK....and Im still repeating!

[@TheRockstar1962]

Virgin Mother and Holy Ghost help ALL who ask. But you gotta ask. Indeed!!!!

[@charliejervis2747]

Jerry- Guitar John- bass Ozzie Ahlers- keys Johnny DeFrancesca- drums They’re playing this one at record speed.

[@larrydaiell]

Thanks. Other than Jerry, and John Kahn, I wasn't sure of the rest of the lineup. I missed this tour; away at school, unfortunately!

[@lindsaynoellov]

My first time hearing this ever was 2015 . StringCheese was playing it live under a full moon while i rhode the ferris wheel over looking the ocean. I fell in love instantly. Xo

[@donaldbadura9147]

Nobody jammed those bottom frets like Jerry: not Clapton, not Page, not Beck. No disrespect to them, but Jerry would just put his head down and enter the realm. And share it with us.

[@Tripperize]

Agree, although Jorma comes close.

[@rhlang11]

head n shoulders above those guys.

[@af8857]

Trey does

[@rebuttalc2075]

triads! Jerry, Jorma, and Duane will were doing it the 60s and once the 8os hit nobody has since

[@pjbscript]

'and share it with us' ... that's for sure!

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

well...incredibly, right at 4:20 Jerry hits an epic note...go figure.

[@JimmyGambiniEsquire]

Tom Rye ..... He's high on Rye ! Rye Whiskey that is...😁

[@quideamus]

Man that’s actually fucking right.

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

@@JimmyGambiniEsquire LSD originated from rye bread too! ✨😜🍞✨🌾✨

[@larrydaiell]

@@XI_Daisy_XI Your close; it was ergot, or wheat rust. Then again, what we call rye bread is half rye and half wheat. Pure rye makes what we call pumpernickel!

[@bevacqua888]

This Jerry solo is monumental... when he was on, he was on

[@GarlTsagan]

Which was delightfully common

[@frankbustoz4051]

@@GarlTsagan My first show....HE WAS ON!! I rode it out until the end...over 100 shows....still miss him!!

[@richardmzid3374]

The best Cristian rock band that was! We will miss you Jerome and Robert

[@jodiefinley2888]

My dad brought old and in the way into my life and and all bluegrass! I had no idea how cool he was and how cool he made me! Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Festival

[@forestbirdgirl]

I was just thinking about how incredible "Old and In The Way" is!!! GOLDEN...Peter Rowen is related to one of my best friends

[@larrydaiell]

@@forestbirdgirl Rowan

[@skiadikt]

spectacular! what a find! heard this originally as a radio broadcast. jerry's on fire. in peak form.

[@RoniIres]

Masterful. Love the phrasing. The exuberance in his voice and guitar.

[@skgate]

its crazy how much they age in 4 years... from the 9-16-76 ss dutchess video to now, looks like they both aged 10 years... must have been some really good dope

[@skgate]

they both = Jerry and John

[@donaldgehre5964]

Being on the road all the time is the baddest dope my friend.

[@larrydaiell]

Are you referring to the Pirates Ball? Bo Diddley and Elephant's Memory, N2O tanks, and JGB? Awesome show; awesome day !!! I believe it was September 15, 1976.

[@skgate]

@@larrydaiell 9/16/76

[@larrydaiell]

@@skgate I've got to check my 🎟 ticket stub! Do you remember what the location, or entrance said? It was Gangway 2 or 4; something like that. We bought the tickets (as soon as they opened) at a Ticketron location. We had no idea 💡 it was on a 🚢 boat!

[@pjbscript]

that smile at 0:20 .... he knows how good this is ....

[@mariadamon4975]

he's having the time of his life. delightful to see and hear.

[@donaldgehre5964]

That's the was it was-seemingly ALL the time-when it was still tribal. That Garcia could on occasion capture the singularity I found remarkable.

[@johnopper1884]

keep on coming back to this one. jerry on fire but john brings it too. great energy

[@billc6087]

I came back today to add another comment, and find that my last comment is still right at the top. Now I can''t remember what I was gonna say. Doesn't really matter anyway.

[@adamwatson6916]

Jerry sounds and looks so much better and healthier here than he did in the Radio city music hall vidoes . His health appearance and voice deteriorated alot in just in 7 months .

[@brianw5574]

Jerry is on fire 🔥

[@trinimendo-humboldt8934]

Beg steal or borrow two nickels or a dime to call ya on the phone........

[@julieclifford7698]

🎼”if you ever feel lonesome.. in the moonlight.. in the midnight .. moonlight.. midnight.. if you ever feel sorrow for the things you have done.. and the ocean is howling of the things that may have been.. .. in the moonlight.. in the the midnight .. moonlight.. midnight.. “ ♥️💛💚💙

[@georgehartler3423]

You messed up the words just a little bit, dear. However, still works good for you

[@mdell7131]

Nobody does what he can do better,this proves it 💯,fucking awesome ❤❤❤

[@josephobrien991]

Peter Rowan wrote this. Check out cold wind and rain by the Rowan Rice quartet. You're welcome.

[@ScarlettFire341]

At the time of the Capitol Theatre concerts, the members of the Jerry Garcia Band were Jerry Garcia on guitar and vocals, Ozzie Ahlers on keyboards and vocals, John Kahn on bass, and Johnny de Foncesca on drums. At the late show, Robert Hunter sat in with the band on two songs that he wrote.

[@tommymyers3183]

Tiger Rose and Promintory rider.

[@larrydaiell]

Thanks. I wasn't sure of anyone other than Jerry & John!

[@SolaceEasy]

Brightest I've ever seen

[@donaldbadura9147]

One more: none of that Phil Lesh fancy-schmanty bass, John Kahn laid it down rock-bottom low.

[@forestbirdgirl]

why compare, there's not a competition, love it all

[@atomusbliss]

lol. kahn down and dirty no doubt

[@quideamus]

Love the Jerry Garcia John Kahn duo, there just aren’t the words to describe it.

[@evanwolf6618]

yeah , JGB was a different kind of band , no frills , less hoopla . Easy to dash in and out . Phil had alot of jazz and classical influences, so he approached differently.

[@golds04]

Another self ordained professor of music.

[@christopherlani9156]

Damm! I mean, I mean just DAMN!

[@leshtricity]

haha yup

[@gratefulmike58]

This is pure bliss ....

[@darcygreene3151]

Dedicated to my great Friend Buzzy. You sent this to me in my time of need. I'm sending it to you. I love you my friend. R.I.P

[@Wambamcabamastan]

I’ve probably listened to this 192873948462 times

[@SpacestationWilly]

I love how Ozzy fits somewhere between the Gospel/Classical proficiencies of Keith and the Funky vibe of Merl.

[@PhaseurTV]

The lovely lyrics of this song always bring me to tears.. Tasty JG guitar solos on this version of Midnight Moonlight! I visit this video often it's sooooooo amazing...

[@aggiequack]

Who’s the drummer? Brother’s got some soul, dancing his own little jig while working the drumset.

[@sl5932]

what a gem, thank you so much for sharing this!

[@pjbscript]

8 min of pure genius

[@song-rz6hi]

Jerry’s poking those notes is his trying an invasive esoteric combination, again and again, to some cosmic bank-safe to expose to our astonished grasp a bouquet of some eternal flowering happiness.

[@NancyKelly-q4l]

I certainly hope you are writing songs, very poetic

[@JGarcia77]

Just plain awesome !

[@dupreeblues4744]

Jer kicks ass on this Peter Rowan tune...don't get no better

[@tenuis70]

Yup, that just made me happy 😁

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Getting ready for a 4 am winter run and this comes on. I think I'll just boogie down the trail instead.

[@claytonwheatley103]

Jerry was on Fire!!! that night!!

[@williamgresser8624]

Love a smiling Jerry

[@mehakanlove6257]

How the hell do they do this ???? everytime every song its like a depiction of what they knew was to come. Nothing left to do but smile smile smile. 😉🥀🌫️😁😍

[@mehakanlove6257]

Or what was already here and has been and i suppose will continue for now. and possibly forever, if im not mistaken.

[@Deadhead_Ed]

WE KAHN DO IT!!!

[@iheartcolorado9311]

Hot damn, I LOVE this song 😻😻😻

[@semolinapilchard9768]

they'll be digging through the landfills to find evidence of our great demise

[@bevacqua888]

Never Ever gets old …

[@sometimeswelivenoparticula2678]

Still lovin Jerry! Feels like yesterday I was at a show, miss those days so much! Thank you Jerry and boys, for the music of course but also, you really taught me how to live!

[@ericzarahn9343]

I am hearing a wild chord variation at @6:52.

[@cristianplummer0329]

The Master.

[@Matthew-r1f]

Jerry und John Kahn, most wunderbar!!

[@michaeldooley4090]

That was the best place to see a band. Countless concerts at the Capital. Rough neighborhood but well worth it. Never saw Jerry there (had to go down to Asbury for that) but did see the Dead there.

[@larrydaiell]

Capitol Theatre - like the building in Washington, DC or the record company named for it!

[@jeffreywaz4108]

Jerry's the master!

[@bobpenny8011]

Maybe he played freest with the JGB. Stunning solo! Btw I saw 85 yo Peter Rowan, who wrote the song, play it slow and sweet solo acoustic on stage this summer (2023). A great song of many possible tempos moods and feelings

[@richardwingert2827]

Nobody ever played this song as well as Jerry. Simply Magnificent

[@helenpotter2657]

Why who else played it

[@georgestevens1502]

​@@helenpotter2657Old and in the Way with Jerry on banjo in acoustic bluegrass style.

[@richardwingert2827]

The song was written by Tony Rowan. His playing is fabulous also but Jerry is much more up tempo. Both are masteries of bluegrass.

[@alexvielma]

​@richardwingert2827 *peter rowan. Check him out out playing it with Phil lesh and some other artist. You'll enjoy it.

[@TheMightycfc]

What a boss rips it the fuck up and then starts singing all laid back and peaceful around 5:30 crazy

[@billwilliams3141]

Great!! Beautiful song❤️

[@classygary]

I dug the JGB shows a-lot not the least of which because there wasn’t so much of that pretentious pressure to fit in as a “Dead Head”… the music would rule the night and it was way more kewl to be hangin closer with Jeeerrr .

[@georgehartler3423]

Old mr9 fingers, good could tear it up couldn't he? That's supposed to be mr. Number nine fingers

[@erinmariekrekel8048]

Love you Jerry!

[@ScarlettFire341]

My Friend John's Fav Jer song +- - RIP John & Jer, just like when we saw him back in the days

[@rickrodgers2664]

Jerry was having fun!

[@Tripperize]

It seemed he always did when he was on the road with JGB.

[@kenbourt1020]

Best recording of midnight moonlight

[@georgestevens1502]

The Old and in the Way bluegrass version with Jerry on banjo (his original instrument) is a great version too. But here, Jerry's solos are on fire, perhaps self influenced by his years on banjo.

[@maybeioverreacted2901]

JGB is pure emotion and I've felt them all listening to this amazing astral collaboration

[@tomterryguitarbass]

Who was the keybardist on this?

[@hughwatts9249]

Jimmy Page Midnight Moonlight Both are Fantastic

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Fastest version I’ve ever heard, damn they were sailin!!

[@crimsonwhiteandindigo]

GD to party, JGB for the musical baptism.

[@sometimeswelivenoparticula2678]

No words, I miss this jerry! Thank you

[@ChaoDeltaforc]

No doubt Jesus Loves this man. ✝️✝️✝️

[@mitchkarp184]

Lucky me IWT for early and late shows