Jerry Garcia Band - The Harder They Come - 4/2/1976 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

Jerry Garcia Band - The Harder They Come
Recorded Live: 4/2/1976 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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[@ChadBIsRacing]

Where’s my ‘heads’ at in 22? Yeah baby.. still the best jams around..

[@Dave-it]

Just seeing Jer smile like that at the beginning is priceless!!

[@fbustoz]

Damn I miss you and your live music Jerry! Best I ever saw live....hands down! Always humble....and a class act!

[@martinwhelan6629]

I feel the same way Brother

[@Diana11Austin]

Frank Bustoz 🌞💖

[@lukefish7562]

😀⚡️❤️😀

[@skgate]

the most raw, humble man to make musical vibrations. the amount of people who miss this cat is far more than anyone dead on earth. and they tried to replace him or whatever with a real egotistical dude who wears fuckin headphones while performing live what a tool. Jerrys rollin in his grave no doubt.

[@sleestack9831]

Rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave.

[@beauryandrew]

This one might be my favorite. Smooth tempo, and I love it when Keith comes alive.

[@marleylove2011]

So awesome that someone got these performances on video. Thank you!!!

[@samuelgodsey9172]

This performance makes me as happy as can be!

[@jmmarino88]

Look at Jerry doin' that little bounce! Pure joy :)

[@cheapthrilll6323]

When I was 16 I got into my NYE show. And waiting outside Oakland Colosseum to get into the lot, I met a uber hippie guy from south east coast, and was talking with him. At some point, he brings up that he heard Jerry Garcia doing a version of Jimmy Cliffs "Harder They Come" that totally kicked ass. Before that, I never knew that JGB didn't write "Harder They Come" themselves. I thought was a Garcia original. Anyways, he preceded to share some home-made pickles with me, out of a zip-lock baggie. They were electric, as I found out later. Mildly so, but pleasent and did the trick. Edit: not mild, by today's standards.

[@gratefulvideo]

Keith is on fire

[@NB-ej1uh]

super badass

[@halfaday1]

They tell me of a pie up in the sky Waiting for me when I die The day that you're born to when you die They never seem to hear even your cry As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all The officers are tryin' to keep me down Trying to drive me underground Though they think they've got the battle won I say, "Forgive them, Lord, they know not what they've done" As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all I'll keep on fighting for the things I want Though I know that when you're dead, you can't Rather be a free man in my grave Than living as a puppet or a slave As the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all They tell me of a pie up in the sky Waiting for me when I die The day that you're born to when you die They never seem to hear even your cry Then the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all The officers are tryin' to keep me down Trying to drive me underground Though they think they've got the battle won I say, "Forgive them, Lord, they know not what they've done" As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all And I'll keep on fighting for the things I want Though I know that when you're dead, you can't I'd rather be a free man in my grave Than living as a puppet or a slave As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all You know, the harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all

[@michaelhoward7009]

The Travis- other than the SG- my favorite of his guitars. Like molten lava. Such a great period for his singing snd playing. Merle was a great influence. Ty.

[@golds04]

Mustard Tiger not only an incredible sound- but you do a gig with one and its like a workout at the gym. Made a Les Paul seem like a feather -it was such a pure sound, but boy were they heavy!

[@mkultrathanks2747]

One of the best versions out there. Thanks for sharing and Thank you Jerry🛼

[@seansklenar3509]

this is a really cool song

[@clemrichards747]

Great post. Thank you

[@thomaskenney8365]

Aw, geez...thanks for that. That was really nice.

[@prescottcomputer]

I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave

[@alimuhareb8170]

would love to see this restored

[@leejohnson7723]

About as good as it gets, folks. Jerry on the shuffling reggae beat with perfect tone...vocals like honey, bass man Kahn in the pocket with a cigarette burning, godchaux in a dinner jacket tickling the ivories, Donna jean swaying, and Ron tutt with the steady backbone on drumz (dude played with Elvis!). Having a bad day? Press play and repeat.

[@kevinurban1963]

♥

[@martyeiermann7943]

💜

[@lylerichards6091]

Wasn't this invitation only for members of the Dead Heads fan club? I think I was there with friends from Annapolis. I have pictures of that white guitar.

[@pango-y8j]

Dead head dreadful wind and rain, SLO Jah sisters Jah jerrymylitis Jah rastafari praises blessings Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️🍄🇿🇦🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇬🇧🌍🌍🐬🌜🇺🇲🌙🌊🌵🌵🌵🇯🇲🌵🌵🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄

[@scottsteibel]

😊

[@jimmalone113]

Wow, awesome song. It makes me wish I knew something about music. The beat seems so cool to me, like it has a couple of beats inter-weaved or something. As a bicyclist it somehow how feels like the beat is in tenth gear where you peddle more slowly but the back tires are going really fast. Yup, should paid attention in music class.

[@rastastylee38]

Jim Malone Man look up the Jimmy Cliff version. Its addictive haha

[@jktunney]

+Jim Malone think you're good dude, don't need music class to get that... they do apply a fancy term to it tho: syncopation.

[@nickherring4509]

Jim Malone yes it's a lovely song do you know the meaning?

[@KleversonRoyther]

As a musician in the making, I've long been trying to understand what syncopation really means. My teacher wasn't exactly able to explain it as well (he said it's when you have broken time signatures, but I doubt it's just that). Could anybody help me out and maybe give an example?

[@jonathonruzich6550]

That's syncopation baby!

[@TheSharipaula]

Donna, how did you wield your hair, so long, so lovely?

[@stephanlarsen8169]

The officers? I Man always thought it was.... The oppressors are trying to keep me down... What say you?

[@claymationwaves]

So is this humanly possible? it should be on a mystery Science show

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Hosted by Leonard nemoy.. 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

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Have you ever seen Leonard's.. Bilbo baggins? Crazy psych

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Phun to watch hear.donna. 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

[@purbeshmitra9704]

Can anyone please tell me who is the lady singing alongside? And what's her relation with the band?

[@toddsfart]

Purbesh Mitra Donna Godchaux. Keyboardist’s (Keith’s) wife. Both were also in the Dead.

[@purbeshmitra9704]

@@toddsfart Thanks for the information.

[@jonathonruzich6550]

Holy cocaine boys!

[@JustLor7777]

FriggiNNNN LovE YoU 59🔥🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥TurN IT ThE FucK UP💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥 "The Harder They Come" Well, they tell me of a pie up in the sky Waiting for me when I die But between the day you're born and when you die Y'know, they never seem to hear even your cry So as sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share now what is mine And then the harder they come, the harder they fall One and all The harder they come, harder they fall One and all And the oppressors are trying to track me down They're tryin' to drive me underground And they think that they have got the battle won I say, forgive them, Lord, they know not what they've done So as sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share now what is mine And then the harder they come, the harder they fall One and all Harder they come, harder they fall One and all Oh ho ho Oh ho ho And I'll keep on fighting for the things I want Though I know that when you're dead you can't But I'd rather be a free man in my grave Than living as a puppet or a slave So as sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share now what is mine And then the harder they come, the harder they fall One and all Harder they come, the harder they fall One and all The harder they come, the harder they fall One and all Yes, the harder they come, the harder they fall One and all 🔥🔥🔥🖤🔥🔥🔥Fucking Friggin love you🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertdrake8931]

Sending this song to Donny Trump

[@frankratter]

what guitar is that?

[@dadzbluz]

Travis Bean (aluminum neck)

[@traviselswick4652]

frankratter I believe he quit playing it due to not staying in tune. Sounds great though. Bet it plays nice

[@grant5603]

@@traviselswick4652 there were the tuning issues, but he was just playing them while Wolf was getting upgraded

[@johnhorton2846]

A sweet rendition but not so cliffish..

[@stephanlarsen8169]

What makes.grate. 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

[@garydefoe4137]

No comment

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

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[@Jte336]

Two commercials in one song. Thumb DOWN!

[@amixofeverything]

No offense to the legendary Jerry Garcia, but Jimmy Cliff's original was much better.

[@chinariderband]

+West Is Best you must be fun at parties

[@jimgroff6880]

+Logan Thomas lol

[@nickherring4509]

West Is Best lies

[@gadget00]

200% agree. Garcia may be a legend and everything, but this is not one of his best honestly. Out of respect I'm not gonna affirm he butchered it; some people really like this and that's commendable. But listen, Jimmy Cliff still owns this song; no one did it better

[@claymationwaves]

@@gadget00 bad pickups but then came the legendary tb p-90's guitar

[@michaelgaytan849]

They tell me of a pie up in the sky Waiting for me when I die The day that you're born to when you die They never seem to hear even your cry As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all The officers are tryin' to keep me down Trying to drive me underground Though they think they've got the battle won I say, "Forgive them, Lord, they know not what they've done" As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all I'll keep on fighting for the things I want Though I know that when you're dead, you can't Rather be a free man in my grave Than living as a puppet or a slave As the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all They tell me of a pie up in the sky Waiting for me when I die The day that you're born to when you die They never seem to hear even your cry Then the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all The officers are tryin' to keep me down Trying to drive me underground Though they think they've got the battle won I say, "Forgive them, Lord, they know not what they've done" As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all And I'll keep on fighting for the things I want Though I know that when you're dead, you can't I'd rather be a free man in my grave Than living as a puppet or a slave As sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna get my share of what's mine The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all You know, the harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all Harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all The harder they come, harder they'll fall, one and all

[@cjmsr461]

It's "oppressors" not "officers"