Jerry Garcia Merl Saunders 12 28 72 - Lion's Share, San Anselmo, CA

- Set 1 -
After Midnight
It's Too Late
Baby Please Don't Go
Expressway (To Your Heart)
Jam
Space
Georgia On My Mind
That's All Right, Mama
- Set 2 -
When I Paint My Masterpiece
I Second That Emotion
untitled 19721228
Jam
Sweet Cocaine
Baby What You Want Me To Do?
Further On Up The Road
The System

[@NicholasOsella]

I listen to the Dead just about every single day. And then one morning last week I asked myself, what else is there? After searching I’ve found what I believe might be the most Sublime recoding Jerry ever laid his hands on. To me it’s about the Music - and the Lyrics, words and gestures are all good. But the Soul is right here. Safe to say that I am Addicted towards this groove. Peace 2 All Beings, Jerry Lives ~ Nick.

[@hondoresists6833]

I've been a Deadhead for 40 years and your postings blow me away. Thank you for these many good times!

[@merryjane684]

Garcia & Saunders are the perfect combination.

[@sfield2265]

Had the delightful privilege of going to a Legion of Mary concert in Chicago McCormick Place. Was smaller crowd maybe 400-500 people really laid back and terrific! Did you notice the first song here is JJ Cale's song, After Midnight Cale wrote that also became Eric Clapton's first commercial hit song. Credits to JJ Cale! Merle Saunders had such a cool groove and this was when reggie was just becoming widely known to the world. Love how Garcia could get into every kind of music bluegrass, folk, traditional, rock, reggie, improvisational and jazz.

[@danielosullivan3110]

👍I'm returning to forever 🎉

[@Therecouldbehope]

We all understand how scared this music is, we must do whatever it takes to turn the world on to this.

[@musicdunc]

Best Garcia and friends show of ALL TIME hands down, & there’s not even a close second! Why this isn’t some kind of official release is dumbfounding. It is interesting to hear how Garcia is pushed, inspired &/or motivated by Fogerty, & who ever the guitarist in the guest band is that joins in after 2nd that emotion. This merger is where I believe some of you think Howard Wales joins the fold. I’m not sure, but it’s freaking amazing🤠🍄🤯. Wish Jerry & Co lead guitar had happened more often. Only brief glimpses over the years with Carlos and a few others. 1972 Jerry “in the zone” was something special indeed.

[@josephlannutti7517]

So true

[@robertwinkelbauer3244]

From the first minute.. Perfect swingin& drivin make me happy..good moments in life. Thanks a lot😊

[@poigmhahon]

I remember sleeping in the bushes at fourth avenue "the miracle mile" and sir francis drake blvd after this show.damn.....kids

[@richardbrice8330]

Ya you were not alone

[@danielosullivan3110]

☘️🤣👍

[@RasX144]

Missed the 70,s but caught the 80’s and 90”s! ❤️ This whole set straight 🔥

[@daskitten1]

Yeah man; that's the "expressway to my heart" Jerry, Merl, John, & Ron...........Thanks for the memories

[@darthjesus420]

Actually bill vitt

[@veek.6463]

Whoa dude- you did it. It's safe with really great beings in sacred sites. Thank you for everything you have done for this divine music that frees minds and makes beings happy. You have done a huge amount. Happy 75th birthday.

[@davidreagan73]

'I Second That Emotion' which starts at 1:18 is phenomenal! The keyboard in the background rocks and out of all the versions I've heard, I think this one is the best. Fantastic!

[@edwardholmes2977]

GRATEFUL SOUNDS !

[@FreshTake01]

Goat albums for sure along with Hendrix and Stills jazz jam

[@13billbo]

the expressway to your heart is unbelievable, totally smoking !

[@Russbidi]

... I'm gonna listen to this again !!!

[@danielosullivan3110]

Repeatedly 😊

[@ANJACRADDEN]

the best fucking record i have ever heard thank you

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

Anja Cradden should have seen it live! beautiful and unpretentious.

[@veek.6463]

This is so supremely good it really should be taken in doses.

[@bluesriot2]

did someone say 'doses' lol

[@hippiejohn7100]

@@bluesriot2 LOL

[@fredfintstone9528]

DOSES!

[@danielosullivan3110]

🤣✌️

[@kevinr.3542]

Jerry only cared about making great music that got him off. That's why no matter what project it is, it's always incredibly tight and just plain good. A lot of people "phone in" their side projects and its nowhere as good as their main gig. In Jerry's case, the side projects are where he had full control of his vision and he molded them in into perfection

[@penrosenorrisgill123]

RIP Jerry

[@mattyc7762]

True that

[@fjfurhgkaig]

Agree 100000%. I feel like Jerry was actually a better musician away from the Dead. Guitar, mandolin, banjo, doesn't fucking matter.

[@bob733333]

Merl made Jerry sing when Jerry wanted Merl to sing.

[@kevinr.3542]

@@fjfurhgkaig it's TRUE. The Deads whole sound was based on the unconventional, quirky styles of his bandmates. You had Phil basically playing melodic lead bass half the time, instead of holding down the root notes and staying in the pocket. You had Bobby playing some crazy version of rhythm guitar that incorporates odd chord inversions and odd rhythmic stabs. Plus two drummers that somehow made everything sound looser, and polyrhythmic. But Jerry would know exactly how to make it all work and to fill in the holes. Sometimes he would play more of a bassline than Phil (He's Gone, Ramble On Rose, China cat intro) to help cement the groove. Sometimes he strummed the chords like a rhythm player while Bobby just chimed in occasionally (lady with a fan, eyes) Other times he was pure lead. Somehow it always worked and sounded unique. They crafted a new sound around their strengths and Jerry was well aware it was unconventional. He wanted the Dead to be a melting pot of sounds and styles and he didn't tell people what to play. But the JGB was different. The drums, Bass, keys, all had their specific role and Jerry was in front. He had amazing musical support from a tight rhythm section that knew their roles and instruments well. More conventional but the tightness allowed them to dig deeper at times. Plus the song selection was purely whatever turned Jerry on at that moment. There were no standards they had to play every run. The two bands are so different but thanks to Jerry, the magic is always there.

[@davetamarkin2375]

i was there and the night before too. $3.50 to get in! met the band, had a grand old time.

[@nickirito3435]

Thats great! You met Jerry?

[@davetamarkin2375]

@@nickirito3435 I did. We had a nice chat between sets.

[@nickirito3435]

What was Jerry like? What did he do man....

[@davetamarkin2375]

@@nickirito3435 just talked between sets about the dead, music in general and pigpen.

[@jamemacdonald9082]

Thanks so much for the Sunday morning buzz!

[@conorlucid6815]

00:00 After Midnight 11:47 11:47 Stage Noise 01:33 13:20 It's Too Late 06:55 20:15 Stage Noise 01:05 21:20 Baby Please Don't Go 10:40 32:00 Stage Noise 01:39 33:37 Expressway (To Your Heart) 08:41 42:20 JAM> SPACE 07:06 49:26 Georgia On My Mind 12:01 1:01:27 That's All Right, Mama 7:43 SET 2 1:09:35 When I Paint My Masterpiece 9:00 1:18:35 I Second That Emotion 12:25 1:31:00 Stage Noise (Roger "Jelly Roll" Troy and his band join on stage) 02:15 1:33:15 (You Know It) Jam 10:03 1:43:18 Funky Jam 09:17 1:52:35 Sweet Cocaine 09:14 2:01:49 Baby What You Want Me To Do 06:46 2:08:35 Further On Up The Road 12:55 2:21:40 The System

[@StanleeMouseslm]

Conor Lucid thank you

[@gymrat22able]

Yeah,i second that emotion. I've done a(very) few of them. It's tedious. Thanks!🌹🌹

[@ajisstillright]

Much obliged.

[@TheBigFunky4]

needed to know what this 1:44:00 was!

[@judygarrett2046]

Very awesome. Forgot how well they played to get. Thanks!

[@spiritoflavender]

whaoh ! Vulfpeck got me here...amazing music ! thanks guys !

[@Whoaduderighteous]

What song does Vulpeck do?

[@lotus30388]

How did Vulfpeck get you here? Vulfpeck is a nice funky band :)

[@berg12205]

yeah man,thanks for the post,I TRULEY Enjoying it,what a Blessing to here this suit again!!!!!##!!!

[@ajisstillright]

Jeez, what a show!!! A++

[@dippedinmoonlight6373]

Let it allll hang out. Love you, Jerry.

[@janeraymond-ostrom7098]

over 100 shows,the best time of my life!

[@Sandinista45]

you are a god among uploaders

[@jeffyounger2624]

Good times back in those days!!

[@TheJan8421]

I'm always amazed by his musical genious. His guitar licks

[@noah-gdesign9570]

Pure gold... R.I.P Gerry...

[@altheacassidy5723]

Gerry? Really?

[@ibobgoldstein]

I had been to so many Merle and & Jerry shows at Keystone Berkeley. How the heck did I miss this. Big regret for not being there. I did see Jerry at Lion's share once but not this show

[@nickirito3435]

Thats great. I wish I'd seen Jerry. Still going. In Central America . me love him

[@traverskubick3518]

I love Jerry I was not there I was 4years old...

[@Russbidi]

... awesome ...

[@timbeckman1134]

Merle Saunders & Jerry Garcia Molte Bene

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Saw first Jerry Band Legion of Mary Easter time 1975 senior in HS went out to Passaic NJ to the Capitol 🎭 Theater awesome venue wonder if there is video of that Kahn and Merl were master accompanists to Jerry’ finesse If the Dead were a 12 meter sailboat ⛵️ Jerry bands were Italian speedboats long fast elegant and exotic

[@vincentpalluel2123]

Encore et toujours un travail de sape il ne faut pas lâcher la liberté sa ce mérite ne plus avancée reculer Foncée avec des nuls Non Mercy Faut ce qu'il Faut le juste milieu a l'instant où je m'exprime on n'i est pas du tout Le Monde ne sait pas fait en un jour

[@janeseamore1370]

Great thank you!

[@shlarry3184]

So unbelievably sick. After Midnight especially 😊

[@monumentlandscapeservicesl6464]

Stellar!!!

[@ibobgoldstein]

Okay I have just read all the comments. Obviously this is not the same as Garcia vol 6 live at the Lion's Share. Does anyone have any information on where this was recorded, who is playing and vocals. Someone mentioned in the comments that it is Howard Wale and not Merle on keyboards. Any verification on keyboards. Is there a third guitarist on this and who is he. I had seen Jerry and Merle a lot at the Keystone and my favorite band was with the lineup of Kahn, Vitt, Fogerty, Merle and Jerry. This is so much more than that. Incredible music and thanks to the person who posted

[@hippiejohn7100]

That would be ....

[@Estimated]

Its definitely merl. not sure on a third guitar.

[@chucky29949]

38 minutes is epic.

[@thomasredfern5039]

Lordy!!! This show gets Sweaty!!!!!!

[@beckyhutch4699]

beautiful

[@morchel332]

whoa dude :D

[@sparklesmcgee]

ooooo boy. this is one of the gnarliest heaters ever heard.

[@CamboMaka]

hell Yeah. Burning tough to this one. Damn down and dirty.

[@danielosullivan3110]

🥂🚬🔥😁

[@curtisbowland4900]

Definately feelin it...... .Ooooh Yeah. Peace and Sounds. Cj

[@cfrasier1419]

love this.

[@billymadison8061]

YEEEEPPP!!!!!!! thanks again great upload....jerry week! 1-9-13....

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

I forgot Ron Tutt on drums!

[@scottschaft7660]

What happened to the cut up show where each song was its own video?

[@melissasalsbury4705]

1:34:48 onward for a thrill. Good tunes for this hot day.

[@Coorsgood10]

Thank you. Feels good to be Dead.

[@jeffwalsh9427]

WOW

[@TheJan8421]

His guitar licks show his talent as an ex

[@4Naturalgreen]

This is Jerry Garcia & Howard Wales. Merle Saunders did not perform at this show.

[@seanmalone919]

How can I find and download this show?

[@Whoaduderighteous]

Trying to get my hard drive fixed and I can share

[@pjbscript]

the original Soul Bros

[@berg12205]

"Irie"

[@njk2791]

20:45 baby please don’t go

[@daskitten1]

& who's blowing trumpet at 2:36 !?!

[@travisphelps6694]

Merl &Jerry must've taken home the 25 dislike's girls home after the show or somthin

[@daskitten1]

Scary Good! maybe Tom Fogarty on rhythm gtr???

[@45thss]

+daskitten1 jerrygarcia.com/show/1972-12-28-lions-share-san-anselmo-ca/

[@hippiejohn7100]

🎶✨💕✨🎸✨💒✨🎶

[@theviper378]

Was this ever released on CD, or anywhere I could find it?

[@SagaLee00]

+Malchieven here: www.discogs.com/Garcia-Saunders-Fogerty-Lions-Share/release/6252193www.discogs.com/Garcia-Saunders-Fogerty-Lions-Share/release/6252193 or: www.amazon.com/Lions-Share-Jerry-Garcia/dp/B0018KBROE/ref=sr_1_42?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1449262565&sr=1-42&keywords=Tom+Fogerty >>>>(Currently unavailable)

[@theviper378]

+Ezequiel Monteiro Dias Thank you! I googled it but didn't see those

[@sparklesmcgee]

who is drumming? billy?

[@TankWilliams__Jr]

doesnt sound like billy at all in my opinion.

[@TankWilliams__Jr]

Bill Vitt on Drums, John Kahn on bass. Fogerty on rhythm guitar.

[@truepressure]

whos on rhythm guitar?

[@donaldyorkevans7339]

You're kidding....right....?

[@truepressure]

nah man i dont know much about tom fogerty. i must be so uncool.

[@phattskis]

from the Jerrysite.com 1972-12-28 [Thu] Lion's Share, San Anselmo, CA Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders: Jerry Garcia - electric guitar, vocals Merl Saunders - keyboards John Kahn - electric bass Bill Vitt - drums Tom Fogerty - electric guitar, vocals Guest Musicians Danny Cox (partial show) Roger "Jellyroll" Troy (partial show) unidentified (partial show) - trumpeter Set 1: After Midnight , It's Too Late [1] , Baby Please Don't Go [1] , Expressway (To Your Heart) > Jam > Space [1] > Georgia On My Mind [1] , That's Alright Mama Set 2: When I Paint My Masterpiece , I Second That Emotion , untitled-19721228 [1][2] > Jam [2] > Sweet Cocaine [2][3] , Baby What You Want Me To Do? [4] , Further On Up The Road [1] , The System [1][5] [1] First known performance (by Side-Project) [2] with Danny Cox and Roger "Jellyroll" Troy [3] Last performance (by Side-Project) 1972-01-28 (51 events ago) [4] Last performance (by Side-Project) 1971-09-24 (91 events ago) [5] with unidentified musician on trumpeter

[@bob733333]

This has rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty probably.

[@gymrat22able]

Days,gone and i don't think they be acomin back. $3.50. Music like this in a(probably) kinda small place. Jerry pre H. Wow...what it would have been like to be there. Seriously dosed! Whew. Somebody(and i swear to you,i can't remember who) said once-mid 70's like.....that 1 Jerry Band show was worth 10 Dead shows. BUT....BUT,one(count it,one) Legion show was better than 10 JGB shows!! Not making it up.....and i kinda have to agree. Especially if you're including the 90's in the Dead's inventory. Just mho.... 🌹🌹

[@phattskis]

I would trade 100 of my Dead shows for one more night with Jerry at Warfield. I never got to see earlier incarnations, but nothing ever came close to the Jerry Band Shows I saw 91-94.

[@joshuateubanks4302]

Necessary.

[@fjfurhgkaig]

unfuckingbelieveableshitrighthere

[@berg12205]

Iris

[@skgate]

1:01:25

[@semismokeymama]

Ah 4 uh

[@shaunbaran8917]

shnip

[@bryanain2066]

shaun baran i

[@berg12205]

Alban n.y.12203,Fleelinng Iris'm