Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders - Positively 4th street (1973) Live

Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders - Positively 4th street . Bob Dylan Cover

[@jonsettlemeyer5899]

This show was the first date with a woman who became my wife. I am sure the fire on stage kindled the flame in her heart. RIP Jerry, Merle, Keystone, 2nd wife.

[@TheKoltrane]

This is my absolute favorite recording of Jerry Garcia. That's so cool to hear you started your love there!

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

I would have married you, if you took me 🤷🏽😂

[@robertkubik1997]

What makes Jerry one of a kind is that he had a way of telling the story without having to say a word. His tone, phrasing, and fill are second to none, just absolute dynamite

[@stefanschleps8758]

Lyrics by Robert Humter, Bob Dylan, and tradition. Peace. 🐢

[@roadkill5838]

❤️ yup. This is amazing. He does the same kind of things with his vocals. Beautiful!

[@benringenberg2394]

Well put my friend. I feel the exact same about Jerry, he is the king. Put simply, he sings straight from the heart. The reason he does it so well is because it is pure truth, no audience pleasing hooks or phony lyrics, just pure emotion and living and playing in the moment.

[@jeffdempsey6478]

Agreed with all of the comments. He was the best at interpreting Dylan. He understood how to feel/play the story. Ps absolutely love the pictures & photos of the video.

[@chefaugustine83]

What made Jerry is that you feel his glorious bright good hearted soul though his music. Only him Todd snider of railroad and Billy string have same feeling. Jerry is my religion be kind

[@teresasparks9194]

I just recently came across a sign in someone's window, it was a light up sign, a small version of those signs businesses use with the yellow light bulb arrow and the sign is a big white square you can put letters in...anyway, it says "POSITIVELY 4TH STREET" on it. It's in someone's apartment window. Every time I walk past it I smile and wonder how many people get it.

[@fordsrestorations970]

Goodness gracious do I dare say this is the best version of the song I've ever heard ,... I suppose if you listen to every bit of their music for 15 years you would say all of its the best 😀

[@dotcompost1]

Jerry always did the best covers of Dylan's songs and this one is the best one of all; the best of the best.

[@GinjaNinja77]

Agreed, my favorite break up tune ever, given the weight it needed from Merl and Jerry ✌💀🌹⚡

[@jamesmclean4932]

And Bob Dylan agreed with what you wrote above too. There is an Oswego N.Y. 1980 show which has a great version of this as well.

[@paulmancini-sb9qn]

No One Played “Dylan” better than Jerry Garcia, No One that I’ve heard ..

[@mgrateful]

The Jerry solo starting around 4:30 and going on for a minute and a half is the reason I said "he simply plays the notes I want to hear". What an absolutely stunning solo during such a sweet rendition of a wonderful song.

[@davids6652]

Stunning indeed, sums this up -cheers

[@disprogreavette8616]

On a rainy day search for my favorite 4th Street..........nothing is topping this.

[@crowmedicine3890]

I don't think anything will...

[@einarmarkussen6889]

If you went to the dictionary and under the word Jerry Garcia this would be one of the songs that can explain and define the greatness and talent that he was

[@roscoefoofoo]

It always strikes me how much generosity Jerry voices. Don't wanna hero-worship, but a rare kindness seems to run though everything he plays and sings. Even in a song with such bitter lyrics, Jerry makes them more rueful, more pitying, than cruel.

[@walterlippmann6292]

I love that you commented on this 12 years ago, and 7 months ago. Jerry sounded like a friendly grandpa when he was 27.

[@stuco]

Jerry went beyond ego, he was tapped into something beyond that.

[@roscoefoofoo]

WHAT a great version! The spaces in this song, the clarity, the resonance, of every instrument, are amazing, especially for a live recording. That electric mandolin from 5:08-5:54--goosebumps! And Jerry's singing was never better: wistful, letting go, pushing away, but edged with hurt, pity, loss, disgust, resolve. America's guitar-Buddha--he's jamming w/ buddy Merl up where the best songs never end....

[@davids6652]

Agreed. Jerry at his best covering dylan. Do we know who’s playing the electric mando?

[@TheLordsofMidlothianRVA]

Truly. This is a masterpiece of both performance and recording.

[@68blues]

Explain what you mean by the spaces.

[@68blues]

This doesn't cut it!

[@mcganahanskjellyfetti7722]

This is it. This is the one right here.

[@crowmedicine3890]

Yes, agreed.

[@jacksonBVFC]

this is an insane recording. wow. this is the essence of Jerry. God damn.

[@stuco]

I have yet to hear anyone do it like Jerry. Many talented in their own way, but none like Jerry.

[@FunKills1969]

Its ok that Im cryin', right? xxx

[@crowmedicine3890]

Of course...

[@Mainstnoogan]

My favorite version. Every note drips.

[@Jte336]

@5:06 so sweet, thank you jeebus!

[@GinjaNinja77]

During my thirty-year love affair with GD's music, there have been times where I've been obsessed with one song. Currently it's this one- in the car, in the den, whatever. Right now it's the kitchen, swaying to and fro (if you know what I'm talking 'bout). This must be the tenth time I've heard this amazing track today, it's so good! ✌❤💀🌹⚡

[@crowmedicine3890]

I know exactly what you're talking about. My song obsession at the moment as well.

[@mattgerrard5392]

Been a UK deadhead for over 30 years and still astounded by the pure joy of listening to Jerry play especially early 70's..its almost perfection..peace out

[@pango-y8j]

I'm from San Rafael Marin county San Francisco California. Didn't have to tour, they came to me! Jerry at the Warfield. God bless Jerry Garcia band 🍄🌁🌁🌁🌁🌁🌍🍄🌹🍄🌜⚡🌛🍄

[@roscopecotrain9001]

this version of this song is so much fun. Take a sad time and make it ok. Bless you Jerry.

[@fullerjohn1119]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it in 1975. Amazing!

[@steveokula5762]

I've been listening to it since then, too.

[@dougmisantoni4384]

Jerry's sweet voice...early strat..friggin awesome..

[@teresasparks9194]

this version of this song is one of the best songs I have EVER heard! It makes an impact every single time I hear it. 22 years and it still sounds as great as the first time, when it stopped my whole being just to listen, and UNDERSTAND!

[@cesmore70]

Agreed

[@jtizzo3696]

Wrd, sister.

[@daytripper3601]

Ummmm Hmmmm :)

[@dougmisantoni4384]

44 -45 yrs later...Incredible

[@pango-y8j]

Saw Merle San Luis Obispo,1993. What a sweet gentleman. Had the keystone CDs. I'm from San Rafael Marin county San Francisco California and I love Jerry Garcia 🍄🌁🌁🌁🍄

[@dedhippi]

Jerry makes the guitar cry right after "it's not my problem".... I never heard anything like this beofre i heard this....

[@jerryamato8623]

Great song. I saw Jerry and Merle at the Bottom Line in NYC probably in '73. I was at both shows and they were great shows. They did this song and the Jimy Cliff song, "The Harder They Come"

[@deane2462]

Jerry Amato

[@ThoseBackPages]

Amazing Cover Version!

[@exposingtheamericanstasitr3579]

Damn Jerry!! I forget this one gives me chills every time!

[@ncbloom]

in the new rollingstone they cite this as one of the best dylan covers ever. about time rollingstone showed jer, john an merle some love. that magazine bites.

[@ninau1]

I saw jerry and merl at stoneybrook univ Best show ever !!!!

[@matthewkiss4089]

Damn!............. I sure do miss Jerry.................... So many good times.............. So long ago.........

[@joeynice123]

You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend When I was down you just stood there grinnin' You've got a lotta nerve to say you got a helping hand to lend You just want to be on the side that's winnin' You say I let you down, ya know its not like that If you're so hurt, why then don't you show it? You say you've lost your faith, but that's not where its at You have no faith to lose, and ya know it I know the reason, that you talked behind my back I used to be among the crowd you're in with Do you take me for such a fool, to think I'd make contact With the one who tries to hide what he don't know to begin with? You see me on the street, you always act surprised You say "how are you?", "good luck", but ya don't mean it When you know as well as me, you'd rather see me paralyzed Why don't you just come out once and scream it No, I do not feel that good when I see the heartbreaks you embrace If I was a master thief perhaps I'd rob them And tho I know you're dissatisfied with your position and your place Don't you understand, its not my problem? I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes And just for that one moment I could be you Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes You'd know what a drag it is to see you! Thank you to all members that made JGB such a special place to be on a rainy Tuesday night at an intimate music hall. Past members of Jerry Garcia Band Saint Jerome Garcia John Kahn Ron Tutt Nicky Hopkins James Booker Keith Godchaux Donna Godchaux Maria Muldaur Buzz Buchanan Ozzie Ahlers Johnny de Foncesca Greg Errico Melvin Seals Jimmy Warren Daoud Shaw Essra Mohawk Liz Stires Bill Kreutzmann Jaclyn LaBranch DeeDee Dickerson David Kemper Gloria Jones Gaylord Birch Donny Baldwin

[@hvymettle]

Dylan most likely wrote this song about Phil Ochs, though some contend he wrote it about the press. 4th Street is in Greenwich Village and was ground zero for the folk music scene. Ochs relentlessly criticized Dylan when he broke from the folk purist movement in the early 60's. Dylan wrote this song in 1965 and until Ochs' suicide in 1976 it was generally understood by fans to have been directed at Ochs. Jerry was a big Dylan fan and always did great covers of Dylan songs.

[@josefaisca1156]

Thanks! :)

[@BeckyOTC]

A feast for the ears and the eyes

[@ericvonharding3421]

Favorite cover of this

[@direwolf8124]

He is my favorite artist. He was much more than a musician. The voice and music that led me from deep depression as a child and still therapy today

[@johnsaroka7772]

The sweetest tone ever. Who knew a guitar could talk?

[@peterchill04]

I have this on vinyl, finally decided to get an ipod. One of my favorite albums ever. We just lost Merl Saunders last summer..

[@jayprimus6206]

If you play...this is a lesson in patience.

[@ramblinrose5611]

I took this on today and I went at it for like 12 hours. My fingers were ready to bleed. I have been in a rut for years with progress and was giving up. Losing interest. This song is helping me progress again somehow!

[@dougmisantoni4384]

..the space...between the notes..

[@Twotontessie]

Makes my fur stand on end

[@Janine11155]

my favorite comment of the day, thanks :-)

[@thebrickmen9178]

I miss Jerry every single day!!!

[@fluffywaffles]

I never got to see him.

[@ResearchSoundLab]

@@fluffywaffles As someone who listened to the GD for about 4 years before I saw them live in 1987... I understand your sense of loss; however, let me reassure you, lil jimmy... you can hear him, yes? And you can feel it. And as one who didn't see, then was there for awhile... you have it. Don't romance the idea. Don't idolize him, I'm sure he was not about that idea. He was about his craft, he was about the songs, & he was about being a good man & keeping the act rolling, but dealing with too much for one man. At least in my experience & opinion. You're listening to a live recording: you're there. It's why it happened. Pass it on.

[@benringenberg2367]

You said it brother. He touched so many lives. Its crazy how far he reached out. I know that he personally has given me more joy than I thought was possible. And I am just one of millions whose lives were blessed by his music.

[@t44s]

@@benringenberg2367 me too, makes me feel a little love in this angry world

[@hippiejohn334]

We miss you Jerry

[@youtubesub1989]

My Bloody Jah!!!😀😁☹️😪🌹🎸 Thank You!!!!!!!🙏🙏🙏💜Leo May😁This Is Positively Grate One!!!!🎸🌹☹️😪That I Have Not!!? Heard🎸Before🌹☮️🦋🌏🌅🌄 I Love Jerry And Dylan🙏

[@barocasrobin]

One of the most honest songs.

[@giantfriendlycat]

I'm looking at all the suggested videos on the side....Jerry played played all the greatest of songs, and it stoned me, night old dixie, after midnight, to lay me down...wow

[@gratefulvideo]

Great video

[@lindaburrows9863]

Thank you for sharing positively Jerry

[@pproddavid]

this song I'cant get enough of, Jerry Dilan best cover

[@walthampton6700]

Ok people. The day is Monday January, 13th 2019. There have been many, I was an Althea lover for many years. Even went through a period when all I would listen to was shows from the late 80s. (Coincidentally, all the same shows my ex caught as a young woman). But in this sad, post Jerry world where we are hanging our hopes on a handful of new acts (thank you sturgill) and the neverending Dead and Company tour...this one is it for me. I have never grown tired of anything from 73 with Jerry & MS. If that ain't fucking musical magic, idk what is. This is it. My lifetime, have this playing when I draw my last breath- song. Thank you Jerry.

[@gregosbo8921]

7/4/75 imo is the greatest Jerry Merl show hands down. I've had the concert on cd since the early 90's but hadn't seen it here until recently. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGbhmiXadJ7gqcsi=Jv6h6HcDXlg99UfZ

[@robertduggan2085]

Jerry does Dylan = bliss

[@piandey]

OH, Jerry, tu nous manques, ta sensibilité, ton talent, le son merveilleux de ta guitare,ta chaleureuse personalité.

[@quinntheeskimo3923]

12/21/79 18 minute OZZIE!!!! BEST 4th Street EVER!!

[@Brickjp]

Agreed. This gives me goosebumps every time!

[@jimaroo100]

Thank you so much for posting this - Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia and John Kahn - rest in peace..... In my opinion, this is best version of this song... Dylan's lyrics with great vocal and awesome performance by all. It is a real pleasure to hear them all again.

[@zackwidup3701]

And David Grisman on mandolin.

[@javiermendoza2942]

This showcases that laid-back unassuming beautiful Soul that was the late great Jerry Garcia and thank you Merl Saunders.

[@MrJumpputt]

At 7:08 you can tell that he really means what he is signing about "I wish for just one time" Happy Birthday Jerry!

[@scottmann4666]

simply perfect

[@YogidancingBear]

So good dude

[@thestewlaw]

This has to be the most caustic and biting love song ever written. Dylan was sarcastic and defiant but Jerry's still suffering and inconsolable in his pain.

[@Jerrybandfan]

Heartwarming

[@philipwilson5343]

i didn't know about Merl's demise--he and jerry had a special relationship. when jerry came out of the coma in 1986, he turned to Merl to help him play again. garcia's mind was jumbled, and it took a lot of time and effort for him to become even close to the guitarist he was prior to the coma. my favorite song from the keystone when jerry just needed time out from all the other demands he faced.

[@javiermendoza2942]

One of my all time favorite Dylan Songs done as only the late great Gerry Garcia could do it and Merl Saunders was awesome as well.

[@triciamoore106]

Gerry most have loved this brilliant song just as much as I do thank to the great Bob Dylan Great job thank you

[@sethfeldman27]

The guitar work is incredible on this. The notes just fall into all the right places. He states the melody beautifully in the first solo and then builds it to an emotional crescendo in the second. It’s perfect.

[@nattyj37774life]

I Love this one!

[@mohammedguketlov5619]

Are used to listen to the song when I was 13 years old what a great song

[@IhaveaPhDinTV]

“ if I were a master thief perhaps I’d rob them “

[@rotolo]

to think in 1973 this song was only 7 years old and 100 years old at the same time..beautiful, could have been the original easily..

[@giantfriendlycat]

fuckin great, thank you Dylan and thank you Jerry and company

[@terrapinstationsuite]

this makes my heart burst out of my chest. that doesn't even express how i feel. jerry. i love you with my entire being, not just my heart.

[@dskymamma]

Whatever shall bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven! 😘🦁

[@ncbloom]

If the grateful dead is like a spaceship , jerry and merle are a fucking caddilac !!

[@drewbonsall384]

I would stare at the inner cover of this album with all the people sitting in circle

[@tonylaughlin6663]

Awesome version of this song. Jerry definitely could do Dylan songs.

[@wehaveasituation]

wow, this is really his best..vocals, magical guitar, and perfect band blend...(and before the junk)

[@barryleeper5634]

I have this LP from way back when, it is still sounding so sweet!!!

[@stevesharkey470]

Priceless

[@user-ez6kp3rl9y]

Excellent song Jerry And Merle are a Great Duo Dr fantastic song Arrangement Just Simply listen !!!!!!

[@jamesswan9875]

, wow wow wow absolutely knock my socks off👍😲😲😲😲😲👍

[@leahywj]

One of my all time favorites...enough said!

[@teresasparks9194]

you have no faith to lose, and you know it. Jerry could capture the real essence of the song. AND JUST EXPLAIN THE CRAZY-NESS OF GIVING THIS VERSION A THUMBS DOWN????????????????????????????? LUNACY!!!! EVERY SINGLE LINE IN THIS SONG IS A LITERAL PERFECT ONE-LINER OF LOVE AND LOSS AND HURT AND DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!

[@davegrabowski6123]

This song is my life. Literally could use it to make anyone understand what I've been through. Parents

[@Raelspark]

Amazing how Garcia's leads are the melody lines of Dylan's singing.

[@dougmisantoni4384]

Basic starting point for all solos.... IS the melody ...

[@donmarlon5924]

Truly a beautiful song, and a gorgeous VDO! Thanks so much for posting.

[@woodyt56]

Dylan's original was angry and snarling. Jerry sings it soft and sweet. My favorite cover of any Dead or Jerry work.

[@Soccerski]

Jerry knew how to put his own interpretation on lyrics and music. As written, this is an angry song that Jerry & band turned into a song about disappointment with an ex-lover / friend.

[@roscoefoofoo]

Wistful.....

[@ruedoggy]

Brrraaaaap love drinking beer and listening to Jerry.

[@tomhogan7647]

Never gets old just pure jerry

[@davecinelli1068]

Sorry to tell all you Dylan fans, but this rendition tops any other cover and Bobs original. The absolute best version.

[@crowmedicine3890]

I'm a big Dylan fan and I couldn't agree with you more. An awesome song, Dylan sure can write them, but Jerry takes it to another level.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Think yo Mayou. 🍄❄🌹💠💮🍄❄🌹💠🍄 You are a legend. Thanks for sharing brother. Jerry is God. LSD Saves. 💛 NFA.❤ 🌹

[@libraryofdelphi8014]

You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend When I was down you just stood there grinning. You got a lotta nerve to say you've got a helping hand to lend You just want to be on the side that's winning. You say I let you down you know it's not like that If you're so hurt why then don't you show it. You say you've lost you faith but that's not where it's at You had no faith to lose and you know it. I know the reason that you talk behind my back I used to be among the crowd you're in with. Do you take me for such a fool to think I'd make contact With the one who tries to hide what he don't know to begin with. You see me on the street you always act surprised You say, "How are you?" "Good luck" but you don't mean it. When you now as well as me you'd rather see me paralyzed Why don't you just come out once and scream it. No, I do not feel that good when I see the heartbreaks you embrace If I was a master thief perhaps I'd rob them. And I know you're dissatisfied with your position and your place Don't you understand it's not my problem. I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes And just for that one moment I could be you. Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes You'd know what a drag it is to see you.

[@giantfriendlycat]

and there's some incredible artwork in this video, love it

[@crimkingson56]

I bought the double album in the 80's just for this amazing version. Thanks for bringing the song back into my life. And people, stop arguing about the guitar/mandolin issue and just use your ears. One can clearly hear another stringed instrument entering the song at 5:08 as Jerry is finishing his solo. Don't care if it's an electric guitar or my grandfather's mandolin. Fact is, there is someone playing on top of Garcia's guitar (which is still audible throughout the song on one channel)...

[@sagegoodwin1]

Incredible music!!!

[@anonymoose711]

At least three kinds of classics. Thanks for posting!

[@marcosluna7792]

I love this

[@bryanhunt9]

The Dopeness

[@leftoverspaghetti4u]

You got a lotta nerve To say you are my friend When I was down You just stood there grinning You got a lotta nerve To say you got a hand to lend You just wanna be On the side that's winning You say I let you down You know it's not like that If you're so hurt Why then don't you show it? You say you lost your faith But that's not where it's at You had no faith to lose And you know it I know the reason That you talk behind my back I used to be among the crowd You're in with Do you take me for such a fool Think I'd make contact? With the one who tries to hide What he don't know to begin with I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes And just for that one moment I could be you Yes, I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes You'd know what a drag it is To see you Songwriters: Kelly Jones / Richard Mark Jones / Stuart Cable

[@queenjane1119]

Thank you 🌹🌹

[@chasefukuoka61]

Just beautiful..! Great mix.

[@richardharris6058]

Thanks 🙏 LEO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My own JGB resurgence

[@dotcompost1]

anger plus time can leap to forgiveness