Jerry Garcia Positively 4th Street - July 1973

This wonderful performance from July 1973 appears on the Live at the Keystone albums, but with one big difference. This one does not have the David Grisman mandolin overdub. While I love David's work, Jerry's "hidden" guitar work on Positively 4th Street is too gorgeous to not share. Check it out. You'll love it, I'm sure.

[@daskitten1]

Jerry is so comfortable & natural with this tune you could easily think it was his own. Shout out for John Kahn on bass. I saw them at Bottom Line NYC a number of times during this era, & they did this often. Another shout out for Merl Saunders. RIP all

[@philmatera]

Sweet

[@robertcope6383]

What a peach! Jerry you are missed. Your playing was and is ,as always,soothing to the soul! R.i.p.

[@matthahn6463]

Like god came down and said enjoy Thank you for your music 🎶 Which as I get older it's definitely medicine 💊 that people need So yes once again Thank you 😊

[@annemarieeunice6083]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH , I STILL CRY FROM MISSING SEEING HIM SING LIVE BUT THIS IS A JOY ~ BLESSINGS

[@jkur56]

I’m now on a mission to personally bump the plays from 44k to 45k all with my own listening. Wistful , haunting story sung by Jerry like it was about him and someone who broke his heart

[@evergreennugz477]

Right there with you man

[@chimichanga1972]

Jerry you made my life a little better.

[@allisonpayne2097]

A super blast from the past,with a singer with wings to sing😎

[@stanhawthorne9373]

The best cover of this masterpiece for all time.

[@Justin_Hikes]

great song, great performance and great slideshow. thank man! it's a bummer to watch Jerry's health deteriorate in those photos. so much talent. Imagine what he could have done if he had stayed healthy.

[@davids6652]

Agreed, beautiful version of this Dylan song. I’m reading Steve Parish’s book now which details a lot of his decline- it’s really sad how hard drugs destroyed such a brilliant artist like Jerry, especially the heroin. It made him withdrawn and slowly curtailed his creativity and joy

[@merk9569]

@@davids6652. Hard drugs have destroyed the living of so many lives- and taken so many more in needless death. I’m revisiting this period and meeting some artists for the first time, Jerry Garcia included. Sadly, despite the advances that were being made in medicine, so much about the human body and brain were unknown. Stress was not known to be a deterrent on health until the 80’s! For all the appearance of having a free wheeling lifestyle, these artists were under a lot of stress. Just getting from place to place to perform was hard and life on the road even harder. Buses and small aircraft. Limited sleeping and eating options. Poor means of communication- keeping in touch with family, friends and business associates was done on pay phones! If someone had a health issue, it further complicated matters. It’s amazing that anyone could produce under the circumstances. Yet, I personally feel we were blessed with the richest period of contemporary music during the 1960s and 1970s. Although the two decades of alternative rock from 1990 to 2010 kept me so distracted that I didn’t listen to the masters for far too long!

[@davids6652]

@@merk9569 agreed!

[@stephendaparma3303]

@@davids6652Drugs kill

[@paulmegna210]

Yea true..Jerry smoked dope at least he didn't shoot it lol. He died of a heart attack related to his other issues like diabetes, tour rot, not having his drugs too. Those are the worst days that make you feel useless but Jerry probably didn't have a typical deepest seated addiction, he was successful, always artistic, started out awesome on his voyage into guitar. Wrote parts of the dead catalog, the best even. So I guess he got a hall pass as BK put in his book

[@AKASCOOCH]

This was the Holy Grail. This was the tune that got me started

[@JonathanMahoneyDOP]

wow, thats awesome! can i ask, it got you started with what? :) asking respectfully

[@b100ka]

@@JonathanMahoneyDOP My guesss is jumping on the Jerry train!🚆🚆🚋🚋

[@scottsilver3580]

Jerry. We miss you too much ☮️👌

[@majorpuggington]

What a tribute, one icon to another.😍👍

[@christinameyers4918]

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed your montage tribute of Jerry thru the years. PEACE Jerbear 53 yrs...I just realized cause I am now 53. Mortality always lurking around...better head on down to Shaketown Street !!

[@JeffreyWhittaker]

This was a beautiful awakening for me when I played this with a friend who had never been a rock star. We had dreams of being free to play music as a way to lock out diseased thoughts and people. But our elders tried to stop us. Well, here is our first recording!

[@Franklinstower71]

[@michellequinn4994]

❤amazing

[@christopherwellman2364]

​@@michellequinn4994 really? 😮

[@brbadge]

wtf are you talking about? It’s not you, hondo.

[@MC-zu4gl]

Jerry could highlight every emotion

[@florafurioso9197]

After a saw threatened my forefinger, Jerry Garcia became my favorite guitarist

[@charlesprovenza3665]

Jerry's such an inspiration as he always comes from such a musical place. Bravo Maestro.

[@thestewlaw]

I saw him with Merle at the Keystone. Most memorable. Great club.

[@philmatera]

Wow! Very cool! I love the Keystone Complete set.

[@KittyCarlile-490]

My favorite cover of Positively 4th Street

[@stanhawthorne9373]

None better than this true master. The best rendition of one of the best songs of all time.

[@bobswabski3590]

Damn this is so good

[@rondonthelegend]

Beautiful version of one of Dylan’s finest 🎸

[@paulmancini3363]

Love this Version.. Jerry’s ‘73/‘74 Solo Work is my Favorite Era , the tone, the feel and space in between, with his Guitar Playing in these Years and Fellow musicians he was playing with (Saunders, Kahn, Buchanan and others)

[@philmatera]

I *love* virtually all eras, but 70s Jerry is near and dear to my heart. I caught Jerry a bunch of times 74-77. Real nice times.

[@adrianpeters2413]

@@philmatera well done , beautifull mix and clarity ..from live at the keystone, no doubt ..yes excellant time for me also ..thank to parents for my life being born for to have THIS time in my youth !!!!! YES

[@Ralphieboy]

Outstanding cover.

[@philmatera]

Jerry goes stratight to the heart

[@diane9247]

Haunting. The song and the singer, both.😎

[@joesander5209]

Man beautiful slide show! Incredible. Thanks 🎉🎉

[@stephanevincent7773]

Dylan and Garcia : wonderful association !

[@chadstohler3311]

Thanks for sharing this! 😊

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

Totally Bad Ass. Gotta play it again!

[@scottandvon]

This band was on fire that night!

[@johnbroderick6986]

I want this played at my funeral along with I’ll Fly Away. 😅

[@KittyCarlile-490]

At your funeral would be kinda like a big FU to those who know who they are

[@cmzeman]

I do love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@philmatera]

My pleasure.

[@matthahn6463]

Deep, dark and uplifting at the same time not many can imagine it let alone do it Miss you Jerry

[@tomdale1313]

Jerry appreciated Dylan's musical gifts, thxs for sharing...

[@martyconroy3786]

listen to the album Dylan and The Dead ...

[@jonlieberman7819]

Priceless

[@patearly9492]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing and God bless all

[@marcflynn2973]

Absolutely love it

[@philmatera]

Very cool! If you search for the one that was originally contained on The Keystone CDs, the overdub by David Grisman is gorgeous. I love both. The one I have here is from a soundboard. When I heard Jerry's finger picking on that passage, I was mesmerized.

[@lindamillett5993]

a master at work

[@philmatera]

Oh, yes! :-)

[@patearly9492]

Far out! God bless

[@spbairro]

Amazing! Thanks.

[@Bluebirdangel1]

Super Sweet

[@TennesseeJed]

Very lovely!

[@victormorgado5318]

Is amazing how in that era the organ piano was almost obligatory. between the years of Procol Harum in the late 60s through this period with Garcia..It is the Organ what carries the song almost like the beat of a drummer

[@Mike-bk8xo]

Just can’t playing this tune. 😊❤❤❤

[@user-yn6wu8jv6q]

I miss the Grateful Dead dearly. The deadheads as well.

[@monicastrang4730]

Yes agree. Can't say the experience has been even close without him

[@cjnav7832]

Hey, CDEAD, Phil. Nice:) ~ Shmdawg

[@philmatera]

Hello, my friend!

[@cjnav7832]

@@philmatera Lol. Jst read my note. Shndawg. Not 'Shmdawg'. Peace, my friend!

[@philmatera]

Thanks!

[@edumagalha2794]

Miss you, Jerry!

[@hockeygame3]

What a fuckin great job thanks

[@danielosullivan3110]

Stellar 😁

[@mgkingsley2336]

Great photo montage Brothet

[@fercrishart]

Jerry is one of the most soulful singers I've ever heard, nothing but the truth from him.

[@jpezzy4698]

jesus great stuff

[@philmatera]

Thanks, John! Here are two others you might like: 2012 08 01 Slideshow Stella Blue 1976 06 11 Pigpen Tribute Slideshow

[@pango-y8j]

Jesus has nothing to do with it

[@icecoldhubbas]

Textbook Jerry right there

[@martyconroy3786]

From a great album, Jerry and Merl Sanders . (keyboards)...

[@philmatera]

The Keystone Complete covers everything played on July 10 & 11 1973. It's a fantastic 4 CD set.

[@martyconroy3786]

@@philmatera I had the original double album when it came out. 👍🏼

[@martyconroy3786]

@@philmatera A great cover of Dear Mr Fantasy...

[@rokop1]

A painfully beautiful rendition of one of Dylan's best songs.

[@pango-y8j]

Visions of Johanna

[@frederickpando9444]

Jerry playing a Travis Bean. Is it the TB1000?

[@philmatera]

Thanks, spbairro! Here are two more that you might like: Stella Blue 6-11-1976 2012 08 01 Slideshow Stella Blue 1976 06 11 Pigpen Tribute / Operator from American Beauty Pigpen Tribute Slideshow

[@Mike-bk8xo]

Still as sweet as ever😅❤😅 1:24

[@Mike-bk8xo]

Like Dillons music was ment jerry to play Love you bob. Miss you jer 4:25

[@jamieferrera8749]

Much better without the mandolin. I hate to say it. You can hear the bass much better too, which, after Jerry is my favorite part.

[@monicastrang4730]

Is this slide show able to be gotten as in for others to archive ?

[@philmatera]

I don't know what you are looking for, but you can download it. I have no intention of ever deleting it from my site, so just keep the link.

[@adrianpeters2413]

YES.....THANK YOU ...YES

[@johnpetro9308]

What show was this and how can I get it? Have most of the Garcia Volumes but none with this wonderful tune.

[@philmatera]

This is from July 10, 1973. I highly recommend getting a hold of Garcia & Saunders's "The Keystone Complete" It contains everything played on July 10 & 11, 1973. One caveat, though, the "Keystone Complete" only contains the Grisman overdub of Positively 4th Street. I love both versions, but Jerry's subtle work is wonderful and should be in everyone's collection.

[@johnpetro9308]

@@philmatera thank you

[@gdub999tub.]

Those who criticize his guitar playing... have no idea what good playing is.

[@tommycaldwell6139]

Exactly. He had the best ear.

[@Stonefly85]

This was in the Village at the Bottom Line correct? I went to a bunch there...thanks!

[@ericwarren3833]

Keystone

[@stevewaite7317]

God forgive you jerry

[@murilotoredo6704]

Maneiro este som

[@Therecouldbehope]

Save the Whales. They are being hunted again.

[@brbadge]

Also, we need more pencil erasers. We’re running out.

[@hugovandermeer1566]

Always thought the dead were sh1t. Still do.

[@pango-y8j]

Great song to play to your ex-wife who cheated on you and then follow that up with get out of my life rastafari Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert yes I keep on keepin on San Rafael Marin county San Francisco California

[@katharinerauch7361]

Everyone wants to be the narrator but what if?😮😅

[@pango-y8j]

@@katharinerauch7361 what if one's cheating horror wife didn't Walk All over Town and sleep with every Man she meets. What if? Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert yes I keep on keeping on never trust a woman

[@OccupationVoices]

Someone had a lot of nerve destroying this great song.....

[@michellereed7303]

Dylan loved Jerry

[@mikedavison3400]

I don’t agree that this version destroyed this great song but think that Jerry’s sweet voice doesn’t suit the acerbic nature of the lyrics. The vocals aren’t biting enough. He had a way with guitar tone though!

[@michellereed7303]

@@mikedavison3400 can agree with that

[@pango-y8j]

Stupid comment

[@gibbogle]

Eh??

[@roalziroalzi]

another gem of god dylan.... No. 33779

[@Sixstreetdisciples0420]

Sad how Papa bear was on a track to healthiness and keeping The Grateful Dead alive for many years to come. Was taken out by a money hungry woman whom we call the black widow. She’s been pointed at for 2-3 other suspicious husband deaths. Rip Jerr Bear. NFA GDF Love&light✌🏽

[@pango-y8j]

Never trust a woman