Grateful Dead - Knockin' On Heaven's Door 7-7-89

[@brianc3761]

My friend Alex showed me this when he borrowed it from the local library. I was quite stoned, and taking in every word from the performance as if it was from god. I was blown away by how much better "Live" is over an audio recording or a track... this song got right to my bones, the way they performed it and added their own spin... honestly all I can ask for in an album, much less one song. RIP Alex, miss you bro.

[@kevinkline7242]

This is the best version of the song I have ever heard.

[@RyRyPerez]

@Hell Boy Hahaaa, but those lyrics!!

[@alexlrox518]

Brent’s piano just elevates the Dead so much. So much talent up on only one stage. Wish I had been alive to see Jerry and him and see places like the Vet and JFK

[@Sly253]

I'm 29 yrs old. I love this music. Fucking wish I could have meet jerry

[@augustwest4233]

The magic is still out there if you have an open mind and heart. AND you have his music in your heart.

[@Giovanni-nf6hs]

I had the greatest privlage to the great full dead twice while Gerry was alive it's a experience I'll never have again with any other bands God bless the great full Dead!!!!! Rest in peace Gerry!

[@Mr727db]

My brother died by suicide 10 months ago and the line “wipe these tears from my eyes, I can’t shed them anymore” must have been exactly what he was thinking. Cry every time I hear this now.

[@fever_spike]

Mr727db So very sorry for your loss.

[@margaretthomas2415]

So very sorry for your loss - that is so hard because you can't ask why. Let it go - you did the best you could and so did he. So sorry!!

[@jazperpetrelluzzi8371]

Sorry for your loss… he’s in a better place now.

[@gratefulgregg9058]

There's no shame in checking out because it hurts too much. Deep down the desire to die is a desire to see yourself in your essence, as awareness itself.

[@fabiomarioscalise5054]

So sad

[@beenjammin8284]

7-7-89 is one of the better Grateful Dead shows of the 1980's in my opinion, the whole summer stadium tour is pure fire.

[@jmleyland]

I was at this show with tears streaming down my face during this ❤️⚡️

[@bryangaines6711]

Never really been a big dead fan but this is the best cover of this song period.the "just like so many times before" really adds something special to the chorus.great harmonies and musicianship on this too

[@mydogslikeboiledeggs7094]

Sounds like you're a Dead Head in denial. I know, I used to be one.

[@fever_spike]

My absolute favorite version of this song, hands down...rest easy, Jerry-we love an’ miss you.

[@hippijade]

It strikes me watching this, after looking at several other videos of songs performed live, how respectful and appreciative the audience is, they aren't totally silent, but they are there with the band, in the moment.

[@kbbl102.5]

The audience were a quintessential element of Dead shows. The band fed off of them just as the audience fed off the band.

[@thomasjdm7388]

Yes sir

[@flemming1286]

I suppose that is what it meant being a deadhead, you are not just a fan. You are somehow a part of it.

[@Joeycapp711]

I was at all shows 87-89

[@hippijade]

@@Joeycapp711 84-90

[@jayrayhoossongsilivedby5444]

The last song ever played at JFK Stadium. I was there.

[@pwhitty8964]

me too, never forget this song or concert best ever .

[@amyanderson6904]

That hit different 🥺#NFA

[@janicejohnson6438]

WOW, did Jerry have a premonition of what was coming?

[@jayrayhoossongsilivedby5444]

@@janicejohnson6438 maybe he did. We were all riding high together back then. A beautiful time in history for us Dead heads.

[@Excellence_for_MRCS]

Which year and when?

[@leegoldstein3927]

My favorite band, my favorite musician, Jerry. Bar none.

[@Middleton119]

Duane Allman for me But yes Nicky mantle or Joe DiMaggio ? Babe Ruth or Ted Williams? Incredible talent

[@dsan942001]

Brought tears to my eyes, briefly. Never saw this rendition by Jerry et al before. Jerry was such an artist. RIP

[@vidarlarsen748]

The backing vocals brings me to tears.

[@robertsousa9550]

They can really make me cry sometimes. What a heartfelt performance.

[@tarheelnuto]

Jerry and the ballads, man…they just soared into the damned sky.

[@deanmartin6682]

hands down the best version ever of this song by anybody....amazing...jerry was so brilliant...

[@LesSmith45]

+Dean Martin great cover dean but i will take Guns n' Roses version all day. I believe the guitar playing is superior. That being said it just shows how great a song this is

[@davidletterman7786]

+Dean Martin This cover band is amazing. One of the top three Dead cover bands I've ever heard. They really sound and look like the Dead! Only a few things that were off. Amazing.

[@AlexanderStHill]

david letterman so you like music that’s basicly played by apes ! Try being original man

[@alejandrosilva5535]

I found it just last week, best version ever, over many bands that covered. this.

[@eckhardmann1409]

This song and interprets saved my life in 2018. Bedankt. Thanks for.

[@robertcubinelli4961]

Nothing beats Jerry on the axe here.....we miss u all very much Jerry. Pls look over us all and cast your good vibes on us Forever.

[@DexterHaven]

Check out Jerry on the ax in another Dylan classic -- "Tangled up in blue." That's on KZbin also. Better than this even, I think.

[@petermanzi9363]

I'm not a real fan of the Dead or other stoner music.. But this version is perfect in all respects. Hats off to Jerry and the band. Subtitle .. How to Make a. Great Song Greater. Maybe I should revisit the Dead.. Live at least.

[@kbbl102.5]

@@DexterHaven yes, or Positively 4th Street

[@hwinstonhines408]

Jerry we loved you so much, we didn't hear the cry in the song was coming from your heart and soul...

[@robertcubinelli4961]

@@petermanzi9363 Once a deadhead always a deadhead.....good vibes to you man !!:)

[@zairaluz1204]

It is a Rock Music Masterpiece forever! ❤

[@woodymoose5174]

One of the sweetest versions ever of Bob's tune! RIP: Jerry & Brent!

[@craigculwell9177]

Amen, MEMORY ETERNAL! 🕯️

[@eckhardmann1409]

This song saved my life in 1990

[@melissapenney7113]

I'm hoping it does the same for me right now

[@sergeytoropin6428]

Melissa Predote yeah me too. Hang in there brother

[@melissapenney7113]

@@sergeytoropin6428keep looking for that speck of light, leave the self-hate and guilt behind; 5 days later & I'm here I was able to hang on enough to see the tiniest speck of light

[@A-Aron118]

@@melissapenney7113 find anymore specks of light?

[@redwingsphan]

Glad you’re here.

[@gregorykiernan7849]

Best cover of this song. The keyboards are phenomenal and intertwine with Jerry Garcia's guitar play, creating a very magical sound.

[@ORDER4STU]

29 years ago to the day! such a great rendition, saw Dead and Co. play this live last night

[@seanmclaughlin5417]

I've come to understand that the search for God is like riding around on an ox, hunting for the ox... God bless the broken boat that brings us back home.

[@kevinaniska800]

Jarhead

[@dylanfaucett2872]

chills up my spine friend, thanks

[@gymrat22able]

Perfectly said. ...🌹🌹

[@danadimarco9221]

God please have mercy on us All

[@melissapenney7113]

Amazing analogy Sean Mclaughlin. I hope you do not mind if I use it.

[@davepower7170]

a brilliant version...this is my funeral song as the take me in the church

[@samreds8107]

That song reminds me how great is human creativity

[@piperchel]

I was 17 at this show. What a night.

[@louto2434]

Let’s his guitar playing be known as the getaway to heaven. Thank you Bob Dylan and the Dead

[@idigress7865]

Favorite version, chills and damn near tears - every time.

[@michaelblanks3409]

Thank you for the post,this was so powerful at the time,still is ,but it is extra special.Jerry connects with all of us here.never forget that moment ever.peace Jerry.Rip.Brent Rip

[@pmuammar]

Has to be the best version of this Dylan classic!

[@z1205]

Brent Mydland was a superstar!!!! 🌹 Soldier in the Army of the Night 🌹

[@freeskierjim]

that second solo touches the transcendental. pure genius!

[@resflyfishvid]

unearthly beautiful solo. Check out his solo in Looks Like Rain 8/14/1991 towards the end of song..

[@flyjunkee]

Yes, no one is ever gonna sound like Jerry!

[@chrisblasczyk8224]

1989 IN MY OPINION WAS THERE BEST YEAR EVER AND BRENT YEARS WERE THE BEST NO DISRESPECT TO PIGPEN OR KEITH LOVE EM ALL

[@jameslavelleiii6395]

Thanks for this great video with quality sound for the age. Nice smooth version. Seams like they were singing it to each other. Thanks for sharing 🙏⚡️🐻

[@timwalker2778]

The bass playing in this song is amazing.

[@lokoloko613]

I met David in petaluma, a great friend of Clay and when Clay told me who he was I felt lucky to meet him and serve his coffee every time he went to Hallie's for breakfast. Great person just like Clay. Greetings wherever you are. 😢😢

[@MikeWilliamson-cl6zd]

One of my favorite shows of all time, the Shakedown/Jack Straw opener , set 2 Box, Scarlet/Fire/Est/ Standing on moon was amazing, great closer

[@nintendonut100]

Great version. Phil especially kills here.

[@freevue]

superb version especially with Jerry's lead guitar/vocals and Phil Lesh's wonderful bass

[@timothyflynn9479]

Here it is......5/24/2014. Bob Dylan's 73rd birthday. I was at this concert. This was the last Dead show I saw making this the last live Dead song I heard. The old stadium was a wreck. But it was also a big part of my life. Saw numerous football games here......Army Navy games. Also many concerts. One that sticks in my mind was Gary Wright, Peter Frampton, and head lined by Yes.

[@edburns00]

This was your last show, and my first, and 25 years ago today we were both there with 100,000 others experiencing something that just doesn't exist any more.

[@810larry]

Ed Burns It's true..it's sad that there is nothing carrying the weird freedom..but if there is, somebody please tell me

[@lemualpoot5058]

As bad as RFK was, it beat the hell out of the old "bump, snatch, and run" Scrotum (Spectrum). If you looked closely at the form prints from when it was poured, you might've seen Hoffa's, and a few others' reflections in there.

[@beenjammin8284]

absolutely beautiful 2nd set and encore. top shelf from a top shelf tour.

[@ItsHazrD]

Gotta be my favorite version of this song, just something about it makes it perfect, I think it's the piano

[@tonytone6568]

Best version of this song imo, first song I ever played in a bar.

[@chelseawatson3429]

Incredible!!! I love the Dead and I love that they did this beautiful cover of Dylan's song

[@cesaesepulveda6349]

Hermosisima version de este gran tema de dylan bueno no podemos menos de esta gran banda

[@karlkremser9343]

Sail on. Rest in peace my beloved brothers.

[@jklein17]

He really was knockin' on heaven's door when this was recorded.

[@bandjhand]

made me cry!

[@stevenkatz1665]

Well, he had a good 6 years left at this point... check out footage from Summer Tour '95, most of it is pretty painful, though like any dead show, or tour, there are moments that shine through the muck.

[@robertl376]

Thank you.

[@thomassirman1382]

If we all could feel love like this there would be no war or violence or bad

[@petermanzi9363]

Not with our current president. He is so off the rail and angry and destructive. Every country has a historically bad leader. Trump is ours. He alienates so many people, here and all over the world. No prince of peace at all.

[@MidnightRambler-ot5yd]

Gets me every time.. Just beautiful!

[@Aliveandfighting1]

What's really brutal is when you have rights taken away, honors overlooked and and more is lost. For some of us this song hits home with a true story in a world filled with lies and worse. Whoever you are, whatever you're going through, find something you can do after the strife and loss. Each year take in something new to outgrow what this world tried to tear you down to. Meet others along the way who recognize your morals and your pains so you grow and they can too. All is not lost unless you let it be. Ensure your story is known somewhere somehow to help others or at the very least beat your enemy in some significant way, even if that's just escape and growth.

[@odinsson852]

It doesn't get much better than this!!

[@michaelmanley7701]

still got the ticket stub hung up in a picture frame down in my man cave. What a show. the parking lot party was nuts.

[@EmMaEmMa687]

all time best version of this song (in my opinion)

[@honeypie2555]

+Emma Nissim Agree!

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

There is something special about the way they play their version.

[@freeskierjim]

+Ryan I think it's the fluidity between the band mates. That transition from the piano solo to Jerrys solo is beautiful

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

Jim Borchardt I would agree, or if all the versions of this song. The Dead has always been my favorite

[@terenceokane]

its a great song, anyone who plays it pays tribute to that fact. but dead versions are always (in my opinion) the most soulful and emotional.. theyre longer and just so much more powerful

[@matttaggart3166]

I remember this all too well. Jerry said the stadium was closed. This was the last event ever there. Told everyone at 2300 that by philadelphia law they where supposed to stop. They played till 1 am. at least that is what i remember. Was so stoned by then It didnt matter. But the dead put their heart and soul into that concert.

[@pwhitty8964]

true

[@dennisosullivan6348]

I love hearing your experience of this show!!! Thanks for sharing

[@Mensa989]

Jerry Garcia (August 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995) Bob Weir Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Mickey Hart Brent Mydland (October 21, 1952 - July 26, 1990)

[@sns8420]

the flames that burn the brightest don't last long

[@jamemacdonald9082]

Margeir Ólafsson

[@sammyboy7163]

Margeir Ólafsson don't forget Pigpen!!!

[@lemualpoot5058]

Not a very nice list you have there. Like, are you waiting for the rest of them to kick the bucket babe?

[@markm8714]

7/7/89 is the day i was born

[@cheesetoast8312]

Well, with that said you sir might be a sign of which this planet may not see again....what do you have for us? Do something to memorialize this for us all as this was a day to remember for me as well. Mine is a Chemist in Delaware. He was sent here on 7/20/89 The Dead mark our paths we just do not know it.............Peace n love.

[@Tina1111981]

A friend of mine and my hubby's just passed today.. This was the last song we listened to with him... :,-(

[@javen69]

This live performance is recorded on spotify. This is a great performance and I just had to listen to it on the road so I thought I would let y'all know just In case you wanted it somehow.

[@fever_spike]

Awesome--thanks for lettin' us know.

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

Yea thanks dominic marokin!

[@Nick-et1gv]

No fucking joke I wondered if it was on spotify only a second before I saw this comment

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

so f**** proud to have been with all ya,.. dancing right beside ya many times ... we may have hugged even and exchanged a tale or two... good to see u again... peace my family ...

[@liamdolaher9225]

Only thing helping this quarantine

[@carrieberry8846]

Right on! I'm glad we have You Tube. It jeeps me sane!

[@esmeraldaslifefandango7594]

Best recording of the song by far!

[@LoloYodel]

a simple delight !

[@JohnRobertson870]

Yes, just wonderful.

[@rblue8427]

Jerry looked so happy at this show..

[@HamStroker]

Rest east Brent, 33 years today and you still shine bright as ever❤

[@augustwest4233]

89 was a very very good year.

[@John_G153]

How good is the piano solo around 3:50ish

[@ChuckCollins1969]

Incredible this I just had a flashback!

[@michaelmanley3664]

Still have my ticket stub. Great show.

[@joaoboscosuttili517]

Uma das melhores versões tocadas do knockin ...

[@richardmann800]

did anyone else see the dylan and dead show at aneheim stadium sometime in the early 1990s .... knockin on heavens door with the sun setting was chilling

[@burtmcclure4468]

Yes indeed

[@petermanzi9363]

O s it on you tube or CD?

[@katharinerauch7361]

If heaven is Jerry playing guitar, I hope so!

[@haydensoltvedt180]

beautiful

[@robertnelson7736]

I love them

[@MidwestOutlaw86]

Awesome.

[@wolfgangh.wogerer3344]

Rememberin'em. FOR.EVER_!!!

[@robertcarey2253]

Just like we have done before...just like we will again knock knock knocking on heavens door

[@tonylaughlin6663]

they did this at Irvine Meadows right after Jerry came out of his coma in the 80's. this version almost as good. it was sad and joyous and gave me chills. still does to this day thinking about it.....

[@piperchel]

Was at this show. RIP JFK. Fitting end.

[@isaacsweeney5380]

man i just listened to morning dew 1989 from shorline, followed that up w this and i think im in heaven

[@nicholaswalmsley3662]

This is why Bob Dylan said that Jerry Garcia was the best interpreter of his songs

[@zach4216]

Man this must have been a magical night...

[@mattbecker4320]

It was

[@elainebaldacci4432]

Found out this morning my cousin died in a car accident. Our uncle was murdered in the 90's. I remember me and my uncle Tom sitting in lawn chairs listening to this. Last night 2 of my family members were reunited. Today I grieve for loved ones lost

[@debbiecaserta8197]

Just beautiful!! Makes me miss Jerry even more.

[@m1a1garand59]

Yup, Last show at JFK man. I was all over the place, On the floor, In my seat then always behind stage for the drum solo. I could always get behind the drummers at the shows, Just talked to the guard showed him I meant no harm and I would sit close enough to see Mickey and Billy do their thing. Once the band came back out as promised I got up and split thanking the guard. But man that place was in bad shape, Urine flowing out of the bathrooms down the stairs. Didn't hear a word Dylan sang.

[@ahmetberkayezgu8457]

This is the greatness.

[@asokanponnusamy]

The trouble with the Grateful Dead is they make the same song sound delightfully different each time they play it. One is exasperated looking for all the versions and put them all together in a file.

[@katharinerauch7361]

One person's exasperation is another's salvation--peace out!

[@chaim5397]

Well at least you can never get bored

[@timmccarthy3034]

yes, but u can never have too many flowers in the forest...each one is unique ..in its own way , so we can be GRATEFUL for that...

[@gubdad]

That is the quest!

[@Joeycapp711]

1:52 when walks backwards giving Jerry the Lead on guitar is the most

[@thomasmcgann3664]

THE LAST SONG EVER PLAYED AT HE STADIUM - great shows in this rats holes - fleetwood mac - the rolling stoness - the dead - and many others - they condemned it after this show.

[@t.j.brunetto2132]

goose bumps I was there

[@grin64]

Hears a good single. You and I leasing to 100 times

[@captwillk]

This is excellent. I also recommend searching youtube for Garcia Baez Weir - acoustic perfection.

[@bunnybeckman8029]

Me too Brent was great

[@JB-le8pu]

This was always the song we were most disappointed to hear for an Encore. Knocking meant Walkin. Because they played it too much. But over the years Since Jerry died I’ve come to think that this is actually vintage Jerry. Brings tears to my eyes

[@JB-le8pu]

I was actually at this show. Great Bucket Aiko opener!

[@jeffdachef]

Just imagine...he gets to sit in with all the great ones now...Jerry, Jimmy, Janis, Morrison, Stevie Ray, Richard, Rick and Levon...Peace

[@skinnyblisks127]

Jeff Johnson Jerry thought the Doors sucked and that Morrison was a MickJagger ripoff FYI

[@praxters]

Yeah the jam band in the afterlife must be something else

[@tombeau11]

just like so many times before

[@davidkeller9212]

The typical Philadelphia concert goers were ripping the plumbing open in the restrooms causing rivers of water to spill out on to the main concourse . I miss that stadium. I attended some great shows there including live aid

[@pwhitty8964]

nice, this concert and live aid

[@thomasjdm7388]

I really enjoy Jerry Garcia playing Dylan bc of the respect he had for him

[@DavidHardy-cq3pf]

Sometimes I wish heaven would let me in but back to a day at time and hope for the future

[@darthvader3465]

There are many renditions of this tune. This one though, is special.

[@michaelalger3053]

A lot of talent on a stage at once shits bat shit crazy he was a genius with a guitar

[@elmoresam5173]

Beautiful Palace