Grateful Dead - China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider (5-3-72)

[@amolchaturvedi2151]

Whatever choices you made brought you here. God bless you.

[@freespeech4all757]

And you as well.

[@wendyvinshlikapoltz8211]

I always see awesome comments like this on Grateful Dead videos

[@Phish1995]

Bless you as well, sir. I'm here.

[@fredfreddy1502]

Love you too brother. Always a loving atmosphere with y'all. God bless y'all dead head asses hahaha 🤘😝🤘

[@lawrencefass9778]

THE GRATEFUL DEAD..THEY SIMPLY GET UP AND THEY PLAY..

I play this for my three month old baby boy and he smiles and kicks his legs and flails his arms. He loves it. I’m so happy.

[@stangnet83]

Hope that 4 year old is still groovin 😊

[@middeh]

THAT BABY BOY GONNA GROW UP RIGHT!!!!! AND WITH THE BEST MUSIC TASTE

[@stevegodwin6416]

It's pure joy!

[@donwrinkles717]

😂that sounds like the best experience this life has to offer😂

@@stangnet83yup he is lol. Didn’t even remember I commented on this. He will be 5 in September and love to play his drums.

[@shawster1]

Dear youtube never, ever, ever interrupt China - Rider with a commercial. It's music blasphemy!

[@JarredPearman]

They literally put the ad in the song transition. Who listens to make this happen?

[@AndyBigDaddyWilkinson]

I was over visitin my nana one summer....sitting out in the backyard waiting for supper...listening to china cat...I didnt hear her calling...so she came out side ..pulled of my walkman and headphones......and She said do you want garlic bread too?..I broke a few wine bottles over her head...stuffed her head in boiling pasta,,,,,,she learned her lesson

[@shawnoliver2964]

unskippable too

[@marley1529]

@@JarredPearman the AI machine thing listens... and learns...

[@NancyDrewe]

Sadistic bots!

[@benringenberg2394]

I love the Grateful Dead more and more every day. Simply put, finding them was the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you guys for enriching my life more than i ever thought was possible.

[@MichaelTobin-m1d]

changes my mood nearly inan instant My GO TO

[@veneta72]

Dog bless you brother ( or sister )

[@benringenberg2394]

​@@veneta72love that, peace fam.

[@childofgod9092]

​@@veneta72i I ppl a 😅in a way 9òkkoooop⁰⁰ⁿ090000000ķlp😂ppppp😂p😂😂òi

[@tennesseejed884]

You got that right

[@sunshinenbluesallday1920]

Danced near Bob Weir for the entire concert, onstage at Porchester Theater in 1969 two nights in a row and spent the entire time with the Band. So sweet. I'm 70 now and that experience made me a different person in too many ways to describe. Let's just say that the Grateful Dead are my happiest moments in life.

[@zstarsurfer]

😊 Cool ☮️❤️🎆

[@asonyaperryman510]

❤❤❤

[@canyonroots]

71 and similar experiences but not on stage. Full of joy.

[@donwrinkles717]

You have reached the apex of musical taste. Subbed 4 your Playlists!

[@shmuelwittow7662]

65 and still enjoying the dead

[@odessataylor1073]

When the song started i sat there for the first 20 seconds wondering " Am i high or is the picture spinning" Its been confirmed that yes i am high and yes its spinning

[@609rude]

I sang this song out loud to my grandma when my grandpa passed she said i want you to sing when i pass she loved it.

[@thewizardofcroagz394]

Yur

[@sandrat6058]

Now, we are trippin on it.

[@dennisbrooks8566]

When you get confused ,just listen to the music play !

[@ky12365]

Well shit...

[@lizg6515]

Once many years ago I put headphones on my mother who was in her mid-70's and told her to listen to this. I said, Pay special attention to the transition between the two songs - that's where the magic happens. Sure enough, at a point midway, a beautiful smile spread across her face. It was a gratifying moment.

[@jessiesalvi2157]

❤❤❤❤ grateful dead. 💗💗💗💗😁😀😄🥰

[@SteveStephens9]

Could you timestamp

[@michaelmccleery664]

Amen !!

[@sunshinenblues]

They kept me rockin' all the way until my 70's. I'm seventy-three years old and still a GD 'afficionado'. And so much more!!

[@hootengooten8502]

I enjoy reading comments like this.

[@sallyk7363]

Can't count how many times I've listened to this song; live or on audio, but I'll never, ever fall out of love with it.

[@JeremyIlenin-mb3mk]

Amazing......

[@Tlandra8]

I feel so lucky to be hearing this for the first time ever in 2024.

[@philbrann1589]

Get the record (Europe '72)

[@alexanderkvitrovn9828]

Same here man

[@superorangeish]

Living through it in the 70's and still hearing it and getting chills. Welcome.

[@1viridis]

Grateful Dead makes me so happy. This is what summer sounds like.

[@matthewgray469]

That's an excellent way to Express it I've often felt the same way

[@justinlalugski2083]

@@casseyeaton4497 square

[@kingdomrhye1180]

So true

[@WildChildMcCloud]

This is what all year sounds like for me!

[@jesstee3328]

I'm sitting outside and there's a baby praying mantis that legitimately appears to be dancing to this song... it's definitely what summer sounds like

[@brianhall5530]

I first heard about Grateful Dead when I was 14 years old. I was in a hippie mountain town in Colorado, at a gift shop. I saw a t shirt with Jerry Garcia on it and it looked cool, so I asked who it was, and the lady at the cash register told me it was the singer to Grateful Dead. I went home that night and discovered their beautiful music. My life changed forever that day. I'm very grateful that destiny has led me to that moment so I could discover The Grateful Dead. Thank you universe

[@brianhall5530]

Hell yeah man that's a cool ass story

[@brianhall5530]

Thank you kind sir hahhaha

[@carlawestlund4429]

Grew up in the city any one out there go to James Lick then on to ...saw all the locals for free yaa then at The Fillmore ..

[@hardcorehenry1727]

Great story

[@PKHookemhorns]

The Grateful Dead will never die! Their music and talent will live forever! Jerry Garcia was one of the greatest gifts of music God gave to us all!

[@matthewgray469]

Yes Mr. Koscheski, I had the great privilege to see the various Jerry Garcia Bands when he performed when the Dead were on vacation. In retrospect I think Jerry Garcia was happiest when he was performing in concert

[@benringenberg2394]

Well stated my brother. I find myself questioning if I am an over the top fan these days....and the answer I came up with is a solid absolutely. My love for Jerry is so strong and my appreciation for all the joy he has brought me is beyond measure. I dont want to call him a God, but he kind of is the God of my universe. I like to imagine if there is a heaven, it is a Grateful Dead tour that never ends, and there are bottomless supplies of all the cleanest psychedelics, headiest greens, and pharmaceutical coke and heroin, and I am surrounded by happy loving heads for eternity. This is one dream I would love to see come true.😁

[@PaulStueber-bp3fc]

I will take a copy of the album to The angels and they can translate it so Holy Spirit may feel it and bot perish but tears odf joy will be collected and a miracle will be sent to protect some eras of time

[@davidcrerand7940]

I'm 63, a Deadhead since 16. Did 17 shows including Watkins Glen, when I need a GD infusion, this is always the cut I turn to. It never fails to get me soaring. Thank God I've had the Grateful Dead all these years!

[@samdp8497]

Hah! I turn 63 in May 2022. Went 27 Dead shows. My wife and I would go to Hampton coliseum where they would have 2 or 3 days in a row....stay at the motel 6 with all the crazy fun deadheads - early 80s - man we had fun!! Good times in the USA!!

[@briangenung2617]

I did 11 tours...im origanly from horseheads NY. Bout 25 mins from the Glen. I would have given my left nut to have been at that show

[@martyconroy3786]

Supposed to go to The Glen, we even bought tickets, lmbo. Life interceded... such is life...

[@KITLEVEY]

Ha - Not long ago I'm unpacking a bunch of boxes from a move made years ago and found my ticket stub to that concert. Grateful Dead, The Band & The Allman Brothers - July 28 1973 - Truly an endurance concert.

[@sueherrington5684]

Watkins Glen - wow, that takes me back - carrying tents and coolers up the mountain, it was magical - the music blew away the rain.

[@lesitalian95]

This song and this band are freaking lovely i dont care if I've discovered them late. They're so divine.❤❤peace and love everybody here.

[@deanallen927]

Never too late, friend. Hop on the bus.

[@xendava7217]

Watch out Rin. These guys could easily become an obsession. But that's a good thing friend 😉

[@helenajones7438]

Doesn’t matter when you found ‘em

[@Garyj1784]

No one cares when you Discovered them. We're all just glad you did. Welcome aboard. This bus only goes one way...

[@rufusmaximus5784]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37TnaKDebGMZ7c

[@sunshinenblues]

o.k. since you DIDN'T ask, this is my story...i met the band while they were in my college gymnasium in 1969! before a minute had passed i was smokin' reefer with Bobby Weir. Yeah, i got high that day! then, he told me i should go to their next concerts in Porchester NY at the Capitol Theatre. i did. i danced on stage all night long. i slept in his bed later on, and it was the finest two days of my life that weekend ! Then their chauffeur drove me back to school - alone in the GD limo, & another adventure awaited me in NYC. and so on..love this band for real

[@stangnet83]

Sweet

[@davidray1596]

Man this was literally sacred vinyl in the university dorms back in 1973 - what wonderful memories.

[@jski7355]

Boy does that ever ring true. That music reminds of when I was when I heard it

[@jski7355]

The album brings me right back to those days of college and friends and such great memories of those precious days . It's difficult to not get emotional !! and wonder where all those folks are today .

[@jl2937]

Hell yes

[@betabill370]

I think I'll just have to fire up my turntable tonight! I have an absolutely pristine LP that I bought when I was in college!

[@timothycollins3829]

The transitions from China Cat to Rider during this era were always amazing.

[@patriciamays8244]

I think so too. My favorites among others as time rolled along the Dead became the most prolific band in the world that I know of. I freaking believable when it all began so long ago.

[@tadhgokeeffe2127]

Agree. This is probably everyone’s favourite. Everything about it is perfect

[@EugeneAxe]

Indeed. Nothing tops '72 era Dead.

[@thomaslale6764]

To be honest...this is the best bridge to another song ever. There are a few that are just as good but nothing...and I mean not a one is better. Happy birthday Jerry. You are missed.

[@stayingsober7802]

Bobby's incredible on this!

[@bluesfanman1]

Agreed. The tempo change is phenomenal.

[@badbadmanly903]

You’re right, it’s amazing how it transitions. I was fortunate to have seen the. Several times around this time, here in the US. In the 60s they could meander, in the 70s they were pretty tight, considering their loose style.

[@benringenberg2394]

Well said, and absolute truth. I cannot listen to the transition without maxing the volume out about 45 seconds before "I know you rider", so sweet and it never gets old. Trying to think about roughly how many times i have listened to this in my lifetime, honestly 1500 is probably pretty accurate, if not more. God damn I love them.

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Superb!!And live..Greetings from Greece

[@gabriellee907]

I just discovered this song. I've probably listened to it 15 times today. WOW. I cant even put into words how this song makes me feel.

[@robertputalonis2624]

Gabriel Lee you don’t have to. We feel it too.

[@georgemcelroy3058]

Welcome to our world!!

[@Jason5000]

Annnnnnd....he’s hooked!

[@PhukIT1865]

and there are probably 100 better versions of it out there. This is America being GREAT

[@LuisMartinez-er9qg]

Innefable

[@alh7782]

Simply the best. Keith's piano is heavenly, Weir's rhythm stupendous, and those harmonies can't be beat. And Jerry ties it all up neatly with Bill and Phil bringing it all to a beautiful finish. Thanks guys!!!

[@jasonlambert5552]

Keith really is freakin' amazing.

[@tomrider1883]

As I get older this music holds more value than gold...

[@timhennessey2996]

tom rider yes true music

[@gardensofthegods]

tom rider Golden bricks of Devotion

[@mikeopatik8705]

Just tuning in again after a couple decades. I pair my whiskey with some real sad songs these days. But, this is Happy Music! The songs of my youth.

[@petescott1707]

tom rider thank you for summarizing a thought I could not put into words. I know you Rider.

[@billsmith4356]

tom rider gold cant really live in ur heart

[@pocogirl]

The Allman Brothers Band and the Greatful Dead were touring together back in late 1972. They were playing in Houston and I had front row seats. Berry Oakley had just died two days before the concert and the Allman brothers had cancelled this show. The Grateful Dead showed up and played the entire set by themselves. I was not that big of a fan of the Grateful Dead until that night. The played for over four hours straight. It was incredible.

[@billsmith4356]

😲

[@jahrojasexqsys5238]

When i saw "the dead" and allman brothers wave that flag summer tour....warren haynes played a 2+ hour set with allman bros and then 1 hour 1st set& 2hour 2nd set with the dead....every date...that i was at at least...maybe this style of music (improvisational) breeds players with beastly endurance. Lord knows my fingers are about to fall off after 2 hours....couldnt imagine 5 hours +!

[@jimgreene3914]

6 10 73 dead show, no other comments just enjoy.

[@rickstanley1182]

I hear you. My first show took me a long time to find my seat. Reasons I'll withhold. When I did, they stopped playing and I thought I missed it. It was an intermission, and they did a second set. I've never seen another concert where a band would play for that long. So long, they take a break, halfway through.

[@MrBurninCross]

saw the Allmans 4 X (1 with Duane); the Dead, 2X..... tell me about it.....

[@Tia619]

This album and this recording of China Cat Sunflower made me a deadhead. This will always be my favorite recording of this song.

[@douglashott9843]

Me too.

[@bluesurfer87]

Cause it is. Absolutely perfect, best version ever

[@Nokden144]

I didn't choose grateful Dead, they chose me. Their name on my screen everyday in documentry on social media and stuff finally had to search them up, now I think I'm born in wrong generation. So grateful for your music grateful dead

[@rufusmaximus5784]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37TnaKDebGMZ7c this band is up and coming ! There is still hope!

[@georgemacdonell2341]

you should'a been there but better late than never

[@l.t.p933]

@@georgemacdonell2341 Sorry for not being born 50 years ago

[@Quintessentguy]

My favorite Dead cut ever, listen on headphones and get the amazing interplay of this band, Weir on the left, Garcia on the right channel. I can listen to this every day and still be amazed. The whole album is one of the best live albums EVER, and I love jazz and classical and Prog Rock to death.

[@jesslloydjansen]

You are so god damn right.

[@ericwelber2899]

Agreed!

[@FrankJSelkeIV]

no doubts, and might be the best Cumberland ever

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Yes I bought this Album when it was released and still own it and others seen the Dead only 5 times in my life, even got a ride on the roof of a local DJ’s car driving down the finger lakes to Watkins Glenn 1973 to see the Dead, The Band, and The Allman Brothers Thanks for the Ride Snorton Norton 97 Rock Buffalo NY

[@jamespriest9658]

Yeah boy I'm all up in exactly what it saying, what do I know only came on board fully in 77

[@88wulfgar72]

I was born the day this was played and it ended up being my favorite song and version of the song. It's flawless.

[@josiahquincy2744]

Happy b-day - i am as old as dirt. Cheers

[@billm.819]

@@josiahquincy2744 It wasn't cool to be a Deadhead in the 1970s -1990s except among a few people. I recall being laughed at because I went to a Dead show instead of the BeeGees.

[@davidbowman4259]

@@billm.819 Wow! You got the last laugh, sir. The Bee Gees? Oh my dog ... what the bleeping bleep ...

[@billm.819]

@@CoolCrescent186 I remember Grand Funk Railroad outselling the GD. We forget the dreadful bands of the time and only remember the geniuses. The Dead were genius. They still are.

[@pevsfreedom]

I Know You Rider makes me so happy. Especially this version. The way the Dead covered songs is just out of this world. The way they did everything was. Greatest band to grace the world.

[@philipnewton8069]

As an old bluegrass and folk player, my Dad dismissed the Dead as just a hippie band. Then I played some Dead albums for him and he recognized many songs. Now he plays I Know You Rider, Peggy-O, and other Dead songs on his guitar.

[@ganymeade5151]

Those who do not like this should spend less time on their computers.

[@mikegalvin9801]

The best covers are those who take a song and make it something new - Hendrix and Van Morrison's very different but wonderful takes on Dylan songs or Whitney taking a Dolly Parton classic and making it her own. Nobody did this better than the Dead in their heyday.

[@cosmicslopass]

Jerry 72 is so smooth , his voice sounds so gentle and his guitar is effortless. Keith's piano is perfect and still fresh , Phil is holding it together . All members are a real unit in 72 , the vocals are perfect together .

[@jacksprat1124]

'72, IMO, was the peak. Still had the "high," improved technique and energy creating "Magic" and it wasn't just the "Jerry Worship Show." Maybe THE peak was the Veneta show that year. Maybe before when there was less separation between the "band" and the "audience." In any case, glad they recorded just about every note from those early days that still are a turn on.

[@cosmicslopass]

@@jacksprat1124 72 is dead most pure form you ask me . But the music of 74 , it's so heavy, Jerry has become a master of his instrument as well as bill k , shit Phil too . The musicality of 74 is unreal but the general vibe of 72 is the dead at it's prime I agree .

[@tedcarlson8176]

Jerry on that strat

[@johnmasonivquakerhippie9534]

more than 46 years later, this still resonates! Let's do our part to bring peace into our world through the healing power of music!

[@postshanna]

i think i'm into the grateful dead now

[@ironman1290]

Get into it, as much as, you can. ...It’ll change your life for the better. 😁

[@alden5554]

check out "help on the way :slipknot: Franklin tower ".... high energy funky goodness

[@joecharles7081]

@@ironman1290 you ain't lyin' dude!

[@paulbeck2816]

You were before you were born

[@_nx..kromer.6085]

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[@DaFreezeey]

This is my favorite China Cat Sunflower ever. So much emotion in Jerry's playing. Plus all the reverb makes this recording sound heavenly.

[@donavonmacallister3101]

Yes indeed.

[@mattcontrino8513]

Just bought this album today. Two hours of absolute bliss.

[@benringenberg6265]

Sweet. I have bought and lost this and American Beauty at least three times each, and am happy every time to spend money on my favorite band again.

[@mikemagyar3222]

As a long time listener I typically jump around throughout their career, getting hooked on this or that. I have revisited the Europe 72 shows on and off over the last 35 years or so and every time I dive in I'm astonished at how good these shows sound. The playing, the singing, the gear. It all sounds just fucking incredible. Nobody sounds like these guys. Not yesterday, not today.

[@pandre429]

Damn right bro!

[@joshuajoshua7257]

Noone ever will because it's not possible twice.

[@charleswest6372]

In 70s words this is a Bitchin tune

[@kenscapes]

I love how this song just kept unfolding and little pieces of it would land back to the original melody.

[@dorothydottiebo1432]

love it. why can't everyone understand this. don't you want the world to know

[@aaronlennox6025]

Welcome to the Grateful Dead! Enjoy your stay! There is a lot to see!

[@Damuse8191]

I love how all the instruments sound like they're each doing their own thing but ultimately sound like they're all on the same journey, tied together by the drum.

[@astrowarrior3064]

Having listened to the dead for about 6 years but finally became immersed in their music for the past 4 months non stop I’ve gotten more patient, kind, enduring and have worked harder. Their music inspires me to slow down and appreciate life more.

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

Anthem in the Sun, Aoxomoxoa and Working Man's Dead are a good start on CDs, having extended cuts. The miles I've traveled on those...

[@hellbornelfchild]

This is the best version that I'm aware of. Pure psychedelic fury.

[@pzj2017]

Can't go wrong with the ice cream kid.

[@EdwardJennings-sy8zl]

Pppppp0pppppppp

[@jasonlambert5552]

This was cleaned up a bit in over dubbing for the record, but yeah, it is

[@JeanSpencer-xz2ke]

Usually, I like the original version of their stuff, but THIS ...I consider that the 'Without a net' Version of China/rider is possibly better.

[@jimmyjam6764]

pure psychedelic fury. absolutely 👌

[@noushitaisa]

Bloody hell. I _still_ love this after all these years. One of the best bits of live music ever captured on tape.

[@VoluntaristJAM]

One of the high points for humanity - all 200,000 years of us.

[@TomasEagleMusic]

wish i had more hands

[@josiahquincy2744]

and White Buffalo rolling papers

[@zenglobal8789]

yes....it is my go-to dead tune if I'm trying to turn someone on to Jerry and The Dead....

[@stevenbergdahl4005]

Dude I can't believe believe believe, might as well say it 3 times that this is the best best best oops sorry band on the world

[@SirLarsofLondon]

if there was ever a song made for listening in earphones, this is definitely one of them...

[@alphwinter3913]

Somewhere around 2:05 as the tune makes a change, Phil drops a triplet of phat bombs under the melody. Does it to me every time!

[@asonyaperryman510]

Made for driving too! ❤❤

[@jasonsnyder6914]

China cat is one of the best examples of music know to man

[@greglyons3792]

I Agree. They have No Mercy !

[@rebeccacruz7636]

you said it

[@song-rz6hi]

wow, dude, you said it

[@chinacat9992]

Thanks, dude !!

[@bwbookwalter]

China Cat ALWAYS makes me wanna dance! Awesome song! 🐱💚😎

[@bobbennert1132]

my favorite 10 minutes of Grateful Dead music. It is as good as any music anywhere, time or place.

[@samuelthomas4705]

I'm 32 years old and I'm so grateful for the generation that made music like this. Real music. It would be an insult to compare music of today to this. I'm happy I spent time around people who turned me on to this and grew up listening. I would not like to be a rap child. Peace

[@robertfrosty7339]

Congrats, want a cookie?

[@jakobfolmar6604]

Lucky indeed. I'm 40 and my first taste in music was about 3 years old playing with dad's record player, he would of only been 21 at the time and had the dead, Floyd, zeppelin ect. Luckily it stuck and I fell in love.

[@papadukes6104]

I'm 69 it was a great time to grow up the music will never be duplicated you could go to a show for $5 and see amazing shows seen so many I can't even remember all of them it's good to see someone your age and appreciates the music

[@garyselden5100]

I love Jerry's lead work, but Bob knows every chord ever made. I love the rhythm guitar.

[@gavinmckillop8006]

“Made”?

[@jimmullane3498]

A bit of Dickie and Duane on this one with two lead guitarists

[@absolutelypositively]

Bobby’s rhythm playing is top notch in the segue. Best rhythm guitarist ever up to this point on 9/21/21. Fall equinox.

[@moppydavycoonsmith3034]

@@gavinmckillop8006 May Gavin Be/Do Blessed To Know That The Heavenly InSpirited Spirit Power And Force Name, God, Made Everything.

[@garywebb8039]

From one Gary to another. I found tabs for China Cat some years ago and was surprised to find out the dedel de ta dedle det sparkly twinkly part is Bob, the raged rythum roller coaster behind it is mostly all jerry beating his low E string silly, (not Phil), hence things were not always what I thought they were. in an interview, Phil claimed "Once when Garcias sound wasn't working I was amazed at how well Bob could cover for him until they solved the problem. on the solos that was me whistling all the high notes, the audience didn't even notice !". ( although I take his remarks with a grain of salt). gary

[@johnclayton1843]

The Grateful Dead is absolutely the best phenomenon to happen to music - EVER. Pure magic. I thought I knew what good music was from other bands, then heard the Dead and how they brought it to a whole other dimension and level!! We miss you JERRY!!!

[@ugustrnar]

Yes it's the best quality audio out there..man, to have been there live..must've been a extremely special event.

[@michaelpoe5095]

I wish I was a headlight on a northbound train....I'd shine my light through the cool Colorado rain...

[@FreeCorps1984]

I hear ya.....the sun will shine in my back door some day

[@jamesjeffers4390]

+john j there'll be a knock on your backdoor

[@codyagans1894]

Love that line! !

[@brendantrajanowski9681]

Michael Poe that’s my sons name....Ryder....good vibes

[@hunterrood8005]

Goosebumps! I'd shine my light..... gives me chills

[@Alterbridge321]

Words can't fucking describe the feeling of listening to this song in the mountains. Channeling the great spirit of America through LSD inspired beauty and a segue into traditional folk ballads. Goddamn, goddamn!

[@ergovisavis]

I know the exact feeling you're describing. It's almost overwhelming, and few things in life resonate so deeply. But you're right that words can't describe it. It's something that has to experienced.

[@McBB-Ray]

Awesome!🍀

[@brianwelles944]

I love the energy emitted from mountains looking at the devine nature.of the painted desert

[@ronaldriis1023]

I saw the Dead many times in the Seventies. They were still not considered a mainstream band, but over time country artists, especially, have realized what an American treasure they are. This two song combo would not be out of place today at the CMAs. For better or worse. Long live Captain Trips.🎸

[@vixieramsay7582]

The only band that can take a bunch of words from a hat and make it beautiful.

[@scottminton925]

China Cat was probably Hunter on some Owsley stuff but Rider is way old. I'm from Appalachia when I play like Rider, Deep Elem and StaggerLee they all know it in their 80s. A relative knew Deep Elem since the 30s. They loved their tradionals and played them well

[@michaelnoller3441]

From a fucking hat? Are you nuts? Please grow up, son.

[@thejamnasium6447]

you do realize that Robert Hunter was one of the most gifted WRITERS of the 21st century, right? and I said writers and not "songwriters" for a reason. the man's poetry transcends simple lyricism. have you ever even listened to the Grateful Dead?

[@jakobfolmar6604]

@@thejamnasium6447 it's amazing. One of the all time greats.

[@doublet630]

@@thejamnasium6447 Exactly. RH is right up there with the best lyricists of all time. JMHO

[@nelsoneduardomiercavazos7439]

I can't express what does this song makes me feel, I love it. I wanna hear it again and again.

[@g.victorpaulson8836]

Heard this performed at Watkins Glen Racetrack on July 28, 1973. I was 15, and way high. That concert was a life-defining event. I'm Grateful to have been there, and to remember it quite vividly.

[@tinicum54]

LOL, I was there also. I was 19.

[@nordogvids]

G. Victor Paulson I was 16 and high when I saw them in Des Moines, Iowa in May of 1973, life-changing for me too!

[@mattekelliher]

I was there too.18 years old! I especially remember the very early am soundcheck they did with The Band and Allmans (2am?) all together. Most everyone was sleeping. The Dead came on (as I recall) at about Noon the next day and began with Bertha.What an awesome show! Matt

[@jlw3_vb]

Ayyyyyyhhhhhh, i see what you did there.

[@josiahquincy2744]

what was it like 600,000 there? God bless you

[@elliotwright1626]

I can't listen to this at work or I will stand up and walk out, and I have bills to pay.

[@donnastewart8280]

Qiut your job find something you love to do ☮️

[@georgewashington6225]

@@donnastewart8280 I love fucking, maybe I should be a pornstar.

[@stanleypratt3383]

@@georgewashington6225 Follow your dreams, George.

[@devinshaw4672]

Imagine Martha Washington undoing her garter belts

[@georgewashington6225]

@@devinshaw4672 hey now, simmer down horndog;)

[@shaughtup7554]

This album saved my sanity, I was 14, at home and had done a hit of very strong windowpane, my parents started fighting and I thought my heart and mind were going to break...I snuck into the music room, put on the Koss headphones and this album my older sister had bought....and I went from hell to heaven, and have loved it ever since....this pairing in particular, it just MOTORS ON, and takes OFF!

[@thecardoski]

This song reminds me off that time when I was at some place or something.

[@Sunfadedlovejaded]

It's called a flashback. Acid baby.

[@davidross192]

Yeah, I think I saw you

[@dorothydottiebo1432]

lmao!

[@aaronlennox6025]

I was there too, what a long strange trip it's been.

[@charlesflowerday1460]

And I remember I did something and it was good. There might have been a rainbow. Or that might have been in my mind. Peace Out.

[@kalebrobinson9988]

Got into the dead last summer and I am so glad I did! Used to listen to classic rock, folk, a lot of old good tunes but nothing hits me in the feels like the Dead does.

[@phriedokra6158]

Anen....wharf rat here..

[@kalebrobinson9988]

@@phriedokra6158 don't know what you mean man haha

[@chamicels]

@@kalebrobinson9988 😃

[@thereadone768]

Jerry was my mentor, friend and guide before I knew what his name was. Unspeakably grateful for the pleasure of your company Jerry, happy trails thanks for the lessons and your songs are in my heart forever, and I do miss you when your gone...until again I hear your song. Who are the grateful dead and why are they following me? The answer is the question.

[@shaylabrown3585]

the read one

[@keciajolley3813]

I just went from Bowie to the Dead and this is a great journey my friends.

[@robertbrown4112]

hahahahahahahaha

[@chickenflaver6191]

Try DyingFetus to grateful dead. Now thats a journey!

[@kristenmchugh2417]

Ziggy Stardust forever..

[@deannefocer9638]

still unwashed and somewhat slightly dazed, WOW

[@grate.dcheese9083]

wild one though

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Europe 72 is by far one of the best live albums. Classic & timeless & priceless=] Hands down one of the best tracks "laid down" - studio rock holds no flame to live dead!! I also think Europe 72 is better than most of the "Dicks Picks" collections.

[@johnmitton8492]

This must be the 2456th time I have listened to this. Ah and it's still wakens my senses and puts a smile on my face. Nothing left to do but smile smile smile

[@johnmitton8492]

I might have you beat

[@johnpratt2525]

This guitar work is off the charts

[@wilbertholley5829]

Sterling Archer we are we are and will be

[@paulklingenberg7614]

Well, if you think so archer

[@williamlake5469]

That bassline though!! Masterpiece

[@calebproductions5970]

I never heard this song until last year and it blew me away the guitars are excellent the melody is perfect not to mention that voice

[@JamesJAllen-sx5vn]

Have or had many of China cat/rider on cassette but this is the one that will always blow me the fuck away !

[@tedcarlson8176]

One drummer, younger voices, Jerry on a strat, grand piano, wall of sound… such a clean, crisp & energetic sound

[@TheRabbipinchas]

China Cat Sunflower, my favorite Dead song. I wish I could walk out my front door and once again be a teenager in SF in 1966 again. If you did not live in the 60s, you'll never completely understand. Much love to Deadheads, old and new. Keep playing the music.

[@danielmarone5757]

TheRabbipinchas I was born in 66 oh my God

[@kevinmccoy3653]

I had a dream last week that The Dead were back, Jerry was wailing, everyone was dancing, and I was happier than anytime in my life......... Then I woke up... SHIT!

[@andrewmantle7627]

Sometimes I agree with these sentiments, but not always. Truly you are always the issuer of what you feel. I have had regrets about not loving musical pieces as much as I used to, til I realized that sometimes I did. Leave them alone for awhile and let them grow again. Love is there for those who claim it.

[@sunshinenblues]

i'm gonna tell my story some time, it's outtasight!! YT is the best place for music of the past, because other than that i'll only have Pandora. so "ROCK ON!" People old and young. life is "but a dream"....

[@chancesamples3780]

I envy you

[@mattsean6164]

Best live version they’ve ever done of China, in my opinion! It has become a daily jam for me!

[@bannork]

The rhythm is pulsating away, dancing and rocking, supporting the melody and riff.... hippie music at its peak, dancing, rocking and singing all together- Nietzsche would have been proud, the spirit of man unified in a rocking Dionysian spirit!!

[@ralphemerson1654]

Fuckin' A

[@VoluntaristJAM]

Hopefully Nietzsche was able to reincarnate as a Deadhead….

[@zacchase8957]

planetterrible yeah and I’m the reincarnation haha

[@connieroberts1689]

bannork this is the new shit

[@cosmicfool8350]

Nietzsche was a bit of a jerk. His philosophies were short sighted and egotistical for my taste.

[@donijackson1428]

Saw 'em at Kezar in 73. Right after the Europe tour. All these tunes were perfect, very professional. Great show. Then on the way home, my cuz fell out of the car. We thought it hysterical. Musta been the acid. NRPS, Waylon Jennings, the the Dead. Valhala! I was 16.

[@1viridis]

This is what joy sounds like.

[@jeromep4898]

In the mid 1970's we used to go see The Dead every year at The Fox Theater in Atlanta Georgia......Three night gig in the most beautiful concert setting you could ever imagine. Damn I miss those days.

[@andreasschandl5772]

A Master piece. Thank you, thank you sooooo much. I had had the pleasure to see Further like in 2011 in Vegas and it was the best day of my life. Aside from the days my kids got born. Greetings from Germany.....thank you for existing!!!!

[@gdub999tub.]

Going back to this reassures me that I haven't really changed in 50 years. It captures me just as it did all those years ago.

[@Rmbl0nRose]

China Cat is to my ears, what sunshine is to my face! Awesome!

[@petercrowl9467]

+Rmbl0nRose Wow - what a beautiful way to put it

[@sarahthatgirl8920]

YESSS

[@dorothydottiebo1432]

that is so perfect. why can't everyone see that/feel that

[@codyagans1894]

Perfect description

[@gregcowan4716]

And a hit of 6 way micro dot.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

It's always a breath of fresh air to be here with so many friends and family. I've probably been close to some of you at shows over the years. I miss those days with a yearning that is almost painful, and yet magical and hopeful at the same time. It's the bittersweet memories of a youth well spent. I come here often. Love to you all.

[@al-jo]

I am 24. Psychedelic music is half of my life. No words to describe it. This music feels like being there, in more beautiful places...

[@thirdstonefromthesun485]

✌Dead fan here. I'm cruising with my old man, checking out the lake scene and vibing to this groovy sound. I dig it.😊✌❤

[@marysuewardell516]

This is sublime! There is nothing else to match the excellence of this. Hear the interplay! And how jerry gives way to bobby and how phil augments it and then jerry comes back! There is nothing like it that I've ever heard!

[@richkotite5343]

Your comment is like the music itself!

[@jamesingram6133]

So nice to hear comments from an appreciative listener. The Dead had an inner dynamic like a well rehearsed jazz band. The interplay can mess with your head if you're not accustomed.

[@allenchung4612]

actually its the grateful dead!

[@ryanislife6538]

@@allenchung4612 a month late but ur joke was funny lol

[@solomonburns1698]

In other words: They know each other well enough to play together. Too bad Congress can't manage that. A half decade of sex offenders protecting sex traffickers and no one goes to jail for writing 11,000,000 bad mortgages... A decade later, Cleveland is still Cleveland and the only thing in it that's hot is Betty White.

[@vintagewino]

I was born later that year! The double album with the ice cream guy on it is ingrained in my brain and the music is so soothing to me. My mom was a big fan. So thankful for that influence.

[@mickeywhitlock162]

Ice cream kid

[@Wormtongue13]

The quintessence and pinnacle of the Dead. Thanks! I love sharing this.

[@charlesflowerday1460]

My next youngest brother, Stan, consummate Dead Head in the day, got to 96 shows before Jerry died, was going for 100 and then was going to retire; he turned me onto the Dead. He liked to say pinochle, so "quintessence and pinochle" (intentional warpage; he did that all the time). I would refer to myself as a (big) Dead fan, not Dead head. I got to four shows [busted going to a fifth; for another time]. So I said, Well, hells bells, I'll donate my four and you can have 100. He said, No, we're bros. TOGETHER, we got to 100 shows! Sure, works for me. ; - ). This is one classic medley, one of their best.

[@lagunaflyguy]

I have to agree with you. The Dead in 1972 were at the height of their musical prowess. That is not to say they suddenly dropped off after 1972. It is just that they were so tight and crisp in 1972. Their music is ingrained in my soul, and is simply the best of the best.

[@leonieprice2932]

Only pure, unadulterated genius! Is there anyone who gets the Dead, who doesn’t feel themselves blessed and infinitely better for it. THANK YOU!!!

[@williamchristian8389]

At 67 years of age, this my one song on a desert island!!

[@midtownmessenger]

Correctly phrased sir...."of age". Not old. Listen to this wailing groove

[@lawrencesimmons5093]

you old hippy boy you. I'm 67 now and listening to this 23 again or something, or 12 - whatever. wtf's time anyhow?

[@howlindonster6131]

William Christian- Agree but I'd have to add Boz Skaggs Loan Me A Dime feat: Duane.. A man has to have a little variety..

[@mikelocascio8695]

66, and could not agree more!

[@robertbrown4112]

old fuvk

[@stanfordclay]

There are 3 songs that I have, can, and will listen to thounds of times: 'One More Saturday Night', 'Sugar Magnolia', and China Cat/I Know You Rider' all from the Europe '72 album. They are truly, as one gentleman put it, transcendental.

[@charleswest6372]

100%

[@IDontmeanit]

Ancestral memory trips is something I heard on a dead documentary lol astroryrhmic projections is a word I just created

[@Mike-c1e9g]

I can think of 10 more GD songs to add to that list, lol.

[@a_missippian]

for a live take this is absolute, unsurpassed perfection - an inspired performance on every level - the board mix sounds like in-studio - i keep coming back here to recharge my psyche 🤡

[@hammerfist3972]

My uncle recently passed away and he was a Deadhead and him and my mom got me into this song when I was a kid. This song reminds me of him. I love you Uncle Glynn

[@AlexColberg]

That the Grateful Dead could have not come from anywhere else but the USA is the greatest compliment one can bestow upon the USA.

[@markbreeland6836]

We had just discovered and took advantage of true freedom & democracy in music. The window was open for a very short time.

[@AlexColberg]

Interesting comment. So it's been closed most of the time in other words.

[@markbreeland6836]

The spirit that helped nurture this brand of music.

[@1PheaMike]

I believe he's referring to the drug, "LSD", which was legal, but only for a very short time. The Grateful Dead started as part of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters experiment which combined large groups of people, pharmaceutical grade psychedelics, (which were legal and very good), and the Dead jamming out and tripping balls. too. I never got the chance to see them live, but I have played music for people and know the rush of really connecting with a crowd,. I can barely imagine how intense and spiritual it could be, with everyone tripping.

[@aaronlennox6025]

Well said my friend.

[@plan9area51]

I know you Rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone....Yes we miss you Jerry !

[@charlesflowerday1460]

RIP. To this day. Ripple in still waters.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Jerry is always with us. Jerry took Mahasahmadhi. RIP. JJG.

[@noahachrem]

As soon as I read this comment was the same time they sang those lyrics

[@petarpants]

This song is constant harmonic joy, feel good beats and catchy as anything riffs. Glad i found grateful dead in one of the darkest times in modern history.

[@GodfathersGodfathernet]

I wish I was a headlight, on a North bound train; I'd shine my light through cool Colorado rain Absolutely beautiful line ☮️ ❤️ 🎶

[@transcendentalacu]

This is timeless. I'M SO glad I got to see them and shake my bones in their presence to this song. It is as if all my life was a dream, except for this moment which was so real and authentic.

[@1starcrown]

This set of songs is responsible for my addiction to quality Guitar . Can't get this bear off my back....

[@aaronlennox6025]

As long as the bear is dancing.,

[@jacobmoon8735]

it's the reason I'm addicted to painkillers

[@JRAFF145]

strange reason

[@chuckthomas3396]

@@jacobmoon8735 No, you're the sole reason why you're addiccted to painkillers. Don't blame Jerry for your stupidity lol

[@leeanderson459]

What other bands/songs do you recommend for quality guitar?

[@JackFilms99]

Weir and Garcia had a unique interplay not heard from other bands and guitarists. As good as Garcia was, I think Weir is often underrated as a back-up and rhythm guitarist. Love this music, and this song in particular. Weir solos mostly with driving chords-so cool!

[@jeffreyedwards5029]

They were the sum of 2 equal parts. Never would have been without each other. Taking nothing from anyone.

[@mybingobrain]

Quicksilver Messenger. Service.

[@charleswest6372]

Totally Bitchin songs

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Duanne Allman Dicky Betts

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@mybingobrainYes, I love Gary Duncan & John Cipollinas “weaving” interplays on guitar - fantastic band.

[@peterskove3476]

So glad to read comments from dead heads , especially younger folks getting into it. It’s been my family since 76 ,. I love you all. Thanks.

[@sviatoslavblahovista4858]

Thanks, LongStangeTrip710. Got my 8-year-old boy eating breakfast, Bob Heil headphones on (kick-ass phones, BTW), listening to this - his first real listen to the Dead. Rips 'em off as I know You Rider starts up, says"I've got an idea", and heads over to his drawing paper and pencils. No idea what'll happen next, but it oughtta be beautiful, whatever it is...

[@jivenjingle6655]

RIP, Jerry. Today's the anniversary of your death. You're stardust, out among the stars and moons now, but your music is still here, still listened to, and will be around and loved forever.

[@russianboy732]

😰 I miss that dude

[@martinholmes639]

I was on an American merchant ship at sea when Jerry Garcia died. When we got the word by High Seas radio, I can tell you, things got quiet and somber. Lots of guys were from San Francisco, plus guys from Sailors Union of the Pacific, where Jerry shipped out once (Ship of Fools). Jerry's mom had that restaurant down the street from the Union hall, and got the SUP guys to ship Jerry out. One trip to sea was enough for Jerry Garcia.

[@bellinghammond]

Martin Holmes great story

[@rajdeepsarkar8792]

My mind does wander like a wild goose listening to China Cat Sunflower and I Know You Rider. The segue is stunning in its simplicity. Its like a musical mind cannot but conceive it as the most natural, inevitable transformation. The building of the tempo is remarkable at every stage.

[@jwosborne4262]

a great and thoughtful analysis. Spot On. As you opined.."cannot but conceive ".

[@jordandigiovine2209]

Magical

[@astrowarrior3064]

50 years ago today! Still sounding as fresh and funky as ever!! Unreal music

[@jski7355]

It's great that youngsters are discovering the true music of the Dead . Jerry Garcia's don't come this way that often .Garcia and his leads will never be duplicated.Such a talented musicians

[@jonathanroselaw]

Amazing. I reminder when the Dead was a low key “had to be in the know” band long before KZbin. Back in the CASSETTE TAPES days. Amazing how social media has introduced Jerry to so many people.

[@cliffrideout]

I remember them before cassettes

[@98ocastaner]

Without a doubt my favorite version of china cat

[@ClueSign]

Because it's the BEST version, that's why! :)

[@markhilston2119]

+ClueSign Damn right. The best

[@UnitedCorpOfAmerica]

+Ryan C Finest

[@dcesar117]

+Ryan C word

[@lauramiller7827]

me too.

[@dirtyDROID74]

I can't for the life of me fathom how anyone could press the dislike button on this. They must have been trippin' a little too hard and missed the like button is all I can think of. Europe 72 was this set's finest recording in my opinion. Clean, clear, crisp, and excellently mixed vocals and guitars. You can hear EVERYONE well in this recording.

[@jimmyrizz667]

exactly

[@mr.johnson6199]

if you're still worried, you still don't undeerstand

[@kloanguy1]

My first time hearing this jam, You Tube selected it for me. Thumbs up, it's GOOD.

[@kennygold217]

This bowl is for grateful dead. Love you guys so much. Give me so much strength.

[@starks749]

This version is fucking perfect!!!!!!

[@kevdoherty2009]

Seriously it really is perfect

[@aaronfelman1000]

starks749 no words....none.

[@peterjaremsek1066]

Europe '72 is generally amazing

[@lucrese1]

+starks749 Europe '72 is the best live album I never heard!

[@ClueSign]

+starks749 No, it is BEYOND perfect.

[@JeremyGoldstein]

I've rocked out to this version for 30 + years. nice

[@johnd1249]

Nonstop? I must know your secret! Is it orange juice?

[@soxfantony773]

Just think.......Someone discovers this song for the very first time every single day. its a comforting feeling lol. The dead will never die!

[@Actiomedey]

@@soxfantony773 That's me today!

[@salvatorevictor6686]

Just saw that Phil Lesh died. Saddened me but also made me smile and think back on my interactions with the band Saw the Dead 3 times, the most amazing show for me and a friend of mine that has also passed was in Boulder Colorado. We attended the show, had a great time and wanted to get a cocktail afterward. Wound up at the Harvest House in Boulder..(restaurant,bar and hotel). Anyway we walk in to the bar and there's a table of about 10 people sitting here. Lo and behold