Mission in the Rain, 1978 ☮ Jerry Garcia Band

One of my favorite versions of "Mission in the Rain" - Jerry Garcia with Maria Muldar and Donna Jean Godchaux, John Kahn, Keith Godchaux & Buzz Buchanan

[@jessegreer8242]

This song means so much to me, from my misguided youth on the streets in SF and Berkeley, "urban camping" if you will. Met many beautiful souls on Telegraph and the Haight. I often wonder where they are and how they are and if they are even still alive, as this was before the internet was so commonplace. I'm on day 4 of wd right now trying to kick for what seems like the millionth time. This time switched to subs for a few months and tapered down to half mill. before jumping off. I fully understand and appreciate the soulful love that jerry expresses in this song describing both the hopelessness and heartbreaking loneliness involved in addiction that is musically evoked in the minor key intro, yet when juxtaposed with the switch to major chords in the verse/chorus seems to change to a more hopeful feeling. And that's just the tip of the iceberg from a musical standpoint. Lyrically, this man sings the innermost feelings of my soul. The world lost a treasure when Jerry passed. A few years ago I was on the lot after WSP in charlotte and someone was blaring mission, and suddenly I was overcome with this sensation that jerry was right there among us. Like a west African proverb I read when I was a child... A man is only dead when he is forgotten... Love to all my family out there, and peace and hope to all who struggle with addiction as I have for the better part of twenty years. I'm betting on myself to come out ahead this time thanks to my loving wife and kids and other caring souls who give me so much more to live for than a temporary fix to numb the wounds of a hard life. Here's to the light at the end of the tunnel!

[@jessegreer8242]

***** Hey man! Thanks a lot for the support! I have been doing really well since I posted that comment. WD was not really as bad as I had feared it would be because I tapered off slowly. I am really lucky in that I have a wonderful and supportive family and my wife is also in recovery, so we understand each other's ups and downs. Another thing that has helped is that I have been a stay-at-home dad for the last 7 months, and this gives me and my kids a ton of time to spend together bonding, and as you know, it is almost impossible to work while you are coming off of opiates. They are my motivation to change and live a better life. Thanks again and I will email you at some point in the near future. Peace.

[@jessegreer8242]

***** That's very kind of you brother.

[@michaelfiedler6071]

Much love to You Daniel and Jesse. I was out there using for many years .I love hearing peoples storys and successes with addiction. NFA.

[@angelachayce3800]

I walked the streets for many years in search of that just one more please hit. totally relate!

[@angelachayce3800]

a familiar tale... I've been on methadone for 15 yrs. Tried subs,( like them better) but started hitting it again and was put back on mdone.

[@markturner6942]

I think Donna sweetens this song, and many others.

[@lyndamarie7379]

💜 Donna 💜

[@JoelFinkel]

Three people votes this down?? Unbelievable. This is one of Jerry Garcia's greatest performances.

[@marknix3009]

Joel Finkel amen

[@stefanschleps8758]

And today it is 39 thumbs down. So what? What to do? I just thumbed it up to 966 thumbs up. That's a pretty good ratio. Don't you think? C'mon forgive all them other people. They don't have to like Jerry and Donna. That's o.k., cause we love them. And we love each other. And when we're on our best, we love them too. ''There's some satisfaction in the San Francisco rain.'' Peace.

[@bobbogr1]

@@stefanschleps8758 It is a one of Jerry's finest moments......start to finish.

[@cosmicslopass]

Absolutely perfect. Keith Donna and Jerry sound like heaven

[@NancyDrewe]

Thank you for another of your really beautiful vids and this song, which is one of our faves. These vids can keep a DH going on a bad day...

[@marty.warner]

theres some satisfaction in the SAN FRANCISCO RAIN no water what comes down the MISSION always looks the SAME...rip

[@1augustwest]

Pro Donna!!!

[@IslaGC09]

Prima Donna!!

[@1augustwest]

Be nice

[@IslaGC09]

1augustwest Sorry

[@artwilliams8941]

Keith and Maria and John........too.....

[@leslaflam1338]

The Music Never Stopped always sounded good, & a little better w/ Donna.

[@emmerfarro]

Donna played with the Dead and The Jerry Garcia Band, both!! I think Jerry was her #1 fan!! LOL! I never could understand the anti-Donna sentiment so common among so many.....

[@andrewblack7852]

emmerfarro the push back is because she often goes out of key or over dramatically over intonates words. A lot like bob does now that he’s a cartoon.

[@alden5554]

emmerfarro I love Donna's voice. it's perfect on the studio albums. wake of the flood is great.

[@casseyeaton4497]

🌹

[@Karmakatt6]

@Swamp Yankee Like anyone at anytime, Donna certainly had moments... Im leaning towards the theory she had a difficult time with the volume on stage. Only recently have I really appreciated her and its like my eyes are finally open. Peace my friend 😃 ✌ 😺 🌟

[@artwilliams8941]

Don't forget about Keith!

[@chasefukuoka61]

Yeah, i kinda hear what you're saying, Maria sounds beautiful. I dunno. I just love how they all sound together in this version, I love how Donna sounds on certain songs, certain nights. The past is gone, it cannot be changed, only the recordings remain. I don't listen to tapes anymore, so I've deleted the worst stuff and only listen repeatedly (and upload to youtube) the gems, for which I feel grateful.

[@christophervansise4650]

This is my favorite version of Mission. They hit the soul with this one. Makes me think of all the times I've walked around the Mission and downtown SF in the rain trying to stay well. Crazy Life. Stay grateful everyone. NFA - Peace

[@Karmakatt6]

Coming from 03 22 78. I'll dig in and Jam out.. can't wait

[@danielfasulo6888]

CHURCH

[@quartzimaging]

In SF, "in the Mission" refers to a district that is near Mission Dolores and Mission Street, not just the Mission building (the very old church) itself.

[@justsayknow7632]

That is correct! My family was from The Mission District in San Francisco. They owned a fine house that survived the '06 earthquake that is a historic monument today! It was sold in the 1940s after the Great Depression ate up most of their resources unfortunately!

[@bobbogr1]

warner theater......one of the best jerry solos ever, and the whole 11 minutes is drop dead gorgeous.

[@toddcuster3557]

To all tha donna haters, your assessment of her talent is as hollow as your heads, and if she was so bad why did the band play with her? Why did Jerry like singing with her?Could it be that jerry was a better judge of musical talent than some armchair chumps. Maybe jerry was searching for harmony, maybe she helped him find it. Your smug comments do not become you. They only betray your ignorance. Find someone else to troll. Or try finding some harmony of your own.

[@johndaly8626]

Never understood the negativity towards Donna. Have y'all listened to sunrise?

[@cigarcartel8687]

Donna and Sunrise both suck

[@oldarpanet]

Donna sometimes sang like an angel, to be sure! Other times, sadly, not so much. A friend of mine had a tape of the band where Jerry was playing a blues solo, blues like I have never heard before: just sublime. Then Donna started in lowing like a cow stuck on a barbed-wire fence! That time she just ruined the moment. It was a travesty. I see Donna a a mixed bag...

[@dakotahraine9412]

+oldarpanet i see the dead as a mixed bag.... still love them more than anything in this universe

[@frankkolsut8008]

they were freinds, that's enough

[@soyounoat]

Not only my favorite rendition of this Garcia/Hunter classic, but possibly the best vocal delivery I have heard from the man. Plus, that guitar solo wastes me every time!

[@th-d5882]

OM-Gosh... this is sooooo amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart (and dancing feet!) for such a beautiful and crisp/clean version of this song!

[@chuckdurham8873]

T h-d n c.F.

[@JoelFinkel]

I played this for a classical musician friend of mine who had never even heard of Jerry Garcia. She bowed her head to listen and did not budge until it was over. Then she stated simply, "THAT man is an artist."

[@wullymamoth]

anyone who says Donna was the worst thing to happen to the boys in the band has clearly never listened to JGB. Incredible harmonies, this version is beautiful.

[@joem6555]

stunning!

[@courtneynickell9248]

A fucking men

[@slimpickins8608]

agreed. her and and the JGB are totally sublime. I sometimes have to have a think about which is best. JGB or GD. well, i love GD.... think of GD like an excellent wine yet to hit its quaffability. JGB is a very very fine wine that is best understood by thirsty conniseurs who gulp.

[@martinslade777]

Maria Mouldor is carrying it but I agree Donna was part of it.

[@alankaiser733]

@@martinslade777Donna was solo backup singer in 76-77 and the harmonies were great.

[@stevenschleps3747]

GOD Bless Jerry! Thank God for Him. Love and Blessings for all my brothers and sisters.For all of our family. May we pray. May the wicked be good. May the good find peace. May those at peace be freed from their bonds. May those who are free set others free. May everyone everywhere be happy. May no one have a share in sorrow. And long may we see the sun. From Vienna with Peace. Health. Wealth. Humility, and Wisdom.

[@jeffreystark435]

Gorgeous version. Loved Keith's piano. It is well documented that looking back Jerry regrets how the JGB or GD never gave Donna her own monitor. Jerry always loved how they sounded sitting in the living room or in the studio. Remember, Jerry didn't listen to his music over and over and over like we do. He played it then moved on.

[@marks300]

loved the painting

[@zcscott]

Jerry + John Kahn had something pretty special. This version is an amazing example of what music can do. Hits you in the feels and keeps on hitting.

[@wharfrat1950]

Kieth's and Jerry's jam in the middle of the song at the 6 minute mark is why they are the best at their instruments who ever played them..

[@Acolis]

keith and jerry vibe so well. he brings such a rich sound to the table and perfectly compliments jerry

[@seabobinsd]

My first time hearing this tune in a very long time. Hearing Jerries voice and his gorgeous guitar has brought me to tears. I cried for several days when jerry passed. I loved him like he was one of my brothers:( My my first GD concert was with NRPS a the famed Felt Forum in NYC it was Dec 1971. It will live with me til I see you again Jerry:) Love you brother. Bob in Oceanside

[@bobbogr1]

the flagship tune from one gem of a show. Starting at 4:15 is one of the best Jerry solos anywhere.....Keith takes a few bars and you can hear Jerry just itching to get back in.....and back in he gets......tingle tingle.....

[@tomsimpson5752]

Someone called my name as I was walking along one night and I turned around to see that it was a blind man who took my hand and said don't you see sometimes we get to have true sight if we look right between the dark and light...

[@Purplesox]

You and i have the exact same taste in music

[@rgreene1653]

Jerry's voice is DRIPPING emotional...damn I miss that guy and those times

[@sometimeswelivenoparticula2678]

Omg I feel what you're saying so much.Sometimes I feel like nobody gets me so thanx for that!

[@angelachayce3800]

Donna and Jerry sang with such soul and their harmony was crazy beautiful

[@fjfisher601]

Unquestionably the best version this song ever!

[@jimmyfighera1495]

i like the donna & kieth era-fuck you if you don't !!!

[@duanegibbons4862]

I love this song way better in double time, than the studio and earlier live versions. As opposed to half time on verse/chorus. Righteous tune !

[@jamescnix]

NOBODY does it better - JG was so singular a blessing to us that I still mourn his absence - this version is so illustrative of his many many gifts, including his gift of partnering with ROBERT HUNTER (genius)... god bless them all....... wow peace j

[@tb6056]

This song is so damn good. Thanks for this upload, really nice late 70's Jerry no matter what comes down, the mission remains the same

[@patthompson8921]

The Seventies and Garcia.... Perfect together. ;-)

[@rosemontgomery2875]

I saw this line-up in Seattle on Halloween 1977, then on to a party with a sweat lodge on the south of Lake Washington, then home where I conceived my daughter. A memorable night, for sure!

[@lwdunne]

Rose Montgomery , what did you name your blessed daughter ?

[@rosemontgomery2875]

@@lwdunne 'Emily Fern'

[@chrismason3779]

Your daughter would be my age! 😂 78’

[@HelpermanTube]

BEST VERSION EVER!!!!

[@srsantay]

Definitely my favorite Garcia/Hunter composition. Performed by the "Mystery Cats". Killer

[@olpappy]

One of the best recordings of any song anywhere

[@lifebeginswithaseed]

A soulful tune that cuts to the bone and speaks to my heart.

[@JoelFinkel]

Three people votes this down?? Unbelievable. This is one of Jerry Garcia's greatest performances.

[@aceoryan1544]

Some people just aren't Jerry fans.... I don't get it.

[@kevindowney5492]

David Duchovny’s use of the word Promontory in the last episode of Californication is the only time I’ve ever heard the word used. Not used in the common vernacular, so perhaps a Robert Hunter fan was lurking about somewhere with the cast, crew or writers???

[@chrmason1]

I have probably listened to this a 100 times. Know the exact show? This was my birth year....got to see him a few times in 94'.

[@grizzlybear4]

this is as gorgeous as it gets, takes me back to my times in the Mission

[@jamesrogers3082]

Nobody looks at these comments rite

[@MrTimezone2]

This is so good I had to listen to it twice. Great Post and Thank You.

[@tabber87]

Jesus, you get a taste of how much better the Dead would have been during this period if they had someone who could actually sing backup. It's still the greatest era of the greatest band ever, despite Donna's worst efforts... JGB ftw.

[@hanssvoboda]

The mighty Warner Theater show! 3/18/78.

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Just exactly perfect

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

Jerry Garcia is audio Xanax.

[@wbaconus]

I have been searching for this since hearing a bootleg long long ago. This version means so much to me. Thank you for posting ❤️🎶❤️🎶🎵

[@jasonlockard1825]

I wanna feel this way all the time

[@tabber87]

I understand Donna sang along on this recording, however this is primarily Maria, coming over the top of the vocals during the chorus.

[@jackstraw262]

Lol @the fractal screen saver. But, yep this one is the best. This was the night my ex wife was born so the day kinda got burned in

[@williambaldwin6628]

no body, no body! plays guitar that good. thanks for upload.

[@randihawkins3577]

thanks for posting this very upbeat beautiful song!

[@angelachayce3800]

LOVE this!

[@dandowdle9221]

You know you is a new school Dead Head if you hate gettin your black in the T.L.

[@grogan1618]

truly deadly dead!!!!..... very classic Donna and Keith brought a certain sound to the band.....

[@ashleehickey5579]

Doesn’t get any better

[@mattslev]

I think this is the best version of MITR ever played. Absolutely flawless. The final crescendo is always electrifying, no matter how many times I've listened to it.

[@bobbogr1]

agreed......the crescendo is on of the most vibrant jerry chord melody runs I know if......superb tune start to finish.

[@kimdubash]

smokin hot and beautiful

[@HappyBirdSouvenirs]

Awesome!

[@jimmyfighera1495]

Poor Quality , music breaks up gets saturated, recorded at a bad audio level

[@djaminc]

Beautiful harmonies.nuff said.

[@chasefukuoka61]

@tayemmydance - coool, yeah, i only have this one song from it but its an amazing recording of what sounds like a great evening

[@martinstier3776]

magnificent...

[@papagreenemusic]

Nice version in reasonably good quality audio... But Jerry's voice was shot here, hoarse & strained; in spite of his best efforts of soulful expression, some of the melody notes are not hitting the mark. This is a good one musically, but vocally there are much better performances of this song, if only in terms of the vocal tone quality, here it's audibly worn out.

[@JoelFinkel]

I think it's one of Jerry's most lucid and articulate guitar performances, though. The whole ensemble playing is brilliant. They are all playing with their ears wide open. And the way Jerry enters his second solo by echoing Keith's tinkling as he finishes his solo gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@chasefukuoka61]

@bootytoot - you are most welcome.. and i agree, this is one of the best versions...

[@jjoe0990]

Damn Chase, you never fail me brother!!!!

[@jimmyfighera1495]

new KZbin full screen-SUCKS,interrupts music when switching back&forth and its not even full screen anymore?some idiot is looking for a raise,needs to be moved to another department!!!

[@chuckdurham8873]

Jimmy Fighera : v guitar: t I owe/ c

[@Jeff-S]

This pure gold! Thank you!!!!!

[@bootytoot]

That is the most incredible version of my favorite JGB song I have ever heard. Thanks Chase!

[@MrWetsuitboots]

If you can find a version from July or August 1984 from a show known as Starry Night, from Oregon, you’ll be blown away, I’m still searching

[@jamesrogers3082]

I never realized that Donna 78 jgbhot

[@artwilliams8941]

Who are the 46 assholes that don't like this song?

[@chasefukuoka61]

@troutvoice - you're welcome! i agree, its a great recording.

[@jimmyfighera1495]

anyway gotta LOVE Jerry in anyway!!!

[@chasefukuoka61]

@jjoe0990 - Thank Jerry ☮ and Merry Christmas to you.

[@judithrobson826]

I been there in the rain...

[@mhurley9491]

This songs about Jerry going to cop in the mission and being broke. It was dealers calling his name. not ho's

[@youare4everloved]

PRAISE&THANKX JAHRRY!!!

[@chasefukuoka61]

@soyounoat - i agree. this one's off the charts.

[@tabber87]

I agree. I wasn't trying to be obstinate. Donna had some decent moments, I just would have preferred someone with a little more consistency. Brent enhanced their harmonies tenfold. That said, this show is such a gem. Good on ya for the upload.

[@lenapter1]

The mission in this song is the Misson Delores in San Francisco.

[@justsayknow7632]

and the bells were not for me -- referring to the ringing the bells at the Church ... not "belles" as in women! Great song in any event! (~);}~~~~~~ !!! :)

[@raymondscottbehnoud8986]

Never seen this video it's amazing

[@LSommer]

Next rounds on me Jerbear. ❤️

[@chasefukuoka61]

@AmanitaPersicina - thanks so much!

[@sometimeswelivenoparticula2678]

Deadicated to my son Bear

[@wcpritts]

@jummp33 my favorite line

[@TrueColors311]

Dont just Love the Song. Love the Meaning of the Words. and of course The Word of God

[@toddcuster3557]

Cigar you suck taint

[@daveleafey9283]

Amazing

[@kevinmead6902]

Chase. many thanks.

[@weightlossvariety]

Thanks great

[@dschwart0]

Hate Donna? And love Jerry? I would MUCH rather love Donna than love Jerry, but, hey, may, whatever floats your boat.

[@Revvin]

Wow, I really got lost in this music! That's a good thing, in this case! No drugs were involved on my part!

[@robertkramer41]

Why hate Donna? Hate Donna...wow.

[@justsayknow7632]

Donna was a back-up singer for Elvis Presley, the King of Rock & Roll. I think he knew a good singer when he heard one as did Mr. Garcia!

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@VIVAEMV]

Thank you!

[@toddcuster3557]

Hey tom hey ron get lives or clues or something else to troll you butt wipes

[@jamesrogers3082]

Agreed