Phish - Terrapin Station

Played as the encore for the anniversary of Jerry's death three years after the day on 8/9/98. This was a big surprise to the crowd as you can tell :)
Link to the full show
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[@sethstine4698]

There is a REASON why so many people say they get "goosebumps" listening to this. Here is why: During the early 90's, SO many new people "got on the bus" and saw their first Dead show. Future "deadheads" born between 1969 and 1980; their first show was likely 1990 or afterwards (mine was 3/22/93). Hundreds of thousands of teenagers and college age kids were just getting into the Dead, whether it be through trading/acquiring tapes of live shows or actually going to them. Mail order tickets for the 1995 Fall tour had already been sent out...then Jerry died on August 9th of 1995. A month later, I heard of a band called "Phish" for the first time. People said they were "kind of like the Dead", or at least the closest thing to it. So I tracked down some cassettes of their lives shows and bought their latest release "Hoist". #1- Phish sounded NOTHING like The Grateful Dead to me #2- I absolutely hated it. I was expecting songs with the lyrical integrity and mysticism of a "Ripple" or "China Doll", but instead I got songs that I felt were silly, pointless, corny, and didn't resonate with me at all. Trey didn't sound like Jerry. And the music itself, much more rigid, orchestrated, and embarrassingly lame. It BAFFLED me as to why so many people compared this band Phish to The Grateful Dead. Then, in October of 1995, I bought Phish's new live album that had just been released (A Live One). That changed things. It was "ok" enough to convince me to buy tickets for 2 shows (out of 3) in Atlanta at The Fox Theatre. 11/10/95 and 11/11/95 were my first Phish shows. Those shows changed EVERYTHING in regards to how I viewed Phish and my respect for their music. And I was not the only one catching on. All those other thousands of 17 - 26 year olds who were searching to fill the void after Jerry died and the Dead quit touring, also began to become part of the Phish scene. At the Halloween Phish show in 1996, 90% of the "lot" scene and vendors were not Phish fans, but Deadheads; blasting Grateful Dead out the back of their vans; selling tee shirts imprinted with Dead song lyrics; etc. There were FAR more Steal Your Face logos, magnets, buttons, stickers, and shirts floating around than their was Phish apparel. By the time 1998 rolled around, I had already seen at least a dozen Phish shows. At EVERY one, I (along with thousands of other Deadheads in attendance) would always wish they would cover a Grateful Dead song. And at EVERY one, show after show, tour after tour, they never did. I knew they probably never would. Trey was not very keen on being compared to the Grateful Dead. And the Grateful Dead/Phish comparison became more prevalent as more Deadheads became Phish fans. By the time August of 1998 rolled around, I had seen dozens of Phish shows. The show at Virginia Beach on August 9th was the last one of summer for me, before my 18 year old girlfriend and myself headed back home to Memphis. By the time the show started, we were already tired. St.Louis, Deer Creek, Atlanta, Raleigh...we were low on both stamina AND money. It had been an unbearably hot day. Cops harassing folks. Swat team units with walkie talkies, binoculars, and body armour on top of the venue. Gravel parking lot. No shade. Bad vibes and a "weird" feeling in general. We saw Mike Gordon driving around in his golf cart before the show; he was wearing all black. Even HE wasn't his usual, quirky self. Something was OFF. We Almost Left The Show Early. It was a great show, but we were walking towards the door after "Ragtime Gal". Then...it happened. All those years. All those shows. All those jokes/fantasies/wishes about Phish actually biting the bullet and playing a Grateful Dead song. The opening notes to Terrapin...people didn't want to get their hopes up. We just KNEW it was going to be just another one of those Phish "teases" or pranks. But then Trey started singing the lyrics. It was at that point I started crying. And not because Phish had FINALLY played a Dead song. It was because that was the first moment that I and 15,000 other people REALIZED what DAY it was...August 9th. And THAT'S why it gives us goosebumps

[@charlie.something]

nice

[@nsenires]

That was deep bro thanks for sharing that!

[@daveyboy8907]

thanks for the memories

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

wow, awesome writeup!!!

[@crieverytim]

thank you for sharing. after reading this, i got goosebumps when i replayed it when before there were none

[@preheatedmusic3179]

My dad used to love telling stories about this night. It was his first phish show ever after having been a deadhead for years and after this night he was 100% sold on phish. RIP dad.

[@Hear4Metallica]

A Carvana ad interupted my jam. Ill never buy a car from Carvana.

[@GratefulYemster]

Ditto

[@matagalpaman]

Ditto here too. Caravana seems like BS anyway.

[@msg2743]

i hate nothing more than those f*cking carvana commercials.

[@vinnielalumia]

Girls voice is the worst

[@PhelaDurosinmi]

@@vinnielalumia definetely

[@beeris4breakfast]

I remember making my girlfriend at the time come with me to this show. She was a huge deadhead but she despised Phish. Her face was priceless. Just one of those things. Great moment.

[@michaeladam5006]

FUCKING LOVIE IT COME TO DENVER TOMORROW

[@noone-ft9lw]

very cool

[@ToddWCorey1]

I remember making your girlfriend come, too. ; p She smelled like patchouli, but she tasted like... well, patchouli-pussy. Is there a name for that? Maybe just "hippie-pussy?"

[@thezeek2745]

Hope you dumped you after

[@realiteatimeforall]

You "made" her? You shouldn't have to make anyone enjoy something. Just let it flow, maaaaaaan.

[@seahorsemafia]

I love how when those first notes play everyone hushes to see if their ears deceive them. What an awesome moment.

[@terrym5023]

I've listened to this version many times I never noticed that excellent catch you're so spot on correct must have been an amazing moment. ☺️

[@user-je5bq2wu8d]

Heck yeah

[@PaulyM856]

By my count, that was at least a good 27 seconds of full fledged cheering at those opening notes from 0:09 to 0:36. Getting deafeningly loud at 0:20. THATS how powerful those opening notes are. 🫠🧡

[@cleech74]

One of the great moments in rock & roll history. I had been to the Merriweather show the night before this. It was the first time they played MPP since 1992, which was the HORDE tour, and they weren’t the headliner. Since this was their first time headlining, the show had a little extra mustard on it, which included an encore of The Beastie Boys “Sabotage.” It was a great way to end a great show, and completely unexpected, so the crowd went bonkers. Great post-show vibe, with everyone beaming with positivity from the Sabotage. It was so out of character for Phish, which made it hilarious & awesome, at the same time. I had to work the next day, so I couldn’t go to Virginia Beach, but my roommate (at the time) went with our usual group of friends. I opened my bedroom door the morning after VB, and there was a post- it note on the floor, put there by my roommate. I leaned down to pick it up, and it read, “E: Terrapin Station”. I couldn’t believe it, and had to wait until he got up an hour or so later. He said it was crazy, and that the crowd went nuts. Had to wait a couple weeks to get a tape from that show, just to hear it for myself. Would’ve loved to have been there, but was happy all those in attendance got a real treat that night. A year or so later, we got the epic Phil & Friends (w/ Trey & Page) 3 night run @ The Warfield. Good times, indeed.

[@pgee4342]

I always listen to the first few bars and crowd reaction on repeat. Gives me the chills!

[@Michael-me5kn]

The crowd noise gives me chills.

[@tommyvanbuskirk1937]

Still does

[@yodadoe]

The first 10 seconds of this may be one of my best Phish memories of all time. I'll never forget standing on the lawn watching the recognition of the song "break" over the crowd: at first just random people here and there, then everyone, like a boiling sea of instant and hysterical happiness.

[@LSDLance]

@John Davis Ha! I love your comment, it's so awesome you experienced that magical performance!

[@noone-ft9lw]

I was at the Spectrum in Philly when the boys played unbroken chain for the first time. Seems maybe similar, very cool.

[@ericglassavery5067]

Was there it was shocking. I remember the tears

[@mobeefy]

I cried. The energy was insane after the weird vibe of the scene that day.

[@yodadoe]

@@mobeefy fascist police all day long

[@sfagan09101]

I'm a Deadhead and I think it's amazing that this band could cover this song so beautifully. In fact, there's no other live band that could do it justice. That they've only done it once is beautiful and gives it meaning.

[@djaminc]

Im a Dead fan whos never listened to Phish but im lovin the sentiment here on Jerrys anniversary,crowds lappin it right up....and so am i,great cover guys!

[@slizemachado4271]

I was born in 97, reading these comments gives me chills. must have been such a special moment for deadhead turned phish fans at the time. Goes to show that the jam scene isn’t about ‘who’s better’ or ‘who was first’ and ‘who’s next’ , all that matters is people loving music and people loving people

[@davekuhn4831]

Not only was the reaction at the start incredible, but I remember walking out of the venue and the whole place was just SPEECHLESS. People were smiling, hugging and just dumbfounded

[@RoccoSoxxo]

+Dave Kuhn Quite true, I remember being blown away after this ended, there was some kind of post show surreal haze that everyone was wading through, one of the best memories I have had with those boys from VT.

[@Tognar]

I was there too. Gives me chills to here it all these years later. Everyone was crying, hugging, smiling, and dancing. It was incredible. Also remember, at this point in Phish's career they really resisted any comparisons to the Dead. They didn't cover GD songs either. The previous year in this anniversary they simply teased "Somewhere over the rainbow" instrumentally as a nod to Jerry. But this moment was unreal. So glad I was there.

[@JoshDone]

Really? They basically started out as as a GD cover band.

[@DirtyxDelmonico]

+JoshDone I think the first song they ever played was Long Cool Woman. So they were technically more of a Hollies cover band than Dead

[@tonyharris4389]

helloohhi a

[@zachbruneau358]

98. The most emotional moment I've ever experienced at a show. 15,000 people GLOWINF. people on their knees crying. High fives everywhere. Hugs. CRYING. my boy and I had the craziest couple weeks leading up to this. The tour was nuts , on all fronts. This song - when we all realized they were actually playing it and not teasing it - was a INSANE. They had brought out music stands earlier so we knew something was up. Didn't expect this. I remember sorta walking around in a haze, just giving hugs. I bumped into one head - this kid I knew as Ohio. I knew him from Dead shows a few years earlier - were holding each other and jumping around. I've never experienced so much collective energy. That could never happen again. Even if they played agin it could never happen. The people that go to shows are different now. Back then there were so many of us kids that used to see the Dead and Jerry meant EVERYTJING to us. Ya know? Man... fuxking tearing up. Those were the days. God bless all my old tour buddies. RIP fast Eddie and tank. Long live the Grateful Dead. Phish - I owe uou so much. Thank you for all the years of fun. I hope many more for you all. Peace be with you all Bird

[@williamwiles8011]

hell yeah! i was there!

[@puffycattopdog420]

I was there with ya

[@rickbruneau3590]

Erik I miss you wherever you are.

[@ericwoodard8236]

IW(N)T but I totally get the crowd/audience thing, and I guess it is natural--a great deal of time has passed since Jerry died and Dead were still touring. I am glad that SOME -if not a good amount-- of that Dead vibe carried over (I suppose because it had been intermixing since VERY EARLY ON)

[@a-a-day]

I’m freakin out bc back in that day- I also met Ohio!!!! 😂🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@50GreenDodge]

This is a beautiful tribute, as loving a remembrance as one can imagine. Phish is not of my generation as the Dead were. From a big brother, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@TEBROW15]

Dude, that's about the nicest thing I've read in a while. Thank you! I hope all is well.

[@MrBobbystyles]

I must have hugged a hundred heads walking out of that venue . We were all smiling and crying at the same time . The backstage passes had a cross and the date on it .. my wife and I were on the stairs walking out when the opening riff rang threw the air . The reaction from the crowd is one I’ll never forget and although we’ve had several holy shit moments since I’ll forever remember this as one of the most celebratory. Love n Light

[@semperpee]

I would kill to be there. Hearing this for the first time is what made a Dead head like myself come to terms with Phish, and quit my pretentiousness.

[@RyderLost]

it was quite impressive

[@thegoldengrundle9663]

dude, everytime i listen to this, i get teary eyed...

[@spacemomsdaughter3549]

It was a pretty incredible moment.

[@spacemomsdaughter3549]

It was incredible

[@vincentt.5040]

It was beyond surreal.

[@swedemcf]

Hair on the back of neck stood up as Trey hit the Inspiration note, wow.

[@Mexikun]

Today is a good day to revisit this.

[@davehorstman3803]

Yes indeed, thumbs up.

[@billybobgeo]

a wagon ride!

[@DirtydirtyCleanclean]

As is today. :)

[@NeutronDance]

I share the sentiment.

[@hopeyhpnotiq2369]

Indeed

[@winstonmagill]

when they came out they had lyrics taped to their monitors, so we had an idea we were getting a treat, but I never expected this to be played. Easily one of the finer moments in my life.

[@andyedds1]

was at this show ... you could see the energy in the air ... full moon was out and the sky was glowing. I just got goosebumps all over listening to the opening notes by Trey. I will never forget the joy of this moment. RIP Jerry, and rock on Phish!

[@euphegenia]

When someone invents time travel, I know exactly where I’m going first.

[@garycoderre889]

This Video is time travel for me

[@candicedelancey3246]

I think ill give Jerry a looksy first.... lol

[@terrym5023]

Pick me up on the way please 😏

[@MrPhilm00r]

This was my first Phish show. I had just gotten to my first duty station and life was a bit stressful and scary because I was just 19 at the time. I was there with people that I had literally just met. They treated me like family and it pushed all of the stress and fear away. I can still picture one of the girls reaction when this song started. She had tears in her eyes and a big smile on her face. It was such a happy moment. One of the best concert moments of my life even 20+ years later.

[@kolaking80]

ive always been a deadhead that never really cared for Phish as much, always respected their obvious talent, just not their biggest fan. then every once in a while i hear them play a tune like this & just.. KILL IT!!!! This is a fantastic Terrapin!!! Ive been listening to this song for 25yrs now, & this was amazing! #goosebumps

[@bradyvincent1137]

All about live shows for them I think; play like the dead did to psychedelics.

[@ttburke04231980]

I went from the lawn to the pavilion for this show during the second set. In 2018, I don’t think a lot of people realize how much of a treat this was. It’s common place now for the dead and phish to intertwine, but not back then for us heads still only three years removed from Jerry’s death. Phish was on an epic and deserved rise and their covers were always cherished. However, there was still the elephant in the room... covering the Dead (which they did not do at Alpine the year before. 8/9/97). This will always be a classic moment. Glad I was there.

[@williamwiles8011]

.......me might of been upset mike gordon would have the frickin nerve to wear a black tee, like jerry did, in the mothership, I hated that kids gutz for doing that........I didn't see them for a few years because of it, turned out to the hottest years....of course

[@1039matthew]

Happy 17th anniversary to the greatest musical moment I've ever experienced in my life. My God, everyone was on Cloud 9, hugging and crying. Still gives me goosebumps to this day. There should be no hate for this moment.

[@cheviswhite]

Man, I remember this night. Cops in VA Beach were pretty harsh, we just kinda holed up in the van all day. Walking in to the show, one of the FA18s was coming into the Naval airbase right over the venue. Pilot gave us a show, had flaps down, went full afterburner for a couple of seconds for some crackling thunder, then waggled his wings to say "hey y'all have fun". After the show, my buddy covered himself in glowstick juice and ran around the campground all night. Man that was a great east coast tour!

[@StereoAnthony]

the cowds reaction is priceless

[@Bungle22]

This song, in person, went by so fast. All I can remember is people crying, hugging, the roar of the crowd when everyone realized what was being played, the almost "wtf just happened?" kind of silence on the walk out... Incredible night.

[@r2i2g2o]

i was a big deadhead back in the day and drove from nyc to virginia to see phish for the very first time at this show. when this song began everyone freaked out, girls were crying out in joy, and smiles were everywhere! i was blownaway!

[@semperpee]

The lyrics takes the form of a traditional hero's ballad. It begins with a prayer to the muses that he will tell it right. Then, the narrator recounts his journey, blessed with vision by Anima to find true enlightenment in the form of "Terrapin Station." The station is symbolic of a sort of Heaven, a place where the truth is to be found. The turtle or terrapin functions well here because, just like the narrator, it travels on both land and water. It's a sort of middleground between the two, a metaphor for heaven and earth/the divine and the grounded. Very cool, trippy song.

[@jmlrugby11]

Awesome analysis.

[@jmlrugby11]

How does the Sailor and the Soldier and the girl fair into that assessment though?

[@semperpee]

jmlrugby11 To me those are also pretty standard symbols of a traditional hero's ballad. The lady is someone our hero once loved before he went to battle to come home where he "lost at love." I wouldn't delve too deeply here because it's basically just background info about the narrator, but it shows that he has experienced a lot. He's loved, lost, etc. A nice setup for the journey to come. As for the sailor, it parallels pretty well with the whole "travel" theme. Water functions as an extended metaphor for both travel and for the terrapin as mentioned before.

[@semperpee]

jmlrugby11 And as for the soldier, it's another aspect of hte narrator's life. He has lived a fulfilling life, full of love, battle, and loss. His departure to terrapin station comes at the end of one journey (and we assume the beginning of a new one).

[@harmongibson7260]

I've never heard anyone explain it like that, very well put, Terrapin Station is my favorite song.

[@phishphan9791]

Was at this gig. The crowd reaction in those first few seconds of recognition still gives me chills.

[@eyeofbrian]

I'll never forget it...

[@adampensel4276]

Goosebumps when the crowd roars. Such a beautiful moment.

[@frankrizzo6349]

Instant goose bumps from the first 3 notes - hairs on the back of my neck stood and tingled the whole way through... Silly awesome!

[@tito55]

HOLY COW! This was an amazing experience! Let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... RIP Jerry Garcia

[@DirtyxDelmonico]

My eye teardrop up hearing those first notes hit. I spent all my summers in my 20s following these guys. That brought back some good feelings. I miss the road, but I'm forever Grateful that I got to travel it.

[@MultiOMFG1]

Fishman, man. That guy is playing a part that 2 fucking drummers play-and creams it. LOL. Fishman

[@thetruth34o9]

Page and Mike have been killin it recently. Clearly not paying attention.

[@V8trickshot]

Queen City Lol you remember at Coventry when trey and mike climbed the rocks and trey was spun off oxy and we all thought he was gonna fall

[@song-rz6hi]

I love the loving presumption of this, its beautiful realization, and ecstatic, wavelike, reception by Phish fans.

[@cameronsmusicretreat]

Reminds of the slow build of energy when Unbroken Chain was first played

[@sarahtonin8022]

It never gets old, rest easy Jer Bear! ❤

[@pwebb34]

That man is jamming out for all the greats.

[@joemorocco]

Wish they would have let him sing this at GD-50 Fare The Well in Chi-Town

[@kevinr.3542]

I know that was painful. Bob and Phil just HAD to sing all those Jerry songs when Trey, Bruce, or the dude on keys all had great voices if o ly they were allowed to sing more. I thought Bob and Phil were being selfish and not thinking about doing the music justice.

[@writer125]

I'm both a longtime Deadhead, now 40 years and a Phish head, love the music and long jams. I love the beginning when everyone gets what they are playing, takes a little while, but they get it. It always puts a smile on my face to hear everyone go crazy. Phish does a great job on covering it, the way they should. And of course, paying respect to Jerry. Love this version. Thanx for posting this.

[@meredithlynnfields]

The beauty of this music brings tears to my eyes. Absolute overwhelming joy. Melts my heart and soul into heavenly bliss.

[@phishdmb]

When the crowd figures out what they’re playing, they go nuts!! Love it!

[@cfrasier1419]

was there and it was amazing!! the whole summer tour was just incredible.

[@vincentt.5040]

Indeed!! Oregon>Maine The last great tour!!

[@BrandonWaloff]

was there and proud to be there!

[@garycoderre889]

I left my first comment on this video 5 years ago...and i still come back about once a quarter to relive one of my favorite musical memories...i had nearly forgotten how live the phans got when he sings"inspiration" & "to get to Terrapin" cuz at the beginning we were all vrying and hugging but by the point of the chapter change we were all so fully present and on board for that magic ride

[@bpuffer1981]

never have forgot this show was on my way out to lot when i heard those first notes turned right around! did further before this tour. Will never forget that summer!

[@crystalshores1181]

I was at this show in Va Beach in 1997. It was in honor of Jerry just having passed away. There was a thunderstorm over the ocean behind the amphitheater and a full moon rising behind the stage. It was incredible. The audience was gobsmacked

[@phishphan9791]

I remember Trey saying to us "I want you to turn around and see what we're playing to." And there was that moon. What a nite.

[@jesusluvincognito3630]

My father was also there,and notes the magic and joyful waves that spread through the crowd

[@matto2252]

This show was in 1998, you fraud!

[@vincentt.5040]

You would never forget the date if you were actually there, right?

[@ibux13]

i remember downloading this from limewire years ago....2-3 hours of 56k later i had an awesome tune.

[@nsenires]

RIGHT ON!!!!

[@bradyvincent1137]

Exactly what I was saying. Such a great time for music live music but horrible for internet. Or maybe better in some ways. If you had had an email it was actually an email for ya , ha ha lmao now ya miss anything relevant since it’s all garbage. Had to go to texting. Now that’s getting there...se n it all before.

[@galaxyglizzy]

I would be balling my eyes out if i had been there. I cry just hearing the recording... Powerful.

[@bcp5296d]

same. The crowd roar on inspiration

[@galaxyglizzy]

@@bcp5296d crowd gives me goosebumps every time still

[@mrc087]

I'm not a Phish fan in the slightest, but I am totally digging this. Loving that crowd reaction as well as the descriptions below from some of you that were there.

[@ReWriteThatsRight]

Nobody's perfect

[@johnnypopo1959]

I consider myself to be a man with little emotion... but this... I felt like I was gonna cry...such an amazing thing.

[@Juancilra]

Of all of Phish's musical influences, the Dead were obviously the biggest. But in their early years, as they developed, they needed to step out from their shadow and become independent - like teens with their parents. Phish kept the Dead's approach to music, but adopted a unique sound and style. It has to be remembered that back in the late '80s & early '90s there was no jam band scene outside the Dead or the Allmans. It was the era of Grunge and the schism between the post-punk/alternative wing and classic rock/hippie music was still more pronounced than it is today. Plus, the Dead were always a polarizing band. Yet in every conversation and every interview and article and public appearance, Phish were compared to the Dead. What do you say to people to tell them that this new band has its own distinct sound, without sounding unGrateful to the Dead? It was a tricky situation for young Phish. Very early on, as they started gaining fans and moving from dorms and frat houses to filling bars and clubs, they deliberately dropped all Dead songs from their repertoire. They covered anyone and everyone else, but not the Dead, despite loud requests (demands?) from new fans (like me at my first show - haha). In interviews, they often got uncomfortable talking about the Dead, trying to be diplomatic, balancing appreciation with an insistence on their own identity. Many older Heads took umbrage at perceived disrespect and rejected this weird new band from Vermont. And many young phans resented the puritanical dogmatism of the older heads. Although the majority of fans, like me, loved both without issue, it could not be denied that some level of conflict existed. The clearest evidence was Phish's 10 year moratorium on playing Dead covers leading up to this performance. All this is to say that this Terrapin St. was all the more meaningful. Phish had established themselves. The time and the occasion were right to play the Grateful Dead. They were secure and they could express their love and erase all remaining vestiges of that early ...uh ...Rift. And we all miss Jerry.

[@krm9760]

A Deadhead since the 70s, having seen them in Burlington in 83, I was introduced to Phish in early 84 at Nectars. My host, who knew the band, made clear they were not a Dead cover band, and certainly didn’t want to be. While they played a few Dead covers, it was clear that they had their own sound and that Trey had a feel for Jerry’s style. Been great to watch them grow through the decades. No substitute for the Dead, but I appreciate Phish far more now than ever.

[@liammurphymusic9962]

I would give so much to have this as a release on spotify

[@davekuhn4831]

People always talk about the encore but this whole show was insane. Best AC/DC Bag and Waste possibly ever played. A ridiculous PYITE, Antelope is unreal, and then closing set 2 with a YEM>Frankenstein>Chalkdust>Bowie. I mean wtf

[@RoccoSoxxo]

+Dave Kuhn Very True, this whole show was fire.....

[@Nightwishmaster]

One of my favorite YEMs and Bowies, great Antelope, kickass show all around.

[@moleman1976]

I remember the PYITE start so vividly. Virginia Beach was my home town, and I was excited to be there for a show. Amazing start. Then The Lizards, Esther, Roggae, Waste->Somewhere Over the Rainbow->YEM->Frankenstein->Chalkdust->Bowie, then the encore. I agree that the whole show needs to be praised.

[@sethstine4698]

+Brian M why do people keep saying Chalkdust > Bowie? David Bowie was played in the FIRST set. Ragtime Gal was sung after Chalkdust; not Bowie. I was there. Either yall ARE really high, you WERE really high, or you didn't go to the show. Just sayin' brah

[@sethstine4698]

Bowie ended the first set. There was no Chalkdust > Bowie. It was Bowie > intermission. How could you not remember that Bowie closed that awesome fucking first set?

[@RyderLost]

coming out of a k hole to find my buddy arrested and myself stranded wondering what the future will bring and hear this from the lot, no words can describe the feeling, known everything was going to be alright.. and it was

[@nsenires]

K is the best. Especially when it moulds you into the earth

[@listeningtojets]

I remember looking around at the crowd as it began and people were crying,as was I.Jerry’s presence was HEAVY that night.First time since the 80’s that they covered the Dead,and they chose Terrapin on Jerry’s anniversary of his passing…….MAGICAL night. Whole show was a standout ( almost a given when they open with PYITE)in a SMOKING summer tour!!!!! Also,the “Cavern” from Merriwether Post a couple nights later is my favorite ever! That show is another standout!

[@listeningtojets]

Correction:Merriwether was the day before!

[@johnrebholz6891]

This popped up on my You Tube today. I have heard this in the past a few times and never fails to hit me right in the heart.Stuff like this makes me happy to be alive and I so appreciate music, musicians, memories and Jerry, specifically. Goosebumps galore!!! Thanks to Phish for paying such homage to a legend.

[@Phishboy26]

Treys tone in 98 was the smoothest tone ive ever heard.

[@banksmc311]

Never been much of a Phish fan, but I must admit that this Terrapin gives me chills.

[@Slikrik1212]

There's just no mistaking that guitar riff. The crowd recognized it right away, and that ovation when they did,.... Wow! Actually made tear up a little. RIP Papa Bear:)

[@somewhereinthecity]

Not a big Phish fan, but this is beautiful and heartfelt, a lovely gift to the memory of Jerry and Robert. The audience response reminds me of the night in Hampton, Va that the Dead played Box of Rain for the first time in well over a decade -- an explosion of emotion that makes me tear up even 35 years later. Bravo, Trey and Company.

[@krm9760]

I too was in Hampton on that rainy night. When the crowd knew, our reaction was so strong (as it rightly is here), we drowned out Phil; had to crank the vocal track. Can hear it in the audience tapes. So fitting to pull out Terrapin on such a somber anniversary.

[@geddoffthecomputer]

Brings a tear to my eye.

[@jesusluvincognito3630]

Jerry Garcia sits next to jesus throwing out flowers to the beautiful hippie children dancing in the golden sunshine :) love the earth and all its bounties for we are all God's people

[@StanleyGemmell]

That's what's up, Joshua Brandy!

[@Obiwannabe]

I love Jerry just as much as the next guy, but he would be the first to tell you, he's just a regular guy that played music brought some good times to people had his struggles and passed from this world. The last thing he wanted was people to think of him as some sort of deity. It was hard on him.

[@veek.6463]

Your name says it all obiwannabe. Yeah- to people he wanted to be ordinary and easy to be with and easy to remember and on the level- all Buddhas do that. It makes it possible for others to see their experience can also be important. But I know him real well and am a two time death experience survivor and ai can tell you swearing in my life that Garcia is God. If you can't see that them that's your block. Has nothing to do with him. It's just a strange situation to find yourself in- especially with the Goddess remaining in the ethers. He came to collect all of you, to help you remember your divinity, and to take you home. Ring any bells?

[@veek.6463]

Obi- you say you love Jerry as much as the next guy. I don't think you know how incredible he is loved by beings. He's my God. I have no other God beside him. Christ is like my brother. I have met the Dalai Lama many times in India and many highly spiritual masters- people who live in ice caves and have dreads down to their toes from sitting 20 years in meditation. They all want to be viewed as humbly as possible. Even Ghandi mahatma wore cloth he spun himself- just a simple loin wrap. Spiritual kings act like this. They are always modest. I wish you much happiness. From "who is she". Ask Trey if you know him about me. He'll tell you that I'm right and if he had only figured it out a little sooner things may be different. But he said some ordinary things about Garcia after I got him the gig for fare thee well and as a result I have cancelled Trey from my life. It's that serious. Garcia is God. I swear on it with every ounce of being.

[@Obiwannabe]

I don't know what my Star Wars play on words username has anything do with anything. You claim to know him well, and you may have known him in life. I know nothing about you or your past. You could have been best buds for all I know. What you speak of my friend, is internal projection. I believe you think there is a dharmic connection, and you may be right for all we know. Musicians are messengers of higher cosmic power I will agree with you. What I don't agree with is a single divinity I.E. Jerry. I applaud your faith and love, although I will not lie, I find your logic to be convoluted, and I know there is no logic in faith. You do you.

[@sydbarrett5975]

I was on acid at this show. I almost shit myself when they started playing this. It was the most excitement I ever felt blow through a crowd. The cheers were deafening and many eyes were teary. Good times.

[@cygnuslamneth5200]

Virginia Beach, I got shut out but was by the gates with my "Frosty Cold Beverages" getting ready for the crowds. Talking to "Burrito Tom" from Hartford I think. Everyone was blown away and then the music took us over and the lot was spinning and grooving. I have tears of joy from remembering.

[@FeedYourHeadTV]

Beautiful! Goosebumps every time

[@hailinfutattoo]

damn crazy goosebumps instantly. can't wait for these shows and to see what kind of effect it has on Phish tour afterwords.

[@wolfmansbrother854]

Didn't get tickets for Chicago, definitely hoping the Boys from Burlington drag some of these out for Summer Tour!!!

[@edwardskrod]

Hailin Fu Good point. I"ll be at Atlanta for the two night run!

[@MarcOldham]

I will never forget this show! The crowd response was absolutely incredible throughout the whole song at all the right moments. I have never walked out of a venue where everyone is in silence... asking each other if that really just happened.

[@skirtvin]

Thank you, Trey! My 1st show of theirs was The Great Went. I missed The Clifford Ball because I was in VA. I used to have boxes of live recordings on cassette.

[@AllenA-d1q]

I'm from the top of VA, and skipped this one

[@dm919]

I was at this show. It still gives me goosebumps hearing it

[@isis47471]

I remember not knowing how to feel. I still don't.

[@song-rz6hi]

I really like your comment...and, honestly, don't know why. I guess such a betwixt and between is part of our human experience. It's, on its own, a groovy feeling...I think there is something of no-self in it, a religious or cosmic dimension.

[@chillerchai3184]

thats deep dawg

[@nag4158]

Try grateful.

[@jmasterk1103]

Goosebumps when I heard it live. Goosebumps still...twenty years later. Magic!!!

[@Ace_Hunter_lives]

I can picture this like it was yesterday. It had actually been a bit of a hum-drum show, but it was a beautiful summer night. When those first few notes hit there was disbelief and then this rolling wave of euphoric applause. We were on the lawn and I recall everyone around us hugging each other, friends and strangers alike. It was an amazing moment.

[@JM-iw2ef]

WOW!!!!! As a longtime Deadhead (saw my first show in '82) and new Phish fan, this is like a dream come true! Sounds awesome! (Wish it didn't end so suddenly at 10:00!)

[@ygfx00]

Jill, look for this show on the Phish Spreadsheet or the PhishOD iOS app

[@JM-iw2ef]

Thanks ygfx00 - definitely will. Thanks for the info! :)

[@veek.6463]

Phish was a band in 82? No they weren't. Really? I saw them in 89 on the street. They were jus tlittle jids. Couldn't even get 5 people in a pizza house.

[@JM-iw2ef]

Vee - I saw my first Dead show in '82. Didn't catch Phish live til much later :)

[@bradyvincent1137]

Ha ha that’s funny like we all didn’t see this being built. Ha ha that’s funny.

[@michellekline905]

Ruebin and Cherish Grateful Dead Landover MD 3/18/91. Best ever crowd response

[@arandompangolin5400]

I dunno, that was expected...........

[@nag4158]

Two of "those" moments I was lucky enough to be in the thick of... 12-28-91 Oakland post-Drumz after Throwing Stones when the boys resumed the One More Saturday Night they'd opened the show with. I thought the roof was gonna blow. I think it might have. 12-6-92 Compton Terrace Here Comes Sunshine opener on a sunny Sunday afternoon after almost 20 sunshine-less years. Pure unadulterated joy.

[@roryfitzpatric]

@@nag4158 Completely different genre of music but I got to be a part of a moment like that. 1/26/18, Passion Pit at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. Michael Angelakos, Passion Pit frontman was pushing through really hard times and touring to pay for medical bills accrued from treatment of bipolar.. He put on a fantastic show and it ended with a standing ovation; the Commodore isnt a very big building, but during that ovation I felt as though I was in a crowd of 20,000.

[@nag4158]

@@roryfitzpatric Right on!

[@kerriepittman]

i was at this show and enjoy being able to here it again and again. if i remember correctly this was a third encore. People were walking out the door when they came back to sing this. It was incredible.

[@matthewprince9439]

Will never forget being at this show. Crowd was entirely in awe for the entire song and post show. Unreal experience.

[@MrBrody1961]

These guys did plenty of Dead tunes back in the day at Nectar's.....there were 2 dead cover bands back in those days....The Joneses and Phish...I liked the Joneses, they had a great fiddle player.....Ah, the good old days of Burlington....

[@veek.6463]

Nice dude. Way before my time. I didn't come on until 91-92 and was very present for 93 when not on dead tour. Was still in highschool but had college friends from Conneticut and Rhode Island, New York, and they had mad bootlegs and had already seen tons of shows before I walked in for my first one in Colorado. 93 was epic. I still think the vail show that year was one of he best.

[@theresavail9976]

love those days ..... and now my 28 year old daughter tells the stories of being a dead head little girl and wondering the grounds of phish shows. I love that she has those stories and experiences to tell. I met Ausly she didn't but it was a memory i hold close xx

[@TheBuzzsawlenny]

When the first guitar licks played I set my personal best for hugs & kisses in a 10 minute span,and nearly everyone was weeping at some point during the 11 minutes

[@randyc420]

i can only imagine the sheer joy from the very fortunate people there...i can see the tears and laughter

[@JAHSservent]

Still remember it like it was yesterday. Thanks for posting. Oh for days gone by...

[@Davviiidd]

00:48 love how you can hear the crowd sing the instrumental part

[@SMHS28]

"His job is to shed light and not to master." That's wisdom.

[@MikeBonheim]

Robert Hunter was a true poet.

[@DocRobert]

I was at this show! Oh HELLS yeah. An incredible show all the way through, too, but then this epic encore. It was a truly beautiful experience.

[@LGecker]

I'm old enough to have seen both bands live on numerous occasions, and I have equal love in my hearts for both. They've both done amazing things and both deserve credit and respect for their accomplishments. I love to hear one great band cover another, I think that it's the highest form of respect, and this is really a great tribute!

[@TheBhannah]

someone had to take the ball and go with it ! thank grace ...> they have so much class !

[@davidnussbaum4639]

Chicago this year...

[@carrieberry8846]

Thank you, this is marvelous. Wonderful. I fear I was so heartbroken by Jerry's death I couldn't get into Phish...it hurt so much then, but now how I wish I had.

[@afewtalkingheads]

The crowd noises alone just gave me the chills

[@vincentt.5040]

I remember having to run and find a pay phone to let friends know what had just transpired. Walking out everyone was just completely stupified, nothing but silence could hear a pin drop; It was utterly surreal. happy to have had those experiences. Leading up to "Inspiration" was sick!!

[@KobePatrol]

Last great tour? Did you not listen to 2015? But agreed that this is a magical moment and congrats on having the opportunity to see it

[@bradyvincent1137]

Ha ha another one ☝️ phone booths no cell phones amazing 20 years later what has happened. Imagine 20 more now. AI for sure, had to actually use a phone to call long distance in my case anyway for dial up internet. Ha now can’t even find a phone that’s not VOIP ha ha lol.

[@davecacela7473]

goose bumps

[@rasdub]

Was 5th row with one of my best friends.....goosebumps EVERY time I listen to this. The build up of the crowd noise as people started to recognize the first few rifts was incredible!!!

[@AllenA-d1q]

Little did I know that this was 1000 show and also my home venue and exactly why I skipped VA beach, This will forever go down as greatest tour ever, and I'm just blessed to have experienced it from coast to coast and back unforgettable and eclectic plus my fiance had decided she didn't care and eloped which put me in a whirlwind of heartache loaded with betrayal, lies, and it still hurts but this show and the other ones as well is why I'm still here. Phish, Dead, and festivals keep me grounded and I'm in dire need shows/festivals or what's the point of even living???? Outrageous and completely nailed..... I'll be at Dick'$ if I'm able...

[@maroonecho]

As much as I love the progress into 98 - calm down

[@frelvis77]

I remember pulling into the parking lot at Lemonwheel with my girlfriend at the time, tuning into the Phish lot radio station, and this song came on, with an explanation that this had happened only a week previously. It was an awesome welcome to an awesome weekend!

[@DennisCampbell777]

Good times at the Lemonwheel.

[@joelamont9353]

Just for the record, love the GD, love Phish. Also love DMB

[@gregruffin8705]

+Joe Lamont YES SIR!!!

[@roncv26]

Same here!

[@londreleats]

I'd oughtta punch you in the eye

[@theogriffith2162]

off the record I also like PHISH Oingo Boingo The Grateful Dead Dead and Company the hoodoo Gurus Ani Difranco Neil Young and the Rolling Stones.

[@veek.6463]

What's dmb? Disco motherfuckin biscuits? Have no idea.

[@Jacksuhn]

I was at the show and I still get chills 13+ years later. So amazing.

[@user-ob1sp5dd3w]

This was my first show out of 12 shows between 1995 through 1998. Sadly it's been 25 years since I've seen them live. Getting old sucks.

[@doobeebeh]

double rainbow that day

[@sleepybrownbear]

If I ever meet an extra-terrestrial...and he accuses humans of being short-sighted, greedy, hateful fools...then I’ll play this song for him to show that there’s hope for us all.

[@a64clothing31]

This show was my 18th birthday! I still get chills when it's played. Rest in Paradise Jerry!

[@MrBobbystyles]

Still brings tears to my eyes , lotta big hugs this night :) the backstage pass was a cross with RIP in the middle .