JGB 9-3-89 Spectrum Philadelphia PA

[@jgilmour9123]

By far one of the greatest shows Jerry played, prime example of his mastery and virtuosity. There's really nothing else like it.

[@claytonwheatley103]

And people say 1977 was the best. Maybe for the Dead, but this is some of Jerry's best guitar work ever!! So.....it's some of the best guitar work ever. Period.

[@popecannabissativathctchc9340]

I'd throw FallTour89JGB UP vs Warlocks&GDTourFallTour89 anyday. It's the person on guitar, kids

[@JamesJAllen-sx5vn]

Totally fuckin agree....Jerry just smokes his snappy,crunchy, rhythm guitar profeesionalism while Melvin kicks in a serious kick ass organ takeoff and Jerry then guides his teeth into a kill all heightened crescendo

[@kip4966]

@@JamesJAllen-sx5vn been listening to it all week 👍😁

[@123danks]

I think early 80s JGB is peak but I’m starting to love late 80s early 90s. 🤩

[@erichanhauser3190]

Best concert I ever saw ,ever. This show was hot. Hot. Hot. Unreal.

[@jamesduhamel6156]

RIP Gloria Jones- I hear those background vocals every time I imagine a JGB song in my head, just as important to the bands sound as Jerry IMO

[@richardrybinski2320]

RIP Marc Bolan

[@charlie.something]

oh no, did she die? I always wondered what happened to her and Jackie. damn. they were incredibly soulful deepness. i'm truly sorry to hear this.

[@jameschandler3308]

I got to meet n thank them 2 decades afterwards

[@DennisCampbell777]

This whole tour is brilliant. Jerry was extra sharp. I was working for Ticketmaster at the time, sat right on Jerry's mike three nights in a row, Great Woods and Worcester. I was twenty and tripping.

[@joefelice5062]

Dennis Campbell Indeed - I saw the Brendan Byrne show this tour - Bob & Rob were fantastic too. Should have done more of these shows, alas I had little $. Fortunately my $ situation improved by the time the Dead rolled around in October, and I was able to catch a nice chunk of those shows.

[@chrishewitt8398]

And you have been forever and fundamentally changed for the good!

[@biblebear6795]

I was at this show also and 19 at the time. Still have the ticket stub. It just says "Jerry Garcia" on it and not JGB. I didn't know Bobby and Rob were going to open and I remember thinking that it was basically an alternate version of a Dead show! Same vibes and same crowd!

[@DennisCampbell777]

@@chrishewitt8398 True, the Dead have had quite the profound effect on us.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

@@chrishewitt8398 Walking around at one show looking to barter a joint for a hit of acid, I met a fellow who said, "Sure", and included he was a Certified Public Accountant who never went back to the "real" world after that first GRATEFUL DEAD concert. His new job was "touring" with the GRATEFUL DEAD. One meets up with these great people at the shows - "Hey, we saved a seat for you", "Is this what you're like when you're not tripping", "Look at all the teddy bears on the stage. Want me to go up and get one for you?" 😂🤣👨🏻‍🚀🧳🛸 There's nobody who's not a better person after a GRATEFUL DEAD concert. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A GRATEFUL DEAD CONCERT ❣❣❣

[@chrishewitt8398]

Magnificent and Moving!!! How fortunate we all were to share the spaces with Dear Jerry when we did!

[@hippiejohn334]

It indeed was a pleasure !!! Boy I really miss him !!! My soul could use a night with my friend Jerry !! At least I still have most of the memories 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@charlie.something]

how lucky we were/are. phew

[@biblebear6795]

Amen! We were blessed indeed!

[@DouglasF68]

Blessed to see 31shows +1 jgb and everyone unique.❤🎉😊87 and beyond...😊

[@DouglasF68]

​@@hippiejohn334I remember the Amazing Freaks!!!!!!!!!!❤

[@humanbeing2420]

This was back in the days when guitarists didn't talk all that much about "tone" - at least nowhere near as much as they do now. Garcia had such spectacular tone with Tiger - that axe sounded so beautiful.

[@mikehornak4774]

Just have to add in addition to an exceptional guitar night, Jerr had himself one hell of an eyebrow night, lol. He was just having a ball here.

[@mikehornak4774]

"Some body help Me!" (fist pump) This was truly an awesome run of shows. Just found this and the smile on my face is ear to ear. This night in particular was strong, Jerr always played awfully stout in Phill. Thanks so much for this.

[@danielosullivan3110]

0:00 think 7:00 stop that train 13:45 some day baby 20:50 run for the roses 27:40 I shall be released 36:10 sisters and brothers 40:37 deal 48:20 harder they come 58:45 mission in the r 1:08:55 think 1:16:40 second that emotion 1:24:00 waiting 1:30:50 Lucky ol Sun 1:41:30 lonesome... 116:40 second that emotion 124:00 waiting on... 130:50 luck ol Sun 141:30 lonesome...

[@wolfsvision940]

Friend gave me a free ticket after coming home from 2 nights in Merriweather broke, man sure glad he did!!! JGB 89' was straight church!!! Thanks Dave RIP

[@chrisgrabowski2678]

Thank you. This was my first JGB show and I finally understand the adoration for the music this band performed. The light clicked on. Unforgettable for me. His playing in late '89 was "on".Thanks again.

[@benjamindewberry8227]

We are everywhere!

[@robertwesterman4088]

The light click on!! excellent, excellent!!!!

[@cufyou22youub3432]

So awesome to see Jerry like this. Fire Deal at 40:38. Whole show should be listened to.

[@chrispannygolf1601]

He was a force of nature. A genius gone too soon.

[@johnnythunders5408]

Going on a limb here, but this is why I always loved the JGB way more than the Dead. Just Spectacular!

[@spuddougherty7860]

JGB was always just a little more special. 😎

[@erichanhauser3190]

Agreed. This was a special show.

[@PaulFormentos]

Garcia never seemed to forget the lyrics with JGB

[@DennisCampbell777]

400 views, he he. This is our little secret stash. What a stellar performance, Garcia sounds like he is throwing shooting stars around like marbles.

[@bugman247]

dennis, i'm a friend of yours, but i can't use my real name cuz it's embarrassing, but as a friend i feel i have to tell you this. i'm trying to help. here goes: you're always forgetting to wipe your ass, and people can tell

[@Luminous-iLLusions]

25,000 strong 4 years later

[@danganter6477]

Younger deadhead here. Just saw Melvin Seals at Ardmore. Awesome show, but this is majestical haha

[@edwatson1964]

My first JGB show. By sheer luck, I turned a credit card and a pay phone at the day camp where I was working into a well timed call (9:59 am !!) and a 12th row center seat. Bobby and Rob Wasserman opened the show with an acoustic set. Good times and a show recording that doesn't disappoint my memory of some killer jams.

[@NicholasOsella]

Someone already mentioned this, but Jerry's tone during the late eighties (playing with Tiger) was beyond visceral. I would have loved to hear that sound echo throughout a stadium. Thanks for uploading! Peace...

[@jimmareno2732]

ridiculous,...jerry shooting out piercing notes to an arena full of friends, jerry at his peak, the of best times

[@bonmarche3962]

I remember the ushers dancing and waving us down to the floor. What a show!

[@erichanhauser3190]

So much fun that night! Wow it was amazing.

[@Stonecrow25]

I was about 15 rows back dead center. I had a guy and lady ushers getting down. By the time we got to sisters & brothers they were acting like the were in church, which we were, but they lucky old sun, that’s when the really got it. Gave them both hugs after the show was done.

[@babel1967]

Always loved this show! I was there. An absolutely gorgeous late Summer day in Philly with a phenomenal opening set by Weir/Wasserman. Christ, I was 21 years old. Love you Jerry!!

[@cmajor6741]

This is simply one of my favorite videos on KZbin. I was lucky enough to be at this show and the two right before it at Merriweather Post Pavillion. This was the best Deal I ever saw and the crowd was going absolutely bonkers during it. The whole show is amazing showcasing a smiling, happy Jerry at the top of his game. Watch the whole thing, but if you can't, then fast forward to the Deal, then fast forward to the Lonesome and a Long Way From Home. It's...so...good.

[@Stonecrow25]

We were on the floor about 15 center and there was a guy and a lady working security and they were kind of grooving but when they went into my brothers and sisters they said f it and joined in with every, it was like having church service a the spectrum. Pure bright light love man. Then the lucky old sun, just wow. Was so cool to see 2 people there to work security become totally absorbed by the whole spectacle of it all. I cant imagine what they went home and told thier family's that night. What a time we all had

[@tomb613]

Nice quality on this. Sweet sound and pitcher!! Play it loud....How sweet it is indeed. I didn't get to this show but did make it to Hartford and Worcester this tour. Lightning in a bottle.....

[@knutbaardsen6437]

So glad I made it to this one! One of the last shows with my partner in crime "Jerome" Grant M. R.I.P. my brother, miss you.

[@stephie1466]

Ohhhh how i loved them! But i would have given it all for Jerrys health! What a kind and generous example he set for us all. Why cant we all follow?

[@jefffelderman2409]

Caught this show and then off to Hartford and Nassau Coliseum for the next 2 shows. Sheer brilliance throughout.

[@DennisCampbell777]

Hats off to whoever recorded this, The quality is pissah. Love it V.

[@johns-gq1le]

that Mission in the Rain was just amazing!

[@nomadman123]

It flows out of him so effortlessly and beautifully. We’re lucky that he was compelled to play as much as he did. Prodigious

[@adamcrary1602]

Man, I always just ❤️ Run for the Roses… i think it’s just one of the funnest, most unique and smart songs i’ve heard. I tend to like the faster tempos on it but this is a good one.👍🏻Can’t wait for the rest.🙏🏻😇

[@Jason5000]

You know? As lay here watching this? I've come around full circle...Jerry was a different species when playing with his band! Takes many years to come to this

[@PaulFormentos]

Seemed to have more fun Less pressue than a Dead gig

[@mikedavis1084]

Thank you for this incredible recording. Made my night!!!

[@psalm49]

through this world of trouble we got to love one another 44:35 Jerry really feeling it!

[@DouglasF68]

This Summer Tour never stops. High level musicianship Indubitably.❤ Stop that 🚆 produces Major Feelzzzz.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidr1676]

I was unaware of a 3rd site of the releases from the highest quality source around. I'm in heaven now as I also just discovered Voodoonola2.

[@garydefoe4137]

You know I would take you in my arms no matter what condition your in my love for you is unconditional

[@popecannabissativathctchc9340]

I'm officially on #89JGBTour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Between the two Merriweather's, StrongIslandSound, i've also got Mansfield&PoplarCreek on cd

[@chrisrutherford3]

peter shapiro I went to poplar crick in 83 for the GD. bad place, lots of cops/ feds/ snitch action. spoiled shows for a few months for me. got over it with some needed love & happiness.....

[@Syrmartha]

So many 🔥🌟🔥shows there all 80’s

[@robertwesterman4088]

And there's Jerry and John khan ripping my heart out... i am blessed

[@richardm4857]

Great shows these were. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the venues. That was always one of the good things about Garcia Band I liked, the smaller places. Still a fucking great show though. Thanks Voodoonola3 for another one.

[@thomasorozco1093]

Wow! I had no idea Gloria Jones passed away I always loved them jerryettes along with everyone else in that band they always made it really feel like you were in church for sure. I will really miss her, just so sad

[@hippiejohn334]

It was church to me , he could touch your soul in such a way , beyond my description !! Makes me cry and Smile 😁

[@hippiejohn334]

And I REALLY miss going to Church 😣😣😣

[@charlie.something]

I hope Jackie's well.

[@garydefoe4137]

My driver and I and this little kingdom and this community wants to welcome you

[@pauzer922]

Kahn's bass playing style reminds me of Hart's drumming style - very direct, deliberate, jerky movements. Interesting way to flow while playing.

[@richardrybinski2320]

re: Kahn....."jerky".......perfect description of the man.

[@mattyboyb523]

Unbelievable playing by Jerry. He is shaking his ass while playing Deal

[@spuddougherty7860]

Holy Shit! The end jam of Deal. Wow!

[@Jsgro69]

Totally agree...mid to late 80's...I am thankful to have graduated HS in 87...which was the year I saw my 1st show...It wasnt until listening to all of the many recordings of all eras that I do believe both JGB and GD were at their best...which makes sense that if Jerry in JGB was playing at his best at that time also The Dead would as a band be at their best

[@jonathandickson4405]

All I can say is it's 2022 and Jerry still touches my heart 💜❤️ wowww

[@popecannabissativathctchc9340]

ThankYou for sharing!!!!! This show has/had SUCH GREAT ENERGIES!!!!! #SenorSmoke aka #JerrBear on pointamtedly engaged

[@jahhozer4387]

My god I love these 89 90 era deal solos

[@doormasterbryan]

Hell ya i like it. This tape has been on someones shelf for 20 plus years . Someone could have taped over with Barny or Teletubbies. The Mission at the fivty min mark is the chit.GO VOODOONOLA GO!!!

[@jamespitts6575]

Man oh man oh friend of mine, all good things in all good time…

[@slgordon3]

Jerry loved playing in Philly ever since that shady promoter booked their lodging at a brothel in the Pigpen days.

[@jonathandickson4405]

This is the best show ever buy jgbband

[@garydefoe4137]

Thanks Sweetie for thinking about me I miss you ll hope you can brake loose and come back home some day I pray for a miracle 🙏

[@ejstrollo1]

Does anyone know during Deal, when Jerry went over to his monitor stack, it looked like he kicked something...what happened? @45:15? Crowd reacted big time.

[@michaelreilly7635]

In my humble opinion, and I life long GD fan, JGB crushes the GD!

[@nickranger8706]

September 89 Jer tore it up, all over you!

[@garydefoe4137]

I had a lot of VCR of Jerry Garcia may have some left we listened a lot of his music,,,,,

[@thomkerr]

Simply so sweet, so soft

[@jamiem3628]

That "Mission" soooo good, they must've been practicing while i napped 😂

[@garydefoe4137]

Thanks Sweetie 👍

[@erichanhauser3190]

This is in the the top 10 shows I've ever seen. Maybe no1. Hot hot hot.

[@garydefoe4137]

Stronger wind blowing cool wind and getting a little cloudy animals tossing around closer to feeding time kitties took up all the chairs to nap on

[@garydefoe4137]

IV been hearing you having some bumps in the road,,,, hope your okay 👍 stay strong 💪 okay everything going to be okay 🙏👍

[@garydefoe4137]

Ha haha do you think I don't care but you know im always flying around in the sky keeping a spiritual eye on you Even though you can't see me you know I'm by your side and with you for the ride were ever you Go spiritually I'm there,,,,, be happy knowing your loved sweetie 😊

[@hunzilla3122]

Very impressive stuff

[@Transmidwesternblues]

He’s so happy

[@dustintaylor112]

the After Midnight three disc set that was released years back, what show was that from I forget it was like Keane College Feb 1980 or 1981

[@dippedinmoonlight6373]

Was it 2/28/80?, when Jerry flows into Eleanor Rug from after mid!!! Pure decadence. Forever Grateful. I love you, Jerry

[@garydefoe4137]

I'll never leave you out want to let you know you have a special friend maybe a little more,,,,,, I know you know that,,,,, you owe me nothing chust be you we have to make it and we will together we have the power in little time every one will see,,, personally I'm just a kid at hart like to have fun

[@paulmclean7962]

I was at this show and still have the ticket stub

[@jameschandler3308]

My go to show, esp this mission, LLWFH too, str8 🔥

[@worldmusicnashvillepodcast8280]

Even more proof 1989 was his peak. In every way. The guy was a fucking magic human being.

[@convilleharperiii504]

During the solo in Deal, everybody inside was losing it. Going ape shit!!!

[@zummo61]

Unbeliveable boost to my day. 😀

[@davidr1676]

No wonder my like or saves I guess needs to continually be added to. This is through yet another of my email addresses. Too many, need tie together for the gems I've stumbled upon over the years on here.

[@earthling2519]

Dam! Papa Bear is on point.

[@jonathandickson4405]

He played better with jerry band then he did with the dead buy far

[@twirlgrrl]

Ahhh, that bit at 10:34! Ethereal!

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

Holy cow you are not kidding around

[@jend2915]

I was there!!!!

[@garydefoe4137]

Young lady God has a plan for you and I m hanging around to see if happen partner 😍

[@jameschandler3308]

Jumping Jerry. 🔥

[@christheghostwriter]

My first JGB show

[@hippiejohn334]

You couldn't have picked a better night than this , to be your 1st !!!! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@christheghostwriter]

@@hippiejohn334 I was a huge Dead fan, had probably seen them 100 times between 1985 and 1989, but had never seen (or even heard much of) the JGB. This was in the tape-trading days when it was hard to collect music and it got even harder once I started following the GD around and spent half the year traveling. So I went to this show not really knowing what to expect, and I just fell in love with Garcia all over again. I lived an hour from the Spectrum, and was supposed to be home that night and at work the next day; as it turned out, I never slept in my old bed again. I went to the rest of this JGB tour, then all the fall GD shows right up until the two Miami shows and have stayed here in Florida ever since. The second Miami show was 30 years ago today, as a matter of fact :) .

[@hippiejohn334]

@@christheghostwriter I am happy you finally made it to church !!!

[@hippiejohn334]

@@christheghostwriter Happy Anniversary !!!!

[@biblebear6795]

Mine too! I was going to GD shows for two years prior and didn't know what to expect either. Especially since the ticket stub just said "Jerry Garcia" on it and not JGB. (I still have the stub too)! When Bobby came out to open the show I thought, "hey, they tricked us...this is a secret GD show"! LOL!

[@garydefoe4137]

Stay focused 🤠

[@peter-mcewen]

Epic Mission in the Rain.

[@trinimendo-humboldt8934]

Out on the open highway such a lovely day but somethings wrong...............................

[@garydefoe4137]

Family members listen to this song

[@jameschandler3308]

Who orginally wrote mission?

[@fted53]

I believe it’s a Garcia Hunter tune

[@13littledog1]

I grew up in Havertown

[@pumpkinking5174]

Aston for me

[@slgordon3]

Wynnewood PA 19096

[@garydefoe4137]

Sisters and brothers song

[@stnz908]

The harder they come, the harder they fall, one & all.

[@dippedinmoonlight6373]

⚡💀🌹

[@garydefoe4137]

If a miracle was to happen just if a marriage was to a cure let my driver be best man,,,,,,, Garcia look a like

[@MarkMoore-l4g]

Lopez Helen Rodriguez Donna Thomas Sandra

[@dustintaylor112]

who was playing keys on this run??

[@paulinnc]

+Dustin Taylor Melvin Seals, who'd you think?

[@chadsams7282]

Duh

[@sethfleishman5346]

your mom

[@dustintaylor112]

@@paulinnc wow no need to be an ass. I wasnt completely sure but dont act like i dont know anything about the dead and/or Jerry. Band. Im more of a early 80's Ozzie Ahlers fan

[@dustintaylor112]

@@chadsams7282 oh sorry mr. headier than thou asshat

[@garydefoe4137]

Don't have to say attractive I'm more like the beautiful and the grateful dead I love you though don't forget that 😅

[@garydefoe4137]

Remember we made a deal

[@garydefoe4137]

I bet you never met anyone like me lol ha I never met anyone like you 🥰

[@keithlavallie6968]

Hard to believe he was in his 40s . He looks like he’s 60/65. Hard living takes it toll.

[@jonglass1231]

Keith Lavallie Agreed. I have never seen anybody age like that.

[@biblebear6795]

I was 19 at this show and remember thinking that the 40's must be when we really go down hill judging by the way Jerry looked! Now I'm 50!

[@PaulFormentos]

H will do that

[@popecannabissativathctchc9340]

"On point&readily engaged" typo

[@hootietheman]

only 20000 views wow people missing out