As I get older, different Dead songs have begun to resonate with me more… this song is one of them (Looks Like Rain, Broke down Palace, Mission in the Rain, Days Between are others). Simply A masterpiece.
Good luck getting through that dry eyed. Hunter/Garcia creations are such opaque and masterful hero's journeys. Sometimes the journey doesn't end well, and is just so bittersweet, full of all this sadness and love and beauty so intertwined.
his yells for help, him pleading for his soul to be healed, it makes you cry. he was in so much pain, and he didnt hide it. i cried, as im sure a lot of you did. stay grateful, friends. we miss you jerry.
You speak truth. This is Days Between alone made it worth me attending every 93-95 show I attended. Yes he was hurting and I wish he had taken a break but Jerry Garcia was playing. I was gonna be there feeling it. I live for moments like this still. Forever Grateful ⚡️⚡️
The story of the music is pretty interesting: Robert Hunter was hanging out at Jerry's house in 1982, and recorded as Jerry was playing a progression on the piano that Hunter found beautiful. Ten years later, he listened to the tape and set the poignant lyrics to it, and presented it to Jerry. He liked the words, but didn't like the music, but Hunter convinced him to try it out. Obviously, and quite thankfully, he kept it, and it became one of the last classic Garcia/Hunter songs. This version is particularly great, hauntingly beautiful.
The man had something so rare there's only one. Despite all the mileage he put on his physical being, he still grew deeper and more soulful. This was among a dwindling number of Great Performances with the GD. The segment from 6:02 though 6:36 shows the power of Jerry's ability to feel and convey a song like no one else.
Couldnt agree more. I was just saying to my friend.....you know how you hear a version of a song so many times and there will be that one song and/or solo that just grabs you and fills you up with emotions EVERY TIME? Thats the 6 min 15 second marker being the part that makes me lose it EVERY FCKIN TIME. the sound of his guitar on that tiny little 20 second solo is so sad and joyful at the same time, i lose it. its a sad solo. like a goodbye almost. Painful bliss.
Gave me chills starting about 5:37 I was at this show. I remember a huge lot scene up every street in front of the garden as far as you could see.. Also a good friend of mine that I had not seen In a while showed up out of nowhere and gave me some white blotter before the show then some more at intermission. I remember Jerry's face looked like a swirling tie dye off and on for the whole second set haha. I also remember some dead head near us on the floor passed me some tia stick to smoke and said " Its gonna be alright man" just as Jerry started playing Terrapin Station. haha good times indeed.
Greatest story ever told.... its funny how many of our dead show stories all seem to include (basically) a lot of the same details. Having a blast, a little spun, then a little too spun, then some cool ass older head that sees/feels your soul at that moment reminds you that it's all good and you couldn't be amongst a better bunch of folks A RARE AND DIFFERENT TUNE....
@cozmcchuck: Agreed. I've been a fan (ok a Deadhead) for a long long time. Saw them play live since Garcia still had dark hair and Phil only had 4 strings. And I've watched some of the best play guitars with blazing technical skills. Yet that brief solo from 6:15 and ending with a chord strum like he's throwing dice - that's the kind that cannot be taught. Just the first line - 13 notes that end with a punctuation mark - says more than most players ever will.
gahden420 Really makes the music made today seem a sad state of affairs. Awesome that you got a chance to see Jerry live at fifteen years old. Cherish the memories.
When I had the honor of going to Dead shows in the '90s (while taking these tiny black gel-caps of absolutely pure LSD-25), it felt like the Dead's improv jams were like a meandering, continuous musical river. And each of the actual songs seemed like random, magical islands that rose up out of this musical river from time to time. That's one of the many swirling, tripped-out details of the Dead shows I attended. Dead shows certainly sent my mind swirling off to another planet.
jerry wanted to sing like as much as my old dogs tennis ball wants to he said fuck it sang better than he ever did and played easily the best guitar ever and it was in the 90's
Yeah.. That much distortion through their weird "Direct" boxes they were both playing through around this time was not a good mix at all.. I think both their tones suffered greatly throughout the last year or so.. Guitars need speakers.. my opinion anyway
As I get older, different Dead songs have begun to resonate with me more… this song is one of them (Looks Like Rain, Broke down Palace, Mission in the Rain, Days Between are others). Simply A masterpiece.
I cry with love every time I see this. I miss him so much.
Good luck getting through that dry eyed.
Hunter/Garcia creations are such opaque and masterful hero's journeys. Sometimes the journey doesn't end well, and is just so bittersweet, full of all this sadness and love and beauty so intertwined.
To this day, this gets me every time.
I was lucky enough to be in Row 36 on the floor this night. This still makes me overwhelmed with emotion.
May have been right next to you! Gets me every time
I wasn't far from you. Amazing show and this was absolutely best SMR I ever seen. So cool finding it here. 1❤
his yells for help, him pleading for his soul to be healed, it makes you cry. he was in so much pain, and he didnt hide it. i cried, as im sure a lot of you did. stay grateful, friends. we miss you jerry.
You speak truth. This is Days Between alone made it worth me attending every 93-95 show I attended. Yes he was hurting and I wish he had taken a break but Jerry Garcia was playing. I was gonna be there feeling it. I live for moments like this still. Forever Grateful ⚡️⚡️
So true.. Jerry have his and heart and soul to his fans
Gorgeous solo, as usual. What a great song, Jesus, humanity suffered a loss when we lost that one.
Amen. Incalculable
This song is a lyrical masterpiece, thank you Robert.
This is the greatest piece of music ever! Jerry belting those lyrics out is magical.
The story of the music is pretty interesting: Robert Hunter was hanging out at Jerry's house in 1982, and recorded as Jerry was playing a progression on the piano that Hunter found beautiful. Ten years later, he listened to the tape and set the poignant lyrics to it, and presented it to Jerry. He liked the words, but didn't like the music, but Hunter convinced him to try it out. Obviously, and quite thankfully, he kept it, and it became one of the last classic Garcia/Hunter songs. This version is particularly great, hauntingly beautiful.
I would love it! This is the most epic, gut wrenching version of So Many Roads ever! Always loved it.
6:04 to 6:10 is the most chillingly awesome 6 seconds you'll ever experience in your life.
One of the most beautiful songs that has ever reached my ears.
hands down my favorite version!
I was there, front row, my favorite tune!
This was my 1st show and it changed my life forever and easily for the better.
This is the best version of this song ever. Throw another date at me if there’s anything near or more magical
blows me away every time I listen to this song! Jerry sounds great & you can almost feel his pain!!
My top 3 shows I’ve ever bean to thank u 🙏 for this epic
Best version of this tune....miss ol Jer every day!
Still the greatest piece of music ever!
The man had something so rare there's only one. Despite all the mileage he put on his physical being, he still grew deeper and more soulful. This was among a dwindling number of Great Performances with the GD. The segment from 6:02 though 6:36 shows the power of Jerry's ability to feel and convey a song like no one else.
Absolutely magical! We all miss you Jerry...but thanks for giving us so much!!!
Best wishes to all from Less Than Face Productions from whom this video came.
Goosebumps at end with the wailing of Jerry
The earth is billions of years old and we managed to be born in the time of Jerry Garcia
Miss that sparkling guitar sound and all the fun...Miss Jerry much
Best version ever! Sums up my life. Miss you Jerry
The singing man is at his song
this is the best so many roads
Couldnt agree more. I was just saying to my friend.....you know how you hear a version of a song so many times and there will be that one song and/or solo that just grabs you and fills you up with emotions EVERY TIME? Thats the 6 min 15 second marker being the part that makes me lose it EVERY FCKIN TIME. the sound of his guitar on that tiny little 20 second solo is so sad and joyful at the same time, i lose it. its a sad solo. like a goodbye almost. Painful bliss.
Jerry BRINGING it. Fantastic.
Fantastic version, thanks so much!
These last GD garden shows were amazing !!!!
yes yes they were!
Gave me chills starting about 5:37
I was at this show. I remember a huge lot scene up every street in front of the garden as far as you could see.. Also a good friend of mine that I had not seen In a while showed up out of nowhere and gave me some white blotter before the show then some more at intermission. I remember Jerry's face looked like a swirling tie dye off and on for the whole second set haha. I also remember some dead head near us on the floor passed me some tia stick to smoke and said " Its gonna be alright man" just as Jerry started playing Terrapin Station. haha good times indeed.
lil jon I was there too💚
Greatest story ever told.... its funny how many of our dead show stories all seem to include (basically) a lot of the same details. Having a blast, a little spun, then a little too spun, then some cool ass older head that sees/feels your soul at that moment reminds you that it's all good and you couldn't be amongst a better bunch of folks
A RARE AND DIFFERENT TUNE....
Thank you for posting, always gives me a lump in my throat.....
@cozmcchuck: Agreed. I've been a fan (ok a Deadhead) for a long long time. Saw them play live since Garcia still had dark hair and Phil only had 4 strings. And I've watched some of the best play guitars with blazing technical skills. Yet that brief solo from 6:15 and ending with a chord strum like he's throwing dice - that's the kind that cannot be taught. Just the first line - 13 notes that end with a punctuation mark - says more than most players ever will.
One note and a bend, and he could convey more than most. The Humble Wizard.
The second half of this is an emotional roller coaster. He gave all he had until the end. As Dylan wrote in VOJ, “it’s so hard to get on”
Damn that was good.
RIP JG! ... 19 years ago ... I was a 15 year old Jerry's kid in the 3rd row for this at the Old Garden, still probably the best shit I've ever seen
gahden420 You lucky guy!
gahden420 Really makes the music made today seem a sad state of affairs. Awesome that you got a chance to see Jerry live at fifteen years old. Cherish the memories.
I was here too ...and I'll bet its stil the best shit you've seen and its been 21 years....I know it was for me.
WOW !
Praying for a So Many Roads at Dead & Company tomorrow in Philly 🙏
LOVE YOU JERRY
That's what it was all about!
He was only 53=. Looks like 73. Poor guy. He gave us so much.
I LOVE YOU JERRY
Was there best one and Chicago best Stella and auburn hills garden sound is amazing and energy off the chain 🙏 thank u Jerry
to heal my soul...
When I had the honor of going to Dead shows in the '90s (while taking these tiny black gel-caps of absolutely pure LSD-25), it felt like the Dead's improv jams were like a meandering, continuous musical river. And each of the actual songs seemed like random, magical islands that rose up out of this musical river from time to time. That's one of the many swirling, tripped-out details of the Dead shows I attended. Dead shows certainly sent my mind swirling off to another planet.
I really like this image of what listening to a GD show is like 👍👍👍
@@tylerhulsey982 I can't think of a rock band that sounded as fluid as the Dead. Especially in their very professional-sounding '90s shows.
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Jerry’s voice is sounds so good
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great run was at 2 of these the Attics did it for me
NICE!!!
So many roads
Nice!!! Got any more that?
The best...
thought I heard a blackbird singin up on bluebird hill
So beautiful. Miss you Jerry 😥
This was my first show, and I would LOVE a copy!
would i would love the whole 90's collection
jerry wanted to sing like as much as my old dogs tennis ball wants to he said fuck it sang better than he ever did and played easily the best guitar ever and it was in the 90's
Sniffle..
not a huge fan of Bob's guitar tone on this version, shame
bob was waaaaayy heavy on the distortion in the last cpl yrs.. sounded like shit
Yeah.. That much distortion through their weird "Direct" boxes they were both playing through around this time was not a good mix at all.. I think both their tones suffered greatly throughout the last year or so.. Guitars need speakers.. my opinion anyway