"In June 1984, the Grateful Dead performed Dear Mr. Fantasy for the first time, at Red Rocks. A year later, also at Red Rocks, they added Dear Mr. Fantasy by including the Hey Jude coda to the Traffic classic. And then we waited. Finally, in winter 1988, the Dead brought back Hey Jude, again attached to Fantasy, and it would remain this way for a couple of years, until Brent left the building in July 1990." - David Lemieux
My last GD shows (with Jerry) were the 89 tour...in the old Miami Arena. If memory serves shey closed with this and their encore was Black Muddy River...maybe I'm confused on the dates, but I will never 4get the last song I heard Jerry play was BMR...💔
32 years ago today Brent left the building. One of the most underrated talented musicians to ever live and helped the Dead achieve new heights. Thank you Brent. RIP 🌹💀
They also formed close and trusting bonds over using dope and coca together, writing music and lyrics while getting each others input and wrote and played really music together (and separately. They really bonded and Jerry loved Brent. Especially as a friend and musician. He was crushed when pig pen departed and felt he was irreplaceable which I totally understand. Brent kinda seemed to sweep Jerry off his feet musically and with just kindness only to loose him too . Extremely sad when you think about it as Jerry was the 3rd note in the triad. I’m so glad Phil , Bobby, micky, Billy and the other ones kept o. Going strong almost another 30 years! That’s dedication both the music to fans! I definitely understand why people believe in curses ir look to the supernatural to explain events in lived. Life is truly fragile so please, don’t forget to tell the people you live that you do ❤them vand why! Blessings good people!
They should have found the dealer and had him arrested, they couldn't because it was Jerry's connect too. This is a shame we glorify HERION use through these test subjects.
@@analogalien651 almost like witchcraft. Taking a potion to enhance or influence . I wonder if they are in heaven or hell? Or did they deny Jesus or did they accept him and sing songs about his glory? It is so sad to think they may be sizzling in hell right now wishing they could come back from the dead to warn us or their loved ones.
Brent looks more like an astronaut piloting a spaceship than a keyboard player when he's slapping keys, throwing switches, pushing levers all while letting his soul loose with that great voice he had. Man he was the best
They were like Star Crossed Blood Brothers. Sometimes a puzzle piece fits perfectly. The loss of Brent was so huge, losing any member of the band let alone the guy and talent that was Brent. Jerry was obviously the biggest loss, not to quantify, but Brent would have to be at least equal to the loss of the others.
Yes mannnnnnn!!!!!!!! I was in dark times.. found the dead. cleaned up my act ( stopped main line-in oxys and coke).married my wife have two awesome step boys. Have a beautiful daughter named Althea... To all of that and the Dead... I am Grateful!!!!!!
Dude I listen to all kinds of music and I was always the kind that said I don’t really care about the jam band shit. But im so deep in this now. I’ve been listening to all the deadcasts and learning the stories behind all the songs. Endlessly fascinating. The sound on this one is pretty fucking incredible. I love finding new stuff to sink my teeth into
Honestly after the last couple of days I needed someone to pray for me and GD prayed for 11 minutes and I left feeling a million times better. Peace to you brother/sister.
That is my dream all guitarist that played in the 60s and drummers ect. That have past on are up in heaven playing together, so there is a big party going on up there.
Friends, now that Quincy Jones is in Heaven; the concerts have gotten better. My parents are still in line to see Michael Jackson sing. Imagine the line when Whitney Houston does a concert.
Brent was so awesome. I remember the day he died It was my 20th birthday. I went to a job interview that morning and got hired, so I was in a real good mood. Then on the ride home I heard on the radio that Brent had died and it just ruined my day.
Amen! This Band and music is my literal church Check it out Dead and Company did this tonight 7/2/22 Foxboro It made embrace change... Because it was done well. There was a time I refused to hear the music from Dead and Company because Jerry wasn't there. Heard it... Seen it live a handful of times... Tonight I watched it streaming...yes I am from Massachusetts... I had to work. Couldn't attend the show... But this was the 1st time I've ever watched live... Any show... And It was almost... Better than being there... Because of the filming... Live comments etc... But they did This... 32 years later. Same date same spot Awwwweee
@@pb68slab18 its a possibility but i feel like jerry didnt like to do anything and play, im pretty sure we was pretty worried how the band sounded, in the 'long strange trip' phil mentioned how jerry got mad at how bad one of the recordings sounded and pushed him down the stairs of the studio, so jerry was definitely worried about the integrity of the band and im sure in his mind he would think being sober atleast not on hallucinogens wouldve helped him here wether the band sounded good or bad
HOLY FUCK!!! How have I lived 50 years and never heard this? Seen the Dead dozens of times & this by far their best performance. THIS is the embodiment of what music does for the well-being of the soul!❤
Yes I. They tapped in the source..Brent. afro viking here Jah herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari Jah everything Jah women Jah Duane Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜🦓🐻🕊🦤🪶🍉🍄🍆🌽🍄🥕🍄🍒🥯🥔🥯🍑🥯🌶🥯🥒🥯🫒🥯🍇🌵🌼🌿🌹🌹🏵🌵🦋🦎
He looked wild eyes. Just letting it happen! And it's jamming. Honestly until i heard that i don't realize Jerry was THAT good with strings. I know how could I say it that way, No he's great i just didn't know how Soo. And the drums wtf pounding . Russian River days
@@superdoov I wouldn't doubt it. That manic, wide eyed, penetrating hyper-focus... I love how much energy he has on stage and feel fortunate to be on the receiving end, but it seems like he sacrificed his own health to operate on a higher level for that shortened period. The results were spectacular and tragic. For me it doesn't get much better than this jam.
Brent has been gone for most of our kids lifetimes... And yet watching him here makes me cry... You have to assume this video is after 100+ live shows, and you see his soul is ALL IN. The emotion in his face.... Miss Jerry too of course....
Man Jerry loved Brent..I’ve watched this video a million times and I can’t get over the love in Jerry’s eyes when he’s singing with his buddy Brent. It’s beautiful
June, 1984. I always wanted the boys to cover Dear Mr. Fantasy, one of my favorite songs, but figured that was only a dream. I had just survived a bad car accident in April, had my broken jaw unwired a few days before leaving for Morrison, CO. My girlfriend and I camped out in Monument Valley and Rifle Falls, CO. on the way. It was a bucket list trip. On a beautiful Rocky Mountain night the boys were jamming after a liquid Playin' in the Band and I heard a note or two... my ears perked up... another note or two from Jerry... I went "Oh fuck!, I can't , noooo" then another and I start getting crazy others around still hadn't heard it. Then they broke into it and the place went crazy. A night and adventure I will never forget... the first Dear Mr. Fantasy by Jerry and the boys.
The connection between Brent and Jerry is electric. Was at this show but didn’t go in that night. The Brent years were incredible and doing tour was so much fun. Loved every single moment of it. Just look up the sky and you will hear them jammin out lookin down at us all. Thanks for all the memories guys. All we can do now is smile smile smile.
my 16yr old granddaughter loves these...all thanks to grandad...she played them to her friends last weekend at her party......who are they she was asked.....me and grandads favourite band....Go Girl Go......some things rub off to the younger generation
The absolute best cover EVER Brent was the real 🐐 Rip Jerry and Brent I'm only 34 but grew up listening to them my entire life I hated it when I was a young punk but I thank God my father raised me with them now I wish my dad was still here so we could jam it loud that's all he ever wanted...
Too bad he’s been gone for a long time - best keyboard & vocalist they ever had. He put all his heart and soul into his performances - and this video is a fine example of his talent.
@@gabevachon326 Agree, peak Dead. Lesh has said the band lost a little something when they went on hiatus mid-70’s. I don’t know about that, as 78 tour was awesome. Early 80’s after Brent had joined the band was just ok, but mostly because Garcia was seriously on drugs and unwell ....and Weir cannot carry a show by himself.
Get a f#cking grip. Keith was miles ahead musically and Pig was a better singer and still contributed on keys. Brent was just a distraction from Garcia's drug problems. This is one of their worst covers and the Hey Jude thing is embarrassing............................
Brent took the tune over on 6/29/84 with the nod from Jerry. It was a cover tune after all and Brent rocked it like nobody could ever imagine. Jerry was still in charge though you can see. What a jam!
These guys were amazing. My Great Aunt followed these guys for years, she passed away in the last 5 years and any time I hear the Dead I think of her. Rest in Peace Ann Norton. 🎸🎸🎸
What was wrong with 80-86? Not sure why you’re dismissing Brent’s early years; particularly as that’s when you could catch the band in smaller venues. Hartford, Lake Placid, Syracuse, Cornell, Ithaca, Buffalo, Augusta (Maine). Jerry was fine. Touch of Grey and the explosion into larger venues meant the end of shows where you could go where you wanted. Kind of miss those intimate years more...
Just discovered Brent Mydland out a week or 2 ago. My favorite musician ever! It makes me cry that he died so early. All of the videos with Brent are 🔥 His voice sounds like a guardian angel screaming at the devil.
Wow, watching this makes me feel like the Grateful Dead are the greatest band of all time. And their music continues to transcend generations decades after Jerry’s passing. Their story is so long and remarkable and is still be written and that is also one of the reasons I think like they’re the greatest.
OH MY JERRY! I miss my Jerry so much. I'd never seen Brent perform. I was there for Donna. And then returned to my best band in the 90s. Brent was already gone. Jerry still played Vegas for 4 more years. And Traffic was there one year. Brent's eyes are so wild, and he's so raw. Jerry and Brent were magical together. I feel like crying now.
Totally inspired performance, seen it several times but dam if it doesn't kick ass each time! Brent is possessed & Jerry is smiling back, "you are the one to make us all glad..." tears everytime, happy #80 in '22
I was at this show. It was great but I am appreciating it a lot more after watching this. They were all on fire. I always loved Brent and his singing added a lot. I'm so fortunate to have been able to go to shows and find such great friends and an accepting community
I was Blessed enough to see the Dead close to 40 shows , I witnessed them play Dear Mr. Fantasy on multiple shows, they blew my mind. I witnessed Brents last show as well as Jerry Garcia’s last show in Chicago at Soldier Field, Going to a Grateful Dead show was like Christmas for me . In my humble opinion Jerry Garcia was one of the best guitar players of all time!!!! Rest In Peace Brent , Jerry Thanks for all the incredible performances. Going to a Dead show was one of my favorite things that I’ve ever done in my lifetime, Thanks for the memories.
Raw power Phil. Cried when he died Jah herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari Jah everything Jah women Jah Duane Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜🍉🍄🥕🍄🌽🍄🫐🍄🍆🍄🍑🍄🍐🍄🍅🍄🫒🥯🥒🥯🦓🐻🦨🦃🐸🦎🐋🐙🐉🐡🐞⚘💮🌵🌼🌳🌹🌵🏵🌱
THIS. THIS RIGHT HERE. It's like a blessing from God man! I was just thinking how this has been a semi-shitty Thursday, kida down in the dumps. And I look on my feed, and my favorite version of my favorite combo of covers the Dead EVER is here waiting for me! God Bless, y'all! Because today just got 1000x times better!
Let artists make their magic without judgement!! Uncalled for! I love them all!! Every day I listen to the Dead. Think of what we would be missing out on!!
This was an incredible show. Sultry hot. Fire hoses for the crowd. I think Los Lobos opened for them. The Dead opened with Playin’ > Crazy Fingers, so…a very good start, and all the band engaged, listening to each other, and having fun. 1989 might very well have been the apex of Garcia’s technical prowess. Listen to how he reaches for everything and attains it flawlessly. He does this consistently throughout 89, both with the Dead and with the JGB. Archive has the complete Healy super matrix of this show. Listen for yourself.
I remember that show like kit was yesterday (i was 15) .The eye contact,smiles and intensity between jerry and Brent will stand out as the best moment in live music that i was lucky enough to behold. I miss you both soi much xoxo
I mostly missed the bus and totally missed the Brent era and earlier. Caught a couple shows in 1991 between turning 18 and leaving for the Navy. But you dont have to know much to see that the relationship between Jerry and Brent was magical.
Unbelievable and to think I was there but unfortunately did not see that but heard about it. Heads were going crazy. Brent really gave his all and Jerry listened and fed back. Rest in peace Jerry and Brent. God bless you.
"In June 1984, the Grateful Dead performed Dear Mr. Fantasy for the first time, at Red Rocks. A year later, also at Red Rocks, they added Dear Mr. Fantasy by including the Hey Jude coda to the Traffic classic. And then we waited. Finally, in winter 1988, the Dead brought back Hey Jude, again attached to Fantasy, and it would remain this way for a couple of years, until Brent left the building in July 1990." - David Lemieux
I like it but it should be left to Stevie wood. God bless the Dead 💓
@@jamestownvirginia8463 Never heard any complaints in real time
Amazing seeing Brent and Jerry singing that second verse together in unison while looking at each other. Gave me chills.
My last GD shows (with Jerry) were the 89 tour...in the old Miami Arena. If memory serves shey closed with this and their encore was Black Muddy River...maybe I'm confused on the dates, but I will never 4get the last song I heard Jerry play was BMR...💔
Can you find me on Stage by the speakers I hung out on the stage so much fun even in Wisconsin and 84
I'm not crying, you're crying.
Still crying!!!
Im not crying my eyes are sweating
I'm sorry man think of all the joyfully moments they are forever etched into your moments of life , kudos they remain , /|\£∆¥€\|/ blessings man
I was there and was crying
32 years ago today Brent left the building. One of the most underrated talented musicians to ever live and helped the Dead achieve new heights. Thank you Brent. RIP 🌹💀
Shame he od because he loved so hard and she didn't reciprocate..it did enable him to create some great tunes.
They also formed close and trusting bonds over using dope and coca together, writing music and lyrics while getting each others input and wrote and played really music together (and separately. They really bonded and Jerry loved Brent. Especially as a friend and musician. He was crushed when pig pen departed and felt he was irreplaceable which I totally understand. Brent kinda seemed to sweep Jerry off his feet musically and with just kindness only to loose him too . Extremely sad when you think about it as Jerry was the 3rd note in the triad. I’m so glad Phil , Bobby, micky, Billy and the other ones kept o. Going strong almost another 30 years!
That’s dedication both the music to fans!
I definitely understand why people believe in curses ir look to the supernatural to explain events in lived.
Life is truly fragile so please, don’t forget to tell the people you live that you do ❤them vand why!
Blessings good people!
They should have found the dealer and had him arrested, they couldn't because it was Jerry's connect too. This is a shame we glorify HERION use through these test subjects.
@@NoURider so he had to have a controlled substance to enhance his art, just like athletes doping.
@@analogalien651 almost like witchcraft. Taking a potion to enhance or influence . I wonder if they are in heaven or hell? Or did they deny Jesus or did they accept him and sing songs about his glory? It is so sad to think they may be sizzling in hell right now wishing they could come back from the dead to warn us or their loved ones.
Brent looks more like an astronaut piloting a spaceship than a keyboard player when he's slapping keys, throwing switches, pushing levers all while letting his soul loose with that great voice he had. Man he was the best
Yes that’s true! My beloved Brent 😢Jerry was never quite the same after he died.
yes :)
You can tell how much Jerry loved playing with Brent. Brings tears to my eyes.
It's visible ;)
You can tell
Dont cry cuz' its over . Smile cuz' it happened !!
They were like Star Crossed Blood Brothers. Sometimes a puzzle piece fits perfectly. The loss of Brent was so huge, losing any member of the band let alone the guy and talent that was Brent. Jerry was obviously the biggest loss, not to quantify, but Brent would have to be at least equal to the loss of the others.
Why does this happen lol. Every time I just get all puffy eyed when I see Jerry look at Brent.
The Dead no matter what era can alter someone’s life for the better. Changed my life forever. Be kind.
Be blessed,as I was too,a rough fun rides ✌
Yes mannnnnnn!!!!!!!! I was in dark times.. found the dead. cleaned up my act ( stopped main line-in oxys and coke).married my wife have two awesome step boys. Have a beautiful daughter named Althea... To all of that and the Dead... I am Grateful!!!!!!
Dude I listen to all kinds of music and I was always the kind that said I don’t really care about the jam band shit. But im so deep in this now. I’ve been listening to all the deadcasts and learning the stories behind all the songs. Endlessly fascinating. The sound on this one is pretty fucking incredible. I love finding new stuff to sink my teeth into
My experience with the Dead is as close as I will ever get to a religious experience. I hear you.
Diane,in the 80s n 90s that was church to me.But,decades and multiple detox later a Higher power pulled me up
This is not a song. This is a prayer. A massive prayer, that breaks open the sky above
Honestly after the last couple of days I needed someone to pray for me and GD prayed for 11 minutes and I left feeling a million times better. Peace to you brother/sister.
I have always said going to a dead show was my spiritual uplifting, my religion. 💜✌🏽
Pray into one hand and poop into the other and please let us know which hand was filled faster...
That is such a profound way of stating it. Thank you.
I love this
Friends, Brent, Jerry and Phil are all playing together in Heaven.
We are so lucky and grateful to hear them play.
It sounds good too, they've been waiting to welcome him
Yes definitely ❤
That is my dream all guitarist that played in the 60s and drummers ect. That have past on are up in heaven playing together, so there is a big party going on up there.
Friends, now that Quincy Jones is in Heaven; the concerts have gotten better. My parents are still in line to see Michael Jackson sing. Imagine the line when Whitney Houston does a concert.
"If my hair was on fire, I would wait until this song ended to deal with it."
That’s totally perfectly the way to describe it
Preach, this is the greatest music ever. No set list just emotion and love for music
Says it all
Mine was that night. Guy kept throwing lightning bolts at me from the top row.
LoL I was just thinking.. even my goosebumps have goosebumps
I find myself coming back to this over and over, absolutely outstanding.
1 of The BEST Brent ever played --❤
Same
Totally agree!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Brent was so awesome. I remember the day he died It was my 20th birthday. I went to a job interview that morning and got hired, so I was in a real good mood. Then on the ride home I heard on the radio that Brent had died and it just ruined my day.
Funny how those things happen. Crosby, one of my musical inspirations, died on my 50th birthday.
My dad was born August 16. Imagine waking up on your 10th on ur birthday to hear Elvis died
So sad. But we can't live forever.
Wow🥲 thank you.
This has been my most favorite of any tune because they were all on it plus Jerry was enjoying it so much ! 🐇🐰🌹💀☠️⚡️🎸
This was my first sober show. Left of sound stage, yellow balloons. Saved me that summer, y’all did. 💛thank you wharf rats💛
You probably got sober same time as bob
Wharf Rats forever.
I got on the bus when I was 9 years clean.
man fuck being sober
@@joshwright2379 The Dead is amazing clean. The music moves the spirit without any additives.
It's hard to imagine where i'd be without these guys. My first show literally changed the trajectory of my life. ***Gratitude***
Same- very much so
Mine too man
Amen!
This Band and music is my literal church
Check it out
Dead and Company did this tonight
7/2/22
Foxboro
It made embrace change... Because it was done well.
There was a time I refused to hear the music from Dead and Company because Jerry wasn't there. Heard it... Seen it live a handful of times... Tonight I watched it streaming...yes I am from Massachusetts... I had to work. Couldn't attend the show... But this was the 1st time I've ever watched live... Any show... And It was almost... Better than being there... Because of the filming... Live comments etc...
But they did This... 32 years later. Same date same spot
Awwwweee
@@jessicamullaney4742 they did it at Wrigley the 1st night itcwas magical
would you say you are... grateful?
Brent and Jerry on fire as usual.. What a connection ..
🔥🤝🔥🤝🔥🤝🔥🌡💣💥🎯♥️✴
John and Jeff have the same connection in Dead n Co
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From the looks of Brent's eyes , me thinks they might be 'on' something more than fire!
@@pb68slab18 its a possibility but i feel like jerry didnt like to do anything and play, im pretty sure we was pretty worried how the band sounded, in the 'long strange trip' phil mentioned how jerry got mad at how bad one of the recordings sounded and pushed him down the stairs of the studio, so jerry was definitely worried about the integrity of the band and im sure in his mind he would think being sober atleast not on hallucinogens wouldve helped him here wether the band sounded good or bad
Jameson Newhouse not even close
Mickey beating the drums like they owe him money. Love it.
Lmfao 😅
If everyone in the world listened to the Dead, it would be a much better place
Make America Grateful Again
If we keep listening to then everyone else will get on the bus, eventually
😂@@thegroovypatriot
I agree ❤
RIP Brent, Jerry, Phil!
Brent broke the matrix and became part of the music just watches body. He is amazing.
Brent’s voice is like 50% rust 50% champagne!
I was at this show! I still remember it vividly, over 35 years later.
I Miss Brent so much 💔
The harmonies were unreal...brent was the man...and seeing jerry smile and vibe with brent was the best:)
Totally agreed on all points pal! Spot on!
That second verse with Garica and Brent just gives me chills.
Dude me too. Straight goosebumps
dude..Jerry>Brent’s voices together = magik 😍
Found this going through a dead rabbit hole and i couldn’t agree more
Totally agree!!!!!! Sweet.
Yeah me too because they’re both gone
I was at this show. Dr. Mr Fantasy possibly their best cover ever. Brent sang like God...
I was there!!! Electric!!
yeah....this was absolutely masterful!!
i totally agree i was there with you
I want there Brent was amazing all night smile smile smile😊😊😊
Me too it was fantastic. When Brent left us it was like getting kicked in the balls.
Sometimes I just need a refresher to remind me of just how much they mean to me.
One of the greatest songs ever written by Mr Winwood
Fantasy and Low spark are tops
HOLY FUCK!!! How have I lived 50 years and never heard this? Seen the Dead dozens of times & this by far their best performance. THIS is the embodiment of what music does for the well-being of the soul!❤
You not alone.i missed it.but glad to have it in my heart now.
Yes I. They tapped in the source..Brent. afro viking here Jah herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari Jah everything Jah women Jah Duane Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜🦓🐻🕊🦤🪶🍉🍄🍆🌽🍄🥕🍄🍒🥯🥔🥯🍑🥯🌶🥯🥒🥯🫒🥯🍇🌵🌼🌿🌹🌹🏵🌵🦋🦎
Wow never heard this?!?! I’m 60+. My stereo has been my best friend since 1973! DEADHEAD!
Better late than never, this song is with me long time,The great Steve Winwood, but I love this version
i am 8 but still love the dead Brent was always my favorite he was the man RIP
Thank you, Mackey Hart.
Yeah, Sister!! Mickey is absolutely laser-focused into this one eh? Oh my goodness!! He's hammering away like I've never seen him do before!!
The look in Brent's eyes is so wild and sincere. Awesome singing. Jerry looks like he is going to cry. As always excellent guitar.
He looked wild eyes. Just letting it happen! And it's jamming. Honestly until i heard that i don't realize Jerry was THAT good with strings. I know how could I say it that way, No he's great i just didn't know how Soo. And the drums wtf pounding . Russian River days
That would be all the coke....
@@superdoov I wouldn't doubt it. That manic, wide eyed, penetrating hyper-focus... I love how much energy he has on stage and feel fortunate to be on the receiving end, but it seems like he sacrificed his own health to operate on a higher level for that shortened period. The results were spectacular and tragic. For me it doesn't get much better than this jam.
Now coke is just laced with fentanyl and b12 can’t even call it blow
Brent looks to Jerry, like saying he is the real Mr.Fantasy,great musical moment here, Magic
Brent has been gone for most of our kids lifetimes... And yet watching him here makes me cry... You have to assume this video is after 100+ live shows, and you see his soul is ALL IN. The emotion in his face.... Miss Jerry too of course....
Man Jerry loved Brent..I’ve watched this video a million times and I can’t get over the love in Jerry’s eyes when he’s singing with his buddy Brent. It’s beautiful
Me too. Love that little jig he does when Bret is playing.
Yes!!!
Jerry definitely has an expression on his face!!! Enjoying himself!!! So sweet ❤️
Check at 7:00, Jerry hits peak, then raises his are to signal to the band a transition to Hey Jude. This line up. What a force of nature.
Man, Mickey is absolutely pounding the crap outta those drums, and I’m surprised the keys are still attached to that organ! Lotta power in this one
@Mogens Lystrup it's being played on dead& co tour Jeff who shares brents bday also shares his b3
@Mogens Lystrup Was in rock and roll hall of fame last time i visited.
big dog ,pounding them like nobodys business!
Yesi wSnoticingMickey toooo
I believe Jeff Chimenti plays it touring with Dead & Co.
June, 1984. I always wanted the boys to cover Dear Mr. Fantasy, one of my favorite songs, but figured that was only a dream. I had just survived a bad car accident in April, had my broken jaw unwired a few days before leaving for Morrison, CO. My girlfriend and I camped out in Monument Valley and Rifle Falls, CO. on the way. It was a bucket list trip. On a beautiful Rocky Mountain night the boys were jamming after a liquid Playin' in the Band and I heard a note or two... my ears perked up... another note or two from Jerry... I went "Oh fuck!, I can't , noooo" then another and I start getting crazy others around still hadn't heard it. Then they broke into it and the place went crazy. A night and adventure I will never forget... the first Dear Mr. Fantasy by Jerry and the boys.
I love reading stores like this in the comments. It really fills in the picture. Unbelievable jam.
What a great story...
RIP Brent , Jerry, Phil... chills no matter how many times I hear this
For sure!🙂...
The Dead live forever 🤙🏻✌🏻
This was my favorite before he eventually passed. Love him. We were backstage and he was so nice. Boston loves the Dead,
Hey Jude was after no complaints.
Just thinking about how I'd love to know more about Brent.
They do indeed!
I was 18, and having the time of my life. I was lucky enough to see another 20 shows after this one. Things haven't been the same since '95.
The connection between Brent and Jerry is electric. Was at this show but didn’t go in that night. The Brent years were incredible and doing tour was so much fun. Loved every single moment of it. Just look up the sky and you will hear them jammin out lookin down at us all. Thanks for all the memories guys. All we can do now is smile smile smile.
Brent years were their best i was fortunate to be at the right age of 21 when he started with the band damn i miss being on the road with them
Unreal connection on the first solo around 2:05-3:00. It's like they were sharing the same consciousness.
Brent’s voice is incredible.. voices like that only come around ever so often
Kinda sounds like Joe Cocker
Multiple layers for sure 😊
I know really wish he was still around. Love Chimenti but man Brent might just be my favorite dead member at this point
Its a true statement and very few can pull it off, not joking cigs, liquor, drugs and heartache are most of what brings that out.
my 16yr old granddaughter loves these...all thanks to grandad...she played them to her friends last weekend at her party......who are they she was asked.....me and grandads favourite band....Go Girl Go......some things rub off to the younger generation
The absolute best cover EVER Brent was the real 🐐 Rip Jerry and Brent I'm only 34 but grew up listening to them my entire life I hated it when I was a young punk but I thank God my father raised me with them now I wish my dad was still here so we could jam it loud that's all he ever wanted...
Why was he a donkey? Like a jack ass ?? I disagree! Ty
It is a joy just reading these comments! Pure love!
And Respect. kinda rare these days.
i shed two tears every time i watch this.
Only two?
The fact this was recorded is just incredible. What a treat with our treat.
Too bad he’s been gone for a long time - best keyboard & vocalist they ever had. He put all his heart and soul into his performances - and this video is a fine example of his talent.
plus his song writing and ethos were on point. Drugs are drugs but they hit hard on an awesome man's life here
No. I saw them with Keith and Donna 1974 Boston Garden Wall of Sound tour. Definitive Dead experience.
@@gabevachon326 Agree, peak Dead. Lesh has said the band lost a little something when they went on hiatus mid-70’s. I don’t know about that, as 78 tour was awesome. Early 80’s after Brent had joined the band was just ok, but mostly because Garcia was seriously on drugs and unwell ....and Weir cannot carry a show by himself.
Get a f#cking grip. Keith was miles ahead musically and Pig was a better singer and still contributed on keys. Brent was just a distraction from Garcia's drug problems. This is one of their worst covers and the Hey Jude thing is embarrassing............................
@@aangb0b His song writing was forgettable and no one is hoping they " whip out a Brent song" with Dead & Co.
LOve to hear this cover from Traffic " Dear Mr.Fantasy" One great tune deserves another. Go Dead!!
There’s nothing like a Grateful Deal show. RIP Jerry
I'm literally freaking crying, this is the best thing I've heard in a while. The vocals are just amazing. Beautiful. Perfect.
Have you heard the Traffic version? Not the Dead but very good song.
Might be a lil late, but hang in there. Life's full of peaks and valleys.
Yeah dude it’s unbelievable!
It is shocking how good it is. Great skill just grabs you. Living in a dream.
Brent was already looking rough and way older than his actual age. A talented man who hated himself. So sad.
Brent took the tune over on 6/29/84 with the nod from Jerry. It was a cover tune after all and Brent rocked it like nobody could ever imagine. Jerry was still in charge though you can see. What a jam!
This is a perfect example of a jam band doing their thing. What a joy to listen to...
Brent’s passion always makes me smile
These guys were amazing.
My Great Aunt followed these guys for years, she passed away in the last 5 years and any time I hear the Dead I think of her. Rest in Peace Ann Norton.
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The “Brent connects with Jerry” moments in these recordings are always fun to watch.
I remember being there!! First sober show😊😊
I was at this show with my mom and dad. I was 12 at the time. Such great memories.
I was dead at the time
Me too!
Love Brent's time with the dead.. Never met him and never will but you were bad ass and made the Dead for me. Appreciate the great music Brent.
You might 😊
This is what you give a friend who's having a difficult time getting "it". If this don't get ya nothing will. 💓
No shit.
@@finished6267 Thank God! 😊👍
Thank thank thank you. I'm watching this 2 weeks sober brother. Hope you're still clean. Been struggling for years with this shit.
you’ve got this brother!
Just for today!
@Keefo how are you doing brother? I know it's tough, but it gets easier as you go. I'm pulling for you
Still doing good? Clean?
Hope you are doing well in your journey.
once again reminding me how fucking great it was to be anywhere near stage left between 86-90. Jerry and Brent just had that sauce together
i likea da sauce!
The fun those two had during that era was infectious! Wish it lasted longer, but at least we have every single show available to enjoy!
What was wrong with 80-86? Not sure why you’re dismissing Brent’s early years; particularly as that’s when you could catch the band in smaller venues. Hartford, Lake Placid, Syracuse, Cornell, Ithaca, Buffalo, Augusta (Maine). Jerry was fine. Touch of Grey and the explosion into larger venues meant the end of shows where you could go where you wanted. Kind of miss those intimate years more...
Pure sweetness! Brent is always so locked in on Jerry. The definition of non verbal communication.
Watching Jerry and Brent sing Mr. Fantasy took my breath. OMG. "But doing that, you break down in tears." Just wow!
I remember this show! The whole tour was great fun!❤️✌️
Just discovered Brent Mydland out a week or 2 ago. My favorite musician ever! It makes me cry that he died so early. All of the videos with Brent are 🔥 His voice sounds like a guardian angel screaming at the devil.
Welcome. He’s something else no doubt!
Such a succinct description. It hurts.
Most of the GD shows I saw were with Brent....he was just incredible. A combination of James Brown, Little Richard, early Paul Mccartney...The Man!
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Same here man! Love Brent
I love to hear more people catching on to the magic of Mydland!!
I was so happy to see this again…the bond they had while playing was so special…you could feel it…….
Wow, watching this makes me feel like the Grateful Dead are the greatest band of all time. And their music continues to transcend generations decades after Jerry’s passing. Their story is so long and remarkable and is still be written and that is also one of the reasons I think like they’re the greatest.
This is the single best video on UA-cam ever.
So they say, "The Dead aren't the best at what they do...They're the only at what they do."...Well here they are the best!! Just phenomenal!!!
I was definitely there for this show! This song still is clear as a bell in my mind :)
Dear God, let music get this good again. Amen
Good Lord, Just played this over and over, tears running down.
same
Your not alone
Thank you for posting this. I've never seen it before. Been a Deadhead since '79.
This should bring you to tears for so many reasons. Epic.
This heals and breaks my heart at the same time, as any masterful piece of art will do ❤
They r all so together that it breaks my heart that they r not the Gratefuldead anymore !😱🥵😰😥🥲😢❤️🌹🐰🐇
OH MY JERRY! I miss my Jerry so much. I'd never seen Brent perform. I was there for Donna. And then returned to my best band in the 90s. Brent was already gone. Jerry still played Vegas for 4 more years. And Traffic was there one year. Brent's eyes are so wild, and he's so raw. Jerry and Brent were magical together. I feel like crying now.
I saw Brent a few times. Pure magic.
My heart. I wanna go back!
Totally inspired performance, seen it several times but dam if it doesn't kick ass each time! Brent is possessed & Jerry is smiling back, "you are the one to make us all glad..." tears everytime, happy #80 in '22
I was at this show. It was great but I am appreciating it a lot more after watching this. They were all on fire. I always loved Brent and his singing added a lot. I'm so fortunate to have been able to go to shows and find such great friends and an accepting community
Wow! Brent's energy is amazing.
I can only say brain food tm714
The best cover of all time. Period. This performance. There is none better
An unforgettable tune; I can never tell, however, whether it's hopeful or despairing.
I was Blessed enough to see the Dead close to 40 shows , I witnessed them play Dear Mr. Fantasy on multiple shows, they blew my mind.
I witnessed Brents last show as well as Jerry Garcia’s last show in Chicago at Soldier Field, Going to a Grateful Dead show was like Christmas for me .
In my humble opinion Jerry Garcia was one of the best guitar players of all time!!!!
Rest In Peace Brent , Jerry Thanks for all the incredible performances.
Going to a Dead show was one of my favorite things that I’ve ever done in my lifetime, Thanks for the memories.
Brent is amazing......... love this guys voice and energy
Raw power Phil. Cried when he died Jah herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari Jah everything Jah women Jah Duane Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜🍉🍄🥕🍄🌽🍄🫐🍄🍆🍄🍑🍄🍐🍄🍅🍄🫒🥯🥒🥯🦓🐻🦨🦃🐸🦎🐋🐙🐉🐡🐞⚘💮🌵🌼🌳🌹🌵🏵🌱
I love you.... making an very old hippie ....BRent was. On fire
THIS.
THIS RIGHT HERE. It's like a blessing from God man!
I was just thinking how this has been a semi-shitty Thursday, kida down in the dumps. And I look on my feed, and my favorite version of my favorite combo of covers the Dead EVER is here waiting for me!
God Bless, y'all! Because today just got 1000x times better!
I couldn’t agree more! This is SOLID GOLD one of my favorites.
You hit the nail on the head....this is why we have ears
Cominh on here a YEAR LATER to say this is STILL the best :D
Right here. It's Thursday 😁
Let artists make their magic without judgement!! Uncalled for! I love them all!! Every day I listen to the Dead. Think of what we would be missing out on!!
This was an incredible show. Sultry hot. Fire hoses for the crowd. I think Los Lobos opened for them. The Dead opened with Playin’ > Crazy Fingers, so…a very good start, and all the band engaged, listening to each other, and having fun. 1989 might very well have been the apex of Garcia’s technical prowess. Listen to how he reaches for everything and attains it flawlessly. He does this consistently throughout 89, both with the Dead and with the JGB. Archive has the complete Healy super matrix of this show. Listen for yourself.
My first Dead show ❤️
Thank God for You Tube..It is such a blessing to be able to re-live all these amazing performances right at our fingertips...Priceless!!
You can see how happy it makes Brent to make Jerry happy and how Happy Jerry is to have Brent... Its like this is their magic on display right here.
This video restores my faith in humanity.
I remember that show like kit was yesterday (i was 15) .The eye contact,smiles and intensity between jerry and Brent will stand out as the best moment in live music that i was lucky enough to behold. I miss you both soi much xoxo
This just proves what an amazing guy Brent was, barely anybody has such soulful vocals and I’m surprised the keys are still on that organ.
Thank you Brent
I mostly missed the bus and totally missed the Brent era and earlier. Caught a couple shows in 1991 between turning 18 and leaving for the Navy. But you dont have to know much to see that the relationship between Jerry and Brent was magical.
Saw them in Dallas 10-21-88 Great concert lotta dead heads!!! 😆 ✌️ ☮️ n happiness happiness happiness
Unbelievable and to think I was there but unfortunately did not see that but heard about it. Heads were going crazy. Brent really gave his all and Jerry listened and fed back. Rest in peace Jerry and Brent. God bless you.
Love to all the deadheads that r still out there ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹👽🪐🛸👻🥳🎹🎼🧡💜💙💚💛😱😵💫
One of my favorite live performances ever