John's voice really recalls the sweetness Phil once had on the studio version. Wish they would sing this more.

Best love song ever written. About a man and his father. This is the best version I've ever heard.

Airfare from florida for two: 600 Two tickets to both shows: 590 Hotel room: 200 Lunch for two at a deli in times square: 80 Being present for this.....priceless! Thanks for sharing

As a long time Deadhead I gotta say that you nailed it with your piece up there^^' John Mayer has done the same for us old Deadheads too. Look at Billy and Mickey throughout this tune. These are grizzled old guys breathing new life and John Mayer is the reason for that. Bobby has come alive because of your hero. These are great tunes and JM knows it and he show all the respect due. Jerry would be very happy to see this iteration. I know it in my bones.

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. Before the show I was talking to everyone around me and they were shocked that I was there for JM... But they thought it was so cool that this new lineup is bringing in a whole new wave of fans

@anjelasantos8403

5 жыл бұрын

Kim ladd... bless you! I feel it, too. I never ever thought it could be like this. And you're right, John does show respect. (I'm crying...) because it's such a beautiful thing!

@jorgeaum1478

4 жыл бұрын

best opinion ever.deadhead from brazil

@robertsmith7664

4 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t have said it better, JCM is Dead to me!

@Peterkengel20

3 жыл бұрын

@@chaferbud At least the music that we love isn’t Dead yet. I don’t feel like a traitor to the original Dead lineup and really enjoy this current iteration . 3 cheers for the living and 3 more for the Dead!

i used to sing my kids to sleep with this song, this version is the prettiest i've ever heard since the original studio work from the boys way back when, thank you, bought a tear to my eye, just beautiful with the Bobby harmony at the end.

@ChrisFP2

8 жыл бұрын

I sing it to my kids now :)

@cjhudson419

6 жыл бұрын

Bill Hewson i gave my son a 10 strip and this album on his 18th birthday

@anjelasantos8403

5 жыл бұрын

Made me teary, too!

@petescott1707

4 жыл бұрын

I also sing it to my kids, they are in their 30's. They just roll their eyes and say, looks like the old man is gettin on.

Funny - I was never a JM fan (did not really ever listen to him) but was brought to him by Dead & Co. - Now I am a big fan!

My favorite box of rain, by Far!

I used to sing this to my girls at night. I knew when I first heard it at 14 that one day it'd be a lullaby for my children:)

The best of both worlds. John Mayer and Bob Weir with Dead and Company. He owns this song. Amazing!

JM really did a great job with this. The whole tour.. Wish I could've caught a show.

John is so enthusiastic and a perfect fit for Jerry.....Dead Head from the 70's. Love Mayer and the Dead!

I still miss Jerry. : ( I was at their 2nd to last show in Tampa 1995, not knowing it would be the last time I'd see him.21 years later and there's still a void.So happy the band is till playing (Let there be songs to fill the air) and this JM guy's soul has been transformed forever.

Timeless music. Glad to see a younger generation embracing this great music today.

I'm not big on all the recreations of the Dead since Jerrys" death, but i do have to say that Bobby has always assembled people who played the music faithfully, and with the soul and reverence that it deserves. without trying to BE Jerry or Phil. Warren, John , and Oteil have absorbrd it as their own, and for that i thank them

this guy says ' what do you want me to do' soooo well , that it means what it's supposed to mean. Thanks so much for posting and for the music. Been listening to this all f....in day, also BIRD SONG ... these guys are .....

Very impressive. Mayer has captured Jerry's sound. Love to see them

I was there and was genuinely floored by their performance. The truckin>he's was so good

A tremendous version, that's what I like about JM, he respects the music and adds his raspy soulful style. A perfect match!

John's voice and this beautiful tune perfect together

Didnt care that much about john mayer until i found out that he is doing a great job of carrying on the legacy. Much respect to john mayer and the band .

glad to see john was able to introduce you to our world. welcome to the trip. Stay grateful (~):}

JM and the Dead caught on like wildfire -- they killed it! Looks like a long and very bright and productive future for them. What a collab ❣❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

My dog passed away tonight and my friend sent me this song. Can't listen to it without shedding a tear. This sing brings a whole new meaning to my life. Thanks Dead and Co see ya again next summer.

@bactonmusic8946

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

A "new" fan courtesy of Dead & Co?? (I'm aware this was posted in '16 😄). Few things make me happier ✌🏻 This bunch doesn't care where or when your bus stop was; only that you chose to get on. Love to see it. Hope the last 6 years have been face-meltingly positive and memorable, despite a lot of darkness in the world.

chaferbud, I've been following you for awhile, so we are both devoted John Mayer fans. I agree with all you said. I'm so madly in love with this music and grateful to him for bringing me so deep into the Grateful Dead music. This band is the best I've ever experienced and John is at the top of his game, and he's happier than he's ever been in his life...this is life-changing for him professionally and personally. This recording of Box of Rain is GOLD! MANY, MANY thanks!!! Tomorrow night's my turn to see D&Co 2016 at Hartford!

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Mimi!

@Mimimph

8 жыл бұрын

I'm very grateful to you for your pristine video of John performing this gorgeous, iconic song. It must be such a thrill and honor for him...he's earned this, and then some. This song is so moving.

Rip Robert Hunter😔😔😔

i love how the women who swoo'd for him on the radio are now listening to the dead.

@laceyhart795

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Nelson its how we can save the world!!

@lauradaniusis7372

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, yeah, yeah - the boy is easy on the eye - can't deny that! Mayer's drop dead gorgeousness distracts me from the reality that Jerry is dead & Bobby is old & gross. Sue me!

@outriggerunderground

2 ай бұрын

@@lauradaniusis7372 bob catching strays out here damn

Oh man, tear to my eye. Beautifully done. Thank you Bobby. John and all!

This is my favorite verison of the song man thanks for the video I csnt tell you how often I come to jam it

Just saw them at the Sphere in Vegas, what a show!

I was here as a present for mine and my ex's birthdays. Best birthday ever. We were right behind where this is filmed. I will never forget this special day. We may even be in this video. lol

Thank you, Chaferbud. My favorite Dead song, now performed by my favorite artist. I, too, have followed you for quite some time and am always happy when you upload something, because your videos are always such great quality. I think John being with the Dead is perfect; he has always strived to expand himself and not stuck to one genre, always growing as an artist and as a person. He is one of the most talented people I have ever come across. I wish Dead & Co. would come to my area in South Florida!

Beautiful job. Thanks to John Mayer.

Can't thank you enough for all the quality recordings you have of JM. Your vids keep my admiration of this guy alive!

Brilliant capture. Thanks for sharing

Absolutely my go to for inspiration 🙌 ✨️ ❤️ 💕 spot on perfect 🥰...

Really sucks they removed this from their catalog for Dead & Co, was hoping to hear it again(I was at this show and it was unbelievable).

Appreciate this video. I was at the shows in NYC and JM on Box was a huge treat. Thanks for capturing this. Great video.

Just wow. I have my coffee with this quote on it and it’s just as good today as it was yesterday

I am praying they do this song at Folsom Field this weekend!!!! please please please!!!

what a long strange trip it's been... Long live The Dead. Thanks for the upload

Love this! It's fast becoming a favourite.

Excellent video and sound. This is on my play list

Saw this last night, breathtaking...

Been a JM fan for years (2003) but Dead Head longer(1980)...I'm so impressed how well John is fitting in. This song bring tears and I can only hope they play it at Alpine Valley!

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

Looks like your wish came true last night!

@1love720

8 жыл бұрын

Holy crap did it ever!!! Box of Rain, Eyes of the world, St. Stephen...It was flipping amazing show!!!

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

+Kelly fish I'm so jealous you got to hear eyes!!

@1love720

8 жыл бұрын

one of my favs along with Box of Rain!!!

Sometimes John looks like he's having waaay too much fun.

Wow, Mayer really nailed this! Love how Bob gives him the "take it away boi" at 2:27

Tears in my eyes with this one.

how sweet the sound!!!

I really think this song pulls at Johnny boy’s heart Strings. Such a long time to be gone and a short time to be there.

I was at both shows at Citi Field.....they were amazing shows

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

Same. The atmosphere was incredible both nights

@cj76961

8 жыл бұрын

i went sunday. it was my first dead show

I was there and got a free upgrade to floor seats after having nose-bleed seats, such a "grate" show.

Absolutely enjoy every moment of this ☺

This is healing ❤

What a show! Thanks for sharing!

Also my favourite Dead song

Wish they sung this more often. Don't think it was played at all in 2023

lovely n more than more . great performance.

Glad you're back Chaferbud, thanks for great uploads as always

truly great music

That was beautiful

Great post. Thank you.

Nailed it!!!!!!

love this song!

I was there, what a show

How can someone dislike this?

Awesome!!!!!!!!

nice to see you posting again!

Check Billy K's(drummer) reaction to the lyric"maybe you're tired and broken) at about 5:20 and then Micky gives it back. New life fellas.

Hoping D&C brings this back for the Vegas shows

great song

Let Oteil Sing!

Awesome man! Nice to have you back chaferbud.

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan, it feels good to be back.

i remember when u could buy stickers on the lot that said "Die Yuppie Scum" sold by heads.

this is great band for a guitarist who got bored with pentatonic and he want to use other scales but he cant really play jazz. In GD John can explore myxolidan mode for 15 minutes during one song, good for him. This songs reminds me of Buckets of Rain by Dylan

You're the man Chaferbud.

John mayer

La meilleure de american beauty

Mayer is so into it, love it

❤️

One would hope that Phil Lesh would approve of John Mayer's vocals.

So different than foxboro, incredible!

Ah ok “ in John we trust”. I read somwhere written by another fan “ in Phil we trust”. Im enjoying grateful dead forever

Fuck yes! I miss micky and Jerry but this is just great

Very nice... Thanks for posting... Now if only I could get the boys to do "Queen of California"!!!

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

That would be amazing! I have a feeling they'll never do any JM covers though. Too many people will take it as a sign of disrespect or something

@MrMusicM67

8 жыл бұрын

I agree. Although I don't think of that way.. there are people that take it too seriously and will think of it as disrespect.

@jadenmiller5116

6 жыл бұрын

They should do it as a joke to John, tell them they are playing a Dead song and bust into "New Light" and Bobby take vocals 😂

Bless John Mayer!

Mayor definitely knows how to sing "properly" if he was being graded from a professional standpoint. I definitely believe Lesh sang with more emotion most of the time. The Dead had a chemistry like no other band and when they were having a good night (which happened a lot more often in the 70's) they all sang and played in sync as if one giant brain was having a musical conversation. The highest level of musical communication in my opinion. They always gave it all they had. That's one of the reasons why I love the dead so much. Their music was from the soul.

Did you video the whole show? I missed it due to funeral stuff. I am old Dead head since the 60's and was skeptical when they announced John. But have to say he is a nice flavor of Grateful Dead

@chaferbud

8 жыл бұрын

I really wanted to enjoy the show so I didn't film that much. This was the only full song I got. I'm sorry you missed the show though. There should be plenty of other people who recorded the rest of it

@marczappa

8 жыл бұрын

thanks. yeah i filmed one show and didnt get to dance. thank the tapers I say and enjoy the day

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Look out of any window Any morning, any evening, any day Maybe the sun is shining Birds are winging or rain is falling from a heavy sky [Chorus 1] What do you want me to do To do for you to see you through? For this is all a dream we dreamed One afternoon, long ago [Verse 2] Walk out of any doorway Feel your way, feel your way like the day before Maybe you'll find direction Around some corner where it's been waiting to meet you [Chorus 2] What do you want me to do To watch for you while you are sleeping? Then please don't be surprised When you find me dreaming, too [Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] Look into any eyes you find by you You can see clear through to another day Maybe it's been seen before through other eyes On other days while going home [Chorus 3] What do you want me to do To do for you, to see you through? It's all a dream we dreamed One afternoon, long ago [Verse 4] Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams to another land Maybe you're tired and broken Your tongue is twisted with words half spoken and thoughts unclear [Chorus 4] What do you want me to do To do for you, to see you through? A box of rain will ease the pain And love will see you through [Verse 5] Just a box of rain, wind, and water Believe it if you need it, if you don't, just pass it on Sun and shower, wind and rain In and out the window like a moth before a flame [Outro] And it's just a box of rain I don't know who put it there Believe it if you need it Or leave it if you dare And it's just a box of rain Or a ribbon for your hair Such a long long time to be gone And a short time to be there

I havent been kind with my observations regarding Mr Mayer's interpretations of these songs.This is rather nicely done,however!

Good job! Did you capture this on your phone?

Nice cover.

I want to hear oteil sing it!

Play So many roads in this next tour, please

by any chance you got the whole show on SBD? Thank you for the video ! love this song

Mayer at 4:45 leads to hilarious reaction on Mickey's face at 4:448

JERRY!!!!!

Best possible person to carry on

RIP Robert Hunter...

@moonpie3821

4 жыл бұрын

And Phil Lesh who helped pen this beautiful song!