No One, No One, can describe the pure beauty of this, I am glad I can hear and pass it on to others.

Jerry had everyone in the palm of his hand that evening.

@curtismajor8751

Ай бұрын

To call him Gerry and not jerry is insulting.

It's a shame that in the early years of the Grateful Dead's existence some critics, etc. were merciless in their critiques of Jerry Garcia's voice. I believe us as fans often viewed Jerry as immune to criticism (especially from the music industry). However, I feel that in the back of his mind Jerry may have been a bit insecure about his vocals which was a TRAGIC shame because he was blessed not just with incredible guitar abilities but also a very unique, mournful, moving, beautiful voice as this cover of the classic Beatles' tune demonstrates. Even though he's gone I thank the cosmos that I was able to share a time and space where I was able to enjoy all of Garcia's artistry. I wish I was a bit older so I could've seen the Dead, etc. live, but the tapes don't lie...Garcia was a one of a kind musical magician who never even fully unleashed his powers. Maybe in another times forgotten space the four winds will bring our paths to a crossing.

@MrAschiff

9 жыл бұрын

razorfistforce1 Yes, Jerry has a nice voice!!!

@andrewptob

8 жыл бұрын

+razorfistforce1 His singing ability is okay, but nothing special. That hardly matters, though, because many of the best rock singers such as Dylan, Jagger, Lou Reed, etc etc, didn't have great singing voices. What they did have, though, was great vocal abilities, the ability to make their voices communicate feelings in a beautiful, moving way. Jerry Garcia was able to use his voice as a great expressive instrument in that same way.

@Eightrock2

8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful sentiment. I saw Jerry beginning in 77 so I missed the early shows. I am a trained musician and big fan. Jerry was legendary musician; right up there with the other greats that started in the 60ties and 70ties. The music will endure. That said, as you pointed out, tapes dont lie! While Jerry had a nice folksy voice, he and the others had major issues with intonation and phrasing. Their singing was far far below their instrumental skills, and I've often felt that if they could have sung as good as they played, they'd have opened up a whole new audience. They'd have been thought of as one of the best bands EVER! (I still think they were) I heard Wilco cover Ripple from Port Chester (on UTUBE) last year: what a great rendition, especially because as a vocal song, they could sing IN TUNE. Perhaps a less understood side of Jerrys greatness was his respect for the individual fan. What I mean is that in the early years, when the psychedelic period was happening, and the band had a more personal connection with the audience (not an arena show!) you had thousands of fans whose souls were WIDE OPEN at shows, due of course to LSD. In those times, Jerry showed his utter class s a musician and more importantly as a person. He had open access to the minds and souls of thousands. I would venture to say that most of us would agree that he NEVER used his access in a selfish or sloppy way. If you can understand this, (perhaps you've had a psychedelic experience, at a concert!) Jerry was the coolest guy there was; in the best sense of the word cool. He never messed with you when he so easily could have. He didnt push his trip on us; he went with the Boys, and was happy if you came along. Thats what I miss the most. There are very few folks I want in my head besides me (and thats questinable at times!) Ole Jer was top of the list.

@NickLandess

7 жыл бұрын

There are many performances of Jerry singing that I think are quite wonderful, but it is very much the case that he learned to be a good singer while on stage. There are many early performances of the Grateful Dead where Jerry's voice sounds flat out terrible. I love the man, and think his singing, for the most part, got better and better over the course of his life, but the criticism of his singing - particularly early on - was not unjustified.

@MrVinman711

7 жыл бұрын

He conveyed emotion through his singing and playing better than any other musician I can think of.

and on the eight day, God created Jerry and it was good.

For my money, the definitive Dear Prudence.

@effinHippie

18 күн бұрын

My go to 10 minutes of beauty

I have to say that I was quite innocent when I met Jerry the love of my life forever still to this day of April 23, 2024 on this day I just woke up + found this most beautiful song ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹🕊️💀☠️🎵🪽💦👻☮️👽🪐🛸🚀☄️🔥⚡️💥✨peace to all of us !

John had to smile over this...RIP Jerry and John we miss you!

In the summer of '79 I hitchhiked from Seattle down to Berkeley just to see what that was like.... and went to see The Jerry Garcia Band play at the Keystone Tavern. I hung around with the sound tech before the show (being in recording school at the time} and at some point he pointed me at the light board, cuz the lighting tech didn't show up that night. I had the most fun saturating the band in deep but soft colors ("No bright lights in Jerry eyes!" was the only instruction I got, from Parrish). Betty Cantor showed up to record that night, it was Merl Saunders and "Cats Out Under the Stars" time. But "Dear Prudence" was my favorite song of the evening. Everything noted below and more...

Dear Prudence is one of my all-time favorite Beatles song and I absolutely love Jerry Garcia and what an amazing cover I'm so happy I found this

@robinames9207

6 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly!

@epanow1954

5 жыл бұрын

I agree

@ariellasagno7752

4 жыл бұрын

@@epanow1954 i agree too! Greetings from Argentina.

@justinnardine8564

3 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@kylesmicker6534

2 жыл бұрын

So chill = so chill :-)

I can totally see why people would drop everything and follow these dudes around! They were amazing.

Thankyou .

thank you Jerry... rest sweetly with the star and still playing heavenly bars

My first experience with the dead was a Jerry Garcia concert in 1984 at the Wiltern. He played Dear Prudence and turned me on and my life around. Thank you Jerry. ❤

@lornebailey1568

4 ай бұрын

I saw Jerry at Caldwell College in i think was 1983 , of course I had no ticket and as we were walking around someone lifted up the fence , me and my 2 buddies went for it along with dozens of others. about 2 seconds after that security was pouncing on people coming under. It was a general admission show and we went straight to the stage but didn't stay there long once the show started ( it was disgusting) so we worked our way back and climbed some tree next to a campus building , we watched just about the whole show from about 40 feet up in an oak tree. Needless to say , we didn't do much dancing but it was fuckin' cool none the less , the scariest part was driving down the mountain after the show in my 64 Econoline , I had almost no brakes and was as high as six mother fkrs. What a night !

Jerry was really happy with the groove. A very tight band.

I'm not sure how often you all get chills when listening to music but this specific video is magic. It starts at around 3:35 where the bassist looks over to Jerry with this sly little grin, silently telling J there's something special going on and he can feel it. In the next 15 seconds, you see J start his verse, get caught up in the feeling too, look back over to the bassist almost to say "yea, you're right", and then he visibly gets the chills just as everything seems to click. I swear I got them at the same time as Jerry -a euphoric little quiver sealing the fate of this rendition as an absolute classic. Music can be so magical.

@skarlitbegoniahz

3 жыл бұрын

I caught that too. That impish grin. This is gold.

@F_Ds

3 жыл бұрын

When he takes flight at 5:25 .... every time

@Karmakatt6

2 жыл бұрын

I think this band is going places...

@roxtar10870

2 жыл бұрын

wow... you're so deep and insightful... almost like you were up there on stage with them *rolleyes*. (This show probably went down 10 years before you were born)

@whitbrown1648

Жыл бұрын

@@roxtar10870 Edgy

It really don't get no better than this...

There's no voice as soulful as Jerry's voice f*** the critics

best cover ever

Jerry Garcia....master of the guitar...He plays without looking down...

Absolutely the best cover of this beautiful song that I've ever heard. Jerry flat out turned it around and then shot it into space and brought it back down to earth like only he could! Beautiful, thank you

@rogerscollier7424

4 жыл бұрын

Need to check Alannis Morrisette cover. Superb

@Cosmo-Kramer

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerscollier7424 Umm, no.

@rogerscollier7424

Жыл бұрын

@@Cosmo-Kramer Umm yes

@Cosmo-Kramer

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerscollier7424 Okay, I just listened to it again, and her version is great, all the way up to the point where she opens her mouth.

@rogerscollier7424

Жыл бұрын

@@Cosmo-Kramer Simply a matter of opinion as everything in life is.

❤ all i can say …. Jerry

Beautiful version of Prudence.

Really enjoyed how when he put his neck to his chest, he was channeling celestial sounds that came blasting through, then blacked back into time and space, moving his head back up to the mic to hit the outro … too beautiful

@Karmakatt6

7 ай бұрын

Moves us like no other. I love Gilmour and Knopfler but Jerry gets my soul dancing. EVERY FEN TIME.

Words are hard to come by. It makes me know there is a spirit realm. My soul has been touched.

Just a human doing human things. Thanks!

I saw this performed 3 years later at the Flynn in Burlington, VT. Melvin Seals was on keys. It came outa "Tangled Up In Blue", went back, came back, went back. Time itself became an abstract. Just magical.....

@jrpeabs

3 жыл бұрын

@Swamp Yankee Thanks!

@Karmakatt6

2 жыл бұрын

Once you get it, it's never gone. Thanks for that man!!

At the 6 minute mark Jerry turns up the overdrive and his solo gets a little dirty from then on. Jerry at his finest!

THE PEOPLE AT THE CONCERT ARE WITNESSING HISTORY IN THE MAKING

@freshante4903

Ай бұрын

Every moment is, if you “look around around”!

I don't think 🤔 that 1980 would be considered the early days of the Grateful Dead, especially since it's the JGB! and the fact that 1980 @ Capitol Theater is absolutely year Jerry's EXISTENCE,hands down! I've never seen Jerry more happy! I highly recommend "Mystery Train" possibly from this very show ?

@johndonaldson2872

9 ай бұрын

I think that "Mystery Train" was 76' from the Capitol, and I have never seen Jerry SOOOO HAPPY

I like to think that John was in the audience enjoying his tune.

39 Years ago Today! I miss you Jerry ❤️. I dedicate this song today to my friend ALi Voskay RiP Bro

I love how he always incorporates the chord progression in his solos, and in this one, the descending bass line, occasionally landing on and emphasizing those odd notes.

He's someone I can listen to all day long and never get tired of listening to. Amazing musician!

Jerry was amazing. I loved Dear Prudence. Not long after this recording, I saw The JGB play Glass Onion in Burlington, Vt. Still one of my most favorite memories...

@thepo3560

4 жыл бұрын

I bet INSCO SFCA

@justinnardine8564

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@WellseeTheend

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not gonna be envious but I would love to have a chance to be in the presence of such greatness. This is like therapy.

@taylorhirthmusic

Жыл бұрын

Im from Burlington, VT!!

Probably the best live lead guitar I ever heard, that boys benn playing a while

@dozer1642

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously.

@justinnardine8564

3 жыл бұрын

Man for sure. Particularly on the slower stuff his soloing was heavy duty

@scott1775

3 жыл бұрын

Lol damn right, I just laugh when people downplay Jerry or know nothing about music. This is so hard to do people have no idea.

Jerry was the BEST.......GUITAR and Vocals...all 💯 % Best Ever...

This is why Jerry Garcia is my favorite musician. The performance, the emotive, deep places and his solos, particularly on some of the slower things like this are so musical...I find myself coming back to this video time after time and never regret it.

@bluecollar825

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@billshechtman1524

Жыл бұрын

JGB and the Grateful Dead who is probably one of the top five things that happened in my life in 1969, I have absolutely no idea what type of individual I would’ve turned out to be now without ever hearing Jerry play live. He opened up my mind to so many windows

Much needed tune amidst what is going on in our world today. Glad I found this!! June 2 2020

@anachinea234

3 жыл бұрын

3/2021

@BakedCranium

3 жыл бұрын

6/2/2021! Keep rocking brother. I heard th Merle version, but not this one. Even a video too! So stoked.

@semolinapilchard9768

2 жыл бұрын

It'll happen, the underground will correct. when the times are mist chaotic is when the best music is made. (personally I'm praying rap stays the fuck out of it) best art of all types out of hard times.

jerry just being jerry. let us just be ourselves. t'would be prudent.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL....making me cry

My first Jerry show !!! Boy did he spoil me !!✌💙😁 To all ⚡

I am transported somewhere when I close my eyes listening to this guitar solo... great feeling!

I really feel his love for the song. He just breathes the music. Gives me shivers, with all it’s imperfections!

I'm sitting on my girlfriend's couch, with her cat named Aja who is a funny rascal, black with a bum left eye. Not sure how she got that misfortune, but it doesn't seem to bother her too much. Anyway, it's early in the morning around 8am. I woke up, and couldn't fall back asleep. I'm usually listening to Jerry Garcia or the Dead, but this song finds me in good spirits and contextualizes things around me. It's not that bad, life is quite beautiful. Everything is a choice whether or not you wish to revive the blessings cast upon you.

Jerry has an incredible voice- unique- and maybe the most soulful voice plus guitarist I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to… absolutely sublime.

For a moment I thought “wow a rendition for John”. Then I looked twice the date and realized John was still alive.

Still get chills every time I hear that solo

Awesome, big Beatles fan, and love when the Dead do them justice, Jerry rock's.

Jerry's voice is no like other voice. It's heartfelt and beautiful. No other voice in music id rather hear 7/24/365

@LalisasToxicHusband

2 жыл бұрын

Justin Bieber

I love you man !Dear Prudence can you come out to play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love how when Jerry goes into the solo with that smoking hot tone you can hear someone in the crowd shout “OH!”

before all his hair went touch of grey, beautiful performance............. :)

Jerry Garcia this was a long song thank you!

I was at this show! My first time seeing Jerry.

The colors of his chords, that silky flow...he was the best!

La voz y el espíritu de Jerry nunca morirán

@Simonfrios

11 ай бұрын

De donde escuchas?

So fucking gnarley!!! Jerry hits that solo

Wow I'm impressed well done Jerry RIP

This is joyous, not only for the music itself, but because when this was played, all The Fab Four were still with us. Happy heavenly birthday Jerry.

Jerry was a great singer, in the most important way a singer can be great. He touched your heart, made you feel the song, got the message of the song across. His voice seemed to radiate love....

He is a monster on this guitar solo. Head down and spirit high! Cheers!

Hey there wolffy!!!!!

I wish I could go to, something anything, and watch Jerry, I miss him like I actually knew him which is for me really weird.

happy birthday Jerry!

And to think the composer of this song was still alive.

That guitar groove before second verse. So tight.

So well done R.I.P. Jerry I been told many times I look like him .

Dear Jerry you and your music will live forevermore, we love you...

I was 12 years old when Jerry died. I hated the Grateful Dead Bc my parents were/are deadheads and I hated it always on. Currently Garcia is my favorite musician all-time and what I wouldn’t give to have saw him live. This cover of Dear Prudence is a huge reason why I feel that way.

@jamatoneblue

4 жыл бұрын

Have you told your parents how much you like Garcia now?

@deathboyinc

3 жыл бұрын

Does that mean you stil hate the Dead and just like Jerry or you like em all now

Beautiful

Jerry giving TRIBUTE to Lennon BEFORE he DIED... 🍺😎👍

Divine.

The 143 downvotes must be bots cuz this is some of the best

JERRY JERRY JERRY!🎉

Woke up with this song in my head and found this video 👍

Jah Jerry from Tucson Arizona Sonoran 🏜️ desert 🍄

What a performer

Wow ❤

The master. Period.

I saw this tour at the Bushnell theater in Hartford Connecticut. Bobby and the Midnight's opened up for Jerry. At the end of the show both bands jammed together.

@bluecollar825

3 жыл бұрын

Bobby was with Kingfish in '76

@bluecollar825

3 жыл бұрын

I apologize I got the date wrong

so sweet

I'm an even bigger Pigpen fan but holy shit it makes me want to cry knowing that this can't be witnessed physically anymore. and that's Jerry and Pig asking with the Dead. thanks anyway, KZread

I am having a total love affair with this song in my life now and discovering Jerry working it capably out in 1980...o my, o my, o my...playing it different ways at different times of the day..it's like oreo's & milk or magic and sunrise.

sir john lennon - thank you

Good Morning JerBear ❤

Man, what a band. Used to see him at The Stone on Broadway in San Francisco. Good times. Love this song!

I remember sitting in my 97 buick park avenue listening to this while chiefing with snoop talking about the future of music. True story whether you want to believe it or not is upto you

@rebuttalc2075

7 ай бұрын

Chuch

@afmartin2734

3 ай бұрын

You had a '97 Buick Park Avenue? That's something I wouldn't admit to owning.

Jerry is really feeling his Cheerios here

@justinnardine8564

3 жыл бұрын

He’s always feeling it

VIBE!

❤❤❤❤❤

This is the shitake! I love the late 70s early 80s era.

@pango-y8j

10 ай бұрын

🍄

THE man

This so, so good!!

I only buy 'Cherry Garcia' ice cream....Ben and Jerry's...

This is so good. I've been a fan since 1984. Loser was my favorite song then also Touch of Grey became a favorite.

Purely magical!!! A grate band covering the greatest

I was so lucky to get to see the Dead live in Denver 1973

Amazing.

Jerry's vocals are fantastic on this track

I remember seeing Further play this live in Philly that was amazing

@BeeFlagg_FTW

2 жыл бұрын

I saw em play it 7/21/11 at Mansfield, Mass. Awesome night!