Watching 11/9/91 @ Hampton. It’s so mellow, and the backup singers are on. The soft glow of the light, Jerry’s feeling himself that night. I wish I could have gone to a JGB show but this will do
These days I’m throwing JGB on more than GD
Holy crap what a show, and what a performance. I put it on last night was blown away when they kept going, and going, and going some more.
Hit me with your best Dear Prudences for my weekend listening
Legion of Mary “He Ain’t Give You None” 4/6/1975
I’ve always found myself listening to more Van Morrison during the summer, and this has made it into that rotation now, too. This is me favorite version I’ve heard of Jerry’s, and Martin Fierro really brings this one home with his sax.
I couldn’t help but think of this song recently after hearing a certain political figure boast about how “I’ve five more for you than your parents”. It got me thinking how much Jerry and his music has actually done for people, and how entranced you can become listening to it. Despite never personally knowing him, there’s countless people that thank Jerry and his band mates for getting them through tough times, or making things clearer in a way.
Sending good vibes and positive vibrations into the weekend! This whole show is great but I like this song especially.
Also I’ve heard that there’s a good collection of bootleg shows from Van Morrison tapers, if anyone has good recommendations
I know there's been a bit of hostility and with some of the recent posts about the other ban d members trying to get closer to Jerry. Discussion is fine.
The problem is that myself and many others on here don't like drama. We can disagree about the direction that the Grateful Dead went but we have to keep those discussions civil.
Again, please keep the subreddit drama-free. Everyone on board with that?
Does anyone else feel like the various band members throughout the years were competing to get closer to Jerry?
I can't entirely blame them. Let's face it, Jerry was the face of the band. They all wanted to be connected to that which I understand.
I feel like opportunities were missed because of it which is too bad. There was some real talent besides Jerry but they've largely been overshadowed.