Jack Straw by the Grateful Dead performed on July 9, 1989 in E. Rutherford, New Jersey. The video is from a DVD called The Grateful Dead Through the Years.
When you captain the chair, it's gonna be. Presented differently. The '71 fresh straw is what it's all about. But, laxidaxical perfect simple straw intro is what I prefer
I'm saddened yet grateful to say, I was at Brent's last show, in Chicago. On a brighter note, I loved the shows with Brent AND Bruce Hornsby. Two great drummers. Two great keyboardists. One 9.5 fingered guitar God.
I agree, but as bad it is to miss Brent - I really love when Bruce Hornsby would play with the band, and Vince’s vocals were amazing. As great as Brent was, those two guys did pretty well to fill in. Jerry had started to burn out before Brent left too, guy lived hard.
I never thought about that, interesting. He sure wasn't bothered when Keith Godchaux died. But I think he disliked Donna more than Keith. Is the story about Jerry unplugging Keith mid show true?
@@richardhausig9493 I never heard tha5, but maybe. Jerry daid Keith was playing whack towards the end. Like dude wasn't trying at all. Brent got them their first top 10 radio hit. And they just released without a net and had a tour set up... so it was drama and probably really hurtful and anxiety type stuff.
This song speaks to me. Brings back so many memories. Any time I feel like life is getting away from me, listening to the Dead puts everything back into perspective.
You and me both my friend. Some say that there are no easy answers in life. By the way, if you may have not, check out their song Easy Answers, in the 90's, if it has not been brought to your attention yet. Whenever I listen to them, whatever era it is, I become centered, and back to the person that I truly am inside.
I’m so embarrassingly late to the Grateful Dead Party. These guys were BEASTS. MY GOD could they play!!!!! I wish that I could’ve seen them 🥹🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️
I'll never forget the Alpine show, final night of that mudfest. If you watch "Downhill from Here", I was at the Bobby-in-a-purple-Polo show🙃 Then I caught their next straight to DVD slice of heaven, "Truckin' Up to Buffalo". 10,000 Maniacs opened. Best 4th of July ever! My favorite shows ever!
Before Dead & Company attempts this song again they need to watch this video as a refresher to see how it's done right!!! My favorite performance of this song.
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I first heard this on the wind swept Shetland islands back in 1974, working on a building site, a Scottish plasterer recommended the Europe 72 album. And like so many of the Dead's songs, it stays in your head. They're a life long friend.
@@thornil2231 I agree. The late, great Bill Graham uttered those words in the early morning hours of 1/1/1979 after the epic closing of Winterland show. Since he practically invented the rock concert, I figure he's a pretty good authority. Also I firmly believe that rock and roll is Americana--that and jazz are our truly original contributions to world music.
Brought a grown man to tears ... crying for his Mama 450 miles away as my Dose was kickin in during my 4 th and 5 th Shows Camping @ Cal Expo First road trip ever same back drop
Seems like this was one of their favorite songs to perform, they always look really into into it by the end. Love it when Brent Mydland(keyboardist) sings too, such a great voice! Sadly he died 12 months after this concert
I got so high during this 'Straw' that I borrowed an open milk carton (gallon) of water from the dude behind me, and poured half of it over me, just to cool off (around 5:00 of this video when they went into a full gallop). Told him thanks and that I would refill it later. Man was I high and the band 'hot'
Guy behind me had a gallon jug of water. I was getting off so much, the heat, the band was flying through Shakedown>Straw that I asked for his water and proceeded to drench myself with half the jug. Takes a whole pail of water just to cool him down.... Promised to fill it later - which I did.
I never heard Jack Straw like this before; Hart beats the tar out of his drums entering the solo and somehow is clearly heard over Bill(I know, right?), Phil punches the bottom and keeps the power going up, by the time Bobby belts out Jack Straw from Wichita the force coming off that stage is unstoppable, Jerry looks like hes just riding it and holding on with Bobby driving it to 11, and its maybe just a few riffs here and there but holy cow this is by far my favorite JS! When Bobby sings the outro you can see his satisfaction for leading this one so well. I'm saving up for the box set this is from.
Best Jack Straw, and one of their best songs in my opinion. When you start a song by saying "We can share the women, we can share the wine...." you have my attention because I know the song won't suck.
Garcia is my personal favorite guitar player ever....his melodic flowing style and incredible life journey n impact he had on music n peopkes lives over multiple decades n just stayed The Dead from 60s to 90s is absolutely remarkable n Jerry gets my #1 slot...Hendrix, Page, Clapton, my uncle Fred....all great....only one Fat Man
Heard my first Dead concert (actually there, not a tape lol) in '86. Totally appreciate what Dead &.Co. bring to my ears. The only constant is change, after all. With that said, this version rocks!😎🤙
I think every RFK show from 1989-1993 was great. 89 you had Bruce Hornsby open up and then play with the dead in the second set. 1990 was the huge thunderstorm where they opened the second set with take a step back box of rain. 1991 was view from the vault 2 where Jerry forgot the words in franklins tower. 1992 the dead brought back Casey Jones with the big train horn. 1993 Sting opened up and I was standing in the middle of the infield with a nice version of days between.
I remember a JGB show back in the day. Greek theatre Berkeley. It was an electric show but Bobby and Brent both played accoustic sets to open the show. Brent did Hey Jude and Bobby did Blackbird. Can't for the life of me remember what Jerry played that night other than it was a good set. Brent added so much to the band and elevated them to an even higher place as a band that was almost as good as the Pig Pen days.
That Jerry smirk to Bill and Mickey like hold on fellas.. shit's about to get crazy!
Fasten your seatbelts!!!
There’s nothing like an upbeat and powerful Jack Straw!
This edition is hardly upbeat compared to '71
@@kevinminor9946 Can’t say that I agree with you. I like both eras though.
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@@cyclesmoking hey. 👍
When you captain the chair, it's gonna be. Presented differently. The '71 fresh straw is what it's all about. But, laxidaxical perfect simple straw intro is what I prefer
Hey man, all of these folks is righteous whenever they play.
I'm only a casual Dead fan, but I'll be damned. This version is electric!
When they are in the groove it’s like no other live band I’ve seen. Amazing
Definitely one of Weir's best songs
Jerry was never the same after Brent passed. RIP
I'm saddened yet grateful to say, I was at Brent's last show, in Chicago. On a brighter note, I loved the shows with Brent AND Bruce Hornsby. Two great drummers. Two great keyboardists. One 9.5 fingered guitar God.
He git better 90s 4 life long live VINCE
I agree, but as bad it is to miss Brent - I really love when Bruce Hornsby would play with the band, and Vince’s vocals were amazing.
As great as Brent was, those two guys did pretty well to fill in. Jerry had started to burn out before Brent left too, guy lived hard.
I never thought about that, interesting. He sure wasn't bothered when Keith Godchaux died. But I think he disliked Donna more than Keith. Is the story about Jerry unplugging Keith mid show true?
@@richardhausig9493 I never heard tha5, but maybe. Jerry daid Keith was playing whack towards the end. Like dude wasn't trying at all.
Brent got them their first top 10 radio hit. And they just released without a net and had a tour set up... so it was drama and probably really hurtful and anxiety type stuff.
Amazing that Jerry wasn't even 50 in this video...hard livin'.
These years with Brent were priceless, and too short...
Brent is life
AGREED 👍
Best Jack straw I've heard and I've heard many...thank you Jerry
This was a kick ass show I'm glad I was there🍄🇺🇸👍
Same here 😊
Me too :-)
This brought tears to my eyes. Miss you Jerry.
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Same here! For some reason Jack Straw always gets me. 😢
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This song speaks to me. Brings back so many memories. Any time I feel like life is getting away from me, listening to the Dead puts everything back into perspective.
You and me both my friend. Some say that there are no easy answers in life. By the way, if you may have not, check out their song Easy Answers, in the 90's, if it has not been brought to your attention yet. Whenever I listen to them, whatever era it is, I become centered, and back to the person that I truly am inside.
I love Jerry's coy little smile
When he smiles like that, assume 🔥!!!
Agree! There was great music before and after but the Grateful Dead and the deadheads were and are so much more …..GDEternal
I think that there is something very reassuring about Bob Weir's voice , it just gives you the feeling that everything is going to be fine .
I’m so embarrassingly late to the Grateful Dead Party. These guys were BEASTS. MY GOD could they play!!!!! I wish that I could’ve seen them 🥹🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️
The head nod from Jerry at 3:23 was just priceless!
i love the summer 89 tour...its my fave of theirs...i believe this was a peak
yes. saw all these shows . Jerry was on fire , Brent was on too .
One of several peaks is how I see it. Cheers
Great summer. I was at Alpine Valley that year. Excellent show there too.
I'll never forget the Alpine show, final night of that mudfest. If you watch "Downhill from Here", I was at the Bobby-in-a-purple-Polo show🙃 Then I caught their next straight to DVD slice of heaven, "Truckin' Up to Buffalo". 10,000 Maniacs opened. Best 4th of July ever! My favorite shows ever!
@@AllanOstermann I envy you. If I have a time machine I’m heading back to July 1989!
Before Dead & Company attempts this song again they need to watch this video as a refresher to see how it's done right!!! My favorite performance of this song.
Nassau Coliseum performance is better
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The drummers own this Jack Straw.
Simply precious as Jerry looks back at the drummers everybody's just ripping it😎
On Jerry's Birthday 2020, in my opinion one of the best Jack Straw's I saw in person. Amazing Grace.
It is still a thrill for me when I see and hear that the band, especially Jerry, is totally engaged in the music, like they are here.
I believe the 2nd set opens with row jimmy
Great to recall how terrific they still were in '89.
Probably the best Jack Straw I’ve herd!!! They all totally rip it up🔥🔥🔥
Best show of all times...I was there and didn't even realize how hot it was.
I think of the Dead's journey as a series of mountain peaks and plateaus with valleys in between. 89-90 was one of the peaks.
What a great video... Better than being there.
Unbelievable performance. Brings a tear to my eye
This version and the Oakland 87 are the best I've ever heard. Jerry's solos sound like galactic dinosaur battles in space. Unreal.
Mario Petruccelli feelin that
Im going to hold u to that Mario
Check out Nassau ‘90. The opening to the show w/ Branford Marsalis. Even better...imho
This was an amazing show. From lot to stage, the energy was charged. What a time to be a head. Thanks to all of us and the boys
This was the best show
This one is up there in the Jack Straw hierarchy
I first heard this on the wind swept Shetland islands back in 1974, working on a building site, a Scottish plasterer recommended the Europe 72 album. And like so many of the Dead's songs, it stays in your head. They're a life long friend.
One of my absolute favorite songs by The Dead!!! Great version!!!
"The greatest rock and roll band that ever was." Thank you Jerry.
Live fer sure. And nothing else will ever compare...
Rock and Roll? That was Americana.
@@thornil2231 I agree. The late, great Bill Graham uttered those words in the early morning hours of 1/1/1979 after the epic closing of Winterland show. Since he practically invented the rock concert, I figure he's a pretty good authority. Also I firmly believe that rock and roll is Americana--that and jazz are our truly original contributions to world music.
Love Brent!
Bobs smile at the end is beautiful
The Grateful Dead orchestra, pure finesse
" Jack Straw ", a great cautionary tale, and my favorite GD song that sets the tone for this show. Yowza!
Great performance! This is one of those first set songs that really grew harrier over the decades. Like Loser or Cassidy.
I like the songs when they take turns on the verses.
it seems to motivate each other...
that was my first dead show!!!!!
This is the best Jack Straw I have ever heard. Just amazing.
Brought a grown man to tears ... crying for his Mama 450 miles away as my Dose was kickin in during my 4 th and 5 th Shows Camping @ Cal Expo
First road trip ever same back drop
Jerry's little grin to Bill and Mickey around 3:15 gets me every time. I can hear him saying "buckle up boys"
Seems like this was one of their favorite songs to perform, they always look really into into it by the end. Love it when Brent Mydland(keyboardist) sings too, such a great voice! Sadly he died 12 months after this concert
Happened upon Dead and company doing Jack Srraw. Was very nice. But afterwards had the urge to hear it done....this way!
Best Jack Straw ever.
such a fun song to play !
good story...
lots of changes...
like how it builds and builds...
jers solos ...jeez !
he musta liked it too !
I love how it picks up halfway through, this song is climbing up my list of Grateful Dead songs, I love the lyrics.
Awesome essay about it here, which led me to this clip: singout.org/2012/03/12/jack-straw/
@@emechem updated link: singout.org/jack-straw/
Man I love this song. Was at this show. Thirty one years later I still catch the WAVES.
love the jack straw with the heavy finish... dude jumping at 4:55 says it all
I got so high during this 'Straw' that I borrowed an open milk carton (gallon) of water from the dude behind me, and poured half of it over me, just to cool off (around 5:00 of this video when they went into a full gallop). Told him thanks and that I would refill it later. Man was I high and the band 'hot'
agreed! That and the people pouring over from the stands to the floor!
Yep, people jumping out of the stands and the whole stadium responding to the energy on their feet going nuts!! Forgot how much Brent contributed....
This song really highlights the bands vocal capabilities. Sounding really good.
This show, as was almost all this summer tour. Fantastic. Shakedown, Jack Straw to open! Outstanding!
Wow! Just perfect. My favorite version of Jack Straw. No better magic than when The Dead are on fire.
Oh man gone are the days
that's me in the fifth row in front of the stage squashed with seatcrashers into our actual seats like a New York City apartment.....
Didn't make this show but I know exactly where I was...
JACK STRAW is one of their BEST TUNES!!!! Loved this from day 1!!!!
Bobby just loving being a rock star in front of 75,000 people! I love it , too 🙂🙂
The Jack Straw that nearly un-banded Bobby's ponytail! oh my!
That is absolutely smokin.
First song I heard at my first show, Mardi Gras, 1989, Oakland. Powerful!
Guy behind me had a gallon jug of water. I was getting off so much, the heat, the band was flying through Shakedown>Straw that I asked for his water and proceeded to drench myself with half the jug.
Takes a whole pail of water just to cool him down....
Promised to fill it later - which I did.
You're welcome 😃
God bless us everyone.
I never heard Jack Straw like this before; Hart beats the tar out of his drums entering the solo and somehow is clearly heard over Bill(I know, right?), Phil punches the bottom and keeps the power going up, by the time Bobby belts out Jack Straw from Wichita the force coming off that stage is unstoppable, Jerry looks like hes just riding it and holding on with Bobby driving it to 11, and its maybe just a few riffs here and there but holy cow this is by far my favorite JS! When Bobby sings the outro you can see his satisfaction for leading this one so well.
I'm saving up for the box set this is from.
A musical orgasm. this band is freaking unworldly when they are on ON!
Wow bad ass jack straw right there!! Happy dudes!
This never gets old....what a performance!!
Puts tears of joy in my eyes. Thank you.
what a high energy Jack Straw!!!!
Best Jack Straw I've seen on YT. Thank you!
7/24/87
@@chuckryan6065 3/31/87
My fav Jack Straw from one of my favourite shows. Snagged a soundboard copy and carried it for years in my pack hitch-hiking. The good ol' days.
My favorite right now. Late 80s early 90s are my best years. Phil Lesh
Totally ripping! I miss that fat man so much.
the cameras are GREAT in this one. love clear photography no jiggle. awesome!
BRENT!
Best Jack Straw, and one of their best songs in my opinion. When you start a song by saying "We can share the women, we can share the wine...." you have my attention because I know the song won't suck.
They were never having more fun than they were in the late 80s
Best jack 5 second Jerry intro
The Jerry downscale at :34 is amazing. Simple yet perfect. The first minute in this song brings together everything wonderful about the Dead
Bobby's shirt is classic...love him
what a beautiful version of Jack Straw!! the guitar work is utterly compelling and brings tears to the eyes,what to say, those incomparable lyrics!!
Jerry Garcia was the greatest guitar player ever. I'll leave it at that. Sooo great.
Garcia is my personal favorite guitar player ever....his melodic flowing style and incredible life journey n impact he had on music n peopkes lives over multiple decades n just stayed The Dead from 60s to 90s is absolutely remarkable n Jerry gets my #1 slot...Hendrix, Page, Clapton, my uncle Fred....all great....only one Fat Man
Nuff said!
Grate tune !!! Roll on Shannon, Roll on......
Hot damn diggity that was cooking especially for older Dead.
Brent Mydland is the man. I love the Dead’s sound and performances with him in the band.
Brent was amazing. It's a shame he said he didn't feel fully accepted by the bands community. Little did he know we all love him.
one for the ages.....keep on rollin my ole buddy.....Peace
Great song. Great opener. Great times!
That just put a smile on my face. Thanks for the upload.
The 29 who gave this a thumbs down need a hug
1989 was a great year!!
Heard my first Dead concert (actually there, not a tape lol) in '86. Totally appreciate what Dead &.Co. bring to my ears. The only constant is change, after all. With that said, this version rocks!😎🤙
Phil's little bass walk at 5:03 makes me giggle every time:)
yea he's plays a good story on the bass
The Big Fat One !!! Alpine Valley, WI
Meadowlands, NJ
The boys always rocked in Philly!!!
Giants Stadium great show!!
WOW!! They're kickin' this!!!
simply put, what an intense jam and finish to an already great song
Ain't no bed can gives us rest now, then boom. There goes your face.
I think every RFK show from 1989-1993 was great. 89 you had Bruce Hornsby open up and then play with the dead in the second set. 1990 was the huge thunderstorm where they opened the second set with take a step back box of rain. 1991 was view from the vault 2 where Jerry forgot the words in franklins tower. 1992 the dead brought back Casey Jones with the big train horn. 1993 Sting opened up and I was standing in the middle of the infield with a nice version of days between.
this video is so intense the first time i watched this i had to change my pants afterwards lol
Jack Straw Holy Grail
From 3:42 look at all the people jumping down to the floor. Brings back memories indeed. Dunno how I didn't break an ankle. Nice version.
I remember a JGB show back in the day. Greek theatre Berkeley. It was an electric show but Bobby and Brent both played accoustic sets to open the show. Brent did Hey Jude and Bobby did Blackbird. Can't for the life of me remember what Jerry played that night other than it was a good set. Brent added so much to the band and elevated them to an even higher place as a band that was almost as good as the Pig Pen days.