This one is very good, and a great video. The soulful gospel ending is one of my favorites. For your own pleasure, seek out 11/18/72, my all time favorite He's Gone. The bass on that recording is just incredible.
@@mgordon1100 What a great thing to ponder! "Space your face right off your head" just doesn't work for me, so I'm sticking with Stealie! :) I guess I consider the "skull" the boundary, regardless of what's going on inside!
I was at this show. 19 years old watching a 47 year old Jerry and loving every last note. I’m now 4 years older than Jerry was then and that just blows my mind. I miss him and them. Thanks for the video. I remember that day well!
me too man i did that whole summer tour, this was a great night, they came out swinging, and didnt stop. im grateful to have experienced the dead at their resurgence.
I was there too! I was 17, nosebleed stadium bench. The very top row, in the corner. Didn't Natalie Merchant With 10,000 stop in the middle of a song..... And I had some idea what it was about....but odd....????
I WAS AT THIS SHOW, I WAS BLESSED ENOUGH TO SEE THE GRATEFUL DEAD 76 TIMES. THANKS FOR THE MEMORY KICK! JAMEL AKA JAMAL, YOU ROCK! AND YOUR COMMENTARY IS SPOT ON! IT'S A BEAUTIFUL THING TO SEE SOMEONE GENUINELY GETTING OFF ON MUSIC.
This song is where we get the "Steal Your Face" part of the Dead's iconography. You've got a version of the "SYF" on your hat. Originally it was a lightning bolt sticker designed by Owsley Stanley to be used to mark the Grateful Dead's gear. The skull was added later and by 1976 it had its current form.
🤘🤪🤘 cool, as fuck, but solve the mystery and tell us what was first inside the SYF symbol replacing the 13 point bolt? My quess; BMW symbol. Any takers... ⚡💀
That Space Your Face on his hat was the first Stealie I bought, as a sticker for my car. I replaced the bolt with my Siamese cat once. Max Your Face. 😄
Had a stealie with the bear when I was 16. My younger sister got the car when she went to college. She was not a fan. And was not happy about all the heads waving to her and honking horns.
Imagine what goes through Mickeys mind every time they played this. he hitting them drums with a little extra umph. "nothing left to do but smile smile smile!!"
According to the Annotated lyrics, "Nothing to do but smile, smile, smile" could have been a reference to a William Howard Taft speech in 1908. He was often referred to as "The most jovial man in politics." On a side note, I don't say the world "Jovial" near enough. 🤔✌
That whole thing with his Dad was water under the bridge at this point. The Dead never blamed Mickey for his Dad's shady bullshit, Mickey quit the band out of shame for his Dad's actions. "He's Gone" later became an anthem for Pigpen after his death...so Mickey is probably remembering Pigpen whenever they play this tune.
This song is a bit of an “I told you so” from Robert Hunter. He knew Lenny was a criminal, but nobody would listen. Hence “Like I told you, what I said” and “Nothing left to do, but Smile Smile Smile”
Mickey was the one that opposed his father. The lyrics "You know better but I know him" and "Steal your face right off your head" were things Hart told Garcia when they were going to turn the books over to him. Mickey grew up with his mother and didn't know his father until he showed up after reading his son was in a band. Mickey and both his parents were experts in military style drumming.
@@misterfathersir Robert Hunter disagrees with you: Blair Jackson asked Hunter and Garcia about the song in a 1991 interview for Golden Road. Garcia: My recollection is we wrote it just before we went to Europe in 1972. I remember working on it in a little apartment I had in [San Francisco]… Hunter: It was considerations of Lenny in my head that kicked off the whole “Rat in a drain ditch, out on a limb, you know better but I know him.” I was telling them all along this was not the right way to go. I must say, I told you all so! Garcia: Yeah, you did.
@@misterfathersir Yeah sorry my friend but that does not jibe with several books by people in or around the GD. Mickey thought his dad would be a good fit. He didn't know how criminal his dad was, and his embarrassment over bringing his dad in is what caused him to leave the band for a few years.
Mickey Hart was so distraught after his dad ripped off the band that he was basically cationic and couldn't function. He left the band for a few years as a result.
Yeah.... he played the first night of the Capitol Theater run starting 02/18/71, a show that premiered many new songs, all of which became standards for the band till the very end. The piano player is Ned Lagin that night. Mickey's last show till 10/20/74.
Yeah that was a real rough time for Mickey. He had been wanting to reconnect with his father for years. His dad was famous drum corp drummer. Mickey only wanted Lenny's approval. It literally broke him in two.
@@GreenGhostGalahad are you saying/insinuating that Mickey benefited from the theft? Did he actually connect with his father during his time off? Just curious if I missed something as I've never come across much more than the basic, "Mickey took a break after his dad ...". Thx
Like so many Dead tunes, this song transcends its original inspiration and has evolved over time to hold different meanings for fans and the band. Of all the folks out there "discovering" the Dead and introducing new fans, you really pick some of the deepest tracks. Thanks again, you made my night.
I am sure more than one deadhead was experiencing ego death at this point of the show and then they play "He's Gone" must have been very poignant. At that point there is nothing left to do but SMILE, SMILE, SMILE
It was indeed going into another song- Eyes of the World- then into drums/space. 2nd sets were often virtually seamless, with each song flowing right into the next. The Dead were well experienced enough to know to keep the ball rolling at this point in the trip!
@@Lchristyhastings Fun times, back when we had to listen hard to tell where the boys were going. I had a small piece a paper and pencil. I would right down the songs as they played them. I remember Oakland 93. This giant biker dude would not respect my blanket. Kept ignoring me all night. Then he saw me write down the song. He asks what song is that. I said lazy river road. He nicely moved off my blanket with a smile on his face.
Such a great song. I get so excited whenever I see you’ve got a new Dead reaction! Next up: Brown Eyed Women, Looks Like Rain, Tennessee Jed, Mexicali Blues.
Also, PigPen died right around the same time... some related it to him. He lived fast & hard... "9 mile skid on a 10 mile ride"... wasn't a long ride but he was truckin' so hard he had to brake early. RIP PigPen
@@themersh4064 I'm not 100% sure what she told me or maybe "I don't need to cool down boy." But, I do know that "I told Althea that treachery was tearing me limb from limb."
The Grateful Dead are the most Iconic and unique American rock band.....their humility and longevity is timeless....brilliant lyrics, sublime melodies, with just the right amount of 'let's wing it and see what happens", and always wrapped in oodles of authenticity. Greatest LIVE performances....journeys really.....most wonderful part of this Long Strange Trip ....could not be more grateful for the Dead.
You're family now, for sure, you know some of our dirty laundry!! :) Two iconic phrases in this song that endure in Dead lore to this day, "Steal Your Face" (that's a "Stealie" on your hat) and "Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile!". As for Jerry wearing the "same outfit" it became pretty much standard. The dude must have had 200 black, short sleeve t shirts! One good thing about checking off a "reaction song" is that now you can go listen to as many other versions as you want! And there are many great ones! Here's one from Europe 72, with Pig still alive and Jerry playing "Alligator". Notice the difference in tempo.....czcams.com/video/yOTWLpSUBM8/video.html
@@CANDOKNOWHOW in 1985 a dozen or so red shirts were bought for Jerry by Nora Sage his former housekeeper at a big and tall store. She said he needed a bit of color in his clothing. He wore them until they wore out. Took about 2 years.
@@timharper4246 That’s awesome and hilarious when I think of how people must have kinda tripped out when they noticed the change.. Like, the spinner girls must’ve been all about it, but people close to Jerry heard “Yeah, she decided to get some red ones this time, so I’m just rolling with that, I figure”. Lol
@@mediaholic07 i got lucky and saw mickey and vince. Thats all of the band i saw back in the day at nelson ledges. Ive been to a dead n co show. Its alright but not my scene. At any rate, shit. Im rambling. Never miss a sunday show.
I read an interview once where Jerry described it like this...later years everything was more consistently better. The highs weren't as high and the lows weren't as low
This song always brings a tear to my eye. Although it’s not specifically about death I always think of people I’ve lost over the years when I hear this one.
If you want to go to church please post My Sisters and Brothers by the Jerry Garcia Band at Shoreline Amphitheatre or any other one but Don't Let Go would be my first choice.Im amazed there have been no reactions to anything from that show. It's the peak of JGB and the band had been together in this particular incarnation for over 10 years. It's the best JGB footage on the web.
I agree with that song. Jamal will love Jerry double live from 91. Has all of that. I saw the Sunday Gospel Revival at Del Fest and Dre Anders and many many guests on stage Kentucky thunder , Gibson Bros , Traveling McCourys , Del, , and everyone else singing eventually got on stage and sang My Brothers and Sisters”it was beautiful. Definitely inspirational and healing happy. I don’t think he’s ready for Don’t Let go yet. But getting there. The frustrating thing about this is Jamal not letting the show just play .. sounds like Spoonful or nobody fault but mine or TOO
Grateful Dead changed my life in 1982 when I saw them for the first time. Toured with them until 1995 when the end of the road came. I’m definitely blessed to have seen Jerry live thank you God 🙏❤️👽🎶🎶🎶
As a working musician, ( who's played in Dead cover bands ) I can personally testify that it's actually harder to play slowly, it requires far more discipline. Plus, any mistakes one might make, stand out all the more starkly. Mad props to Jerry...💜🎶✌
There is slow, and then there is Jerry slow. Complex, deep and haunting. Some of my favorites: China Doll, Stella Blue, He's Gone, as geez there's too many. Summer '89 was just too good as well. Such thick and polished sound.
Thank you for this comment!! This is something I’ve believed a long time and what lured my interest in contrast to all the punk rock noise I was making when I first learned to play. My Deadhead friends were like “Watch that SPEED there, Casey Jones. I’m so thankful for people who recognized I was self destructing back then and had the patience to give me space to slow down and breathe a bit, plus the psychedelics saved my life from ruminating over past trauma. Big medicine..
This always makes for a great evening! I love your spirit. And the fact that you nailed the meaning behind the song right away! I’m grateful that you share...nothing left to do but smile smile smile!!!!
Yup, I was there! ‘89-‘92 Jerry was on fire!🎸💥 So many great Foxboro memories- The Dead 3 times, once w Dylan, Pink Floyd, The Who. Worst stadium seats ever, but what a great venue anyway. Adam Vinatieri closed it with style!
Jamal makes the keenest observations....definitely some O'Jays up in this, some grease, a laid back reggae vibe or what? I play this song but don't know what it's time signature is....it's on time but slightly off...behind might be the word and yet grooving right? In the pocket baby! Thanks so much for your contributions to my love and appreciation of music. ✌
Just love that set of lyrics more and more the older I get. 9 mile skiddin. I also love seeing the women’s shirt being worn with “Hot as a pistol but cool inside “
I've never head this version of He's Gone before and it's immediately become my favorite version so far. Brent and Bobby at the end with the backup vocals were so great!
Jamel love your channel if you have not reacted to Blood, Sweat, & Tears please do. Songs: Spinning Wheels, You make me so very happy, I love you more than you'll ever know. Great band, brass section is very tight.
Anyone else? Only time I'm not sick of facts that I've read for decades is when Jamel learns a new quirk. He's a lot fast than I was. Got M Dew first shot. 👍🏻✌🏽🤙🏽
Nothing left to do, but smile, smile, smile. Whatcha gonna do. The Dead for all their success never were driven by money. In fact they were very generous. I suggest Jamel, watching the Amazon Prime docu-series, Long Strange Trip. It will help in understanding the different songs and the context, as they would sing about what was happening in their lives. Couple that with all the LSD experimentation and you have some very interesting stories but to song. Life lessons get passed on. Like I have said in the comments in the past....in many ways it was like Church. And sometimes it felt like they were singing directly to you. It gets kinda deep. Appreciate your keeping the music alive and hopefully expanding the fanbase. Peace. Try listening to Bjork, a couple song suggestions: Cocoon, Joga, undo, declare independence, earth intruders....you’ll be glad ya did. Very experimental trip hop, avant-garde, electronic craziness. Enjoy
Love watching you discover the Grateful Dead Jamel! I(t takes me back about 35 years! Dude please do yourself and everyone else and do some more YES! Close to The Edge or Gates of Delirium would be epic! thanks
The great thing about Robert Hunter is that he intended a lot of his lyrics to be open to interpretation, and have different meanings for different people. So what you said at the end is good, Listen and find your own meaning,
A few thoughts. First, note that "nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile" is probably the most iconic Dead lyric. Garcia was noted for making eye contact and smiling with people near the stage, and this line always brought a huge round of applause. Second, it is a Robert Hunter song. I didn't literally interpret it the way you did, but the thing to note is this: You're not quite sure exactly what he is talking about, but you know exactly what he means. Third, and this is a major LOL moment - when they start the vocal jam, and you, Jamal, say "do it one more time." All the Dead Heads are laughing, because they know the are going to do not just one more time, but for 3 or 4 minutes. Keep up the good work. You want a reaction, listen to the original Live/Dead recording of St. Stephen - the opening guitar work ....!!!! I remember the first time I heard this - play it loud - you will have a REACTION!
Hey, Jamel. Thank you for doing what you do. I never watched "reaction videos" until I watched you do either a Phish or Dead reaction video. I don't remember, Lol. And I truly enjoy watching you apricate the Dead, and we can all tell it's genuine. But because of you, I watch/listen to music I normally wouldn't, because I want to see your reaction. Its a funny thing brother. Keep doing what you're doing for as long as you can. Especially with the Grateful dead reactions!
Jamel, Lenny was Mickey's (one of the drummers) dad. Mickey left the band for a few years after this happened, but ended up coming back in 1974? It was obviously a painful thing that happened, and awesome when Mickey was brought back, because he was part of the band and it wasn't his fault.
100% I had a great moment on a sunny hot summer day getting back from a long bike ride climbing the last hill and I just completely clicked with that song in a way I can't describe. I love that Europe 72 album.
"He's Gone as originally 'written, referred to the disappearance of Mickey Hart's father, Lenny Hart, who was acting as the band's manager, with a good deal of money.
One of the official Grateful Dead symbols is Steal Your Face, the lightning bolt skull which was the cover art of the album by the same name. The one on your hat is called the Space Your Face. I met the guy who designed that sometime in 89 or 90 in either Nassau or Albany (Knickerbocker Arena). He got busted selling that on t-shirts at shows for copyright infringement and then Jerry saw the shirts, had the charges dropped and pulled him out of jail and bought the image from him for the wonderful price of tickets for life.
You were the first reaction guy that I started listening to, when you did Rush, and now that you are officially a Deadhead I love you even more. This is a great version, because when Brent was the keyboard player, him and Jerry had a special "on stage" relationship.
Blow Away Philadelphia 7-789. You'll love the way Brent sung it. My god that man could sing. He could make the Hammond organ cry and pour his heat into his singing.
Well, the history certainly has been explained. With that being said, yet another goldie, brother. Keep diggin. The dirt only gets sweeter, the deeper ya get.
Smile baby...SMILE! Jamel's got some more Dead on the plate. What a great ending on this one. They were grovin' hard in the late 80's early 90's just before Brent died.
I just lost a very close mentor and friend on February 26th. I remember before heading to bootcamp I shared this song the day I had to leave. I'm 3 weeks from going home and he passed away so this song is getting me through this grieving period. The grateful dead is truly a band to get you through the tough times
Micky Hart, the drummer's father was the Dead's manager for a time...he stole a whole bunch of the ticket money from a big show...then took off....'He's Gone' came shortly after.....grate tune.
I’m a 46 yr old deadhead.. saw them play about 25 times in my teens and early 20s. That was so much fun to watch someone listen to this for the first time. Definitely some reggae elements in that and lots of their other stuff. Thanks for the video, was really fun to watch you dig it! Nothing like them.. 🙏
I figured you’d like the “Steal your face” line. That’s probably one of the most iconic Grateful Dead terms of phrase, it’s also how we refer to the band’s logo, we refer to it as a Stealie.
Heres one worth watching. This is a song sung by Brent. He pours his heart out like no other performance I've seen on video. Song title is Blow away. I love it when you Dead reactions and glad you found the family. Keep up the good reactions and keep digging deeper into the Dead. Heres a link to the song. czcams.com/video/MHU5FywUBEk/video.html
The Dead will keep you in the reaction business for a LOOOOONG time.. So many versions of the songs, the Dead never played the same show twice. Some of my favorites you haven't done yet (or I haven't seen them on your page at least) are Estimated Prophet, Brown Eyed Woman, US Blues, Jack Straw, Ship of Fools, New Minglewood Blues, Big River, Lovelight, Stella Blue, Me and my Uncle and New Speedway Boogie... That's just off the top of my head. I know you'll eventuall get to them. I love the channel so I'll be here when you do get around to them.. Peace..
I want to thank you sir. From the bottom of my heart. I had to drive in to work on a cold snowy morning. When the roads are crappy I always think to myself "9 mile skid, on a 10 mile ride." Get in, log in and see you had this as a reaction...And now my morning don't seem so cold.
smile,smile,smile!i i was at a show and this old guy was carrying a sign that said smile.it was so cool,he said thank you to everyone who smiled! coolest lot scene ever!join the fun jamel!!
Jamel, count me in with the zillions of deadheads who love you! Hoping to see you at a Dead and Co show (or Dark Star Orchestra) when we can go to shows again. I love that you love the Dead. Peace and love!
John K was excellent-- I used to follow his old band, Hairball Willie about 30 years ago--- grate originals, and their Dead covers were fantastic. John would play US Blues with an electric fiddle with a wah pedal, it was awesome!!
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This one is very good, and a great video. The soulful gospel ending is one of my favorites. For your own pleasure, seek out 11/18/72, my all time favorite He's Gone. The bass on that recording is just incredible.
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it's the funkiest song I know
Dude. It was mickeys pops. Stole a ton of money from the band.
@@alvarhanso6310 dude. 8/4/76 has got phil way turned up and hes in the groove. The bass is heavier than a pecan pie.
Anytime the Dead pops up, Deadheads come running like someone just pulled out a grilled cheese and a doobie in the lot at a show lol
Nothing like a grilled cheese on Shakedown Street!
@@Dirk-Merkeldunk-CSR2 Ain't that the truth brother!
Facts, lol!
😂😂😂😂😂🤗🤗🤗🤗 GUILTY
Mmmm... lot kind grilled🍞cheese 🧀 with thinly sliced tomatoes 🍅... Yummy 😋
When they sang "Steal your face right off your head", a big smile came over me as I looked at that Stealie on your hat.
I hope he knows what a "Stealie" is now! :)
@@tommathews3964 This is something I've pondered over since I wrote this comment. Is it still a Stealie if it's a Space Your Face?
@@mgordon1100 you broke my brain.
@@mgordon1100 What a great thing to ponder! "Space your face right off your head" just doesn't work for me, so I'm sticking with Stealie! :) I guess I consider the "skull" the boundary, regardless of what's going on inside!
I always smile so big
I was at this show. 19 years old watching a 47 year old Jerry and loving every last note. I’m now 4 years older than Jerry was then and that just blows my mind. I miss him and them. Thanks for the video. I remember that day well!
me too man i did that whole summer tour, this was a great night, they came out swinging, and didnt stop. im grateful to have experienced the dead at their resurgence.
I was there too! One of many shows that summer! Good times, wish I could have those days back.
This was a great show!!!! Am I correct in saying that this show kicked off the summer tour? Memory is a little faded...
@@tomb613 Yup. Summer Tour opener. And they opened the show with Playin' In The Band which surprised everyone.
I was there too! I was 17, nosebleed stadium bench. The very top row, in the corner. Didn't Natalie Merchant With 10,000 stop in the middle of a song..... And I had some idea what it was about....but odd....????
I WAS AT THIS SHOW, I WAS BLESSED ENOUGH TO SEE THE GRATEFUL DEAD 76 TIMES. THANKS FOR THE MEMORY KICK! JAMEL AKA JAMAL, YOU ROCK! AND YOUR COMMENTARY IS SPOT ON! IT'S A BEAUTIFUL THING TO SEE SOMEONE GENUINELY GETTING OFF ON MUSIC.
This song is where we get the "Steal Your Face" part of the Dead's iconography. You've got a version of the "SYF" on your hat. Originally it was a lightning bolt sticker designed by Owsley Stanley to be used to mark the Grateful Dead's gear. The skull was added later and by 1976 it had its current form.
🤘🤪🤘 cool, as fuck, but solve the mystery and tell us what was first inside the SYF symbol replacing the 13 point bolt?
My quess; BMW symbol.
Any takers...
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That Space Your Face on his hat was the first Stealie I bought, as a sticker for my car. I replaced the bolt with my Siamese cat once. Max Your Face. 😄
@@mgordon1100 Had them both ... cut up the bears individually and stuck them everywhere.
I had a stealie from the lot like Jamels on a shirt. It would glow in the dark.
Had a stealie with the bear when I was 16. My younger sister got the car when she went to college. She was not a fan. And was not happy about all the heads waving to her and honking horns.
Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile
The Dead community loves you too, Jamel ✌❤💃
My life's motto!
@@ericgerber9751 Mine too, brother 😁
Imagine what goes through Mickeys mind every time they played this. he hitting them drums with a little extra umph. "nothing left to do but smile smile smile!!"
No kidding!
According to the Annotated lyrics, "Nothing to do but smile, smile, smile" could have been a reference to a William Howard Taft speech in 1908. He was often referred to as "The most jovial man in politics."
On a side note, I don't say the world "Jovial" near enough. 🤔✌
I’ve wondered that before too.
That whole thing with his Dad was water under the bridge at this point. The Dead never blamed Mickey for his Dad's shady bullshit, Mickey quit the band out of shame for his Dad's actions. "He's Gone" later became an anthem for Pigpen after his death...so Mickey is probably remembering Pigpen whenever they play this tune.
Was thinking the same thing.
Jamel, I'm grateful for you 💛✌🤗❤
This song is a bit of an “I told you so” from Robert Hunter. He knew Lenny was a criminal, but nobody would listen. Hence “Like I told you, what I said” and “Nothing left to do, but Smile Smile Smile”
Mickey was the one that opposed his father. The lyrics "You know better but I know him" and "Steal your face right off your head" were things Hart told Garcia when they were going to turn the books over to him. Mickey grew up with his mother and didn't know his father until he showed up after reading his son was in a band. Mickey and both his parents were experts in military style drumming.
@@misterfathersir Robert Hunter disagrees with you: Blair Jackson asked Hunter and Garcia about the song in a 1991 interview for Golden Road.
Garcia: My recollection is we wrote it just before we went to Europe in 1972. I remember working on it in a little apartment I had in [San Francisco]…
Hunter: It was considerations of Lenny in my head that kicked off the whole “Rat in a drain ditch, out on a limb, you know better but I know him.” I was telling them all along this was not the right way to go. I must say, I told you all so!
Garcia: Yeah, you did.
@@misterfathersir Yeah sorry my friend but that does not jibe with several books by people in or around the GD. Mickey thought his dad would be a good fit. He didn't know how criminal his dad was, and his embarrassment over bringing his dad in is what caused him to leave the band for a few years.
Mickey Hart was so distraught after his dad ripped off the band that he was basically cationic and couldn't function. He left the band for a few years as a result.
Yeah.... he played the first night of the Capitol Theater run starting 02/18/71, a show that premiered many new songs, all of which became standards for the band till the very end.
The piano player is Ned Lagin that night. Mickey's last show till 10/20/74.
Yeah that was a real rough time for Mickey. He had been wanting to reconnect with his father for years. His dad was famous drum corp drummer. Mickey only wanted Lenny's approval. It literally broke him in two.
Yea and when he showed back up he had a brand new drum kit with all the bells and whistles....literally
Daddy took care of his boy.....
@@GreenGhostGalahad are you saying/insinuating that Mickey benefited from the theft? Did he actually connect with his father during his time off? Just curious if I missed something as I've never come across much more than the basic, "Mickey took a break after his dad ...". Thx
@@JerryGarciaPOBox I was joking
Piss of the Dead and they write a 45 min song about you
"I'm stealing that" ... the moment Jamel begins to incorporate Dead lyrics into his daily vocabulary.
yep.... i am on that bus. i use "too much of everything is just enough" every chance i can..... robert hunter definitely had a word with ways.
Like so many Dead tunes, this song transcends its original inspiration and has evolved over time to hold different meanings for fans and the band. Of all the folks out there "discovering" the Dead and introducing new fans, you really pick some of the deepest tracks. Thanks again, you made my night.
I am sure more than one deadhead was experiencing ego death at this point of the show and then they play "He's Gone" must have been very poignant. At that point there is nothing left to do but SMILE, SMILE, SMILE
Nothing left to do, but smile, smile, smile
Getting ready for bed and see this come up. Great way to end the night. ✌
It was indeed going into another song- Eyes of the World- then into drums/space. 2nd sets were often virtually seamless, with each song flowing right into the next. The Dead were well experienced enough to know to keep the ball rolling at this point in the trip!
Thank you. Saves me from looking it up. I was thinking drums/space directly. Was it only part of Eyes, finishing later, or a full Eyes?
It sounded like they were going into Spoonful at 15 mins in.
Playin>Crazy Fingers 1st set opener was awesome
@@Lchristyhastings Fun times, back when we had to listen hard to tell where the boys were going. I had a small piece a paper and pencil. I would right down the songs as they played them. I remember Oakland 93. This giant biker dude would not respect my blanket. Kept ignoring me all night. Then he saw me write down the song. He asks what song is that. I said lazy river road. He nicely moved off my blanket with a smile on his face.
Such a great song. I get so excited whenever I see you’ve got a new Dead reaction! Next up: Brown Eyed Women, Looks Like Rain, Tennessee Jed, Mexicali Blues.
Phil said in an interview that the song was original about Mickey's dad but since Jerry died the songs brought on other meanings
Yup. Dead 50 in Cali this song had me crying. And Brokedown Palace had EVERYONE crying.
@@gerizkid I was there. Good times. Tickets hanging on the fence.
Also, PigPen died right around the same time... some related it to him. He lived fast & hard... "9 mile skid on a 10 mile ride"... wasn't a long ride but he was truckin' so hard he had to brake early. RIP PigPen
@@gerizkid and Golden Road had everyone GETTIN DOWN!
Will never forget Trey stepping up to the mic to open Bertha and the place going CRAZY
@@JimDandy69 and the 🌈
Jerry rocking the Founding Father's haircut there lol gotta love Jerry
US Blues baby!
And Mickey Hart quit playing in the band for 4 years...
How do we really know Jerry didn’t go bald after the coma and that his hair wasn’t a powdered wig throughout the late 80s and early 90s? 😂
Jerbear rocking the George Washington do ⚡
Check out "Wharf Rat" or "Jack Straw"
I think you might be on to something there. Couple of the best imo. But, what would JackStraw know?
Two great songs. Put Terrapin Station in with that duo and you've got yourself a perfect trifecta.
@@jackstraw8145 Jackstraw would know what Althea told him.
@@themersh4064 I'm not 100% sure what she told me or maybe "I don't need to cool down boy." But, I do know that "I told Althea that treachery was tearing me limb from limb."
How about Billy Strings doing "Warf Rat"!
Yes, they went into Eyes of the World.
The Grateful Dead are the most Iconic and unique American rock band.....their humility and longevity is timeless....brilliant lyrics, sublime melodies, with just the right amount of 'let's wing it and see what happens", and always wrapped in oodles of authenticity. Greatest LIVE performances....journeys really.....most wonderful part of this Long Strange Trip ....could not be more grateful for the Dead.
I love you Jamel!! Thank you brother!!
Nothing left to do but
Smile Smile Smile‼️💃😻✌️
You're family now, for sure, you know some of our dirty laundry!! :) Two iconic phrases in this song that endure in Dead lore to this day, "Steal Your Face" (that's a "Stealie" on your hat) and "Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile!". As for Jerry wearing the "same outfit" it became pretty much standard. The dude must have had 200 black, short sleeve t shirts! One good thing about checking off a "reaction song" is that now you can go listen to as many other versions as you want! And there are many great ones! Here's one from Europe 72, with Pig still alive and Jerry playing "Alligator". Notice the difference in
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Agree- the '72 versions are amazing.
There was the short trouble ahead jerry in red period back in 85-86-87 i think it was
@@LSD19966 What was the red period?
Love Dead lore, still just learning as I go..
@@CANDOKNOWHOW in 1985 a dozen or so red shirts were bought for Jerry by Nora Sage his former housekeeper at a big and tall store. She said he needed a bit of color in his clothing. He wore them until they wore out. Took about 2 years.
@@timharper4246 That’s awesome and hilarious when I think of how people must have kinda tripped out when they noticed the change..
Like, the spinner girls must’ve been all about it, but people close to Jerry heard “Yeah, she decided to get some red ones this time, so I’m just rolling with that, I figure”. Lol
🎼We put a " Steal your Face" right on Jamel's head. 🎵
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Steal your face right off of your head 🎶💚🌹🔥...damn needed this ! Thanks Jamel
Grateful Dead always put me in a great mood. The best!!!
The joy watching this with you is immeasurable. Bless you. Blow Away 07/07/89 by brother Brent is such church.
Dooooooooooodddd. That 7-7-89 blow away. The Brent/jerry connection is magic. White magic.. I l9ve them all but Brent shows out.
@@FODteambrotha you already know! For all Heads check out 04/02/90 Brent is drizzling keys all over the recording
czcams.com/video/DRMJDcVSyro/video.html that althea tickles my manly parts.
@@FODteam you had me at Althea.
@@mediaholic07 i got lucky and saw mickey and vince. Thats all of the band i saw back in the day at nelson ledges. Ive been to a dead n co show. Its alright but not my scene. At any rate, shit. Im rambling. Never miss a sunday show.
Bob Weir cites 1989 as one of the Dead's best years. I think he joked they were finally getting good ... something like that.
I read an interview once where Jerry described it like this...later years everything was more consistently better. The highs weren't as high and the lows weren't as low
89 was my fave year! Bobby w ponytail pink shirts n his short shorts and Jerry & Brent just grooving together. Loved that summer!!!
Any Dead song is worth hearing at least once. 💜💛
Or twice (:
This song always brings a tear to my eye. Although it’s not specifically about death I always think of people I’ve lost over the years when I hear this one.
If you want to go to church please post My Sisters and Brothers by the Jerry Garcia Band at Shoreline Amphitheatre or any other one but Don't Let Go would be my first choice.Im amazed there have been no reactions to anything from that show. It's the peak of JGB and the band had been together in this particular incarnation for over 10 years. It's the best JGB footage on the web.
I agree with that song. Jamal will love Jerry double live from 91. Has all of that. I saw the Sunday Gospel Revival at Del Fest and Dre Anders and many many guests on stage Kentucky thunder , Gibson Bros , Traveling McCourys , Del, , and everyone else singing eventually got on stage and sang My Brothers and Sisters”it was beautiful. Definitely inspirational and healing happy. I don’t think he’s ready for Don’t Let go yet. But getting there. The frustrating thing about this is Jamal not letting the show just play .. sounds like
Spoonful or nobody fault but mine or TOO
Grateful Dead changed my life in 1982 when I saw them for the first time. Toured with them until 1995 when the end of the road came. I’m definitely blessed to have seen Jerry live thank you God 🙏❤️👽🎶🎶🎶
There are few guitarists who are willing to play as slowly as Jerry. Slow Jerry may be an acquired taste, but it's certainly worth acquiring.
As a working musician, ( who's played in Dead cover bands ) I can personally testify that it's actually harder to play slowly, it requires far more discipline. Plus, any mistakes one might make, stand out all the more starkly. Mad props to Jerry...💜🎶✌
Ain't no flavor like it!
There is slow, and then there is Jerry slow. Complex, deep and haunting. Some of my favorites: China Doll, Stella Blue, He's Gone, as geez there's too many. Summer '89 was just too good as well. Such thick and polished sound.
Thank you for this comment!!
This is something I’ve believed a long time and what lured my interest in contrast to all the punk rock noise I was making when I first learned to play. My Deadhead friends were like “Watch that SPEED there, Casey Jones.
I’m so thankful for people who recognized I was self destructing back then and had the patience to give me space to slow down and breathe a bit, plus the psychedelics saved my life from ruminating over past trauma.
Big medicine..
This always makes for a great evening! I love your spirit. And the fact that you nailed the meaning behind the song right away! I’m grateful that you share...nothing left to do but smile smile smile!!!!
Yup, I was there! ‘89-‘92 Jerry was on fire!🎸💥 So many great Foxboro memories- The Dead 3 times, once w Dylan, Pink Floyd, The Who. Worst stadium seats ever, but what a great venue anyway. Adam Vinatieri closed it with style!
Was at those Foxboro shows. As well as ten years sitting on those crummy bleachers (Section 125) for the Pats.
Jamal makes the keenest observations....definitely some O'Jays up in this, some grease, a laid back reggae vibe or what? I play this song but don't know what it's time signature is....it's on time but slightly off...behind might be the word and yet grooving right? In the pocket baby! Thanks so much for your contributions to my love and appreciation of music. ✌
9 mile skid on a 10 mile ride, hot as a pistol but cool inside
Nine mile skid.
Just love that set of lyrics more and more the older I get. 9 mile skiddin. I also love seeing the women’s shirt being worn with “Hot as a pistol but cool inside “
Love their version on Europe’72.
I've never head this version of He's Gone before and it's immediately become my favorite version so far. Brent and Bobby at the end with the backup vocals were so great!
Try 9-22-91 too. Super long wind-out.
I’d recommend going for more 70’s live stuff for sure! They were on a whole different level in like 72-74! 78 - 80 was super solid too!
I second that emotion!
I dont know where all these later era requests are comin from but why wouldnt you want to hear Jerry in his prime?
Odd you skipped over 1977, one of their best years by any metric.
77 was like a midnight get away
Totally agree. Europe 72 version is sooo much better.
To Lay Me Down Fl. 74
My young brother, I love your enthusiasm for the Grateful Dead! You have sparked a new interest in a band that I put aside for a while. Thank you
You really need to check out!
Jerry garcia band Tangled up in blue
Simple Twist of Fate is my fav by the JGB
Dear Prudence, too, and Let It Rock.
Jamel love your channel if you have not reacted to Blood, Sweat, & Tears please do. Songs: Spinning Wheels, You make me so very happy, I love you more than you'll ever know. Great band, brass section is very tight.
Please, please, please react to St. Stephen, Uncle John's Band, Sugar Magnolia. ☮💜
St. Stephen > The Eleven from 1969's Live/Dead is a must.
Ramble on Rose?
And Help>slipknot>Franklins. Estimated Prophet , playin in the band. Warf rat, black peter and lovelight. Jamel needs to hear Pigpen
@@Ravenn1320 I wanna see him react to pen, but also want some love for Brent. Dear Mr Fantasy/Hey Jude?
I love that you love the lyrics so much!
You did it again man! You kept the music alive! Keep doing what you are doing! Great tune foe the day!
Hallo Jamel, so great to see the Grateful Dead again, all the best to you and the musicfamily
Anyone else? Only time I'm not sick of facts that I've read for decades is when Jamel learns a new quirk. He's a lot fast than I was. Got M Dew first shot. 👍🏻✌🏽🤙🏽
Nothing left to do, but smile, smile, smile. Whatcha gonna do. The Dead for all their success never were driven by money. In fact they were very generous. I suggest Jamel, watching the Amazon Prime docu-series, Long Strange Trip. It will help in understanding the different songs and the context, as they would sing about what was happening in their lives. Couple that with all the LSD experimentation and you have some very interesting stories but to song. Life lessons get passed on. Like I have said in the comments in the past....in many ways it was like Church. And sometimes it felt like they were singing directly to you. It gets kinda deep. Appreciate your keeping the music alive and hopefully expanding the fanbase. Peace.
Try listening to Bjork, a couple song suggestions: Cocoon, Joga, undo, declare independence, earth intruders....you’ll be glad ya did. Very experimental trip hop, avant-garde, electronic craziness. Enjoy
Each Dead song conjures its own entire world.
The Heads are where its at man. We love you too dude. Thwy are all great but some are just more great.
Love watching you discover the Grateful Dead Jamel! I(t takes me back about 35 years! Dude please do yourself and everyone else and do some more YES! Close to The Edge or Gates of Delirium would be epic! thanks
This was one of my requests!!! Sooooo glad you got to it.
Thanks Jamel!!!
The great thing about Robert Hunter is that he intended a lot of his lyrics to be open to interpretation, and have different meanings for different people. So what you said at the end is good, Listen and find your own meaning,
There is no debate on a at least few songs meanings. This one for certain and another is China Cat Sunflower.
Man, you picked up on what that song is about right quickly!
A few thoughts. First, note that "nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile" is probably the most iconic Dead lyric. Garcia was noted for making eye contact and smiling with people near the stage, and this line always brought a huge round of applause.
Second, it is a Robert Hunter song. I didn't literally interpret it the way you did, but the thing to note is this: You're not quite sure exactly what he is talking about, but you know exactly what he means.
Third, and this is a major LOL moment - when they start the vocal jam, and you, Jamal, say "do it one more time." All the Dead Heads are laughing, because they know the are going to do not just one more time, but for 3 or 4 minutes.
Keep up the good work. You want a reaction, listen to the original Live/Dead recording of St. Stephen - the opening guitar work ....!!!! I remember the first time I heard this - play it loud - you will have a REACTION!
Hey, Jamel. Thank you for doing what you do. I never watched "reaction videos" until I watched you do either a Phish or Dead reaction video. I don't remember, Lol. And I truly enjoy watching you apricate the Dead, and we can all tell it's genuine. But because of you, I watch/listen to music I normally wouldn't, because I want to see your reaction. Its a funny thing brother. Keep doing what you're doing for as long as you can. Especially with the Grateful dead reactions!
Jamel, Lenny was Mickey's (one of the drummers) dad. Mickey left the band for a few years after this happened, but ended up coming back in 1974? It was obviously a painful thing that happened, and awesome when Mickey was brought back, because he was part of the band and it wasn't his fault.
Had so much fun at this show.. shakedown was poppin and the music was electrifying :)
Remember the choppers flying around the parking lot after the show?
Jamal the world needs more of you!! Peace and love!! Love live Dead
I grew up on the dead from 1968 to 1974. It’s really cool how you are getting it keep up the good work ❤
The “original “version from Europe 72 is one of the best...much different
Yes, a much better and more fun version than this.
100% I had a great moment on a sunny hot summer day getting back from a long bike ride climbing the last hill and I just completely clicked with that song in a way I can't describe. I love that Europe 72 album.
Imo the veneta version is better
Edie Folta ...The best part of this version is Bobby
"He's Gone as originally 'written, referred to the disappearance of Mickey Hart's father, Lenny Hart, who was acting as the band's manager, with a good deal of money.
25 grand.....
Lenny Hart was a real jerk
One of the official Grateful Dead symbols is Steal Your Face, the lightning bolt skull which was the cover art of the album by the same name. The one on your hat is called the Space Your Face. I met the guy who designed that sometime in 89 or 90 in either Nassau or Albany (Knickerbocker Arena). He got busted selling that on t-shirts at shows for copyright infringement and then Jerry saw the shirts, had the charges dropped and pulled him out of jail and bought the image from him for the wonderful price of tickets for life.
You were the first reaction guy that I started listening to, when you did Rush, and now that you are officially a Deadhead I love you even more. This is a great version, because when Brent was the keyboard player, him and Jerry had a special "on stage" relationship.
Dude you are getting into some of my favorites. I think it's time for a little "Standing on the Moon" or "To lay me down"
Definitely
It was a great show. One of the best versions of this song. He’s gone but the music lives on forever!
I was THERE, 18 yrs old , Grateful to say I'm still Dead every day!!!
Blow Away Philadelphia 7-789. You'll love the way Brent sung it. My god that man could sing. He could make the Hammond organ cry and pour his heat into his singing.
Well, the history certainly has been explained. With that being said, yet another goldie, brother. Keep diggin. The dirt only gets sweeter, the deeper ya get.
The version from Europe 72' is amazing.
Smile baby...SMILE! Jamel's got some more Dead on the plate. What a great ending on this one. They were grovin' hard in the late 80's early 90's just before Brent died.
I just lost a very close mentor and friend on February 26th. I remember before heading to bootcamp I shared this song the day I had to leave. I'm 3 weeks from going home and he passed away so this song is getting me through this grieving period. The grateful dead is truly a band to get you through the tough times
Highly recommend you checking out the Europe '72 version of this classic tune as well. Or Veneta, OR 8/27/72.
He's Gone and done it now! Grate tune my friend! ;)
Best thing about you Jamel? You don't just wear the shirt. You live it. Thank you for the joy and love you spread.
You are one of the only reactors who does these Dead songs and I freaking love it. Mad respect
High time, Cumberland Blues, Tennessee Jed, still so many great Dead tunes for Jamel to react to.
Would love to see Europe 72 version of Cumberland Blues. I was really hoping this request would be for the Europe 72 version.
Micky Hart, the drummer's father was the Dead's manager for a time...he stole a whole bunch of the ticket money from a big show...then took off....'He's Gone' came shortly after.....grate tune.
I’m a 46 yr old deadhead.. saw them play about 25 times in my teens and early 20s. That was so much fun to watch someone listen to this for the first time. Definitely some reggae elements in that and lots of their other stuff. Thanks for the video, was really fun to watch you dig it! Nothing like them.. 🙏
You always pick the best versions of these Dead tunes!
I figured you’d like the “Steal your face” line. That’s probably one of the most iconic Grateful Dead terms of phrase, it’s also how we refer to the band’s logo, we refer to it as a Stealie.
The version from Veneta Oregon for the Springfield Creamery benefit in 1972 is absolutely fire!
Great show. Would love to here the Playing in the Band from that show.
Heard these songs a million times, but you always help me see something fresh in the lyrics.
Now,...Stella Blue 5/13/1977! 🙏🏼
Thanks my brother!
Amazing band they got hurt yet they " smile, smile smile"
Heres one worth watching. This is a song sung by Brent. He pours his heart out like no other performance I've seen on video. Song title is Blow away. I love it when you Dead reactions and glad you found the family. Keep up the good reactions and keep digging deeper into the Dead. Heres a link to the song. czcams.com/video/MHU5FywUBEk/video.html
BRENT RIP 💞🔥
Blown Away🙌or at least I was
The Dead will keep you in the reaction business for a LOOOOONG time.. So many versions of the songs, the Dead never played the same show twice. Some of my favorites you haven't done yet (or I haven't seen them on your page at least) are Estimated Prophet, Brown Eyed Woman, US Blues, Jack Straw, Ship of Fools, New Minglewood Blues, Big River, Lovelight, Stella Blue, Me and my Uncle and New Speedway Boogie... That's just off the top of my head. I know you'll eventuall get to them. I love the channel so I'll be here when you do get around to them.. Peace..
I want to thank you sir. From the bottom of my heart. I had to drive in to work on a cold snowy morning. When the roads are crappy I always think to myself "9 mile skid, on a 10 mile ride." Get in, log in and see you had this as a reaction...And now my morning don't seem so cold.
I was literally thinking other day "maybe I should suggest 'He's Gone'
I love when you do The Dead. ☮️💙
smile,smile,smile!i i was at a show and this old guy was carrying a sign that said smile.it was so cool,he said thank you to everyone who smiled! coolest lot scene ever!join the fun jamel!!
Jamel, count me in with the zillions of deadheads who love you! Hoping to see you at a Dead and Co show (or Dark Star Orchestra) when we can go to shows again. I love that you love the Dead. Peace and love!
I saw Jerry in a red Tee shirt once. Jerry in Red, trouble ahead....
That shirt was on lot THE NEXT DAY: Trouble ahead, Jerry in red!
Nobody has been able to drive the bus like Jerry, since Jerry. Makes me so sad. John Kadlecik was very close with Furthur
My nickname for Kadlecik is Cutie cause he's so adorable.
Furthur was the golden age of post Jerry Grateful Dead IMO! LOVED THAT BAND!
John K was excellent-- I used to follow his old band, Hairball Willie about 30 years ago--- grate originals, and their Dead covers were fantastic. John would play US Blues with an electric fiddle with a wah pedal, it was awesome!!
In Memoriam of Erik Lawrence. He loved this song and ultimately left this life by his own hands playing this song!
This dude totally gets it! I so wish Jamel could go to a legit Dead show and feel the magic.