I play this song, because today I said goodbye to a friend. He died at the age of 36. Although he was young during most of the Dead's days, he saw the last concert, on Jerry's birthday before Jerry died. The laid him out today in the shirt he would have wanted to wear....of course, a dead shirt. If anyone reads this, keep my friend in mind, because he was a true Deadhead. RIP Steve.
Greetings, friend! This our "athhem" a close group of friends; we play at every "loss". And "Amazing Grace". B4 death, (when we know) it's "With a Little Help" God bless you, your friend's rests well! ❤️🎶
Jerry Garcia bought old comic book artifacts from me out of my Haight Ashbury comic book store as well as a Rick Griffin art gallery opened in The Cannery down in Fisherman's Wharf 1991. Ripple remains my favorite Dead song ever.....
Hi mama,your story reminds me of mine. When my grandson was just a babe and wouldn't fall asleep,I would put him in his stroller and walk around the neighborhood singing this song to him...soft,sweet,and full of love. He doesn't remember but I will never forget.
There's so much wisdom in this song: "There is a road, no simple highway Between the dawn and the dark of night And if you go no one may follow That path is for your steps alone"
Nothing touches me like this song! The words and music are perfection. I hope my family remembers how much this song means to me at the end of my life. Thank You, Chris for being the inspiration behind my love of The Grateful Dead , Jerry Garcia and this awesome song! Its eternal.
+Barbara Stepien-Foad I feel the same way. I wish I had a time machine sometimes. You can feel the vibe just listening to the video. I wish all today could go back and see how it was, and how it still should be.
as we have ALL sang....Let there be music to fill the air....I lost my Jimmy....after 50 years....let there be songs to fill the air....thank you for all of our great times together with you guys in our backround....with much love grateful dead...from Jim and Anne Marie.xox
Ripples should be a compulsory part of the curriculum in school classes across the world.What a gift to the world, a song that soothes the soul and puts a spring into your step.God bless the Dead.
Last heard of, ripples of sound waves of this song had reached a galaxy far, far away and still travelling at the speed of light. Sound travelling at the speed of light! It is perhaps seeking out Jerry somewhere out there, scattering pleasure on the way, all the way.
A lovely sentiment. However, the signal of this song has only traveled 36 light years. The first radio signal has gone 100 light years. While there are quite a few in that volume, on the scale of the galaxy, that's hardly even noticeable. Space is Big. Really Big. zidbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/how-far-in-space-our-radio-broadcasts-reach1.jpg
My dear sir, I completely agree with you but I was consciously indulging in a bit of hyperbole. After all, THAT has no limitations like mundane statics:)
This tune was the first I had played at my son's "Celebration Of Life Service" Saturday, November 10, 2012! It was five days after I lost him when he was driving to early morning college classes on the highway having a freak front left blowout dying on impact with the guardrail! Tears flow everytime I hear it! Hunter, you are deeply missed Buddy! RIP: June 2, 1993 to November 5, 2012!
THE GREASTEST BAND TO PLAY WHILE DEAD!! I LOVE THEIR UNIQUE FOLKSY, BLUESY-ROCK, COUNTRY-FRIED MUSIC STILL RESONATES THROUGH MY STEREO EVERY MORNING!!! LONG LIVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD!!
many years ago I was camping out in the Indiana Dunes. The Grateful Dead had just had a gig in Chicago ...well ...many of their true followers came down to camp in the Dunes. Oh my.. it was amazing.... I woke up with a sweet fellow curled up by the warm embers of my fire and another asked me to point him to the lake because he needed a bath. Needless to say .... that morning you could get a lovely contact-high just walking through the park. God Bless them all...Great Memories
Thumbs up if this should be shown in High School US History class. 1980 Dead, with the acousitc sets at Warfield and MSG, should be part of our history. Long live Jerry and the Dead!!!
Feel good? Those words aren't powerful enough to express what I feel whenever I hear this song,man !! It stirs Me to the very core,.It's joyousness,it's simple truth,it's universal message,simply wonderful brother.Peace.
Been without electricity for HOURS, (hurricane Sandy) just put the "love light on" and all our neighbors are here. Started up the generator for tunes (Jerry), and to cook dinner. Yes, some things just "ARE". To listen and understand is cool. To have listened and have been there is, "to get it-always". Hope everyone is safe through the storm. Peace and Love always..
"If I knew the way, I would take you home" This song has so many inspiring lyrics. When it first came out, it was one of the very few Dead songs that made it to mainstream radio, thus it always seemed played out to me. However, in the past few years, I have come to really like this song. Just sit and chill and listen to this song. It will inspire you.
I heard this song in the Iao Valley for the first time and fell in love with it. Every time I listen to it, I'm carried back to simpler times in a beautiful place. Thank you. I'll be a Dead Head forever.
Whether you like this band or not this song is a time capsule. A ticket to a place that can no longer be visited. If one song can be bigger than a band this is it. I never liked this band, but this song takes you back to a time and a place. If there was a jug band that could play both heaven and hell, this is it!
Reading these comments I seem like I am very similar to some of you guys. Listening to the finest of music for 40 years now and just recently stumbled upon the Grateful Dead. Can't believe I wasn't into this band before. Just got American Beauty on vinyl and well....I am simply amazed!!!!! Only sadness is that I won't be able to see them live.
wonderful music from a wonderful group...LET THERE BE SONGS TO FILL THE AIR...Oh My what wonderful times we had and they continue to give us thru their music....My heart feels like I am 15 and I am 60!!!! So Young and Alive!!!!!!! Thank You gentlemen!!!!!!
To go to a Dead concert was to be transported to another dimension. It was a dimension of musical mastery. The Dead would transport you on their music. They start out playing a song like Uncle John's Band and go off on a 20-30 minute jam and then at the end of the song you realize what happened and all you can do is just think "WOW THAT WAS AWESOME." And then they do it again and again and again.....
Bruce....I hear this song and all I coud think of for years was him....my sons godfather. The song was outlawed....as beautiful as it is. Then our dog Jerry passed away....and I like to think Jerry found Bruce......still dont play it on purpose....but I will time to time when no one is around.
Senior in high school when American Beauty was released. I know appreciation of music is subjective - in the ear of the beholder - but this album is a masterpiece. Period.
Arlog 11, I completely agree with your statement. I am a lover of all music but for some reason the Dead never felt right to me. I had a boss who was obsessed, dropped out of school to follow them and so he would play them constantly and I really just never understood it. Two years later it all makes sense and I'm so "grateful" that it has finally hit me. They are wonderful. I am in love with their sound and vibe :)
Hey Wildcats I know. So sad his parting 20+ years now. But I am so grateful to the dead always. They gave so much to so many. Taught me another way that I still live by. Love and only love. Whenever I get mad with the US (Trump!!) I just think of Jerry, the son of Spanish immigrants but quintessentially a Californian. Love to all deadheads from the UK. x
J E M Jerry's father was Spanish, his mother Irish, born in Anerica, absolutely nothing to do with illegal aliens that our president is trying to protect. Be careful that your opinion doesn't get in the way of the facts. God bless America
This is the first Grateful Dead song I ever heard. My big brother Jeff played it for me when I was like 12. God I feel old. That being said here's to ya. For those of you who may be surprised by this behavior I plead the 5th.
You know what made the Dead great, above all other things? They loved what they did. They may not have been the best musicians, and they certainly had their good and bad years. But if you, as a listener, place any value on soul and emotion, the Dead provided. Jerry and Bob lived what they sang. They meant every word of every song.
It's just the best song ever written, perfect for calming children or college students who have overdosed on psychedelic drugs. I have been both. "If I knew the way, I would take you home." I'll always take that line with me.
It makes me little teary-eyed myself. This soulful man always made me smile when I saw him sing. Even when it was a sad song. I miss him. I put on a CD these days and it still makes me smile. I'm thankful for that! But it's not quite the same smile. RIP, dear friend. I'm gonna put "Europe '72" on right now. Thanks for listening to a sentimental old man. Gotta put that cd on now. BYE
I play this song, because today I said goodbye to a friend. He died at the age of 36. Although he was young during most of the Dead's days, he saw the last concert, on Jerry's birthday before Jerry died. The laid him out today in the shirt he would have wanted to wear....of course, a dead shirt. If anyone reads this, keep my friend in mind, because he was a true Deadhead. RIP Steve.
rest easy stevie
Yeah, rest easy Steve... 🥀🌹
Greetings, friend! This our "athhem" a close group of friends; we play at every "loss". And "Amazing Grace". B4 death, (when we know) it's "With a Little Help" God bless you, your friend's rests well! ❤️🎶
Omg amen sista I lost my Steve Jan 1st of this year. He made it to 46 . 🤗💖❤️🩹💖
NFA
Jerry Garcia bought old comic book artifacts from me out of my Haight Ashbury comic book store as well as a Rick Griffin art gallery opened in The Cannery down in Fisherman's Wharf 1991. Ripple remains my favorite Dead song ever.....
This song will be played at my memorial service. Thank you, Jerry.
Mine to
"There is a fountain, that was not made by the hands of men". Thank you Robert Hunter and Jerry
Hi mama,your story reminds me of mine. When my grandson was just a babe and wouldn't fall asleep,I would put him in his stroller and walk around the neighborhood singing this song to him...soft,sweet,and full of love. He doesn't remember but I will never forget.
If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung
Would you hear my voice come through the music
Would you hold it near as it were your own?
It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken
Perhaps they're better left unsung
I don't know, don't really care
Let there be songs to fill the air
Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow
Reach out your hand if your cup be empty
If your cup is full may it be again
Let it be known there is a fountain
That was not made by the hands of men
There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
You who choose to lead must follow
But if you fall you fall alone
If you should stand then who's to guide you?
If I knew the way I would take you home
Songwriters: GARCIA, JEROME J. / HUNTER, ROBERT C.
Ripple lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Sure is a beautiful song. It makes my heart pound 😁 😍 (°;~}
Brilliant still.
There's so much wisdom in this song:
"There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone"
This is the first grateful dead song i've ever heard, and just by reading these comments i can see their legacy. I'm in love.
Nothing touches me like this song! The words and music are perfection. I hope my family remembers how much this song means to me at the end of my life. Thank You, Chris for being the inspiration behind my love of The Grateful Dead , Jerry Garcia and this awesome song! Its eternal.
"American Beauty". the album "Ripple" is on is my favorite. Timeless lyrics from 1970! :)
commas bro
Box of Rain🤠
American beauty is my favorite grateful Dead album my favorite song is ripple
Hard not to get teary listening to this. God Bless you all.
100%
Thank god mom was a Dead Head and played this record hundreds of times when I was a young child!!
My brother got killed in July of 89 and this was his best song. It reminds me of him.
Wow, would you mind sharing the story?
I feel your pain. I lost 2 Brothers as well. Songs like this get me through. Everyday. ( Box of Rain works well also )
Their harmonies at the end give me chills.
yes I feel fortunate to have been part of this wonderful era, miss the vibes and all that went with it...
yeah, but at least we got to see it for ourselves live. It is very fulfilling.
+Barbara Stepien-Foad I feel the same way. I wish I had a time machine sometimes. You can feel the vibe just listening to the video. I wish all today could go back and see how it was, and how it still should be.
as we have ALL sang....Let there be music to fill the air....I lost my Jimmy....after 50 years....let there be songs to fill the air....thank you for all of our great times together with you guys in our backround....with much love grateful dead...from Jim and Anne Marie.xox
Dear Jerry,
its official you have made the best music in the WORLD!!
Rest in Peace
Ripples should be a compulsory part of the curriculum in school classes across the world.What a gift to the world, a song that soothes the soul and puts a spring into your step.God bless the Dead.
This song always brings a tear to my eye. Dunno, maybe cuz it takes me back to a happier, simpler time. And when I think it's been almost 19 years...
This is the song that got me way back when. "That path is for your steps alone..." so beautiful.
Such rich music so telling of the struggles we all face to really live life.
Will always be my favorite Dead song
This is like the pinnacle of hippie tunes
I love it
yep .. totally agree
me2
Needing me some zen this morning.... love the mandolin... Ripple one of the best Dead songs. Peace out!
i put this goddamn song on repeat. not much makes me happier or puts a smile on my face. such beauty.
why the nasty words?
Last heard of, ripples of sound waves of this song had reached a galaxy far, far away and still travelling at the speed of light. Sound travelling at the speed of light! It is perhaps seeking out Jerry somewhere out there, scattering pleasure on the way, all the way.
A lovely sentiment.
However, the signal of this song has only traveled 36 light years. The first radio signal has gone 100 light years. While there are quite a few in that volume, on the scale of the galaxy, that's hardly even noticeable.
Space is Big. Really Big.
zidbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/how-far-in-space-our-radio-broadcasts-reach1.jpg
My dear sir, I completely agree with you but I was consciously indulging in a bit of hyperbole. After all, THAT has no limitations like mundane statics:)
Corrie Bergeron
Asokan Ponnusamy you don't know how bad I'd like to believe that.
my favorite grateful dead song ever. cleanses my soul to hear these words and this music!
This tune was the first I had played at my son's "Celebration Of Life Service" Saturday, November 10, 2012! It was five days after I lost him when he was driving to early morning college classes on the highway having a freak front left blowout dying on impact with the guardrail! Tears flow everytime I hear it!
Hunter, you are deeply missed Buddy! RIP: June 2, 1993 to November 5, 2012!
Still one of my favorite songs ever. I miss Jerry Garcia.
Steven Cody me too man, really bad. today for some reason. i'm 60 yrs old . got to see them many times. so blessed
THE GREASTEST BAND TO PLAY WHILE DEAD!! I LOVE THEIR UNIQUE FOLKSY, BLUESY-ROCK, COUNTRY-FRIED MUSIC STILL RESONATES THROUGH MY STEREO EVERY MORNING!!! LONG LIVE THE GRATEFUL DEAD!!
I'm 14 and this is one of m favorite songs to sing and play on guitar. I'm a 21st century hippie x)
Are you still into the dead ?
god bless you....keep it rockin
Don't vote corporatist then. Don't vote left nukka.
The magic of music bringing us all together. One of The Dead's finest moments.
HAPPY 80th Born Day Sweet Soul ! We adore you , Jerry . ❤
This literally brought tears to my eyes, truly beautiful.
many years ago I was camping out in the Indiana Dunes. The Grateful Dead had
just had a gig in Chicago ...well ...many of their true followers came down to camp
in the Dunes. Oh my.. it was amazing.... I woke up with a sweet fellow curled up
by the warm embers of my fire and another asked me to point him to the lake because
he needed a bath. Needless to say .... that morning you could get a lovely
contact-high just walking through the park. God Bless them all...Great Memories
Thumbs up if this should be shown in High School US History class. 1980 Dead, with the acousitc sets at Warfield and MSG, should be part of our history. Long live Jerry and the Dead!!!
One of the all time great songs. Beautiful.
Please listen to your music and I will listen to the grateful dead! sending you love !
Well said, Shannon. Sending love right back atcha! Be well.
Feel good? Those words aren't powerful enough to express what I feel whenever I hear this song,man !! It stirs Me to the very core,.It's joyousness,it's simple truth,it's universal message,simply wonderful brother.Peace.
The lyrics and the sounds are so PEACEFUL and gently flowing !
Been without electricity for HOURS, (hurricane Sandy) just put the "love light on" and all our neighbors are here. Started up the generator for tunes (Jerry), and to cook dinner. Yes, some things just "ARE". To listen and understand is cool. To have listened and have been there is, "to get it-always". Hope everyone is safe through the storm. Peace and Love always..
"If I knew the way, I would take you home" This song has so many inspiring lyrics. When it first came out, it was one of the very few Dead songs that made it to mainstream radio, thus it always seemed played out to me. However, in the past few years, I have come to really like this song. Just sit and chill and listen to this song. It will inspire you.
I heard this song in the Iao Valley for the first time and fell in love with it. Every time I listen to it, I'm carried back to simpler times in a beautiful place. Thank you. I'll be a Dead Head forever.
50 years a Deadhead. This is my fave. Jerry was a pretty spiritual guy! Miss him so badly! RIP❤
Whether you like this band or not this song is a time capsule. A ticket to a place that can no longer be visited. If one song can be bigger than a band this is it. I never liked this band, but this song takes you back to a time and a place. If there was a jug band that could play both heaven and hell, this is it!
Just wonderful. Just enjoy & I know that this just makes me feel wonderful.
wonderful
yes, twice in a row so far, tears of bliss streaming down my face, i could easily listen to it 100 more times in a row
i'm on my 8th go round, right now, sending it out to friends with season's greeting...
As you get older you want to listen to the songs that made you feel good when you were younger and this is one
Grateful i had the chance to see this GREAT man.....Will always miss you Papa Bear...
3 years today Jimmy. Lost YOU to that horrible Ailment ......the BIG C. A friend of 50+ years. MISS YOU LIKE HELL. MY BROTHER of another Mother.
I love the dead man! I was born in 92, didnt hear about them till april 20th 2006 and ive never looked back! Long love the dead (no typo)
Reading these comments I seem like I am very similar to some of you guys.
Listening to the finest of music for 40 years now and just recently stumbled upon
the Grateful Dead. Can't believe I wasn't into this band before. Just got American Beauty on vinyl and well....I am simply amazed!!!!!
Only sadness is that I won't be able to see them live.
One of my favorite songs to play especially around a campfire with everyone singing I played it for my best friend's funeral
R.I.P. Jerry, remembered and missed by many. Thanks for all the great memories.
Love this,had to hear again today, after all these years!
that was such a fun run at Radio City. We took it over for a week. And glad to have been able to get to 3 of em'. The acoustic sets were so nice.
Happy birthday Jerry. This is my very favorite song you guys do. RIP Jerry you were so very great and I'm sure you are strumming up in heaven!
Never get tired of Ripple or any Dead song!
Let there be songs that fill the air!
CHARLIE SEZ
One of my favorite GREATFUL DEAD songs ...
'NUFF SAID
wonderful music from a wonderful group...LET THERE BE SONGS TO FILL THE AIR...Oh My what wonderful times we had and they continue to give us thru their music....My heart feels like I am 15 and I am 60!!!! So Young and Alive!!!!!!! Thank You gentlemen!!!!!!
To go to a Dead concert was to be transported to another dimension. It was a dimension of musical mastery. The Dead would transport you on their music. They start out playing a song like Uncle John's Band and go off on a 20-30 minute jam and then at the end of the song you realize what happened and all you can do is just think "WOW THAT WAS AWESOME." And then they do it again and again and again.....
awesome. ......gets more appreciated with age. .........
greetings from IRELAND 😉
Fabulous song by the Dead.
was born in 1972 but I am just an old soul and so glad it has great taste in music. #RIPjerry
This song is beautiful. This music touches my soul sincerely. ❤
best live version I've heard. I miss you Jerry!!
I never heard of these guys before but it sounds real good.
Welcome aboard the bus!!
Room for All!
GDF NFA
1 LOVE
The Greatful Dead are pure love and happiness. cant explain it any better
One of the best songs ever written. This song makes me cheese so bad and sends chills up my spine every time i listen to it. Let the music play!!!!
the sweet harmony of infinite sadness
Poetry in motion
we miss you Jerry
Just discovered this song and the Grateful Dead after 22 years of life. Man have I been missing out!
So glad I grew up with The Dead. Aint nothing like them.
Reach out your hand if your cup be empty
If your cup is full may it be again
Let it be known there is a fountain
That was not made by the hands of men
If I knew the way, I would take you home. Indeed. Oh, Jerry, how we miss you.
There will never be a travelling show like this ever again!
This was played at my sister-in-law's funeral today. So amazing.
Miss you Sooooo much. Love you lots and lots
Just one of those nights..........thanks jerry!
Bruce....I hear this song and all I coud think of for years was him....my sons godfather. The song was outlawed....as beautiful as it is. Then our dog Jerry passed away....and I like to think Jerry found Bruce......still dont play it on purpose....but I will time to time when no one is around.
Senior in high school when American Beauty was released. I know appreciation of music is subjective - in the ear of the beholder - but this album is a masterpiece. Period.
Best dead acoustic ever! Thank you : )
+vikingivor Check out 9-20-1970 on archive(dot)org. That's the best acoustic Dead.
what a beautiful live version of Ripple. Thanks !!!
I am truly baffled that more than 200 people could dislike this...how can that be?!?!
Arlog 11, I completely agree with your statement. I am a lover of all music but for some reason the Dead never felt right to me. I had a boss who was obsessed, dropped out of school to follow them and so he would play them constantly and I really just never understood it. Two years later it all makes sense and I'm so "grateful" that it has finally hit me. They are wonderful. I am in love with their sound and vibe :)
Hey Wildcats I know. So sad his parting 20+ years now. But I am so grateful to the dead always. They gave so much to so many. Taught me another way that I still live by. Love and only love. Whenever I get mad with the US (Trump!!) I just think of Jerry, the son of Spanish immigrants but quintessentially a Californian. Love to all deadheads from the UK. x
J E M Jerry's father was Spanish, his mother Irish, born in Anerica, absolutely nothing to do with illegal aliens that our president is trying to protect. Be careful that your opinion doesn't get in the way of the facts. God bless America
Tears for Jerry
So i saw furthur today.second time.and phil grabbed my arm and pulled me up on stage what a dream come true.god bless
This is the first Grateful Dead song I ever heard. My big brother Jeff played it for me when I was like 12. God I feel old. That being said here's to ya. For those of you who may be surprised by this behavior I plead the 5th.
I am 14 and this is my favorite song, who doesnt like Jerry. :)
Shitty year to be 21 huh?
Happy 21st
R.I.P. Jerry
You know what made the Dead great, above all other things? They loved what they did. They may not have been the best musicians, and they certainly had their good and bad years. But if you, as a listener, place any value on soul and emotion, the Dead provided. Jerry and Bob lived what they sang. They meant every word of every song.
It's just the best song ever written, perfect for calming children or college students who have overdosed on psychedelic drugs. I have been both. "If I knew the way, I would take you home." I'll always take that line with me.
I cry everytime I watch this.
+Maggie Pringle Mee too!
If I knew the way I would take you home.
The day Jerry Garcia passed was a day of true loss of a great and talented man. As long as the Dead keep playing we will be there:)
It makes me little teary-eyed myself. This soulful man always made me smile when
I saw him sing. Even when it was a sad song. I miss him. I put on a CD these days and it still makes me smile. I'm thankful for that! But it's not quite the same smile. RIP, dear friend. I'm gonna put "Europe '72" on right now. Thanks for listening to a sentimental old man. Gotta put that cd on now. BYE
I hold it near, as it were my own.
I want this played at my funeral. Does anyone know what show this is?
+Bongo Dave Is this the 1980 one that went onto Reckoning? I've seen the vid before & it's very familiar.
This is from the 10/31/80 show at radio city during their acoustic set.
+Joe Smith - Yes it is - I was fortunate enuf to be at the bookend shows at the Warfield...
+Bongo Dave Played it at my father's. An excellent choice.
Broke down Palace 6-7-77 it’s listed on top of the page. Keep on keeping on
saw em the 1st time in 78, trippin on grey blotter, 8th row center.many more after. what a great time to be alive
I was about 4 or 5
In the hospital and family showed up with gd tapes and it changed my view on life