Great song & saw them play this in Buffalo '93. Hot as hell. Fun live song & crowd loved it.
It always bothers me to see people post negative shit about this band. Sure the band had their high & low points, but the critics can bite it.
I'm for one am thankful Jerry played as much as he did! So I take w/the good with the 'less good', or 'garbage' as some "Youtube Music Expert "music expert put it.
@staggerleeee It's not all rainbows and unicorns. Deadheads were some of the most critical fans you'll ever come across. I thought the GD never gelled on this tune and it always seemed like a throw away tune for them. To each their own, eh?
@staggerleeee It's not all rainbows and unicorns. Deadheads were some of the most critical fans you'll ever come across. I thought the GD never gelled on this tune and it always seemed like a throw away tune for them. To each their own, eh?
@SublimeJunkie24 I think The Clash should feel honored that Bobby Fuller would cover their song. I'd say Bobby Fuller's version is the best, even if he did steal it from the Clash. (I oughta be a music historian).
The instrumental isn't that bad, but the vocals are OFF. Not certain if it is the performance or the recording, but I've heard a recording or two of this and I just hop a cop isn't around if those good recordings are on the radio!
I love this! If you love the Dead, then you know they are all about experimenting and they certainly are with this. From the beginning of the track, it sounds like they are just trying to get comfortable with the song itself. They wrestle with it. Unlike other groups, the Dead were never afraid to share this process with their fans.
I love this! If you love the Dead, then you know they are all about experimenting and they certainly are with this. From the beginning of the track, it sounds like they are just trying to get comfortable with the song itself. They wrestle with it. Unlike other groups, the Dead were never afraid to share this process with their fans.
I saw the GD perform a David Lindley song "Talk to a Lawyer" with Bob Dylan @ The Akron Bowl in 1987. I know I was trippin but I had to ask my girlfriend at the time if it was indeed a David Lindley tune and she confrimed my hunch. The cool think about it was when Dylan took the lead from Jerry on the guitar solo. Rock on furthur...
Wow... I hate to be a bummer, but SeaKing 1926 is right... this track is bad music by any measure. The last few years of the GD made me sad then and make me sad now
I love heaarig songs that I never heard the Dead do before. It ain't about the individual song, or how well it was or not performed on any particular night - just enjoy it!
Just a bit.. It is one thing to say that you didnt think it was a good version, but saying it is garbage is going to far. Its the dead we are talking about here!
Terrible. i'm sure Jerry, Bill, Bob, Phil, and all would agree. This recording of this song SUCKS. Nobody loves the Dead at their best more than me. Why do you fling this garbage?
You can go down to scumbag valley were you belong! This is a great version of the song, it just goes to show your NOT a true grateful dead fan and your just a perfectionest. You are the one who is garbage!
@MOTM47 What is everyone so touchy about ?There is not a true deadhead out there that is not gonna trash the band when they have an off night.It goes with the territory man.And some of us that have seen the band starting in the '70's thru the '90's have caught enough shows that we can pick out the good the bad and 'lost in the ozone' shows.So get some thicker skin and don't take it to heart when someone speaks their mind.
@Phinetune Can't be 1990. 1st they never played this song in 90. 2nd U can hear Welnicks voice, Brent was still alive on the 23rd of July but died 3days later. I would say its from around 93/94. Killer tune.. Miss ya Jer!!!
must have been a great time! Jerry seemed to have a short lived resurgince of energy in the spring of 94. Wish he could've kicked the shit because it destroyed him. I think all tragedies in his life made it tough for him.
I think the last time I heard this live it was september of 1994 Boston Garden. Jerrys voice was great and so was Wymoth state park for those who know about fighting the law and winning. Boy those were the days of a hella party east cost style. I would give my left nut to have that back. Whos with me???
I was there for the first version of this, in Cleveland if I remember correctly. They played it so many times that tour we were singin, "I Fought the Song and the Song Won..." , ah thanks for sharing, good memories.
I saw them at Buckeye Lake Ohio in 93 or 94( not sure ) live with Jerry, I also traveled to Deer Creek in Indiana for many shows as well as Memphis TN the pyramid didnt have a ticket at that one but still got the experience of a lifetime
What's the date and location of this performance?
Lisica2008 1 month ago
Does anyone wanna buy my shirt... I'll trade you my shirt for a grilled cheese!
lildrummerboy4life 2 months ago
Good ol' Grateful Dead chuggin' along.Great version of a classic song.R.I.P.Captain Trips.
tippimail1 2 months ago
I like it. Jerry just sounded tired and weak as his health was failing. RIP Jerry, we love you man!
Tombstoneblues19 2 months ago
valiant.....
MrDirtybear 2 months ago
What made the dead so good was that they can do good covers as well as there own material...Great cover!
colorondemand 3 months ago
I love this version. It kicks off my own personal "Poison's Picks" CD series.
iknowwhyyouare 3 months ago
NOT a good version!
Janusmannen 4 months ago
My generations Day Job. This was the only tune I ever walked out on. Such a weak encore.
bobnugs420 5 months ago
Great song & saw them play this in Buffalo '93. Hot as hell. Fun live song & crowd loved it.
It always bothers me to see people post negative shit about this band. Sure the band had their high & low points, but the critics can bite it.
I'm for one am thankful Jerry played as much as he did! So I take w/the good with the 'less good', or 'garbage' as some "Youtube Music Expert "music expert put it.
staggerleeee 5 months ago
@staggerleeee It's not all rainbows and unicorns. Deadheads were some of the most critical fans you'll ever come across. I thought the GD never gelled on this tune and it always seemed like a throw away tune for them. To each their own, eh?
bobnugs420 5 months ago
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@staggerleeee It's not all rainbows and unicorns. Deadheads were some of the most critical fans you'll ever come across. I thought the GD never gelled on this tune and it always seemed like a throw away tune for them. To each their own, eh?
bobnugs420 5 months ago
I guess true grateful dead fans accept anything the dead did. It's just music and the dead were not gods. They were fucking human beings.
Goddamnit169 5 months ago
Further proof that ol hippy band had no idea what rock and roll was
zped99 5 months ago
@zped99 Clearly you've spent very little time listening to them. They helped shape rock n roll.
honeynoats19 4 months ago
WOO!!!
mamastorm 7 months ago
吹いたわｗｗｗ
masahurryful 9 months ago
shit its better than the clash hahahahahaha
playdead8992 9 months ago
I think The Clash should feel honored that the dead even covered their song no matter how good it was in this recording.
SublimeJunkie24 10 months ago
@SublimeJunkie24 I think The Clash should feel honored that Bobby Fuller would cover their song. I'd say Bobby Fuller's version is the best, even if he did steal it from the Clash. (I oughta be a music historian).
debbieupurcell 9 months ago
Really good (as every song the Grateful Dead covers), but I'd have to say The Clash cover this song the best. No offense, of course.
idospeakenglish 10 months ago
The instrumental isn't that bad, but the vocals are OFF. Not certain if it is the performance or the recording, but I've heard a recording or two of this and I just hop a cop isn't around if those good recordings are on the radio!
wisskier 11 months ago
I love this! If you love the Dead, then you know they are all about experimenting and they certainly are with this. From the beginning of the track, it sounds like they are just trying to get comfortable with the song itself. They wrestle with it. Unlike other groups, the Dead were never afraid to share this process with their fans.
fakemustash 11 months ago
I love this! If you love the Dead, then you know they are all about experimenting and they certainly are with this. From the beginning of the track, it sounds like they are just trying to get comfortable with the song itself. They wrestle with it. Unlike other groups, the Dead were never afraid to share this process with their fans.
fakemustash 11 months ago
I love this version of the song! It sound perfect to me, I love to hear songs live because you can tell they are having fun rockin out.
heathera420 1 year ago
the dead is a great band but this isnt 2 good. This is Bob singing rite? he sounds hoarse
TheJohnny990 1 year ago
I never saw them.But I like them.Surprised all I knew who knew me too.But they really cool.
7466309change 1 year ago
I saw the GD perform a David Lindley song "Talk to a Lawyer" with Bob Dylan @ The Akron Bowl in 1987. I know I was trippin but I had to ask my girlfriend at the time if it was indeed a David Lindley tune and she confrimed my hunch. The cool think about it was when Dylan took the lead from Jerry on the guitar solo. Rock on furthur...
Bluegirl4me 1 year ago
Wow... I hate to be a bummer, but SeaKing 1926 is right... this track is bad music by any measure. The last few years of the GD made me sad then and make me sad now
eyeballjackson 1 year ago
I love heaarig songs that I never heard the Dead do before. It ain't about the individual song, or how well it was or not performed on any particular night - just enjoy it!
Bobgdtrfb 1 year ago
I'm sorry. Have I upset you?
seaking1926 1 year ago
@seaking1926
Just a bit.. It is one thing to say that you didnt think it was a good version, but saying it is garbage is going to far. Its the dead we are talking about here!
Sorry for freakin out on you tho, my bad.
MOTM47 1 year ago
Terrible. i'm sure Jerry, Bill, Bob, Phil, and all would agree. This recording of this song SUCKS. Nobody loves the Dead at their best more than me. Why do you fling this garbage?
seaking1926 1 year ago
@seaking1926
You can go down to scumbag valley were you belong! This is a great version of the song, it just goes to show your NOT a true grateful dead fan and your just a perfectionest. You are the one who is garbage!
MOTM47 1 year ago
@MOTM47 What is everyone so touchy about ?There is not a true deadhead out there that is not gonna trash the band when they have an off night.It goes with the territory man.And some of us that have seen the band starting in the '70's thru the '90's have caught enough shows that we can pick out the good the bad and 'lost in the ozone' shows.So get some thicker skin and don't take it to heart when someone speaks their mind.
coyote023 1 year ago
@seaking1926 cause it is history.
7466309change 1 year ago
@seaking1926 yea i mean the beginning the microphones volume is messed and Jerry sounds like he is about to die but still pretty great esp at the end
B4ll3rS747us 1 month ago
jerry fought the law..... and jerry WON!!!!!!!!!
deadhead0626 1 year ago 5
@deadhead0626
HELL YEAH!
MOTM47 1 year ago
07/23/1990
Phinetune 1 year ago
@Phinetune Can't be 1990. 1st they never played this song in 90. 2nd U can hear Welnicks voice, Brent was still alive on the 23rd of July but died 3days later. I would say its from around 93/94. Killer tune.. Miss ya Jer!!!
KlondikeG 1 year ago
I was at the show where Jerry played casey jones for first time in seven yrs. It was the day he got done with his probation. love you Jerry!
RAVENWILDCHILD 1 year ago
I've heard better Dead renditions of this song and let me tell you it rocked more than that slide on I70 in Colorado!
wisskier 1 year ago
what an embarrasment! pity
pbl1 1 year ago
@pbl1 What are you talking about??
MrGrevy 1 year ago
drop dead, hater.
DAVINOENTERPRISES 1 year ago
This is awesome, my two favortie bands.
petersheeler 2 years ago
YOU SIR, HAVE GREAT TASTE!!!!!!
DAVINOENTERPRISES 1 year ago
i have a tape of this, says 8/21/93....
not as good quality as this recording though
viper877 2 years ago
whats the date of this?
mase5701 2 years ago
I dont know...
Sorry
MOTM47 2 years ago
@mase5701 1993, i think...
Denton91 1 year ago
saw it as the encore after a 94 ZONA free show soooo relavent walked out with no shoes and a guilty conscience....
jiggashort 2 years ago
must have been a great time! Jerry seemed to have a short lived resurgince of energy in the spring of 94. Wish he could've kicked the shit because it destroyed him. I think all tragedies in his life made it tough for him.
mase5701 2 years ago
Enjoyed this 1......Thanks for the post......Peace
luv1another03 2 years ago
A great performance and a very clean recording.
Thanx so much for posting it!
Any clue what show it was?
smartalek1 2 years ago
No problem!
I do not... sorry!
MOTM47 2 years ago
amazing!
DemanProductions 2 years ago
you mess with stevialeanripply you mess with over 50 accounts lol
federalhydrashock 2 years ago
and you get blocked 50 times!
lol
MOTM47 2 years ago
im a sad panda, i didnt learn of how awesome the dead is intill now and i wish i was born in the late 50s so i could follow the dead up to today
n00bystuff 2 years ago
I wish the same to my friend
MOTM47 2 years ago
thaks for the post but come on people 885 views 10 ratings one is mine....lets give some credit here ...f lil wayne like the last guy said
RaffaJay 2 years ago
I agree my friend
MOTM47 2 years ago
I think the last time I heard this live it was september of 1994 Boston Garden. Jerrys voice was great and so was Wymoth state park for those who know about fighting the law and winning. Boy those were the days of a hella party east cost style. I would give my left nut to have that back. Whos with me???
nujak187 2 years ago
Awsome song friend!
11Vodka22 2 years ago
DUDE I LOVE YOU FOR UPPING THIS
hankmalloy 2 years ago
no problem man!
MOTM47 2 years ago
I was there for the first version of this, in Cleveland if I remember correctly. They played it so many times that tour we were singin, "I Fought the Song and the Song Won..." , ah thanks for sharing, good memories.
HippieBuddah 3 years ago 3
Thats awsome man!
I would kill to see the dead live well jerry was still around!
MOTM47 3 years ago
I saw them at Buckeye Lake Ohio in 93 or 94( not sure ) live with Jerry, I also traveled to Deer Creek in Indiana for many shows as well as Memphis TN the pyramid didnt have a ticket at that one but still got the experience of a lifetime
RaffaJay 2 years ago
Encore at the famous Richfield show with the blizzard, it was beyond amazing, left everyone leaving the show completely satisfied.
wholehearted1 2 years ago
Aww crap, man, where's the video? Isn't Youtube a video site?
Zooomabooma 3 years ago
GROOVY!
Thats a great cover!
RadiantEclipseBand 3 years ago