Grateful Dead - Morning Dew (1986-03-24) Philly Spectrum

[RolandWilder]

I don't usually comment much on YouTube but I was here, front row with my buddy Walt at Jerry's feet. It was a speechless performance and he blew my face off; the notes during the break went right through my forehead, and Walt looks at me like, "I just don't know dude"... and yes it was during very unstable moments during the cold war...

[305bigdad]

Isn't this song about Nuclear War?

[Helms113]

@305bigdad yes, quite unnerving music back in cold war america id say

[obliviousdude]

@dontcare397 teehee. 

[dontcare397]

fucking dew, man

[obliviousdude]

I went to that one. One of the few shows where they ended on a beautiful Dew instead of following it with a Sugar Mag or some other Bobby dreck. It soothed my soul.

[dontcare397]

@obliviousdude FUCK YOU and your "Bobby dreck" comment. You're a fucking poser as any true head wouldn't say that so FUCK YOU

[obliviousdude]

I went to that one. One of the few shows where they ended on a beautiful Dew instead of following it with a Sugar Mag or some other Bobby dreck. It soothed my soul.

[loverofthebigt9]

I WAS HERE !

[HavaGratefulDaye]

EPIC



[lexurk]

i wish i could have been around to see them play

[slipyourhips]

@shenked Actually, yes. This was a magical time to be a young head. Camping was still allowed in the park across from the Spectrum. By the next year we were made to camp in the parking lots in Philly. But the boys always put on great shows in Philly. However I have to say, there's nothing that can prepare you for West coast shows. Amazing.

[slipyourhips]

My 1st show too! We never forget our 1st. Simply amazing

[what1111000]

Story I heard is Jerry was motivated because he was pissed at Bobby for playing Lost Sailor earlier (last time sailor ever played). Jerry wouldn't let Bobby play sailor after he heard it was about him (jerry). So jerry said fu bobby, i'm not that "lost".. so shut up and listen to me play this!

[jahmansb]

@what1111000 wow heavy inside story bro, sounds like it could be true though..

[costaricageorge]

My first show. I was in Ninth Grade.

[Wolfgasm0414]

thank you this made my early night......... Merry Cristmas And A Happy Bob Weir!!!!!!!

[Harpersedg]

This is definitely a strong Dew here, in a year that gets little love. I was at this show (went to the Hampton and then this Philly run, all 6 shows, during spring break). What doesn't really come through in the audio here is Brent's playing. He does a lot to make this a unique, powerful version. I still think that the Dew from Hampton, VA, spring 1984 is better (the best I've heard). Go track that monster down...April 14th (or so), 1984...Hampton Coliseum...also out of space like this one.

[fuckutubelogmein]

remember what we used to say ..."walked me out for a mornin' pooo".... we dared to take jerry lightly. aah, stoopit youth. miss him eternally.

[4uchuck]

I really Miss Joe Rick!

[coyote023]

@4uchuck Bro i had a dear friend whose name when we shortened it was joe rick.What is the last name of the joe rick you speak of? Me and my friend joe rick saw many a show together and shared many,many life experiences on the road of the traveling circus that we called " the grateful dead'' Joe passed away a few years back and the world lost a classic dude if there ever was one.Man do i miss joe he was and still is a true brother of mine.my wife never met him but she feels she has from stories

[ittaiman]

Absolutely amazing version...Probably the best I've heard....Can't believe only 37000 views..."Where have all the people gone today"..........

[what1111000]

@ittaiman yeah u consider what we used to do to get our hands on a few good quality tapes and it wasn't that long ago...  technology is good for something.

[rotolo]

i know you rider..

[maureen45ful]

TacomaPaul....That is a good story...You are probably one of a very few who met Jerry at their first show!

[maureen45ful]

TacomaPaul...thats a good story....you are likely one of very few fans who met Jerry at their first show!

[TacomaPaul]

Seattle Paramount...1978... my friend (who had to go to school that day)... convinced me to go see The Dead. I had never seen them, but he played many bootlegs for me. So I'm standing outside of the Paramount.... havin' a toke.... dude walks up to me and just says, "Hey"..... I hand him my "cigarette"....hehehhe... And I say, "Look at that crazy round apartment building". He takes a toke and says, "Yeah, that's wild." He then knocks on door, and says "enjoy the show." It was JERRY !

[gothictikidragon]

Mail order tix, 2nd row floor, friends and family section. Jerry smiled at me and my life was forever changed!

[tony411m]

This is everything I LOVE about the Dead and Jerry in particular. Beautiful! Thanks for posting.

[walstib85]

The Fat Man Rocked!!!

[rdety]

If this song doesn't get to you...there's no hope..

This was one day after my birthday...what a great time this show was..the spirit of Jerry will live forever...

[powderskier71]

Killer! Didn't see them til the 90s . Going to see further in Vegas next week cannot wait!

[1019drummer]

Epic.

[rotolo]

@1019drummer yes it is..



[operalament]

great sound quality. very hard to hear this without breaking down. there will never be another like him or them. without a doubt the most emotionally intense rock guitarist of all time.

[PADRAICMCCORMICK]

Love It

[familycstar]

Miss you Jerry, I hope that you finally found peace!

[Simon3227]

Jerry was/is one Blessed

[lilgreenthumb1]

as a musician jerry was one of the best!

[sinshiro]

This is what music is all about. These were the best musicians and songwriters of our time!

[kalukskate12]

o how the world misses u jerome

[rotolo]

sam roberts listend to this ..

[bermudadog]

Greatest human being that ever lived. Jerry, I miss you!

[spiderbass65]

There is no way any of you remember this show....hahaha! Just kidding. I thought I remembered it, but I checked my records, and it turns out I was there in '84. Oh well......I know I got an exquisite Dew.

[ROCKTINKLE]

I remember this show also

[2008spotty]

Thanks for posting this! That was a great night. Truly the boys at there best.

[toodeemo]

Yeah. Lot's of great Spectrum shows. I was at this one as well. Miss Jerry every day.

[damnright4]

I was there ...Thanks so much for posting!

[goober2233]

this dew is great

[superkindonmymind]

9-18-87 was a great dew

[boscomorgan]

1986 was not the best of years for the good ol' grateful dead.this show was 1 of the better ones no doubt.and for whatever reason the band loved philly and up until 1990 each and every show in philly was waaayyy high.

[candis222]

I have never seen him live

i become a fan due to the dylan covers

jerry press tears out of me

[acousticearth]

bye bye spectrum .. was at mostly all spectrum shows they were always great .. still miss ya jerr

[goober2233]

great,powerful voice on this one,awesome.

[johnnap02]

I miss you Jerry. Thanks for the post. Such emotion. How can you not love this! Shakedown the whole experience when Jerry left we lost so much. He is one of the reason's I am happy to be alive in my time. I can say I remember Jerry.

[Mookmaster01]

Fucking epic!

[iJah420]

The Spectrum was always a treat. the sound was excellent that night. I guess it doesn't matter anyway. I miss this man very much. Just not the same with out his infectious laugh.... God Bless You Jerry Thank You for the wonderful memories.

[TaylorDHall]

5-8-77 barton hall cornell university...one of the greatest shows

[Trey1013]

Damn Right, Great Show !

[grube28]

Yeah! The best dew i know..

[jdeweyhs]

excellent Dews... 9-2-80, 3-31-89,7-19-89,4-4-87, 10-9-82 and, oh yeah, something about 5-8-77...... nice finish to this one!!!!!!!!

[prjctcivilian]

i have this concert i cant find it right now but its a 1967 dew AMAZING

[54spiritedwill54]

this is lovely

[gdrooterman]

..as I tried to explain all this to my wife - "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DEW!!!"

[JBLegally1]

@gdrooterman

The Dew and the Blue! (stella)

[gdrooterman]

Always loved those Garden and Spectrum shows went to Rutgers nice train ride either direction...

[fenway5150]

Wow....I'm speechless.

[GratefulDead4386]

Miss you Jerry!

[VelvetGreeneFarm]

This was an awesome concert!!! Oh the memories!!!

[Choppyrules]

This show & song was very special! It was the night I found out my dad died from a long illness..I told my friends the night Jerry would play this my dad would die .Thanks fo the memory.

[Photoshopphantom]

he was stoned probly hahahaha

[salndead]

this dew sent shivers thru my entire body. just amazing. best dew of the year and quite possible the best i ever heard.

[skootmagoot]

wow to just sit back and jam along with the dead runs shivers down my spine

i cant wait for my first show up in the sky hope to see you there....

[tseekr379]

amen to that skootmagoot.... can't wait...

[skootmagoot]

thanks for the love

:]

[skootmagoot]

wow to just sit back and jam along with the dead runs shivers down my spine

i cant wait for my first show up in the sky hope to see you there....

[Scroobily]

Far out.

[LLJJMM13]

I saw them 11 times, but unfortunately never in Philly, but so what. At least I got to see the best band ever...Peace to all of you other deadheads.

[PinkfulDoyd85]

Got ripped off the night before this show they got everything but my tickets. And to be honest about it I figured that they stole a bunch of worthless material crap and about 1200 in cash but left behind the most valueable thing I had at the time TWO TICKETS for the show..... I hope that the beautiful lil sister I miracled with the other ticket enjoyed the show as much as I did, and if you are out there thanks for the awesome hippie hug and whatever was in the drink you gave me!!!! peace to all

[irtimed]

10:10

[ernestangley]

Gorgeous...quality v. quantity - this is the former & I'll take it every time.

It sounds like Jerry's trying to cut it short, as he neglects the usual musical interludes between the first few verses.

But the band rocks this nite, and he raises his performance accordingly, particularly on the last solo passage. Inspired vocals throughout, though. Many thanks!

[ynnad99]

This was maybe my 3rd or 4th show. Didn't even notice they only did this + encore after space. Didn't matter :)

[cactus44]

I was there too. I've seen 'em everywhere there was to see 'em and something about those Philly shows stands out. The crowd was just right. The band was just right. The 'supplies' were just right. And I got to take in a show or two with my little brother. Life was good.

Thanks for the memories, Boys.

[jfker20]

I attended hundreds of shows and taped more than 150 shows. These string of three Philly shows in '86 stand as three of my most memorable. A comment obviously posted by a very biased east coast deadhead taper. I'd love these shows in full on DVD someday. Oh to wish.....

[fiddler26]

I was at this show. Thanks for posting.

[yesdedhed]

AM DEW Atlanta Ga. 1995 4 shows thank you

[narablog]

yeah, Morning Dew in Philadelphia. They did that lots, and we loved it soooo... :-)

[1787patriot]

THANK YOU

[Imakeflame]

Was at this show. THis closed the second set. They could not play anything better after this. The place was going crazy. Morning Dew Was a Philly staple.

[peaceonearth108]

this is lovely...thank you

[mrmojoroo]

yes!

[elvistheking69]

Looking for Aki & Craig

[ew1951]

Thank YOU!!