gd1969.08.16.03 High Time.mpg

[projectquelle]

P.S. Always a tough song to do live. The studio version on Workingman's prolly best captures the delicate beauty of the tune. Like a pressed antique rose--dried with a powerful lingering aroma. To my mind, much of Garcia's best singing was always done in the studio. And the mournful wail of his voice is what makes this song.

[projectquelle]

This is definitely Woodstock. They refused to release the performance for the album or movie. (It's so dark 'cause the lighting was fucked for much of 2nd night). The Woodstock setlist was an odd one (the tabs of acid no doubt helped): St. Stephen; Mama Tried; Dark Star; High Time ; Turn On Your Lovelight. High Time was written in early '69, first played live 06/21/69 Fillmore East and released on Workingman's Dead (recorded 02/70 and released 06/14/70). Not their best night but interesting.

[Snootwaller]

This was really Woodstock? I am skeptical. I didn't even know the song went far as back as 1969.

[mistertimz]

fuckin grumpy loser

[5stringofFernandoSor]

The Dead may be one of the most under appreciated bands of all time. For those that never gave them a chance- YOUR LOSS. I was 30 before I gave them a chance, and now they're one of my favorite bands. There's something to be said about anyone or anything, especially a Rock band, that takes chances without complete disregard or apology for how it may turn out. I don't love all their recordings or renditions, but there is a reason why they have their own channel on Sirius.

[CoryStuteville]

I've always thought this was an odd song choice for Woodstock. They should have just stuck with St. Stephen, Mama Tried and Dark Star. I know I wouldn't want to listen to this or 30 minutes of Turn On Your Lovelight at 2 or 3 in the morning.

[rrtierney]

except for the fact that it was WOODSTOCK and it was the highest time in human history.

fail

[skinneyminimama]

The seriousness of this song brings tears of joy to my eyes every time. It totally makes sense to me why this was played at Woodstock. It's not all about mindless happy happy joy joy 24/7. Introspect was something that the Grateful Dead helped me exercise; and songs like this are therapy for me on rainy days like today.

[deweypug]

Too bad you could not wrap your mind around this and appreciate it, you are missing a lot...

[GratefuLSD]

thank you so much for sharing this and posting!!!

GOD BLESS THE GRATEFUL DEAD!!!!

[christopherfarrell]

nice song. thanks for posting

[flavomatic]

I also think Bob's shirt dates this to early 70's anyways.

[flavomatic]

Don't think this is from the Woodstock show. Set was:

Stephen>Mama, Dstar>HighTime.

Don't hear any transition from Dstar at the beginning of this.

[brianm1314]

thanks for posting this man. amazing.....

[EurekaSpringsAR]

Excellent old boot.. Few bands live on in my heart and day to day life like the GD.. A hundred GD and JCB shows under my belt and it wasn't enough!

[hookahLAwoman]

love this song! powerful lyrics! post more like this video please! cant get enough of it! livin the good life.....

[spagNsc]

well I know...............

[lesterdrugs]

come in when its raining go on out when its gone :)

[epimetero]

clap your hands people! no one claps his hands at the end of the song...come on! this is Woodstock! not a fucking shitty festivalbar...

[icecoldhubbas]

Worldwide support for The Dead!

thats what I'm sayin'!!

keepin it real

[marcotukoff]

thanx you, jerry, forever in our hearts and in our souls, from Brazil!!!

[painterphilippe]

BTW Phil and Friends recreated this historic set in its entirety last summer in Bethel, check the Internet Archive for a copy of the official DSBD release. Peace, PPB

[epimetero]

ah, che sensazione indescrivibile...brano nostalgico e sognante. long live Grateful Dead

[skihippy1]

i mean i wasnt aware the simple peabrain bastards only told us certain bands played

[skihippy1]

classic shit..fuck the movie producers..i hate them..i was aware the dead played at woodstock 1969..i curse them

[painterphilippe]

actually word is they were so dissatisfied with their "performance" at Woodstock that they asked the producer not to include their footage in the documentary. weird stuff at that show including the guitarists being electrocuted by their instruments, "agenda-free" acid straight from the heart of Eastern Europe, and an outtasite verbal ramble on the lovelight by none other than K. Babbs.

[gmorin3]

sounds like your spitting out wikipedia here

[51painthiner]

HAROLD!  TURN ON THE LIGHTS!