Hard to believe its been 18 years since we lost Jerry...and since this week's Deadpod falls on that sad anniversary I felt that this week's show should commemorate that loss perhaps more than most do. One thing that unites us all as Deadheads is the fact that we all feel that loss.. I decided to bring you a show from the summer of 1995, not to depress you or to point out how far Jerry had slipped by then (although it can't be denied) but becuase it still contains huge moments of genius and insight into who he was and who we are and were. This one comes from the Shoreline Ampitheater on June 2nd, 1995. I'm only going to play the second set, for that contains some truly amazing moments (as well as a few sad ones)... but there was still some of that magic there that has kept us together all these years. This second set starts out with a fine version of New Speedway Boogie, a great opener.. then Jerry goes into his cover of McCartney's 'That Would Be Something' and this is a fine version of that. Way To Go Home and Saint of Circumstance follow.. then the band goes into 'He's Gone'.. not one of Jerry's finest versions as his playing is a bit aimless to say the least. As the band goes into Drums however one of those magical moments that could only happen at at Dead show took place as the Dali Lama's own choir, the Gyuto Monks, appeared to chant for the crowd. After the Monks finish, the band does a pretty interesting space, then Weir leads them out with 'Easy Answers'. What follows is for me the highlight of this set, one of the better versions of 'Standing on the Moon' that you will hear... Jerry seems to really pour out his soul on this one.. and how better to remember him today than in listening to those lines from this song...
The boys close the second set as they did so often with Chuck Berry's Around and Around, but return for a fun 'Lucy In The Skies With Diamonds' encore..
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mt. View, CA (Friday 6/2/95)
set 2
New Speedway Boogie
That Would Be Something
Way to go Home
Saint of Circumstance
He's Gone ->
Drums ->
Chanting by the Gyuto Monks ->
Space ->
Easy Answers
Standing on the Moon
Around & Around
E: Lucy in the Sky
You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080913.mp3
The Music has Never Stopped, indeed.. thank you all for your support that has enabled me to continue this project for so many years, and I hope, for many to come.....
I think back to the many times I was at a show and just stopped and looked around and wondered at the magic I was in the presence of, and know that that magic is what has kept the Deadpod going for so long too.. thanks my sisters and brothers!
7 comments:
I have always loved this show - especially because it is one of the few that they ever played on my birthday. The monks were great. Thanks John
For a very solid and sometimes brilliant '95, check 5/26/95
http://archive.org/details/gd1995-05-26.sbd.popi.8371.shnf
especially the H>S>F and Scarlet>Fire. Jerry is doing stuff with his effects on Fire I've never heard before. Creative, energetic, and fun.
John,
How can I say this...well, I really don't unerstand why you pick this show. I herd this show before and I still dont hear anything unique of par excellent from this show, let alone sub par. You pointed out the show in your monologue. After listening podcast I got so sad I had go plug in some 78,72,n yes 82. Peace bro
John,
How can I say this...well, I really don't unerstand why you pick this show. I herd this show before and I still dont hear anything unique of par excellent from this show, let alone sub par. You pointed out the show in your monologue, so why remeber Jerry on a 'off' show. After listening podcast I got so sad I had go plug in some 78,
I'm glad you played this show. In addition to having some very good and notable qualities (liked Vince's playing, and he sang quite well on Way To Go Home; the monks' chanting was extremely interesting and unique; and I really liked Space, too), the fact that it occurred not long before Jerry's passing really gave me pause and made me reflect. My last Jerry show took place on 06/24/95, merely 1.5 months before Jerry left us; and, at that time, I had no reason to believe that he and the band wouldn't return to RFK Stadium again the next summer, and the summer after that, and so on for years to come. Although I cannot remember what my younger self may have been thinking at that exact moment--and although I am generally one to appreciate even the smallest things and count my many blessings in life--I probably wasn't as appreciative as I could have been. Hearing this show today makes me want to be as grateful as I can for each day and each life experience, for one can never take for granted that the next day will come. Thank you, Professor.
Great '95 show!
Thanks John.
Great '95 show!
Thanks John
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