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I got a chance to see Bobby in the summer of 2021 and it was a really special memory for me
prior to the pandemic, I was a pretty avid participant in the local music scene, and the california lockdowns and not being able to be a part of that was pretty rough for me. there was nothing more I loved than being a part of the big communal amoeba of a energized concert crowd. Bobby and his band coming to town was literally the first big in-person event that was being allowed by local officials since the lockdowns had been lifted.
leading into to the show, I had no idea what it might be like, since where I lived, people at that time were still very VERY intense and scold-y about covid protocols (even tho like 90% of ppl were vaxxed at that point) like distancing and being hyper vigilant about masking even in outdoor scenarios (which this concert was), and I was worried it would be kind of a subdued/weird/awkward experience, like so many other bizarro experiences of the covid era were
thankfully, the moment I set foot in the amphitheater, I realized my fears were totally unfounded. there was barely a mask or hidden face in sight, and I was surrounded by thousands of happy people milling around shoulder to shoulder, laughing, embracing, dancing, touching (also blowing clouds of pot smoke lol). Things I hadnt seen happen in what felt like a decade. It was simply glorious. after the show I went back and looked at the calendar and it had been exactly 500 days on the dot since I had seen live music, which I now call "500 days of Bummer" lol
we were pretty close to the front as he opened the show with an amazing 10 minute rendition of "Not Fade Away", and I will never forget those first few minutes of guitar and keys hitting me in the face and vibrating my whole body, the roar of the crowd, and the Bob's vocals being totally drowned out as the audience collectively belted out the opening line of "I WANNA TELL YOU HOW ITS GONNA BE/ YOURE GONNA GIVE YOUR LOVE TO ME"
I remember having my arms around the shoulders of the friends on my right and left of me as we swayed to that opening song and being overcome by the connection I felt with the pulsating mass of humanity and happiness that surrounded me, and being totally swept away by that moment and how overwhelmingly cathartic and euphoric it felt (the drugs prob helped with this as well lol)
I hadnt thought about this memory in a while and it actually got me a bit emotional and choked even thinking about it while writing up this comment
it was really a turning point for me in the pandemic era. and really the first moment that it really felt like maybe things could be normal again and maybe everything would truly be ok after all. Thanks for the memories Bobby, rest in peace!
"overcome by the pulsating mass of humanity and happiness, and being totally swept away by that moment and how overwhelmingly cathartic and euphoric it felt " man, you really said it so well 🥹❤️
Set 1: Uncle John's Band, Deep Elem Blues, Friend Of The Devil, Big Railroad Blues, Dark Hollow, Ripple, To Lay Me Down, Truckin', Rosalie McFall, Cumberland Blues, New Speedway Boogie, Brokedown Palace
Set 2: Together Again
Set 3: Casey Jones, China Cat Sunflower > Jam > I Know You Rider, Candyman, Sittin' On Top Of The World, Big Boy Pete, Me and My Uncle, Easy Wind, Sugar Magnolia, Attics Of My Life, Mama Tried, Drums > Not Fade Away > Bid You Goodnight Jam > Jam > Not Fade Away > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) > Feedback > And We Bid You Good Night
Set 1: Touch Of Gray, Walkin' Blues, Candyman, Queen Jane Approximately, Loser, It's All Over Now, Far From Me, Cassidy > Don't Ease Me In
Set 2: Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo, Looks Like Rain, Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Truckin' > I Need A Miracle > Wharf Rat > Turn On Your Lovelight
1982-10-10 @ Frost Amphitheatre - Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Set 1: New Minglewood Blues > Sugaree > Little Red Rooster, Tennessee Jed, Cassidy, Loser, Far From Me > Looks Like Rain, China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider
Set 2: Playing in the Band > Crazy Fingers > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Touch Of Grey > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia
Encore: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction > It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
Set 1: The Promised Land, They Love Each Other, Me and My Uncle, Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo, Looks Like Rain, Peggy-O, New Minglewood Blues, Friend Of The Devil, The Music Never Stopped
Set 2: Bertha > Good Lovin', Loser, Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World, Samson And Delilah, He's Gone > Not Fade Away > Truckin'
Bobby,
The profound impact you have had on my life is extraordinary and I am truly Grateful. I’ll see all of you Deadheads now 3 generations strong at the next show. ‘We Love You More Than Words Can Tell’
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Going home, going home By the waterside, I will rest my bones Listen to the river sing sweet songs To rock my soul
Fare you well Bobby may the ride be sweet , thank you for everything !
Jerry’s been waiting.
I got a chance to see Bobby in the summer of 2021 and it was a really special memory for me
prior to the pandemic, I was a pretty avid participant in the local music scene, and the california lockdowns and not being able to be a part of that was pretty rough for me. there was nothing more I loved than being a part of the big communal amoeba of a energized concert crowd. Bobby and his band coming to town was literally the first big in-person event that was being allowed by local officials since the lockdowns had been lifted.
leading into to the show, I had no idea what it might be like, since where I lived, people at that time were still very VERY intense and scold-y about covid protocols (even tho like 90% of ppl were vaxxed at that point) like distancing and being hyper vigilant about masking even in outdoor scenarios (which this concert was), and I was worried it would be kind of a subdued/weird/awkward experience, like so many other bizarro experiences of the covid era were
thankfully, the moment I set foot in the amphitheater, I realized my fears were totally unfounded. there was barely a mask or hidden face in sight, and I was surrounded by thousands of happy people milling around shoulder to shoulder, laughing, embracing, dancing, touching (also blowing clouds of pot smoke lol). Things I hadnt seen happen in what felt like a decade. It was simply glorious. after the show I went back and looked at the calendar and it had been exactly 500 days on the dot since I had seen live music, which I now call "500 days of Bummer" lol
we were pretty close to the front as he opened the show with an amazing 10 minute rendition of "Not Fade Away", and I will never forget those first few minutes of guitar and keys hitting me in the face and vibrating my whole body, the roar of the crowd, and the Bob's vocals being totally drowned out as the audience collectively belted out the opening line of "I WANNA TELL YOU HOW ITS GONNA BE/ YOURE GONNA GIVE YOUR LOVE TO ME"
I remember having my arms around the shoulders of the friends on my right and left of me as we swayed to that opening song and being overcome by the connection I felt with the pulsating mass of humanity and happiness that surrounded me, and being totally swept away by that moment and how overwhelmingly cathartic and euphoric it felt (the drugs prob helped with this as well lol)
I hadnt thought about this memory in a while and it actually got me a bit emotional and choked even thinking about it while writing up this comment
it was really a turning point for me in the pandemic era. and really the first moment that it really felt like maybe things could be normal again and maybe everything would truly be ok after all. Thanks for the memories Bobby, rest in peace!
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
"overcome by the pulsating mass of humanity and happiness, and being totally swept away by that moment and how overwhelmingly cathartic and euphoric it felt " man, you really said it so well 🥹❤️
Beautifully stated 👏
Folks, listen to bob play the first solo in Easy Wind on 9/20/70. This man could play. Fuck this hit me like a ton of bricks
1970-09-20 @ Fillmore East, New York, NY, USA
Set 1: Uncle John's Band, Deep Elem Blues, Friend Of The Devil, Big Railroad Blues, Dark Hollow, Ripple, To Lay Me Down, Truckin', Rosalie McFall, Cumberland Blues, New Speedway Boogie, Brokedown Palace
Set 2: Together Again
Set 3: Casey Jones, China Cat Sunflower > Jam > I Know You Rider, Candyman, Sittin' On Top Of The World, Big Boy Pete, Me and My Uncle, Easy Wind, Sugar Magnolia, Attics Of My Life, Mama Tried, Drums > Not Fade Away > Bid You Goodnight Jam > Jam > Not Fade Away > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) > Feedback > And We Bid You Good Night
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This entire show is spectacular
I’ll skip ahead to the Brokedown. It is amazing.
Yes it is
Wow it’s a tough year and it’s Jan. 10th. This is a profound loss. All the love to his family
Thanks Bobby
Need top Looks Like Rain
I mean I’m a fan of Without a Net’s Looks Like Rain
Welcome, go deeper. I recommend live ‘73 shows to start. It will make your life better in the midst of chaos.
Thank you. It had been decades since I listened to this.
03/24/88 is probably my fave
1988-03-24 @ Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, GA, USA
Set 1: Touch Of Gray, Walkin' Blues, Candyman, Queen Jane Approximately, Loser, It's All Over Now, Far From Me, Cassidy > Don't Ease Me In
Set 2: Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo, Looks Like Rain, Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Truckin' > I Need A Miracle > Wharf Rat > Turn On Your Lovelight
Encore: Black Muddy River
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This D&C version is pure Bobby
Looks Like Rain (Live at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA 7/10/22)
10/10/82
The high water mark of LLR imo
1982-10-10 @ Frost Amphitheatre - Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Set 1: New Minglewood Blues > Sugaree > Little Red Rooster, Tennessee Jed, Cassidy, Loser, Far From Me > Looks Like Rain, China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider
Set 2: Playing in the Band > Crazy Fingers > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Touch Of Grey > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia
Encore: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction > It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
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9/3/77
1977-09-03 @ Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ, USA
Set 1: The Promised Land, They Love Each Other, Me and My Uncle, Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo, Looks Like Rain, Peggy-O, New Minglewood Blues, Friend Of The Devil, The Music Never Stopped
Set 2: Bertha > Good Lovin', Loser, Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World, Samson And Delilah, He's Gone > Not Fade Away > Truckin'
Encore: Terrapin Station
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Just saw a sweet video from Egypt ‘78 pretty amazing
You were goooooone…that’s all right because I love you and that’s not gonna change.
Thank you everyone for the suggestions
Bobby, The profound impact you have had on my life is extraordinary and I am truly Grateful. I’ll see all of you Deadheads now 3 generations strong at the next show. ‘We Love You More Than Words Can Tell’
Looks like the lost sailor finally segued into saint of circumstance.
August 3rd, the last show of Bobby ever...
You’ve done better by me than I’ve done by you. Thanks for all the good times and memories pal
Like a wave upon the sand
Looking for your favorite “Throwing Stones”
c’mon internet, watcha got?
Finally a bob post that isn’t full of jerry lyrics.
Rest in peace other one. May the bus take you to never ever land