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Jerry Garcia — The Wheel
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zenhead
(Maine)
Posted: May 14, 2013 - 09:20
 
yawn.

jwilson277
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 16:10
 
Takes me back......

k-man
(SCruz, CA)
Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 16:10
 
... Still ...

hollirg1
Posted: Nov 07, 2012 - 05:47
 
Missing Jerry...

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Sep 05, 2012 - 07:28
 
 dc_zee wrote:

Me too.  1986 me thinks.  

Have some funny memories about camping w/an innocent friend mouthing off inadvertently to a biker named something like "Kill" (in full leather under Austin summer sun) w/girlpals in wet t-shirts emblazoned with "Property of Kill" while this tune floated in the background and (in my mind) kept all beings mellow.  The mouth off by my friend was something like "wow, isn't all that leather hot?".  I suggested we adjourn to a dip in the Lake.
 

I was thinking more of early '70s Hippy Hollow.  Before Lakeway and the Oasis, and 620, 2222 and Bee Caves road were all two lane blacktops that undulated into the hill country.  Hippy Hollow was one of the small coves on the east side of the lake.  You parked up on Comanche Trail and hiked down to the delicious, cool, clear water of Lake Travis.  Gone forever, I'm afraid.

LongGoneDaddy
Posted: Sep 05, 2012 - 07:25
 

love the graphics for this song, especially when I close my eyes...



coy
(san antonio)
Posted: May 01, 2012 - 19:21
 
oh wow finally got it
never did with the dead 

kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 09:55
 
RP tortures me with a classic, wonderful song that's unavailable on iTunes!  One of you is dastardly, not sure which. 
I don't want a live Dead track, I want THIS ONE. I once had a Whole Earth compendium LP, this was on it, along with Captain (Earth is God's golf ball) Beefheart, Todd Rundgren, etc.  I played that thing to death. 



max_p
Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 09:53
 
Garcia performed all instruments except for drums on this album.

Luv the RP and the links provided for the music we love 

dc_zee
Posted: Jan 27, 2012 - 17:37
 
 Hannio wrote:
This reminds of hot, sunny days at Hippy Hollow.  The original one, not the LCRA park with the asphalt parking lot.
 
Me too.  1986 me thinks.  

Have some funny memories about camping w/an innocent friend mouthing off inadvertently to a biker named something like "Kill" (in full leather under Austin summer sun) w/girlpals in wet t-shirts emblazoned with "Property of Kill" while this tune floated in the background and (in my mind) kept all beings mellow.  The mouth off by my friend was something like "wow, isn't all that leather hot?".  I suggested we adjourn to a dip in the Lake.

agd3
Posted: Jan 27, 2012 - 17:35
 
Thanks RP!  One of my all time favorites, and my 4 year old daughter's too.

Cynaera
(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.)
Posted: Oct 24, 2011 - 15:50
 
 sharkartist wrote:
I used to play this song at the start of the first day of my drawing class. As the students sat awaiting my arrival, I'd start the song via remote before I entered the room. When it got to that certain line in the lyrics, I'd plug in a spot light that illuminated the blackboard where it was inscribed "won't you try just a little bit harder, couldn't you try just a little bit more".   

...then I'd go in there and work their asses off! {#Lol}{#Whipit}
 
I'm sorry I missed this post for so long - it's awesome. I wish I'd had you (or a teacher like you) when I was in high school - perhaps I would have applied myself to art.  I still can't draw for crap, but I can write, sort of, so at least one of my high school teachers influenced me - much the same way you influenced your students... Hugging you, because where would I be had I not had a teacher like you to kick me into inspiration?{#Hug}

d-don
(Oregon)
Posted: Oct 24, 2011 - 15:07
 
Thanks, Jerry!{#Wave}

polymath
(Virtual Paradise)
Posted: Sep 22, 2011 - 23:10
 
Had to look to see if this was N.R.P.S. The pedal steel is signature Garcia!

Webfoot
(Eugene, Oregon)
Posted: Aug 22, 2011 - 14:00
 
 Tana wrote:

Not to put too fine a point on it, but this recording isn't the Dead, it's one of Jerry's solo projects.

 

That seems like a pretty fine distinction.  Not a lot of new ground was covered here.

sans
(Philly)
Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 05:14
 
FURTHUR tomorrow in Philly! Can't wait…

Tana
(Lancaster, PA)
Posted: Jun 20, 2011 - 13:17
 
 PA1749 wrote:
One of my favorite Dead tunes!
 
Not to put too fine a point on it, but this recording isn't the Dead, it's one of Jerry's solo projects.


Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Feb 14, 2011 - 12:41
 
This reminds of hot, sunny days at Hippy Hollow.  The original one, not the LCRA park with the asphalt parking lot.


Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Feb 14, 2011 - 12:40
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:
Ezekiel saw the wheel.

 

The wheel within the wheel, actually.

peter_james_bond
(West Of The Burg)
Posted: Dec 13, 2010 - 19:32
 
Ezekiel saw the wheel.


PA1749
(Jim Thorpe, PA)
Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 07:54
 
One of my favorite Dead tunes!

black321
(Bong Island - FL - CA - CO - WA - Bong Island)
Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 13:36
 
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Jerry Garcia 1 by ~Klyxx
Matt ©2008-2010 ~Klyxx

Jerry Garcia - Las Vegas - 1990
 

friggin Jerry wearin his PJs...I remember from a couple of those vegas shows he forgot to wear pants.

jazzface78
(you're gonna make me give myself a good talkin' to, NY)
Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 13:35
 
Great version.  Mystical. 

sharkartist
Posted: Jun 05, 2010 - 19:52
 
What an inspiring masterpiece.
 

Zep
(The big country)
Posted: Jun 05, 2010 - 19:52
 

 

calypsus_1
Posted: May 14, 2010 - 22:39
 

Jerry Garcia 1 by ~Klyxx
Matt ©2008-2010 ~Klyxx

Jerry Garcia - Las Vegas - 1990



Zigi
(Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Posted: May 05, 2010 - 02:44
 
 gumbo73039 wrote:
"Every time that wheel goes round
it covers a little more ground"

That's fine, think I might look at this guy harder, haven't got any of his work yet, nor the GD's.
 
I recommend you give American Beauty a shot, great album and much easier to get into than any other stuff by the Dead.


parttime
(Kona Hawaii)
Posted: Dec 29, 2009 - 21:34
 
Making me smile...........

gumbo73039
(Devon, England)
Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 12:30
 
"Every time that wheel goes round
it covers a little more ground"

That's fine, think I might look at this guy harder, haven't got any of his work yet, nor the GD's.

glassbuteo
(home)
Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 12:27
 
{#Bananasplit}

sharkartist
Posted: Jul 25, 2009 - 11:25
 
I used to play this song at the start of the first day of my drawing class. As the students sat awaiting my arrival, I'd start the song via remote before I entered the room. When it got to that certain line in the lyrics, I'd plug in a spot light that illuminated the blackboard where it was inscribed "won't you try just a little bit harder, couldn't you try just a little bit more".   

...then I'd go in there and work their asses off! {#Lol}{#Whipit}



rsfc_carp
(Lafayette, IN)
Posted: Jul 25, 2009 - 11:20
 
 Al_Koholic wrote:
wally42 wrote:
10 good karma points if you tell me whose mandolin that is....
10 -> infinity we need a new button for Imortal!


Probably David Grisman's.

Definitely Grisman - here's the complete photo.



 


peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Jun 23, 2009 - 17:03
 
 danithegirl wrote:
RP- you're on fire tonight! Thank you especially for playing Jerry's Wheel. I was overwhelmed with sadness and joy at the same time. I'm also ashamed and happy to say that I have finally become a supporter after being a long-time listener. Thank you again.
 
Good for you! You shouldn't feel ashamed, you should feel proud. I was in the same position, I listened a long time before I hopped on board. I think a lot of people do the same thing. It feels good to become a contributor. I also make make a lot of comments - as you've probably noticed - and I upload songs to the LRC and try to get them added to the playlist. I agree with you, this is a great song!

dc_zee
Posted: Jun 23, 2009 - 17:00
 
 LongGoneDaddy wrote:
 
I think you're onto something....  As someone who listened to both recordings numerous times and went to about 20 Dead shows (clearly a small number compared to others) I did NOT note the Jerry pedal-steel association with TYCW/CSNY.   Sad thing is I actually read more album labels 'back then', so I've no excuse.  Off to find the CSNY vinyl or disc!

rsimark
Posted: May 22, 2009 - 23:16
 
 thewiseking wrote:
never dug em that much back then
miss em now that they're gone
life is like that, i guess.
 
Looking back, seems it was the end of an era.  Sad to see them little by little fade into the grey.  Didn't care for em at first, now I miss them and those days.  Sometimes it takes a pinch hindsight and a few muddled memories thrown in color the past properly =( 
Gah, such a sentimental night... hopefully, no worse for the wear n tear, and better for enjoying memories.
Cheers to the memories!


thewiseking
(New York, New York)
Posted: Apr 21, 2009 - 07:24
 
never dug em that much back then
miss em now that they're gone
life is like that, i guess.

inindian
(Sea of joy)
Posted: Apr 21, 2009 - 07:24
 
One of the best.

Mugro
(Lane Village, Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 - 18:56
 
 woozurbuddy wrote:
If you are paying attention, Jerry's petal steel playing on this track sounds dead on to his playing on Teach Your Children by CSNY...same tone, effects, touch, heart...

...of the scale awesome...
 

{#Sunny}{#Sunny}

Aud
(lost in lakecity)
Posted: Sep 12, 2008 - 02:42
 
The very beginning of this reminded me of a Shawn Phillips song!  Oooh! Flash back!

LongGoneDaddy
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 - 11:26
 
 woozurbuddy wrote:

If you are paying attention, Jerry's petal steel playing on this track sounds dead on to his playing on Teach Your Children by CSNY...same tone, effects, touch, heart...

...of the scale awesome...



oh yeah!  It's ironic that the Teach Your Children contribution probably gets more mainstream radio play that any other song he played on, and most people have no idea it's him!   (this is not a fact by the way, just an opinion....could be wrong)
 


shmuelman
(Denver)
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 - 11:25
 
Small wheel turn by the fire and rod
Big wheel turn by the grace of God

The essence of spiritual understanding.

Al_Koholic
(Exit 82, NJ)
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 - 11:22
 
wally42 wrote:
10 good karma points if you tell me whose mandolin that is....
10 -> infinity we need a new button for Imortal!


Probably David Grisman's.



danithegirl
Posted: Jul 10, 2008 - 20:48
 
RP- you're on fire tonight!

Thank you especially for playing Jerry's Wheel. I was overwhelmed with sadness and joy at the same time.

I'm also ashamed and happy to say that I have finally become a supporter after being a long-time listener. Thank you again.
Alpine
(N39d39mW121d30m)
Posted: Jul 10, 2008 - 20:15
 
Nice. Another .99 to itunes.
manzanitafire
Posted: May 08, 2008 - 21:40
 
This just made my day

Ballzak
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 11:04
 
First Dead tune I feel in love with.

Small wheel turning by the fire and rod
Big wheel turning by the grace of God
Every time that wheel turn round
Bound to cover just a little more ground

I do wish we could hear more non-traditionally-radio-friendly Dead tunes here... Not too much, I can go elsewhere for it but come-on, give me a live Scarlet>Fire, Eyes or hell, pick any one of 50 songs played live. Surprise us!
KurtfromLaQuinta
(Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.)
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 11:00
 
sharkartist wrote:
The moment I hear the opening notes to this song, my spirit soars! The steel guitar intro is just mesmerizing. Thank you Bill for playin' it!

Me agree! Love the pedal steel!
**Rootsy!**
**Great early Y'Alternative!**
ttburger3
(Laguna Beach)
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 10:59
 
had to change my 9 to a 10. how could it get any better ?
Stewed_Mulligan
(West Virginia, USA)
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 10:57
 
Thank you Jerry......
nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Jan 03, 2008 - 23:58
 
Hard not to love this iconic guitar sound!