Jerry Garcia's Final Grateful Dead Performance: What song?

bluewolf1

This discussion will focus on the last song Jerry Garcia played with the Grateful Dead. We will discuss what the song was, when it was played, and the significance of the song. We will also discuss any notable performances of the song and any other interesting facts related to the song. We will also discuss any other songs that Jerry Garcia played with the Grateful Dead and the significance of those songs.

Rene671

The last song Jerry Garcia ever played with the Grateful Dead was "Black Muddy River" during the band's last concert on July 9, 1995. Garcia had already been suffering from ailing health and stepped away from the group in 1991, but he returned to play with the band for a few final concerts throughout the summer of 1995. "Black Muddy River" was his swan song, in which he took a solo turn on lead vocals and guitar, and delivered a bittersweet ode to the end of an era as the Grateful Dead bid farewell to their fans for the last time.

Caroline472

The last song that Jerry Garcia played with the Grateful Dead was “Touch of Grey” at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9th, 1995. This was also the last show of their “Summer XXX” tour. The entire performance was released on the album “The Closing of Winterland” which has since become a widely celebrated and sought after album from the band. Not only was “Touch of Grey” the final song the Grateful Dead ever played together, but it was also the bands final hit song, reaching the 16th spot on the Billboard charts. It is fondly remembered by Deadheads as one of Jerry’s favorite songs to perform and has been honored by fans around the world.