Grateful Dead - He's Gone (Foxboro, MA 7/2/89) (Official Live Video) 

I just recently lost my father on Wednesday August 21st. He wasn’t a Deadhead but I am so heres to you dad.

I'm so happy that the Grateful Dead existed in my lifetime

Mum died Monday (08/31/20; 4:42pm) this one's for her. ❤️

I am finally realizing my Dad is gone for good. Such a hard thing to swallow. He has been gone since 2022. He played in a Dead cover band named Cubensis. That was for 37 years! Sending love Dad!!! Miss you eternally ❤️❤️❤️

My husband used to listen this song, now I'm singing it, he's gone for good, and I miss him...

Little did Jerry know when playing this song that in 6 years, 1 month, and 1 week, we'd have tears welling in our eyes, thinking of him as we listen... Now he's the one who is gone. He stole your face off your head the way it should have been. For those who don't know, this song was written for the events that transpired after Lenny Hart stole $160,000 from the band and fled to California. There, he would become a minister and met his demise through drug abuse. Today, and since the day it was first performed, to us deadheads, it can be a song in memoriam of anyone who has passed away, or stole from us and isn't coming back. That's one thing I love about their songwriting and performance. The lyrics were vague for that exact reason: Hunter wished it to be open to interpretation, and the band followed along with this spirit of the music being whatever it could be to the fans. Jerry said once in an interview something along these lines: whatever they take from it in the moment, however they apply it to their lives, it's a personal thing and it's meant to be that way. Your perception of their artwork is yours and yours alone, and you can never let anyone take that from you. Be open to listening to what others have taken from the music (it's a grate way to get to know them) while knowing that your interpretation cannot be altered or changed. The only way it can be affected is in a positive way as you incorporate their experience into your own, creating a synergetic effect when you relisten or even reminisce about what you've heard. I hope that makes sense. That idea is a bit complex, you might want to read it again. Peace and love to everyone, and in particular, those who read all the way through this long, rambling comment about it all! My love is for real and will not fade away!

My first show, first psychedelic experience. I can definitely say the moment we all went crazy as Jerry sang "nothing left to do but SMILE SMILE SMILE" changed the trajectory of my life.

miss Jerry and Brent so much this song make me cry

Jerry and Brent, the grins and laughter......this particular version of He's Gone makes me want to laugh and cry. They were so in tune for this show.

I put this song on for my REX , mixed shepherd . I was 33 years old . I am now 56 . He is buried in my back yard, I miss him , he was such a good dog.

Lost my best friend of the last 40 years. I came here.

"Hot as a pistol but cool inside." Powerful, and one the coolest lyrics in music ever, I feel.

At first, this song was about Jerry for me. Now it's about dad.... missing you

One of the best "He's Gone" I've ever heard! All cylinders firing on this one.

Thank you for sharing this. Today my brother is gone three years. He loved the GD and was a real Deadhead. I have some of his set lists, his Deadbase that he marked up, and his big collection of CDs. He had a GD tattoo. After he broke his neck in the Army Airborne, he couldn't dance any more but at concerts, he would dance his own way in his wheelchair. He was such a wonderful person, I could never explain adequately. But the GD and music in general was a huge part of his life and a big source of comfort and joy after his injury.

I will never forget for as long as I live the day I woke up and herd the news that Jerry died. I had just gotten laid off of work 5 days earlier. I said "fuck it" and gathered up some clothed and jumped in my van to head to San Francisco to meet with all the dead heads that I knew would be thinking like me. When I got into my van I just happen to have a cassette from a late 70's show in the deck and wouldn't you know when I started up the van this song was playing. Blew me away.

Played this at my husband's funeral. So many lines relate to him and his life. I miss you, Tim! #smilesmilesmile

This just turns into absolute bliss. Bobby and Brent laughing and singing together after 9 minutes along with Jerry very focused while playing and singing the same notes on top of the backing vocals by the guys. And then that wail by Brent at 11:30 is just insane!

Today I played a little Jerry in my car, my passenger, unfamiliar stopped everything and said, “who the hell is that playing guitar?? He’s amazing!!”

RIP Mr. Bill Walton. One of a kind.

"I'm so happy that this is saved!" Kids, THIS is what it was all about!!

Brent's soulful singing was something the Dead hadn't seen since Pig. Beautiful voice.

Is there anything more beautiful than seeing Jerry healthy and smiling?

I was there at age 17, life changing!

That amazingly subtle guitar meow after "cat on a tin roof" is incredible. It's that attention to detail and musicianship that keeps me coming back to Jerry and the boys.

My father just loved this song.When he past away back in 1999,we played this at his funeral.Everyone had a tear in their eyes.Thank you Grateful Dead for a beautiful song !

I've been sober 20 years. Just drinking Water again and listening. My mom was a pot dealer and I grew up smoking joints with my mom in the Hollywood Hills.

So grateful to have been there, seems like yesterday, wish it was yesterday..."nothing left to do but smile, smile, SMILE"

The Dead has gotten me through some dark times in my life.

I just laid my dog to rest. Thank you for the perfect song to see him off. I miss him already!!!😭😭😭

This is a FREAKING GREAT veRSION OF HE"S GONE. IM SO GRATEFUL I GOT TO HEAR IT. It's CHUNKY FUNK VERSION.

I was here! With my 6 yr.old son and 12 yr. old daughter. We had a ball. 🤹‍♀️🎈⚡🎶🤹‍♀️⚡🎶🎸🥁🎹 - It's 2023 now my kids are 40 and 46 yrs.old now. Life is sweet ... cherish it. 🌹

Bye bye Donald trump

Bobby shreds in this, so simple but so amazing. He compliments Garcia’s sound so well. They first riff is unbelievable

Mom passed last week, had these lyrics tatted on her back. Love you always, mom.

tryin to avoid great pandemic of 2020 by listening to dead often, sketching n sculpting. we b ok...

Brent's voice was so amazing. So lucky to go back and hear these ones.

The slew of shows from this one to 7/9/89 are arguably the best dead shows in my books. Incredible

They danced in the doorway between this world and the places to come.

Truly one of the greatest songs I have ever heard.

Start watching around 3:06. After Jerry sings "Nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile!", they cut to Brent and he is smiling. Then they cut back to show Jerry smiling because the audience loved it! Jerry's reaction to the crowd reaction is beautiful and priceless. God, I miss Jerry but so thankful there are videos to relive the magic.

brent looking like at jerry like he just found him on a deserted island after 10 days without food or drink

Love the echo... The Dead always brought the best sound system for their live shows ...crisp , clear and loud..

The mood and tone of this version pure bliss

Jerry would often cry during certain parts of songs, other times he would hold it back by widely grinning and shaking his head being overcome with joy all at the same time..🎭🌈💕

even to this day i miss Jerry and the boys back the way things used to be..it's been over twenty plus years and i still can't believe that he's gone

How about the physical/mental cues Brent and Bobby were giving each other towards the end on backup vocals? They mess up the first one and Bobby just laughs (which is awesome in and of itself), then we see em screw it up a coupe more times, then you see bobby giving him directions, points to his left which in their secret code means "no, man go back to the other line" and brent hits it, gives a nod, saying "gotcha man, on the same page now" and they then tear it up.....this might not be that neat to anyone else.

I don't know how Mickey and Bill do their thing -- it's like free form and just blended in perfect non-sync. It's amazing watching them play together.

RIP Craig Marshall!!! Loved by all. Band leader for Cubensis. Bringing the Dead back to life. Miss you Dad!!! Irreplaceable ❤️❤️❤️

Hands down, this is the best Grateful Dead clip online.

Nothing left to do but smile smile smile. :-) Miss you Jerry and Brent (~);- }

He's gone and nothing is gonna bring him back.

jerry sure did love brent

Of all the things to marvel on our planet,The Grateful Dead & their music are in my opinion at least in the top 100.

Nothing beats '89 Brent and Jerry (to me).

This might possibly be the Very Best of the Grateful Dead!!! Love This!!

Brent held off nicely. You know he is like a powder keg waiting to explode vocally. He maintained his exposure well. Namaste!

Trumps’ gone and nothing is gonna bring him back!

Jerry looks genuinely happy here. It’s amazing to watch. They were at the top of their game. Jerry was healthy and clean and they were playing tight. What a great time here to be alive.

Brent was one of a kind

Brent Mydland was special. An amazing talent.

If this could be packaged and boxed up, it would sit upon a mantle somewhere in Heaven. I’m so happy this exists. Brings a tear to my eye every time.

Incredible version. A must listen....loud.

Best 'He's Gone' ever

I was there, first show, it was an incredible experience

You can see all the musical passion and love coming from Brent, other than the dope eyes. It's inspiring. Love it

Ever since my uncles passing this song often reminds me of him. He unfortunately overdosed on drugs and was taken away too soon. RIP to my uncle glad I made the most out of the time spent with him. It’s never enough though, never forget to cherish the people closest to you.

the dead gets me through my life daily.

Great Dead song. "Steal your face right off your head." Top that lyric, I dare ya.

Robert Hunter RIP He's Gone........ Brilliant Soul!

How can I get more of gd and brent, I just got hit by the grateful dead bug at lockn during dead and company it hit me .... I get it now

Coming here to find solace. Lost my best friend today, Hershey, my loyal feline friend of only 8 years. This felt like a fitting tribute.

That's what makes the Dead the Dead, no 2 versions ever the same.

Thanks for sharing. Superb rendition. Robert Hunter and Jerry are probably starting in writing a few new ones about now... undeniable icons. RIP.

4am crying on my way to work listening to this. To all those we have lost ... “such a long time to be gone, short time to be here.”

One of the best He's Gone I've heard.

I was 18..just graduated from HS in Vermont...Had a gig in Lake Placid,coaching soccer (futbol where I'm from)...was off for the 4th..hitched down for this,then caught a ride up to Buffalo....Good times...The Grateful Dead,were back on the rise..after some of their not best years...Brent added to the greatness,fo sho...Went on to do most of spring 90,and several a year up until it stopped...I'm Grateful they allowed the sale of taper tix...

I once had a grateful dead hoodie on in a hospital and a man who I had never met before or since, came over to me and said "Steal your face'". I replied "Sorry". He then proceeded to show me a tattoo on his arm with the 'steal your face logo' and we both smiled and walked our separate ways. That is the power of the Grateful Dead.

'89 was the Dead at a peak and you can see it here…..Jerry was clean, band having a good time, smiles all around. Magic.

Smile smile smile. For those who missed out. There will never be anything like it.

brent made gd so much more alive

So fantastic to see Garcia smiling and seeming to enjoy this immensely.

Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile! Till the damn You Tube commercial comes on!

Bobbys guitar sounds cool on this one

I watch this at least once or twice a month. Miss you Jerry And Brent. Legendary

Best days of my life hands down brings me to tears to hear this again

With head phones I can hear each instrument clearly. That's rare for my tired ears and RU-vid combo

Ya know I was always a music guy but the Dead never really clicked with me until my 50's. Now I shake my head that I never saw them. I think they are the bomb.

Brent was underrated, he had some magical vocals

My first Dead show, must've been in 10th grade, high school. Lines of traffic all crazy getting to Foxboro Stadium that day...Will never forget.

Nothing left to do but SMILE! SMILE! SMILE!

This one right here is why Brent was so great. Whole band is on point but Brent really showing how big of a contribution he made to the band.

These guys looked absolutely wizened thirty something years ago - Bobby included - and most were only still in their forties. The road life is brutal...

Oh man the smiles between Bobby and Brent, that was great.

My dad passed yesterday, and I came across this version for the first time. It's always going to hold a special place in my heart. The interaction between Brent and Jerry, and watching how they basically are telepathic, is incredibly beautiful. Them softly doing the "ooh, nothing's going to bring him back" repeatedly starting at 8:00 is so beautiful.

Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile! Gives me chills every single time. Love that smile on Jerry's face when they sing the parts that are crowd pleasers.

LOOK HOW HAPPY JERRY IS! HE IS SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR. I WAS AT THIS INCREDIBLE SHOW. STILL MISS JERRY SOOO MUCH....

I wish Weir played w/ this effect on for this song more often. It added a nice, colorful touch. And the vocal outro here is so good.

🎼who wears short shorts 🎼ooh ooooh 🎼bobby wears short shorts 🎼