Electric On the Eel contains three full electric sets from the JGB’s visits to Eel River in 1987, 1989 and 1991.
Jerry Garcia first performed at semi-secluded venue on August 29, 1987 at the request of old friend and counter-culture icon Wavy Gravy. The concert was a fundraiser for Wavy’s Hog Farm and was co-produced and promoted by Bill Graham. The 1987 concert featured performances by both the Jerry Garcia Band and the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band.
Garcia brought the JGB back to the scenic venue on June 10, 1989 and on August 10, 1991. His band for all of the electric sets found the Grateful Dead guitarist joined by keyboardist Melvin Seals, bassist John Kahn, drummer David Kemper and vocalists Gloria Jones and Jacklyn LaBranch. Highlights from the 1987 show include stellar renditions of “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”, Van Morrison’s “And It Stoned Me” and Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come”. The 1989 performance features standout versions of Garcia/Hunter originals “Deal” and “They Love Each Other” as well as two Allen Toussaint gems (“I’ll Take a Melody” and “Get Out My Life Woman”) and a rare take on the gospel standard “I Hope It Won’t Be This Way Always,” which gets its first release in this box set.
The 1991 set is described as “the jewel of the collection showcasing the group at the height of their powers.” Here’s more info on that portion of the box set: “The show features inspired versions of the gospel-infused “My Sisters And Brothers“, “Lay Down Sally”, Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell”, and an epic, heart-melting interpretation of The Manhattans’ “Shining Star”. The 1991 set also includes The Jerry Garcia Band’s take on Mercer/Carmichael’s “Lazy Bones”, The Band’s “Twilight” and Eric Clapton’s “See What Love Can Do” (written by Jerry Lynn Williams), released for the first time.”
August 29, 1987
Disc 1 (43:44)
1. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) [Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987] (07:10)
2. Forever Young (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (07:22)
3. Get out of My Life Woman (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:45)
4. Run for the Roses (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (05:16)
5. And It Stoned Me (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:13)
6. My Sisters and Brothers (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (04:01)
7. Deal (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:57)
Disc 2 (58:31)
1. The Harder They Come (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (10:25)
2. I Shall Be Released (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (07:27)
3. Think (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:35)
4. Evangeline (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (02:56)
5. Gomorrah (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:20)
6. Let It Rock (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:37)
7. That Lucky Old Sun (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (08:29)
8. Tangled Up in Blue (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (09:42)
Disc 1 (43:44)
1. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) [Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987] (07:10)
2. Forever Young (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (07:22)
3. Get out of My Life Woman (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:45)
4. Run for the Roses (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (05:16)
5. And It Stoned Me (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:13)
6. My Sisters and Brothers (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (04:01)
7. Deal (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:57)
Disc 2 (58:31)
1. The Harder They Come (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (10:25)
2. I Shall Be Released (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (07:27)
3. Think (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:35)
4. Evangeline (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (02:56)
5. Gomorrah (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:20)
6. Let It Rock (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (06:37)
7. That Lucky Old Sun (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (08:29)
8. Tangled Up in Blue (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/29/1987) (09:42)
June 10, 1989
Disc 3 (57:24)
1. I’ll Take a Melody (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (10:23)
2. They Love Each Other (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (06:19)
3. Get out of My Life Woman (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (07:51)
4. Run for the Roses (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (05:30)
5. Stop That Train (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (08:09)
6. Mission in the Rain (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (07:40)
7. My Sisters and Brothers (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (04:07)
8. Deal (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (07:25)
Disc 4 (01:16:35)
1. The Harder They Come (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (11:15)
2. Waiting for a Miracle (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (06:15)
3. I Shall Be Released (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (10:21)
4. Think (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (06:53)
5. I Hope It Won’t Be This Way Always (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (04:50)
6. Don’t Let Go (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (14:12)
7. Evangeline (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (03:35)
8. That Lucky Old Sun (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (08:45)
9. Tangled up in Blue (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 6/10/1989) (10:29)
August 10, 1991
Disc 5 (51:28)
1. The Way You Do the Things You Do (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (10:41)
2. And It Stoned Me (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (08:24)
3. You Never Can Tell (C’est La Vie) [Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991] (07:07)
4. Waiting for a Miracle (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (05:32)
5. Struggling Man (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (06:34)
6. My Sisters and Brothers (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (04:52)
7. Deal (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (08:18)
Disc 6 (59:25)
1. Shining Star (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (11:28)
2. Think (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (07:12)
3. Lay Down Sally (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (07:59)
4. Twilight (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (09:24)
5. See What Love Can Do (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (06:31)
6. Lazy Bones (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (06:27)
7. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (Live at French’s Camp, Piercy, CA, 8/10/1991) (10:24)
