Grateful Dead Touch Of Grey Year Released

The Grateful Dead also released a 30-minute documentary called Dead Ringers: The Making of Touch of Grey, about the production of the music video. The documentary was directed by Justin Kreutzmann, the son of drummer Bill Kreutzmann. [10].

Touch Of Grey was first performed by the Grateful Dead in September 1982 after which it was performed fairly regularly through to 1995. The last performance was on July 9, 1995. When performed, especially in the 1990's, Touch of Grey was often the opening song of a show.

The first draft of Touch Of Grey was written in 1980. Explore songs, recommendations, and other album details for Touch Of Grey by Grateful Dead. Compare different versions and buy them all on Discogs.

"Touch of Grey," a hallmark track by the Grateful Dead, encapsulates the band's unique ability to blend profound themes with an accessible sound. Released in 1987 on the album In the Dark, this song marked a significant moment for the band, achieving mainstream success while retaining the spirit of their improvisational roots. In the summer of 1987, the Grateful Dead released " Touch of Grey," from the album In the Dark.

Peaking at # 9, the song was. The Grateful Dead released "Touch of Grey" on July 6, 1987. Grateful Dead originally released Touch of Grey written by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter and Grateful Dead released it on the single Touch of Grey in 1987.

It was also covered by David West, John Rosenburg, Billy & Terry Smith, The Lounge Brigade, Steven Charles Boone and other artists. On June 19, 1987, MTV premiered the amazing music video for the Grateful Dead anthem "Touch Of Grey." Less than a month later, the song was released on the Dead's first studio album in seven. The Grateful Dead also released a 30-minute documentary called Dead Ringers: The Making of Touch of Grey, about the production of the music video.

The documentary was directed by Justin Kreutzmann, the son of drummer Bill Kreutzmann. In 1986, Jerry was struggling with drug abuse and also entered into a diabetic coma that nearly killed him. "Touch of Grey" was released the year after he returned to the stage, and the band even opened with it at his first show back (pre-release).

Grateful Dead - "Touch of Grey" (12/15/86).