Grateful Dead — Playing in the Band
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Some folks trust to reason
Others trust to might
I don't trust to nothing
But I know it come out right
Say it once again now
Oh I hope you understand
When it's done and over
Lord, a man is just a man
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak
Daybreak on the land
Some folks look for answers
Others look for fights
Some folks up in treetops
Just look to see the sights
I can tell your future
Look what's in your hand
But I can't stop for nothing
I'm just playing in the band
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak
Daybreak on the land
Standing on a tower
World at my command
You just keep a turning
While I'm playing in the band
If a man among you
Got no sin upon his hand
Let him cast a stone at me
For playing in the band
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak
Daybreak on the land
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak Daybreak on the land
Others trust to might
I don't trust to nothing
But I know it come out right
Say it once again now
Oh I hope you understand
When it's done and over
Lord, a man is just a man
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak
Daybreak on the land
Some folks look for answers
Others look for fights
Some folks up in treetops
Just look to see the sights
I can tell your future
Look what's in your hand
But I can't stop for nothing
I'm just playing in the band
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak
Daybreak on the land
Standing on a tower
World at my command
You just keep a turning
While I'm playing in the band
If a man among you
Got no sin upon his hand
Let him cast a stone at me
For playing in the band
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak
Daybreak on the land
Playing
Playing in the band
Daybreak Daybreak on the land
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folkes.tom wrote:
BTW The chair of the Federal Reserve is a Dead Head.
Who cares?
BTW The chair of the Federal Reserve is a Dead Head.
Who cares?
Bear9 wrote:
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Is that supposed to be impressive? Thats hardly a nest egg or a decent salary
Animus towards deadheads. Absurd?
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Is that supposed to be impressive? Thats hardly a nest egg or a decent salary
Animus towards deadheads. Absurd?
Thank you sooo much RP! Made my morning! I love the way Phil closes with that last bass note of the song.
Where's Donna when you need her?
NickDanger wrote:
This is so true - and very well said! I was at one concert where this song lead into 4 others, then back to the same place where they left off from "Playing in the Band" - something like 45 minutes or an hour later. But not before fading in and out to tease you before you knew, for sure, what was going on. As has been said here on other posts for The Dead - it was something to experience ; merely hearing about it or listening to one song doesn't give full appreciation.
I was at that same concert! Or one just like it. I think. Maybe. Possibly.
This is so true - and very well said! I was at one concert where this song lead into 4 others, then back to the same place where they left off from "Playing in the Band" - something like 45 minutes or an hour later. But not before fading in and out to tease you before you knew, for sure, what was going on. As has been said here on other posts for The Dead - it was something to experience ; merely hearing about it or listening to one song doesn't give full appreciation.
I was at that same concert! Or one just like it. I think. Maybe. Possibly.
Bear9 wrote:
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
BTW The chair of the Federal Reserve is a Dead Head.
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
BTW The chair of the Federal Reserve is a Dead Head.
It’s not the music as much as the memories it draws us back to when it’s heard again. Would never change a minute of those days.
What a chronicle of time past when you open up that double album LP cover you haven't touched in ages and find there's remnants of dried up greenish brownish something or other in the crease.
misterbearbaby wrote:
Love it!! Perfect description
I was backpack0ing Europe the summer of '72, and to say "You just had to be there" is the grossest understatement I've ever uttered. I might say I developed an "open mind." Some folks used gentle meditative techniques to open their minds; some used crowbars and blasting powder. Yeah... Skull nd Roses, and Europe 72 encapsulate a time that was ...well ...a real time.
Love it!! Perfect description
michael_crf wrote:
whatever. this is a good song, and there's no reason to be so absolute.
Get used to it
The Dead are godlike
If you’ve never seen them live then
STFU
Sincerely,
A Deadhead
whatever. this is a good song, and there's no reason to be so absolute.
Get used to it
The Dead are godlike
If you’ve never seen them live then
STFU
Sincerely,
A Deadhead
The Dead are godlike
If you’ve never seen them live then
STFU
Sincerely,
A Deadhead
This idiot server in the early 90's at the Albion in Guelph ON was a giant dead head...all he could ever talk about; and would constantly try to foist his bootleg tapes on the patrons so thay could "open their minds"...like dude, piss off and shut up. Hated that guy, always avoided his section...maybe still colours my thoughts about the Dead.
I was backpack0ing Europe the summer of '72, and to say "You just had to be there" is the grossest understatement I've ever uttered. I might say I developed an "open mind." Some folks used gentle meditative techniques to open their minds; some used crowbars and blasting powder. Yeah... Skull nd Roses, and Europe 72 encapsulate a time that was ...well ...a real time.
You are rockin' it brother man! hope big boss man doesn't come back here and catch me typing away... ahhh hell... we have been to a few Dead shows together...Lovin' it!
Love the Dead, but I can only give this version a 9 precisely because it doesn't segue into an extended adventurous jam.
Man oh man...them are some thick chords.
More Dead pls BillG! Esp beyond their hits. But if all we gonna get is more hits … weellll, I’ll take that!
Whether a dead head or not, I encourage every one to check out this doc:
their best album?
yean yeah...baby baby.
yean yeah...baby baby.
Loathe
robspeds wrote:
This song still cranks. I was never a huge fan while they were around but the Dead's best work (including this) is quintessentially American.
Awesome-and remember this song is 50 years old!
This song still cranks. I was never a huge fan while they were around but the Dead's best work (including this) is quintessentially American.
idiot_wind wrote:
R and R...no... Trad, Folk, Rock fusion...Yes
Is the GD the greatest American RnR band ever?
R and R...no... Trad, Folk, Rock fusion...Yes
MartiniSlacker wrote:
Donna was a diversity hire, you bigot!
This is so much better without Donna screeching her atonal cat wail in the middle of this song.... Thank you.
Donna was a diversity hire, you bigot!
Ahh!!! Phil's Bass....Guess you had to be there. Too bad for those who missed it IRL.
joko63808 wrote:
BYE! Your loss...
skip skip skip skip skip skip
BYE! Your loss...
Bear9 wrote:
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Indeed, most of my deadhead pals are lawyers & PhDs. Ppl who say otherwise embrace shortcuts to thinking. Much easier.
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Indeed, most of my deadhead pals are lawyers & PhDs. Ppl who say otherwise embrace shortcuts to thinking. Much easier.
Bought this album in 75 for 1.99 in the discontinued bin. Tried, just couldn't get into the Dead back then. Here we are, down the road, hearing it again for the first time (much better speakers help), and I'm starting to really hear them...
Nice-
Nice-
cely wrote:
Funny, I hold that opinion for every Dead song I've ever heard.
That song sounds like an outake. So boring. No idea why it's here.
Funny, I hold that opinion for every Dead song I've ever heard.
Grayson wrote:
Too much hate on here already... I can't be arsed with that, just skip along and there's something different to hear.
RP brings us eclectic diversity - there's very little chance everyone is gonna love it all...
If you ever need to hate the Grateful Dead some more, this is the song for that!
Too much hate on here already... I can't be arsed with that, just skip along and there's something different to hear.
RP brings us eclectic diversity - there's very little chance everyone is gonna love it all...
Awesome-and remember this song is 50 years old!
ExploitingChaos wrote:
you talked me into it 9>10 (plus it Friday!)
Im a simple man
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
you talked me into it 9>10 (plus it Friday!)
If you ever need to hate the Grateful Dead some more, this is the song for that!
skip skip skip skip skip skip
That song sounds like an outake. So boring. No idea why it's here.
Long live to the Dead! A solid 10!
krich58 wrote:
Approved!
Gryn wrote:
... I've lived in Eugene Oregon for more than 11 years.. Yes, I hate the Dead.
Wow, maybe you should move from Eugene. I mean, if it makes you hate things......
Approved!
Forever and always Grateful! Thanks Bill!
Wow...as this plays and I sing along I'm almost in tears of joy remembering all the times gone before when this ...well...you know if you too were there. What a wealthy store of memories.
And the way Phil puts that final bass note touch to bring the song to a conclusion. Beautiful.
ExploitingChaos wrote:
I have a similar yet very different response.
Im a simple man
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
I have a similar yet very different response.
The Lyrics...fukingroovin'! 1st show '85 Maynor Downs...Left with a whole new perspective to Live Music!
Always love a Dead tune
First show 74
ExploitingChaos wrote:
Well said!
Im a simple man
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
Well said!
NickDanger wrote:
Why is the album cover image sideways? Or is it me? It is a double album so it opened up to the right side of the image. Great for cleaning pot back in the 70's!
Overplayed and boring at baseline
Im a simple man
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
Not a GD fan, but do like this tune. Much like the way I enjoy Wilco in smaller doses. There's an unpretentiousness and easy flow to The Dead, which is appealing.
pinto wrote:
Bear9, I think you proved the point Hoosfoos was trying to make.
I said "retired," not "unemployed." Retired is considered a desirable state. Unemployed is not, and I think Hoosfoos was attempting a gratuitous insult directed at people who like the Grateful Dead. But let's not go down this road, OK? I just like the music.
Bear9, I think you proved the point Hoosfoos was trying to make.
I said "retired," not "unemployed." Retired is considered a desirable state. Unemployed is not, and I think Hoosfoos was attempting a gratuitous insult directed at people who like the Grateful Dead. But let's not go down this road, OK? I just like the music.
Why is the album cover image sideways? Or is it me?
Hoosfoos wrote:
Bear9 wrote:
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Bear9, I think you proved the point Hoosfoos was trying to make.
Deadheads are now simply unemployed.
Bear9 wrote:
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Bear9, I think you proved the point Hoosfoos was trying to make.
Turn it up boyyyyyeeee
this is NSFW! (too groovy)
alan278 wrote:
This is so true - and very well said! I was at one concert where this song lead into 4 others, then back to the same place where they left off from "Playing in the Band" - something like 45 minutes or an hour later. But not before fading in and out to tease you before you knew, for sure, what was going on. As has been said here on other posts for The Dead - it was something to experience ; merely hearing about it or listening to one song doesn't give full appreciation.
For those who don't know (and so most likely don't care but just in case....), this is one of those songs that was usually a springboard to the band's lengthy group improvisations - the thing that for me distinguished them from most other bands. This version is a great little number but it's "just a song" rather than an outstanding spontaneous group creative experience which many of the longer versions were.
This is so true - and very well said! I was at one concert where this song lead into 4 others, then back to the same place where they left off from "Playing in the Band" - something like 45 minutes or an hour later. But not before fading in and out to tease you before you knew, for sure, what was going on. As has been said here on other posts for The Dead - it was something to experience ; merely hearing about it or listening to one song doesn't give full appreciation.
Garsh wrote:
And again this morning...followed by Ryan Adams "Cold Roses."
Double down Jimmie Spheeris to the Dead whoa
And again this morning...followed by Ryan Adams "Cold Roses."
Double down Jimmie Spheeris to the Dead whoa
For those who don't know (and so most likely don't care but just in case....), this is one of those songs that was usually a springboard to the band's lengthy group improvisations - the thing that for me distinguished them from most other bands. This version is a great little number but it's "just a song" rather than an outstanding spontaneous group creative experience which many of the longer versions were.
F an A!
With Bob's help, another consummate story teller, Robert Hunter, gives us this wonderful Dead staple.
Wonderful in many ways. pxd
LawrenceSheppard wrote:
When they play this well, I totally get it it.
I just never understood their popularity...
When they play this well, I totally get it it.
I was totally blown away when the Dead closed the final show at Soldiers Field with Attics of My Life. Such a beautiful moving song for the Dead to send as an all encompassing message of love to the whole family of us. It was so incredibly beautiful and left me a bit teary and choked up.
Skydog wrote:
i don't understand the comments of "I don't get them"
Now that's funny.
I don't get your comment.
jimtyrrell wrote:
I ll love the Dead til I die!
And maybe if you're fortunate, after that.
I ll love the Dead til I die!
And maybe if you're fortunate, after that.
i don't understand the comments of "I don't get them"
as if there is some sort of secrect or rite of passage to understand the Dead
it's just simple music, simply put
no need to archive any other level of awareness other than that, it's just good music
as if there is some sort of secrect or rite of passage to understand the Dead
it's just simple music, simply put
no need to archive any other level of awareness other than that, it's just good music
This is so much better without Donna screeching her atonal cat wail in the middle of this song.... Thank you.
h8rhater wrote:
The "Day" went well past Woodstock. Being in your 50s, you were in your late 20s/early 30s when they played their last show with Jerry Garcia. You could have been on tour for nearly 15 years at that point Freddy.
I ll love the Dead til I die!
The "Day" went well past Woodstock. Being in your 50s, you were in your late 20s/early 30s when they played their last show with Jerry Garcia. You could have been on tour for nearly 15 years at that point Freddy.
I ll love the Dead til I die!
fredriley wrote:
...and play instruments they found in the garage. I've never 'got' the Dead, maybe because, in my 50s, I'm too young to have 'been there' in the day and have misty memories of being stoned senseless at Woodstock et al :(
The "Day" went well past Woodstock. Being in your 50s, you were in your late 20s/early 30s when they played their last show with Jerry Garcia. You could have been on tour for nearly 15 years at that point Freddy.
...and play instruments they found in the garage. I've never 'got' the Dead, maybe because, in my 50s, I'm too young to have 'been there' in the day and have misty memories of being stoned senseless at Woodstock et al :(
The "Day" went well past Woodstock. Being in your 50s, you were in your late 20s/early 30s when they played their last show with Jerry Garcia. You could have been on tour for nearly 15 years at that point Freddy.
I just never understood their popularity...
The only good song they ever produced. Sorry Dead Heads. Never cared for them.
idiot_wind wrote:
Is the GD the greatest American RnR band ever?
I think not. But, I still love 'em. Especially on a warm summer day, with a cold beer, floating on the Guadalupe.
Is the GD the greatest American RnR band ever?
hallogallo wrote:
Quintessential Dead tune. More, please.
dead more likely!
Quintessential Dead tune. More, please.
dead more likely!
Ah, the Grateful Dead. I can never hear too little of their stuff.
Retire the band, retire this song with it.
one of my favorites live.
And following with Cold Roses...sweet!
And following with Cold Roses...sweet!
what is known as a Novelty record.
Hoosfoos wrote:
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Deadheads are now simply unemployed.
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
Quintessential Dead tune. More, please.
Suffered from serious GD overload my first two years of dorm life in college, but this is one of my favorites.
When my dorm mates wanted a break from The Dead, which was very rare, they played the New Riders. That's how bad it got, but I got over it and in time started to appreciate The Dead.
When my dorm mates wanted a break from The Dead, which was very rare, they played the New Riders. That's how bad it got, but I got over it and in time started to appreciate The Dead.
bam23 wrote:
Aw, give it a rest. You thronging multitudes who don't "get" the Dead and feel compelled to express the depths of your ignorance to anyone and everyone out there. My experience with those who do not like the band is that in many cases they never actually listened to the type of magic that erupted, spontaneously, in performances. There is no obligation to like anything; of this I am certain. But so often the dislike seems to come from somewhere other than a considered judgement. I was not stoned at Woodstock, for what it's worth. For someone who seems to listen with some discernment (based on various comments here), you are not demonstrating it here.
Maybe the point is best summed up by Flakey Foont asking Mr. Natural "What does it all mean?" And his answer? "Doesn't mean sheee-it!" It's all just music whether you or they were there, or stoned, or not! You are free to think it's cool and listen or tune out, or spew rambling, juvenile philipics, as long as you HAVE A NICE DAY and watch out for the deadly yellow snow! There's bears around, you know...
Funny.... I'm reading Bill Kreutzmann's book at the moment, and Netflix is featuring a new documentary on Bob Weir. I think the version of this song (at least the singing) is better on Weir's Ace "solo" album.
I saw Bob Weir when he opened for the Avett Brothers at Red Rocks last summer and it was truly magical. I was too young to really be a Dead Head but grew up around their music. I never "got" it, but didn't dislike them necessarily. Just wasn't obsessed. However, when I saw Bob in concert I became mesmerized and realized how wonderful it must have been to hear the entire Grateful Dead play together and be encircled by zillions of others feeling the same passion! Would have been amazing, for sure and for certain.
fredriley wrote:
...and play instruments they found in the garage. I've never 'got' the Dead, maybe because, in my 50s, I'm too young to have 'been there' in the day and have misty memories of being stoned senseless at Woodstock et al :(
Aw, give it a rest. You thronging multitudes who don't "get" the Dead and feel compelled to express the depths of your ignorance to anyone and everyone out there. My experience with those who do not like the band is that in many cases they never actually listened to the type of magic that erupted, spontaneously, in performances. There is no obligation to like anything; of this I am certain. But so often the dislike seems to come from somewhere other than a considered judgement. I was not stoned at Woodstock, for what it's worth. For someone who seems to listen with some discernment (based on various comments here), you are not demonstrating it here.
...and play instruments they found in the garage. I've never 'got' the Dead, maybe because, in my 50s, I'm too young to have 'been there' in the day and have misty memories of being stoned senseless at Woodstock et al :(
I find few GD songs truly listenable. This is one of them. It still exhibits some sloppy playing but it's got verve and harmony and passion. Go for it.
Kaisersosay wrote:
I think I'm at work now,,,,,,,,,wait man,,, is this work ,,,,or am I just thinking I'm working,,, wait ,,I can't remember man...
I think I'm at work now,,,,,,,,,wait man,,, is this work ,,,,or am I just thinking I'm working,,, wait ,,I can't remember man...
zenhead wrote:
...and play instruments they found in the garage. I've never 'got' the Dead, maybe because, in my 50s, I'm too young to have 'been there' in the day and have misty memories of being stoned senseless at Woodstock et al :(
i'd prefer to hear songs by musicians who can sing and play music. these guys are like a garage band that never got out of the garage.
...and play instruments they found in the garage. I've never 'got' the Dead, maybe because, in my 50s, I'm too young to have 'been there' in the day and have misty memories of being stoned senseless at Woodstock et al :(
They will play one more time: July 3,4,5 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The last time!
20 years since Jerry died.
Should be a crazy time on the lake. Could be a "happening".
20 years since Jerry died.
Should be a crazy time on the lake. Could be a "happening".
You may not care for the singing, even the songwriting, but the sound I'm hearing is exquisite. Alembic did a very good thing, to assist these dudes in creating a very unique sound…and I saw them live at Wembly Pool, London in 1972…still alive to tell this tale. This song still sounds great to me!
zenhead wrote:
Yes, their recorded stuff just isn't as good as seeing them live. If you've never seen them... well I wouldn't blame you for not liking them as much. Just the opposite of Steely Dan who's studio stuff was fantastic but live.. ehh.
i'd prefer to hear songs by musicians who can sing and play music. these guys are like a garage band that never got out of the garage.
Yes, their recorded stuff just isn't as good as seeing them live. If you've never seen them... well I wouldn't blame you for not liking them as much. Just the opposite of Steely Dan who's studio stuff was fantastic but live.. ehh.
kcar wrote:
... had the same feeling looking at some of the cover jacket art
Sometimes I love the Dead, sometimes I subtly look at my watch when they come on...but this one still works.
Worthy of GIF, Jerry:
Worthy of GIF, Jerry:
... had the same feeling looking at some of the cover jacket art
unpretentious
Hoosfoos wrote:
I think I'm at work now,,,,,,,,,wait man,,, is this work ,,,,or am I just thinking I'm working,,, wait ,,I can't remember man...
Deadheads are now simply unemployed.
I think I'm at work now,,,,,,,,,wait man,,, is this work ,,,,or am I just thinking I'm working,,, wait ,,I can't remember man...
Deadheads are now simply unemployed.
Some of the best marketing in the music business!
Sometimes I love the Dead, sometimes I subtly look at my watch when they come on...but this one still works.
Worthy of GIF, Jerry:
Worthy of GIF, Jerry:
zenhead wrote:
LOL! Hilarious. Well, this 'garage band' became one of the biggest cult bands in NA in modern music history. We even have damn dead heads up here in Canada.
What can I say? Back in the period, the music was sometimes a little self-indulgent, perhaps?
i'd prefer to hear songs by musicians who can sing and play music. these guys are like a garage band that never got out of the garage.
LOL! Hilarious. Well, this 'garage band' became one of the biggest cult bands in NA in modern music history. We even have damn dead heads up here in Canada.
What can I say? Back in the period, the music was sometimes a little self-indulgent, perhaps?
One of my favs. Saw Mickey Hart band perform Playing in the Band last spring, original style, very cool. Live music.
Read a few of the comments.
I understand when folks just absolutely want nothing to do with a particular band or any of their stuff. I sorta get that way when the setlists go on and on in emo just let me slit my wrists one more time mode.
Playing in the Band is one of the most universally affirming tunes I know of. Sorry guys, I think you're missing something quite... lovely. IMHO.
Read a few of the comments.
I understand when folks just absolutely want nothing to do with a particular band or any of their stuff. I sorta get that way when the setlists go on and on in emo just let me slit my wrists one more time mode.
Playing in the Band is one of the most universally affirming tunes I know of. Sorry guys, I think you're missing something quite... lovely. IMHO.
i'd prefer to hear songs by musicians who can sing and play music. these guys are like a garage band that never got out of the garage.
Nice transition from Ryan Adam's Cold Roses
zenhead wrote:
Yeah,it's like when you open your Christmas present from your elderly Aunt and you know it's gonna be socks.
if i never heard another grateful dead song, it'd be just fine with me. these guys are a good argument for laying off the dope.
Yeah,it's like when you open your Christmas present from your elderly Aunt and you know it's gonna be socks.
Nice!!!
caregiver wrote:
caregiver wrote:
This is a commanding performance of one of their best. Good choice!
zenhead wrote:
Me thinks your name is a bit of a misnomer. And, IMO, I find your comment and general attitude to be a good argument for pulling another hit. Just sayin'. I think I'll stick with my good laid back friends. Jam a bit to the Dead, and leave the negativity to you. You can have it all, it's yours.
if i never heard another grateful dead song, it'd be just fine with me. these guys are a good argument for laying off the dope.
Me thinks your name is a bit of a misnomer. And, IMO, I find your comment and general attitude to be a good argument for pulling another hit. Just sayin'. I think I'll stick with my good laid back friends. Jam a bit to the Dead, and leave the negativity to you. You can have it all, it's yours.
zenhead wrote:
Maybe true -- and I'd be fine with a GD moratorium, as they always seemed a triumph of cult and charisma over real, high-energy musical chops -- but to my ears they do have a handful of really fine, definitive songs that work musically and lyrically. And this is one of them.
if i never heard another grateful dead song, it'd be just fine with me. these guys are a good argument for laying off the dope.
Maybe true -- and I'd be fine with a GD moratorium, as they always seemed a triumph of cult and charisma over real, high-energy musical chops -- but to my ears they do have a handful of really fine, definitive songs that work musically and lyrically. And this is one of them.
if i never heard another grateful dead song, it'd be just fine with me. these guys are a good argument for laying off the dope.
how bout country joe next?
gjeeg wrote: Precisely.... Ryan Adams doing a heartfelt tribute sound to the Dead. Seemless transition.
softjeans wrote:
Yep.
+1 Nice Transition. Was thinking that the Ryan Adams song sounded like the dead and it led me here.
softjeans wrote:
Yep.
+1 Nice Transition. Was thinking that the Ryan Adams song sounded like the dead and it led me here.
gjeeg wrote:
Yep.
Precisely.... Ryan Adams doing a heartfelt tribute sound to the Dead. Seemless transition.
Yep.
Precisely.... Ryan Adams doing a heartfelt tribute sound to the Dead. Seemless transition.
lily34 wrote:
hippies
Yes?
hippiesYes?
What a bunch of crap.
hippies fredriley wrote:
Yup. Both sucko-barfos. That explains why the Ryan Adams track grated on my ears so badly. And the mute goes on, and on, and on... Still, I have faith in RP and I'm sure a goodie will come along very shortly, and until a quarter hour ago there was a good stretch.
Yup indeed.
Yup. Both sucko-barfos. That explains why the Ryan Adams track grated on my ears so badly. And the mute goes on, and on, and on... Still, I have faith in RP and I'm sure a goodie will come along very shortly, and until a quarter hour ago there was a good stretch.
Yup indeed.
What a kind, kind song selection! Thanks for playing.
Love this. I understand many don't like the Dead, and bet none of them saw them live back in the day.
This was the first Dead song I ever heard, back in the day, and I'm glad I did. Awesome!
I hope that statement is simply a mindless off-hand comment rather than real animus. I was a Deadhead and made $100,000 annually before I retired with a $1 million nest egg. I don't think I want to start a thread comparing credit card statements, but we Deadheads were a pretty diverse group, and many of us turned out to be productive members of society, even if we like music you don't.
The chairman of the Federal Reserve is a Dead Head