Ross Smithe Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I've wanted to cover this Grateful Dead tune for some time. Composed in 1970, the wonderful, timeless lyrics were penned by Robert Hunter, with music by Jerry Garcia. A bit of a departure from the band's early psychedelic music, it really hearkens back to Garcia's early roots in folk music. I tried to preserve the intimate character of the original song, while putting a bit of a different rhythmic vibe to it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Nice job on this old tune! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 18 hours ago, Tim Smith said: Nice job on this old tune! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 17 hours ago, pwalpwal said: Good job sir Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Never got into the Dead for some reason....listened to the original for first time before listening to your version....original blew me away, then, listened to your version which also blew me away....your work on the song is excellent. Playing, vox, mix all hit the right notes???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 On 10/11/2023 at 9:49 PM, Larry T. said: Never got into the Dead for some reason....listened to the original for first time before listening to your version....original blew me away, then, listened to your version which also blew me away....your work on the song is excellent. Playing, vox, mix all hit the right notes???? Thanks Larry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 I'm a big Grateful Dead fan, you did an awesome job with this song? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 7:48 PM, Old Joad said: I'm a big Grateful Dead fan, you did an awesome job with this song? Thanks for the kind comment. Glad it represented well, I was a bit nervous that it wouldn't! I didn't want to try to reproduce the original, since that we clearly be impossible. Instead, tried to preserve it's original character and dignity, while putting my own vibe to it. Glad it came across well, really means a lot coming from a true Deadhead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Not heard the original and if you hadn't said anything, I would never have guessed the original was by The Grateful dead!! Excellent stuff and really enjoyed the listen Cheers Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 12:09 PM, Bajan Blue said: Not heard the original and if you hadn't said anything, I would never have guessed the original was by The Grateful dead!! Excellent stuff and really enjoyed the listen Cheers Nigel Hey Nigel, thanks a lot! Always appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment on my music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@baselines.com Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Haven't heard this one in a good long while. Everything is beautiful here from the vocal to the synth coming in, to the mandolin. You truly captured the meaning of the original for sure. Nice work! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I've heard this song many times, but I never appreciated it as much as I do now. You nailed it, Ross! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 11:51 AM, steve@baselines.com said: Haven't heard this one in a good long while. Everything is beautiful here from the vocal to the synth coming in, to the mandolin. You truly captured the meaning of the original for sure. Nice work! Steve Hey Steve, thanks so much for the listen and for the kind comments. Really means a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 1:01 PM, Lynn Wilson said: I've heard this song many times, but I never appreciated it as much as I do now. You nailed it, Ross! Hey Lynn, great to hear from you. Thanks for the listen, and glad you enjoyed! Appreciate you man, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Never been a Grateful Dead fan so I was gong to skip this one but have to say I'm glad I tuned in. I love a song with a melody that stays with you and this one certainly does. Great job, Ross! -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Smithe Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Hey Bjorn, thanks so much for tuning in and for the kind comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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