Grateful Dead fans ( Dead Heads) are generally people who are happy to share the experience of all to do with the Band so it's not surprising that you have found them helpful in understanding the meaning of songs. 🎶
While not one of their best live versions of Truckin’, I absolutely love how Jerry’s guitar becomes so weirdly wonderful during the last couple minutes! This is a good example of how unique each performance of a song of theirs was ⚡️
After a little digging, this version is from 10/30/80, they segwayed into drums at the end, a regular feature of shows where everyone but the drummers leave the stage, the drummers do their thing for 15 minutes or so until their bandmates return to play on.. At their shows, people danced, grooved, bopped, swayed to the ever changing flow of the music for hours, the band put a lot of effort into making sure the sound quality at every venue was the best it could be, you should do yourself a favor and listen to a complete show to get an idea of what they did for decades..... Blessed and forever Grateful...
Actually, sweet Jane is an allusion to cannabis. Back in the day it was sometimes called “Mary Jane” (riff on marijuana). So the lines were referencing the fact that the hippie drug culture moved on from cannabis (relatively benign) to pills (Reds, which was Seconal if I remember right) and cocaine. In other words, what happened to just chilling out with some pot and occasionally some Acid and moving to the decidedly addictive and more dangerous drugs which were destroying the “peace and love” scene.
What ever happened to Sweet Jane? She's lost her sparkle and isn't the same; Livin on REDS (speed) VITAMIN C (acid) and Cocaine - all a friend can say is ain't it a shame - this is in reference to their dear friend Janis Joplin the song was written around the time of her death - later in the 80's Weir would change the line too ...lost her sparkle "ever since she went and had a sex change..." all a friend can say is ain't it a shame - some nights - he generally doesn't fool with it anymore
The line about Sweet jane is actually a reference to smoking weed and moving on to harder things. They are talking about the Deadhead way of life which was very crazy and world of its own.The Dead was way different before Jerry died. Basically a traveling hippy commune. After Jerry died Dead shows have been not the same. I saw the Dead in 1994 and 1995 before he died, it was some of the most unreal times of my life. Trust me the dead were a totally different realm. They sound way way different live and on acid. The Grateful Dead were actually a lsd party secretly. Their sound guy was a famous lsd chemist in the 60's. I've heard that most of the lsd in the US in the 70-90s came from Deadheads on dead tour. There's a lot of history with the dead. The meaning of the lyrics are not clear and also can have several different meanings. It's just how you interpret it. Id recommend Truckin from the Grateful Dead Movie, it's from the closing of WInterland in 72. The reason a lot of peope dont get their music is because they play in different time signatures than other bands. They also jam into other songs which is what they were doing at the end, about to play into another song. Thats a great show but its more known for it's acoustic first set, pretty sure the album Reckoning was recorded at this string of shows.
Was at this show. Saw them, JCB, and Hunter probably 60 times. Can’t see them without Jerry. Yes… thee Jerry Garcia As far as drugs… they ended up taking the organ player Brent Midland in this video. Alcohol took the original keyboard player Pigpen. Someone will fill in the years
A favorite quick, true story about the song "Truckin''. Hall Of Fame Basketball Player, and noted Dead Head Bill Walton was being interviewed during his Pro career about an upcoming playoff opponent. Interviewer: "Bill, what do you think about Houston?" Mr. Walton responded "Too close to New Orleans." Once a Dead Head, always a Dead Head. Saw "Truckin' " quite a few times between 1980 and 1995, and I have to agree with benhinds down below, there are a lot of better versions out there. But I did witness this one live, from The Orpheum Theater in Boston, where they were having a live Closed-Circuit broadcast, with a concert sound system, and since it was Halloween 1980, a costume contest during the intermission. Trippy. Try "U.S. Blues" next.
Just so you have their names, and what they look like. Left to right, in the front: Jerry Garcia-Lead Guitar and Vocals, Bob Weir-Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Phil Lesh-Bass and Vocals, Brent Mydland-Keyboards and Vocals. Back Row Left to Right: Bill Kreutzman-Drummer and Mickey Hart-Percussionist. Over the years other members included: Ron "Pigpen" McKernan-Keyboards, Harmonica and Vocals, Tom Constsnten-Keyboards, Keith Godcheaux-Keyboards, Donna Jean Godcheaux-Vocals, Vince Welnick-Keyboards and Vocals and Bruce Hornsby-Keyboards and Vocals. I hope you picked up on the fact that the Keyboard seat was a hot one, like being the Drummer in Spinal Tap. LOL.
Tom Constanten, I left out the "a" above. Editing.... .I actually met Tom and got to talk to him for about ten minutes at a solo show of his in my home town. A real genuine dude.
I thought I'd drop off just one more, if interested. "Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey (Austin City Limits Performance)" there's a big debate whether Chris Stapleton is considered country or blues, I'm of the opinion that he's more blues than country. But that's what so great about artist's that have the ability to cross over into other genres of music, it keeps their fan base growing and you're fans interested and discussing your work. (IMO)
Truckin was recognized by the United States Library of Congress in 1997 as a national treasure.
You always start smiling like crazy when you listen to them. It’s cool to see. That’s why we love them. It’s happiness music.
Grateful Dead fans ( Dead Heads) are generally people who are happy to share the experience of all to do with the Band so it's not surprising that you have found them helpful in understanding the meaning of songs. 🎶
While not one of their best live versions of Truckin’, I absolutely love how Jerry’s guitar becomes so weirdly wonderful during the last couple minutes! This is a good example of how unique each performance of a song of theirs was ⚡️
After a little digging, this version is from 10/30/80, they segwayed into drums at the end, a regular feature of shows where everyone but the drummers leave the stage, the drummers do their thing for 15 minutes or so until their bandmates return to play on..
At their shows, people danced, grooved, bopped, swayed to the ever changing flow of the music for hours, the band put a lot of effort into making sure the sound quality at every venue was the best it could be, you should do yourself a favor and listen to a complete show to get an idea of what they did for decades.....
Blessed and forever Grateful...
Totally watch or just listen to live stuff and chill and jam. Been to numerous shows and miss them.
Deadheads that's what fans of the Grateful Dead are called!
Actually, sweet Jane is an allusion to cannabis. Back in the day it was sometimes called “Mary Jane” (riff on marijuana). So the lines were referencing the fact that the hippie drug culture moved on from cannabis (relatively benign) to pills (Reds, which was Seconal if I remember right) and cocaine. In other words, what happened to just chilling out with some pot and occasionally some Acid and moving to the decidedly addictive and more dangerous drugs which were destroying the “peace and love” scene.
no - it's about Janis
Love it!
Great intro to Dead improv. jam...it's been said that they never did a song the same way twice.
What ever happened to Sweet Jane? She's lost her sparkle and isn't the same; Livin on REDS (speed) VITAMIN C (acid) and Cocaine - all a friend can say is ain't it a shame - this is in reference to their dear friend Janis Joplin the song was written around the time of her death - later in the 80's Weir would change the line too ...lost her sparkle "ever since she went and had a sex change..." all a friend can say is ain't it a shame - some nights - he generally doesn't fool with it anymore
The line about Sweet jane is actually a reference to smoking weed and moving on to harder things. They are talking about the Deadhead way of life which was very crazy and world of its own.The Dead was way different before Jerry died. Basically a traveling hippy commune. After Jerry died Dead shows have been not the same. I saw the Dead in 1994 and 1995 before he died, it was some of the most unreal times of my life. Trust me the dead were a totally different realm. They sound way way different live and on acid. The Grateful Dead were actually a lsd party secretly. Their sound guy was a famous lsd chemist in the 60's. I've heard that most of the lsd in the US in the 70-90s came from Deadheads on dead tour. There's a lot of history with the dead. The meaning of the lyrics are not clear and also can have several different meanings. It's just how you interpret it. Id recommend Truckin from the Grateful Dead Movie, it's from the closing of WInterland in 72. The reason a lot of peope dont get their music is because they play in different time signatures than other bands. They also jam into other songs which is what they were doing at the end, about to play into another song. Thats a great show but its more known for it's acoustic first set, pretty sure the album Reckoning was recorded at this string of shows.
no - it's about Janis
Was at this show. Saw them, JCB, and Hunter probably 60 times. Can’t see them without Jerry.
Yes… thee Jerry Garcia
As far as drugs… they ended up taking the organ player Brent Midland in this video. Alcohol took the original keyboard player Pigpen. Someone will fill in the years
Sad to hear
sounds like Other One comin next
A favorite quick, true story about the song "Truckin''. Hall Of Fame Basketball Player, and noted Dead Head Bill Walton was being interviewed during his Pro career about an upcoming playoff opponent. Interviewer: "Bill, what do you think about Houston?" Mr. Walton responded "Too close to New Orleans." Once a Dead Head, always a Dead Head. Saw "Truckin' " quite a few times between 1980 and 1995, and I have to agree with benhinds down below, there are a lot of better versions out there. But I did witness this one live, from The Orpheum Theater in Boston, where they were having a live Closed-Circuit broadcast, with a concert sound system, and since it was Halloween 1980, a costume contest during the intermission. Trippy. Try "U.S. Blues" next.
Just so you have their names, and what they look like. Left to right, in the front: Jerry Garcia-Lead Guitar and Vocals, Bob Weir-Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Phil Lesh-Bass and Vocals, Brent Mydland-Keyboards and Vocals. Back Row Left to Right: Bill Kreutzman-Drummer and Mickey Hart-Percussionist. Over the years other members included: Ron "Pigpen" McKernan-Keyboards, Harmonica and Vocals, Tom Constsnten-Keyboards, Keith Godcheaux-Keyboards, Donna Jean Godcheaux-Vocals, Vince Welnick-Keyboards and Vocals and Bruce Hornsby-Keyboards and Vocals. I hope you picked up on the fact that the Keyboard seat was a hot one, like being the Drummer in Spinal Tap. LOL.
Tom Constanten, I left out the "a" above. Editing.... .I actually met Tom and got to talk to him for about ten minutes at a solo show of his in my home town. A real genuine dude.
I thought I'd drop off just one more, if interested. "Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey (Austin City Limits Performance)" there's a big debate whether Chris Stapleton is considered country or blues, I'm of the opinion that he's more blues than country. But that's what so great about artist's that have the ability to cross over into other genres of music, it keeps their fan base growing and you're fans interested and discussing your work. (IMO)
This Peggy O from 78 is pretty special. Jerry’s solo is beautiful.
ruclips.net/video/xGKk8YDYNpA/видео.html
This Eyes of the World gives you a good look at the band in their prime.
ruclips.net/video/KlmjC4z6c-Y/видео.html
A great song but not a great version.
Not one of their great performances by a longshot.
Dang, well maybe I'll catch it later down the line