Mojo Hand Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Am I out of bounds to say "Songs that I wish the Grateful Dead did NOT cover" Really thinking of the later years here. I certainly could have done without "Matilda" and 'That Would be Something". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP DesertDead Posted December 22, 2021 Forum MVP Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Mojo Hand said: Am I out of bounds to say "Songs that I wish the Grateful Dead did NOT cover" Really thinking of the later years here. I certainly could have done without "Matilda" and 'That Would be Something". Could be a good thread if it’s own. Although not sure I have any to add to it 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Ammagamalin Crew Posted December 22, 2021 Forum MVP Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 For What Its Worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Stu Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Yesterday listening to Sirius, they played Baba O-Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows. Baba is a good tune for Vince to sing, especially if you are at the show. But TNK? I just don't get it. Yea it had some nice drum beats and Jerry threw in some nice guitar work but the song itself, I just don't get it, and to play that as the last song of the evening? That would have me kicking a can all the way back to my vehicle wondering what was that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Michael Doc Watson Posted December 23, 2021 Forum MVP Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, Wharf Rat Stu said: Baba O-Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows. Another friend on our party line asked " 12-17-92 Baba O'Reilly, was pete Townsend singing?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadD Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Strat Cat Strut by the Stray Cats. every time I hear it I picture the Dead playing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEast Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) I would LOVE to hear Lisa sing "I Am Woman" - Helen Reddy. Edited December 29, 2021 by NorthEast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 I've always felt "Bad Blood" by Neil Sedaka would fuckin' smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP John A Posted January 9, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Both Helen Reddy and Neil Sedaka have now entered the thread! As it happens, in 5th grade those may have been my 2 favorite artists. Love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Ammagamalin Crew Posted January 9, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Back Feb. 1997 Went to see Emmyou with the Raliegh ,NC symphony,two shows, Fri and sat. Upon entering they handed us a playbook stating Helen Reddy's songs for the night. I asked an usher what that meant. She said Helen Reddy was replacing ELH. I replied no she's not, she can't be replaced. They refunded out tickets and gave us free seats for HR, three songs in we left, it was a low point in my concert career. Paid off when I told Emmylou what happened during her March spring tour in Kalamazoo. She put me on the guest list for the upcoming sold out Saturday night show at Park West in Chicago, then was invited backstage after the show to share two more bottles of wine with her and a couple of other friends. Needless to say I am not a Helen Reddy fan and from then on got to sit in her soundtracks that year catching 15 more shows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEast Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 52 minutes ago, Ammagamalin Crew said: Back Feb. 1997 Went to see Emmyou with the Raliegh ,NC symphony,two shows, Fri and sat. Upon entering they handed us a playbook stating Helen Reddy's songs for the night. I asked an usher what that meant. She said Helen Reddy was replacing ELH. I replied no she's not, she can't be replaced. They refunded out tickets and gave us free seats for HR, three songs in we left, it was a low point in my concert career. Paid off when I told Emmylou what happened during her March spring tour in Kalamazoo. She put me on the guest list for the upcoming sold out Saturday night show at Park West in Chicago, then was invited backstage after the show to share two more bottles of wine with her and a couple of other friends. Needless to say I am not a Helen Reddy fan and from then on got to sit in her soundtracks that year catching 15 more shows. Wow, I am surprised to hear Helen Reddy had you leaving 3 songs in. I was only 5 y/o in Feb 1997 but have come to love Helen Reddys music and story as an adult. I've watched live performances and was impressed. She strikes me as a performer with a minimalist approach to the stage, just about singing, not all the extras. Alas, to each their own! I am curious to hear more about how she was live when you caught her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Ammagamalin Crew Posted January 9, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 When you hook up with mutual Emmylou Harris fans and drive the 12 hours. We were especially psyched for the symphony backing. Her songs can be charted for amazing results with a full symphony. My first show was Emmylou with the Ft Collins symohony in 1987, we really needed ELH that night. Imagine going to see Garcia and Kahn and instead Ray Coniff Jr. Is there? Nothing against HR; however, when on the trail nothing compares. HR probably put on a good show, we drove back to Salisbury heavy hearted. Big drift, Brent singing 40,000 Headman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEast Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ah, I understand now. Yes, I'd imagine nothing compares when you are expecting and in need of the original show/ performer. That's pretty cool she made sure you were well taken care of! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Greg from Chestertown Posted January 20, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Rolling’ Stones, can’t you hear me knockin’ . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Stu Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Charlie Daniels, Long-Haired Country Boy Cannot believe they never played this tune. Bobby could sing it as the 3rd and 4th song slot with Big River... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP BillK522 Posted February 12, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Call Me the Breeze. Praise DSO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Greg from Chestertown Posted February 17, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Steely Dan, My Old School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Island Bro Posted February 19, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Anyone have a link to video of Lisa singing Piece of My Heart?? Stoked to check that out,,,can’t wait to see that Live at some point. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Stu Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I always thought that at some point, Dead & Co would have given Mayer the green light to sing one of his own. Maybe John would come out by himself after drums and lead a space segment into "Gravity" or one of his many other awesome tunes??? I bet John didn't push it... 🧐 It took a few years, but Jerry and the boys let Bruce eventually sing one or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Tea Posted February 28, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Wharf Rat Stu said: Maybe John would come out by himself after drums and lead a space segment into "Gravity" or one of his many other awesome tunes??? Mayer is an accomplished song-writer and a very talented guitarist. I tried to drop my preconceived notions and give some of his stuff a try. Just not my cup of tea (I'm trying be really nice). His solo catalog is way outta my demo, I guess. All of this to say - if I found myself at a D&C waltz and they dropped-in Gravity anywhere, it would be Miller Time and a trip to the loo. Not trying to insult anyone (other than Mayer) by saying this, but: The tone and cadence of this voice insults me. Sorry, John. I'm still happy you got bit by the grateful dead bug, though. He gets it, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Stu Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 19 minutes ago, Tea said: Mayer is an accomplished song-writer and a very talented guitarist. I tried to drop my preconceived notions and give some of his stuff a try. Just not my cup of tea (I'm trying be really nice). His solo catalog is way outta my demo, I guess. All of this to say - if I found myself at a D&C waltz and they dropped-in Gravity anywhere, it would be Miller Time and a trip to the loo. Not trying to insult anyone (other than Mayer) by saying this, but: The tone and cadence of this voice insults me. Sorry, John. I'm still happy you got bit by the grateful dead bug, though. He gets it, I think. Tea, that is fair enough. I appreciate, and can handle constructive feedback. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Greg from Chestertown Posted February 28, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 So, I was thinking recently about all of this unattractiveness towards Dead and company, Bobby singing Jerry tunes, how slow they play them, etc. I think the bottom line to all of this is nothing more than a testimonial to just how great Jerry was and how much the fortunate of us that got to experience his performances really do miss him. He really was that incredible. You had to be there. He wasn’t the best at what he did, he was the only one who did what he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Stu Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, Greg from Chestertown said: So, I was thinking recently about all of this unattractiveness towards Dead and company, Bobby singing Jerry tunes, how slow they play them, etc. I think the bottom line to all of this is nothing more than a testimonial to just how great Jerry was and how much the fortunate of us that got to experience his performances really do miss him. He really was that incredible. You had to be there. He wasn’t the best at what he did, he was the only one who did what he did. Totally agree. And it is amazing and good to see 18 yr olds at a DSO Show (or otherwise) sing every tune, word for word; they get it! It lets this old crusty wharf rat know that this music is in good hands and will be around for quite some time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Rude Posted March 15, 2022 Author Forum MVP Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Wonder if barraco can do a British accent. If so he definitely needs to do Be My Girl—Sally by the police, just the spoken part while playing around on the keys during a tuning or an equipment issue. :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP bs69 Posted March 22, 2022 Forum MVP Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 I just want to make love to you. Could totally have seen Pigpen belting out a stellar version of that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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