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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
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?
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.
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 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
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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.
The Dead are godlike
If you’ve never seen them live then
STFU
Sincerely,
A Deadhead
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Love the Dead, but I can only give this version a 9 precisely because it doesn't segue into an extended adventurous jam.
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yean yeah...baby baby.
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.
R and R...no... Trad, Folk, Rock fusion...Yes
Donna was a diversity hire, you bigot!
BYE! Your loss...
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.
Nice-
Funny, I hold that opinion for every Dead song I've ever heard.
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...
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
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you talked me into it 9>10 (plus it Friday!)
Approved!
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
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I have a similar yet very different response.
I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
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Well said!
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I hear the Dead, I rate a 10
Why complicate these things
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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 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.
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.
And again this morning...followed by Ryan Adams "Cold Roses."
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When they play this well, I totally get it it.
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Now that's funny.
I don't get your comment.
I ll love the Dead til I die!
And maybe if you're fortunate, after that.
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
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!
...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 think not. But, I still love 'em. Especially on a warm summer day, with a cold beer, floating on the Guadalupe.
Quintessential Dead tune. More, please.
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dead more likely!
And following with Cold Roses...sweet!
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.
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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.
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...
...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 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...
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...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 :(
20 years since Jerry died.
Should be a crazy time on the lake. Could be a "happening".
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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.
Worthy of GIF, Jerry:
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... had the same feeling looking at some of the cover jacket art
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...
Worthy of GIF, Jerry:
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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?
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.
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Yeah,it's like when you open your Christmas present from your elderly Aunt and you know it's gonna be socks.
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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.
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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.
softjeans wrote:
Yep.
+1 Nice Transition. Was thinking that the Ryan Adams song sounded like the dead and it led me here.
Yep.
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Yes?
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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.
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amen
good tune too!
BTW The chair of the Federal Reserve is a Dead Head.
Who cares?