In his 1993 autobiography, This Wheel's on Fire, Helm wrote, "Robbie and I worked on 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' up in Woodstock. I remember taking him to the library so he could research the history and geography of the era and make General Robert E. Lee come out with all due respect."
I recall the boys saying that they came up with the idea after touring the south in 1965 and reflecting on just how broken as a culture/people they were 100 years after the end of the War.
I recall the boys saying that they came up with the idea after touring the south in 1965 and reflecting on just how broken as a culture/people they were 100 years after the end of the War.
The 2nd to last show of the last east coast Jerry Garcia Band tour was Richmond, Virginia...when he sang the line "by May the 10th, Richmond had fell", it was a true moment, although a somber one, the historical significance of the lyric was certainly present in the room.
Blackberry Smoke w/members of the Kentucky Headhunters.
I stupidly dismissed Blackberry a few years back but after listening and watching recently I realized how wrong I was. Nothing groundbreaking, just great rock music.
Clearly. You can't compare the Band's studio version to a Jerry Band version and not observe that it's considerably slower. I'm not looking for an up beat version... perhaps I should've typed "More upbeat.
When I was younger I really didn't like Jerry slowing things down with FOTD and this song. Now the fast versions bother me. Who knows in 20 years I should be able to listen to Dead & Co without complaining.
Song is definitely about pro confederacy. No other way to look at it, really. Levon was a good ol boy from Alabama. Why do you think they did that interview in front of the confederate flag in the last waltz?
Good song, and well composed but there's no doubt that it's in complete sympathy with the confederates and the south. Look up the lyrics to "brown sugar" by The Rolling Stones if you really want to get some offensive racist music in.
I am in a self-moderated probationary period. Actually, I lurk sometimes and try to avoid posting anywhere very much. Guitar boards more than anywhere.
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No.
No.
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Seriously?
Seriously?
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what about the weight?
what about the weight?
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Its April Fools Day, not Act
Its April Fools Day, not Act Like a Fool Day !
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Nobody knows.
Nobody knows.
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The shadow knows....
The shadow knows....
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Nobody Knows (Live)https:/
Nobody Knows (Live)
https://youtu.be/GDMWkeP4kDg
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In his 1993 autobiography,
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I recall the boys saying that
I recall the boys saying that they came up with the idea after touring the south in 1965 and reflecting on just how broken as a culture/people they were 100 years after the end of the War.
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I recall the boys saying that
I recall the boys saying that they came up with the idea after touring the south in 1965 and reflecting on just how broken as a culture/people they were 100 years after the end of the War.
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It’s not about a beer run
It’s not about a beer run gone bad?
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The 2nd to last show of the last east coast Jerry Garcia Band tour was Richmond, Virginia...when he sang the line "by May the 10th, Richmond had fell", it was a true moment, although a somber one, the historical significance of the lyric was certainly present in the room.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDsfQieqZW8
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How many people are in
How many people are in Blackberry Smoke?
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Blackberry Smoke w/members
Blackberry Smoke w/members of the Kentucky Headhunters.
I stupidly dismissed Blackberry a few years back but after listening and watching recently I realized how wrong I was. Nothing groundbreaking, just great rock music.
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I've always found Jerry to
I've always found Jerry to play this tune too slow for my liking. Can you think of any versions with more of an up tempo, Bryen?
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"But you also had people that
"But you also had people that were very fine people on both sides."
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its a ballad/dirge.
its a ballad/dirge.
do you want an uptempo brokedown?
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Here is a version by the
Here is a version by the Bluegrass Alliance. Not speedgrass, but more uptempo than the JGB version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JUAqcPQEA0
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>>its a ballad/dirge.
>>its a ballad/dirge.
Clearly. You can't compare the Band's studio version to a Jerry Band version and not observe that it's considerably slower. I'm not looking for an up beat version... perhaps I should've typed "More upbeat.
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When I was younger I really
When I was younger I really didn't like Jerry slowing things down with FOTD and this song. Now the fast versions bother me. Who knows in 20 years I should be able to listen to Dead & Co without complaining.
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I'm stoked aiq is back.
I'm stoked aiq is back.
And I think I'm starting to like those ultra slow JGB versions more and more.
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Allmans covered it pretty
Allmans covered it pretty well on Endless Highway. Lot of good covers on there actually.
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Song is definitely about pro
Song is definitely about pro confederacy. No other way to look at it, really. Levon was a good ol boy from Alabama. Why do you think they did that interview in front of the confederate flag in the last waltz?
Good song, and well composed but there's no doubt that it's in complete sympathy with the confederates and the south. Look up the lyrics to "brown sugar" by The Rolling Stones if you really want to get some offensive racist music in.
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Fully Reconstructed southern
Fully Reconstructed southern boy.
I wouldn't play it.
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>>>I'm stoked aiq is back.
>>>I'm stoked aiq is back.
I am in a self-moderated probationary period. Actually, I lurk sometimes and try to avoid posting anywhere very much. Guitar boards more than anywhere.
Then something happened last Wednesday.