Box of Rain Studio Recording

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     In regards to this song in particular, the studio version seems to be a touchstone of sorts...it's a beautiful rendition.

 

     https://youtu.be/nxjvo4BRf-Y

 

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Look out of any window
any morning, any evening, any day
Maybe the sun is shining
birds are winging or
rain is falling from a heavy sky -
What do you want me to do,
to do for you to see you through?
this is all a dream we dreamed 
one afternoon long ago

Walk out of any doorway
feel your way, feel your way
like the day before
Maybe you'll find direction
around some corner
where it's been waiting to meet you -
What do you want me to do,
to watch for you while you're sleeping?
Well please don't be surprised
when you find me dreaming too

Look into any eyes
you find by you, you can see 
clear through to another day
I know it's been seen before 
through other eyes on other days 
while going home --
What do you want me to do,
to do for you to see you through?
It's all a dream we dreamed 
one afternoon long ago

Walk into splintered sunlight
Inch your way through dead dreams
to another land
Maybe you're tired and broken
Your tongue is twisted
with words half spoken 
and thoughts unclear
What do you want me to do
to do for you to see you through
A a box of rain will ease the pain 
and love will see you through

Just a box of rain -
wind and water -
Believe it if you need it,
if you don't just pass it on
Sun and shower -
Wind and rain -
in and out the window
like a moth before a flame

It's just a box of rain
I don't know who put it there
Believe it if you need it
or leave it if you dare
But it's just a box of rain
or a ribbon for your hair
Such a long long time to be gone 
and a short time to be there

It is a touchstone. Always loved Nelson's solo on the record.

The studio version stands up well, one of the few studio takes I can still listen to.

Still brings sweet tears 

Nelson still brings it

 

 

     Box of Rain, first released November 1st, 1970 

 

     

 

 

     Grateful Dead

     March 20th, 1986

     Hampton, VIrginia

     Box of Rain (the bust-out!)

     https://youtu.be/TRH5XIehRqs

     

If bust out doesnt give ya goose bumps....

 

 

I witnessed the FIRST bust out- Winterland 10-9-72

 

 

 

but I don't remember it

I witnessed the second bust out in Hampton, my 100th show, and I remember it well.  Hadn't heard it since my first show.  I had brought along a bottle of Dom for the occasion and this made it taste even better.

The first time I listened to this song through my Magnepan 3.7i's (and an upgraded DAC and streamer) I was floored.  It's a great recording.

 

     

     Box of Rain

     Barton Hills Choir

     https://youtu.be/3DliqdKVWcs

     

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It's no Patchouli Rain