I find this every so often and I think I comment on it every time. Two chords, 9 minutes and not one second of boredom. I am an old deadhead, and I loved that band, but, to me this is the most perfect rendition of this old song I have ever heard.
I absolutely love this rendition of the song and I thank Mr. Huggett for posting it! Tony Rice and Peter Rowan are amazing, of course, but Bryn Davies on the bass and Sharon Gilchrist on the mandolin should also have their names in the video title or at least in the description. It wouldn't be the same without them.
A close friend of mine worked several of those fests. I can only imagine. Tony and Peter are stellar but don't forget Sharon Gilchrist on the Mando. That bass player tooo... they all rock
I was at the Canal Street Tavern in Dayton, Ohio the evening Tony Rice's tour manager said he couldn't sing anymore. He tried that evening but within seconds of trying to sing he realized his voice was too hoarse and he did what he knew best was play his guitar. Lot of tears in the crowd who came to hear him sing.
Bryn Davies is a fantastic bassist, and I'm from the land of NHØP..Love the way she moves the bass around, to back whomever is soloing.. In fact, what a stellar lineup..
I have found a few other great versions, each one different to the other, but the combination of instruments and the way they are played as if in fear, and the voices here, and the slow rhythmic pace suggesting the tragedy that's about to occur, the gentle playing, the amazing double bass, all make it magical. I never tire of listening to this.
Shame Sharon got no love for that understated but full of feeling solo right out of the gate that was just pure music and masterful picking bringing the song alive within an otherworldly dreamy pocket . Stunning version, wow.
I think this song has been refined to where it belongs in the record books as one of the best performances by all Artist's Base Player, Kicked it, to the singers, band and the instruments. Whew!!!! Well done.
Besides being on stage with two very beautiful and exceptionally talented women I don't understand why Peter Rowland and Tony Rice two of the best pickers in the world didn't get the fame and acclaim they deserved.
I first heard this song listening to the Grateful Dead. This is quite possibly the best version I've ever heard. His voice is almost ghostlike. Simply fantastic!
I watch it from my Tennessee porch quite often...perhaps daily with my favorite moonshine...no neighbors to judge me...like I'd give a damn anyway (× _×)
Bryn Davies is a scary amazing musician. Had the opportunity to attend a bluegrass camp where she was an instructor. She demoed a bass solo for her pod of students and it shut down conversation 50 yards in every direction (classes were outside). It was amazing. I could not believe what I was hearing.
Great song! I was blessed to get to Play Bass and sing for Peter on 3 different gigs several years ago. I had to learn this background harmony part, I didnt know it was a female "Bryn" covering it. I am male so I had to use falsetto. Peter is such a Kind and Wonderful Man.I will treasure my memories gigging with him.
Bryn is a Welsh lads name but it suits her well. Lovely bass style and great vocal harmonies, spot-on. The Mando player is so good too, love the modal folksy playing. Tony Rice we all know how great he is, geniuses all of them.
Bryn Davies always dances with the bass. Fantastic musician she is.. Sharon Gilchrist is also great. Real people, playing real music, no autotune and sheit...
R.I.P. Tony. You and Peter are American treasures. Sharon & Bryn my goodness, what can I say... God I love the Dead, but your words are hauntingly cathartic coming from you, sir.
This is definitely the best version of this song ever. I'm not being biased because Tony is my cousin, it really is the best I've heard. Peter's voice makes it hypnotizing and brings a fresh breath to the song. The visual artistry provides even more life to it. I can listen to it over and over.
No matter how many times I listen to this recording I am still mesmerized!!!! ...And can never get enough of Bryn and Sharon after all of these years! ..Oh and of course Mr Rowen and Mr. Rice!!!
Portland Oregon River CIty Bluegrass Festival. This group played and absolutely blew this old Deahead's mind. It just doesn't get any better than this. Never to be forgotten. What a festival.
I love this jank so much. And as much as i love Tony and Peter, Bryn and Sharon absolutely kill it, too. Especially Bryn. I love it when she comes in on the background vocals. And that bass solo and when she backs up Tony during his solo. And gosh darn they're both sexy the way they kill it on their instruments! Lol
Really awesome. Amazing that Peter Rowan can hit those high vocal notes and the harmonizing sounds great. The two women are solid musicians and the eye candy aspect certainly doesn't detract from the overall group appeal. I played the Spirit of Suwannee festival a time or two with the Cypress Creek Band back in the early '80s. It was always great fun. I remember the Front Porch String Band putting in some solid sets there. John
I went to several shows on this tour. Suwannee and in Tuscaloosa come to mind where they played this. I think this is Suwannee. But not positive. Seeing this quartet was still to this day the best musical experience of my life. Up there with seeing the Dead as a 14 year old in 1995, phish big cypress and a number of other special moments. Tony and peter are both gifts to human kind
Classical Murder Ballad, A Mans Torment from his Cheating Wife. The Angel sings & dances with her Bass as she plays it Perfectly. This song must be 100 years old or more.
I was lucky enough to sit front row at this performance with my wife, 2 month old daughter and my parents. Crazy weekend with the weather but turned out very special.
This is the standardized speed of the song, the double-time that the Dead popularized was faster paced and fit their structure better, since then, a lot of people have followed the double time suit thinking it's normal, But the slow, melancholy mood of the song is how it should song. It's truly beautiful. Both versions are :)
when you say arraignment, do you really mean arrangement? Arraignment is when they bring in a suspect to be formally charged before a judge. How do you plead?
Absolutely mesmerizing,, who’s listening in 2024 ❤
Me!
I am listening
Every day lately. So frikin' good. So beautiful
The best.
I am.
Here for the survivalist camp 🎯
..again and again .....i've been a fan of this classic video for years.
Me Too. Everything about it is OUTSTANDING
Peter love all the music you’ve done
I find this every so often and I think I comment on it every time. Two chords, 9 minutes and not one second of boredom. I am an old deadhead, and I loved that band, but, to me this is the most perfect rendition of this old song I have ever heard.
Performance transcends genres, regardless of what you like if you can't recognise this for genius there's something wrong with your ears.
totally agree !
many versions don’t use the minor chord, i prefer this to any i’ve heard.
Agree
me too!
I absolutely love this rendition of the song and I thank Mr. Huggett for posting it! Tony Rice and Peter Rowan are amazing, of course, but Bryn Davies on the bass and Sharon Gilchrist on the mandolin should also have their names in the video title or at least in the description. It wouldn't be the same without them.
Thank you!
I was thinking exactly the same thing!
This bass player, Bryn Davies, is exceptional!
@@johnfreeland3604 her vocals too!
Thanks. I wanted to find their names and your post nailed it. They deserve props.
A close friend of mine worked several of those fests. I can only imagine.
Tony and Peter are stellar but don't forget Sharon Gilchrist on the Mando. That bass player tooo... they all rock
Tony Rice, a living legend. Gone but not forgotten.
Such finesse and subtlety in his playing. I think Molly Tuttle channels him now and again.
Saddest Christmas ever 😪
I was at the Canal Street Tavern in Dayton, Ohio the evening Tony Rice's tour manager said he couldn't sing anymore. He tried that evening but within seconds of trying to sing he realized his voice was too hoarse and he did what he knew best was play his guitar. Lot of tears in the crowd who came to hear him sing.
Tony Rice Sunday morning Workshop for $400, Alex
Fantastic! What a performance!
Bryn Davies on bass and
Sharon Gilchrist on mandolin
Thank you, I was wondering who the women preformers were… 🔥🔥🔥
Me too!!@@ritamarks3935
Bryn Davies is a fantastic bassist, and I'm from the land of NHØP..Love the way she moves the bass around, to back whomever is soloing..
In fact, what a stellar lineup..
❤ right!!
When it comes to great music, this is America, the one i love.
It bringeth tears.....
Sensual. Best version out there!
I have found a few other great versions, each one different to the other, but the combination of instruments and the way they are played as if in fear, and the voices here, and the slow rhythmic pace suggesting the tragedy that's about to occur, the gentle playing, the amazing double bass, all make it magical. I never tire of listening to this.
The bass solo alone is worth the price of admission..Wonderful rendition of this old murder ballad.
Bryn dancing' with that bass. I could watch that all day.
She always does..
Shame Sharon got no love for that understated but full of feeling solo right out of the gate that was just pure music and masterful picking bringing the song alive within an otherworldly dreamy pocket . Stunning version, wow.
I think this song has been refined to where it belongs in the record books as one of the best performances by all Artist's Base Player, Kicked it, to the singers, band and the instruments. Whew!!!! Well done.
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Like soaking in a warm tub of sounds
A legendary performance by legends. ❤🎶🔥🔥🔥
Besides being on stage with two very beautiful and exceptionally talented women I don't understand why Peter Rowland and Tony Rice two of the best pickers in the world didn't get the fame and acclaim they deserved.
Huh? Everybody into this sort of music knows and reveres those two guys. What more would you want by way of 'acclaim?'
@@Lea99Jones They aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? :
It's Peter ROWAN.
Didn’t want it or need it. These guys knew Jerry and the life sucking aspect of fame. They were in it for the music.
@@onoyudont Right, of course. 'Peter Rowland' ... talk about 'acclaim' !
This is the way this song is supposed to be performed. Bluegrass purist Peter Rowan gets it!
You should check out 'bluegrass purist' Peter Rowan back in the 60s when he had a band called Earth Opera.
I first heard this song listening to the Grateful Dead. This is quite possibly the best version I've ever heard. His voice is almost ghostlike. Simply fantastic!
whole performance indeed like from a spirit realm
This is a moment of perfection! The soulfulness! Each instrument perfect! Perfect blending of voices! It is my favorite song and performance ever!
This is where all the performers get a chance to shine, i like them all and have been a fan of these performers for a long time
The utter musicianship of these craftsman can hardly be taken in only one viewing...
I watch it from my Tennessee porch quite often...perhaps daily with my favorite moonshine...no neighbors to judge me...like I'd give a damn anyway (× _×)
I fall in love with Bryn's bass playing every time I watch this video. Lord have mercy that woman can make a bass do anything she wants.
Between this and the Pentangle version, I am amazed how this simple song can knock me out. I keep coming back to both.
It's because it ain't a simple song, although it might sound so at first..
I hear ya. Structurally it's astoundingly simple, but what they do with it is rich and complex.
@@SDWilliams-ik4tl Notice how Bryn dances that Double-Bass across the stage!
Man, I love this !!
This is by far the best version ever done of this song IMHO.
Well, I said IMHO. Do you not know what that means?
It's reasonable to ask whether your opinion is informed by familiarity with these other versions.
densely *insert major eye roll here*
densely I apologize if I've offended you touchy people by expressing my opinion.
It makes me happy that I can find so much great music to listen to. Life is too short to even judge which of it is best, let alone argue about it.
This particular version never fails to send shivers up my spine. What a song, what a band, what a rendition!
The moment when Bryn Davies picks up her bass and moves herself closer to Tony to better support his solo is some absolute musicianship magic!
Rest in peace Tony Rice. Saw him 1978 Grandfather Mountain Highlands Games
this probably has to be one of the, if not the greatest cold rain and snows ever
Bryn Davies is a scary amazing musician. Had the opportunity to attend a bluegrass camp where she was an instructor. She demoed a bass solo for her pod of students and it shut down conversation 50 yards in every direction (classes were outside). It was amazing. I could not believe what I was hearing.
Oh yes! So magical and intimate! This gives me thrills and chills and goosebumps!
Kinda like when Trump sidled up behind Clinton in that debate. Camera angle? Dunno. She's a sick bass player, no doubt,
Great song! I was blessed to get to Play Bass and sing for Peter on 3 different gigs several years ago. I had to learn this background harmony part, I didnt know it was a female "Bryn" covering it. I am male so I had to use falsetto. Peter is such a Kind and Wonderful Man.I will treasure my memories gigging with him.
Wow
Best Bluegrass bass solo ever
I've heard even better, also played by Bryn Davies.
She is an amazing bassist!
Been coming back to this for many years. An epic moment to be kept for posterity
Me too ~~~
Mandolin: Sharon Gilchrist
Stand Up Bass: Bryn Davies
I fell in love with Bryn immediately.
Bryn is also a nuclear scientist - her day gig. See Wiki
Bryn is a Welsh lads name but it suits her well. Lovely bass style and great vocal harmonies, spot-on. The Mando player is so good too, love the modal folksy playing. Tony Rice we all know how great he is, geniuses all of them.
O.M.G. This is so Bad Ass I Luv it!!!! Every one of these players are just so good at what they do! First time hearin it like that folks!!! Thanx!
The bass player, what an absolutely sexy performance.
Bryn Davies always dances with the bass.
Fantastic musician she is..
Sharon Gilchrist is also great.
Real people, playing real music, no autotune and sheit...
Everything that's ever been said about Tony Rice is true. An absolute guitar God.
He just had a birthday on June 8th
American treasures .... each n every one ....... and Beautiful tune .
Goddess bless these artists. RIP Tony Rice. I was blown away by you at UC Boulder late 70’s.
Not too often you get a bass solo, she was totally awesome 👍💙
it just makes you feel good to howl along with them.
One word, "Badass" comes to mind, these are all champions of musicianship . Rip Tony Rice.
I’m case you’re wondering: you’ve found it. The real stuff.
Haa, indeed, hear hear
Can't help it but howl at the moon 😊
This is the one for the time capsule.
The best performance ever!!!
He's got the perfect voice and delivery for this song, and his mandolin intro is just astonishing.
Can anything sound and look as beautiful as this? Its just intoxicating.
Yes, and even better, but this IS intoxicating & exquisite :) Blew me away!
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Dear Pete, we love you man! 🎙🎶🎵🎼
I'm listening and it is an outstanding rendition .Skillful musicianship and conveyance of emotion .Tumeke !
Professor'- InstructorTony Rice....the best
pure musicianship at its finest. Awesome version of this song.
❤love you Bran thank you for showing me
Rest in Peace, Tony Rice. :(
when? was not aware
I hadn't heard he passed...sad news! R.i.p. Tony!
@@dufus2273 Dec 25th 2020 I just read. While making coffee according to Ricky Skaggs.
I didn't know either :(
This is it - the definitive version.
Indeed.
R.I.P. Tony. You and Peter are American treasures. Sharon & Bryn my goodness, what can I say... God I love the Dead, but your words are hauntingly cathartic coming from you, sir.
How beautiful I remember seeing tony in. The seventies in Annapolis at Charlie's Bryn is very sexy on the bass sharing also wow
saw peter preform this last year, beltd it, it was amazing
He nailed the intro to this song, it is why I stayed and chilled, peace!
Simply magical!
Peter and tony were great together
This music-making never gets old. All of the performances of the one of the finest bands ever from that 2005 event in Suwanee, Florida are priceless.
Love the relaxed beat and Peter's voice is so hauntingly beautiful. Chills.
Haunting describes it perfectly ...
This is definitely the best version of this song ever. I'm not being biased because Tony is my cousin, it really is the best I've heard. Peter's voice makes it hypnotizing and brings a fresh breath to the song. The visual artistry provides even more life to it. I can listen to it over and over.
No matter how many times I listen to this recording I am still mesmerized!!!! ...And can never get enough of Bryn and Sharon after all of these years! ..Oh and of course Mr Rowen and Mr. Rice!!!
Portland Oregon River CIty Bluegrass Festival. This group played and absolutely blew this old Deahead's mind. It just doesn't get any better than this. Never to be forgotten. What a festival.
Can't get enough of this
Still as compelling and mesmerizing as ever.
Wow, is all I can say. This is the best version ever. Peter & Tony firing on all cylinders.
This is so amazing, best music I've heard in a long time. A piece of magic caught on camera.
Stoked! Get to see Sir Rowan this Saturday warming up for Leftover Salmon here on Kauai!
I love this jank so much. And as much as i love Tony and Peter, Bryn and Sharon absolutely kill it, too. Especially Bryn. I love it when she comes in on the background vocals. And that bass solo and when she backs up Tony during his solo. And gosh darn they're both sexy the way they kill it on their instruments! Lol
Rowan a true master of his craft making musical medicine for we to partake Love you mr peter Rowan !
Absolutely superb !
Good Lord that bassist made me feel all kinds of ways 😮👏
Really awesome. Amazing that Peter Rowan can hit those high vocal notes and the harmonizing sounds great. The two women are solid musicians and the eye candy aspect certainly doesn't detract from the overall group appeal. I played the Spirit of Suwannee festival a time or two with the Cypress Creek Band back in the early '80s. It was always great fun. I remember the Front Porch String Band putting in some solid sets there. John
Loving that bass solo!!
I can't hear this song enough...perfection devine.."and her cheeks were as red as a rose" love it..❤❤☮🙏
Densely: Nothin' to argue about - this is simply the best rendition of this tune. Ever.
Sharon Gilchrist's solo, she is a true master! Sublime. All of them so amazing, Thanks for sharing!
This is sublime.
Amazing playing and singing from everyone.
Always a joy and a thrill to come back to.
Well in folks!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
✊🏻🎵
A priceless rendition of this classic. Excellant musicianship.
Never heard this song played better/ and with Tony and Peter in on it! Thank y'all.
I have never seen a stand up Bass played that way before, and ive never been more mesmerized (and with all due respect, love :) )!
God this is beautiful!!
Peter still killing it 2021 Redwingroots roll on brother
I went to several shows on this tour. Suwannee and in Tuscaloosa come to mind where they played this. I think this is Suwannee. But not positive. Seeing this quartet was still to this day the best musical experience of my life. Up there with seeing the Dead as a 14 year old in 1995, phish big cypress and a number of other special moments. Tony and peter are both gifts to human kind
Tony Rice is in another galaxy.
This video is magnetic. I keep coming back to it. Bryn, the bass player, is so excellent.
OMG..SHE IS...
Ok,that bassplaer looks great, fact.
She plays vere basic not brillant at all
@@jelhel700 Maybe you should learn how to spell before you make STUPID comments.
@@jelhel700 Maybe you should learn how to spell before you make STUPID comments.
Absolutely fabulous, I love this version, and everyone on stage. I often find Tony Rice less than mesmerizing, but he sure punched it up for this one.
Classical Murder Ballad, A Mans Torment from his Cheating Wife.
The Angel sings & dances with her Bass as she plays it Perfectly.
This song must be 100 years old or more.
I was lucky enough to sit front row at this performance with my wife, 2 month old daughter and my parents. Crazy weekend with the weather but turned out very special.
This foursome gets better every time I hear them, a real treat, better than ice cream on a hot summer's day.
Dave Huggett you're my hero for sharing these unforgettable videos! Thanks buddy!
this sent a chill down my spine and made a tear swell in me eye
This is the standardized speed of the song, the double-time that the Dead popularized was faster paced and fit their structure better, since then, a lot of people have followed the double time suit thinking it's normal, But the slow, melancholy mood of the song is how it should song. It's truly beautiful. Both versions are :)
Jack Travis .. just heard Molly Tuttle do her version. She's pretty good too.
Such a beautifuly haunting arraignment. And the ladies kill it on all levels.
when you say arraignment, do you really mean arrangement? Arraignment is when they bring in a suspect to be formally charged before a judge. How do you plead?
MEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this sooo much!
Amazing on so many levels. Even has a back beat/funky groove thing going. Amazing!
+Sublime Music Channel "...on so many levels." No way could I have found those words to describe the beauty of this song. Very nice and so true.
Beautiful rendition....
Man. I love this show!!! I've listened/watched it so many times , you'd think I'd worn it out. NOPE .... still lovin' it!
I regret that I have but only one thumbs up to give.
Hypnotized...listened at least a hundred times recently
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It's soooooooo good!
Perfection. I accompany them on my air mandolin.
OMG, that bass player is so HOT🔥🔥