China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider - Grateful Dead acoustic cover - Steve Roy and David Surette

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @DeadtotheCore
    @DeadtotheCore  2 роки тому +70

    RIP David Surette. So grateful for all the music. More about David: acousticguitar.com/remembering-david-surette-humble-master-of-folk-guitar-and-mandolin

    • @user-ws9di5kp9h
      @user-ws9di5kp9h 2 роки тому +6

      The guy in orange died? Damn. Hope he rests peaceful as his music.

    • @DeadtotheCore
      @DeadtotheCore  2 роки тому +3

      @@user-ws9di5kp9h Sadly, yes. See link I just posted at the top of this thread for more about him and his music.

    • @user-ws9di5kp9h
      @user-ws9di5kp9h 2 роки тому

      @@DeadtotheCore thank you I will. 🙏

    • @martinlynn3699
      @martinlynn3699 2 роки тому

      Truly sorry to hear about Dave. This just popped up on my YT algorithm and I found out there'll be no more Dave. Bummer. And he was younger than me. Hard to fathom.

    • @paulboehm1454
      @paulboehm1454 2 роки тому

      WOW!!!! sorry to hear about the guy in the orange shirt passing!!!!

  • @vassilok
    @vassilok 10 годин тому

    This is the true spirit of the Grateful Dead.

  • @PaleoGreenByrd
    @PaleoGreenByrd 3 роки тому +240

    This isn't a cover....This is two people deep in the groove making magic.

    • @haleyblackburn4336
      @haleyblackburn4336 3 роки тому +4

      For reall tho holy crap

    • @joycejames8461
      @joycejames8461 3 роки тому +3

      Not seen these guys before but this is some great singing and playing and they're definitely channeling the Dead's magic making groove. Peace.

    • @SamuelLMeyer
      @SamuelLMeyer 3 роки тому

      Sounds kinda weird when you say it like that.

    • @PaleoGreenByrd
      @PaleoGreenByrd 3 роки тому

      @@SamuelLMeyer I guess I don't see it.

    • @uberjam-sam8512
      @uberjam-sam8512 3 роки тому +2

      I love the way you put that. A cover is a note for note thing, right? The tune is a form a container that greater musicians make their own.

  • @hadleycolin
    @hadleycolin 11 місяців тому +9

    I’m 20 years old listening to this everyday. this video was the first time I heard either I know you rider or China cat. Very grateful for these two musicians, I always am in a better headspace after listening. RIP David… and thank you for leaving us with a masterpiece of a cover.

    • @DeadtotheCore
      @DeadtotheCore  11 місяців тому +1

      Appreciate the comment. Happy you found your way to this music.

    • @hadleycolin
      @hadleycolin 11 місяців тому

      @@DeadtotheCorethank you, I wish you all the best in your endeavors. I can only hope to be such a talented musician!

  • @ericbushman1738
    @ericbushman1738 3 роки тому +156

    Boy, Grisman and Garcia haven't aged at all. That was so stupid good

  • @Guitargate
    @Guitargate 3 роки тому +161

    I LOVE how you're trading off parts and not sticking to "this instrument does this." Damn fine job guys!

    • @darkboxofrain
      @darkboxofrain 3 роки тому +2

      Indeed! Best part of the whole experience.

    • @NickDonellan
      @NickDonellan 3 роки тому +2

      Was thinking the same thing!

    • @MysticMonkeyMiracle
      @MysticMonkeyMiracle 3 роки тому +1

      Oohhh shit Michael what's up!!??! Gotta check out them Pizza Tapes if you dig this, brother 😎 much Love

    • @zacjohnson164
      @zacjohnson164 3 роки тому

      Indeed - best cover I have seen.

    • @fubarsnafu4994
      @fubarsnafu4994 Рік тому

      2 old dudes in Pittsburgh waiting for the show Blew our minds. Swapping rhythm for lead for choris for lead to rhythm. Had our heads spinning! Peaking the whole damn time hah! Great times😂
      GBTGD

  • @bradmckenzie1361
    @bradmckenzie1361 2 роки тому +4

    My go to, feel good music video with two of New Hampshires finest acoustic players. We will miss you Mr. Surette. Thankyou for the inspiration.

    • @bradmckenzie1361
      @bradmckenzie1361 2 роки тому

      Correction, these boys are from over the border in Maine. I'm going to assume they're amongst Maines finest as well.

  • @buckodonnghaile4309
    @buckodonnghaile4309 2 роки тому +2

    It ain't much as far as tributes go but I'm playin this at new year in your honour Dave Surette. RIP

  • @ryannicita5719
    @ryannicita5719 2 роки тому +9

    Rest easy David Surette. ❤️⚡️💙

  • @shamwow98
    @shamwow98 3 роки тому +64

    Seriously became entranced by that immobile spire of rock

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 3 роки тому +10

      The shrooms will wear off in about two hours.

    • @jamesskelton3792
      @jamesskelton3792 Рік тому

      just watched Return of the King again, so this comment conjuring the image of Saruman's fall was a weird moment for me

  • @jimmydean4336
    @jimmydean4336 Рік тому +12

    When my daughter gets fussy I throw this on and dance around with her in my arms and sing along makes her almost as happy as it makes me thanks guys love this its something special ❤️

  • @Kylegatzke1997
    @Kylegatzke1997 4 роки тому +90

    The best cover I've seen of this song

  • @chrisb1460
    @chrisb1460 3 роки тому +27

    This is what it's all about. Two guys playing and singing in the forest, timeless

  • @travisperkins4350
    @travisperkins4350 7 місяців тому

    Thank you guys for laying this down. It brings joy to my day every time I listen….RIP to David, I never knew you but your playing will be with me for the rest of my life. Your soul will still carry on in my heart and my ears. Absolutely lovely rendition of those tunes. I’m eternally grateful

  • @lisajaenicke6203
    @lisajaenicke6203 3 місяці тому

    What are treasure that footage is, for a time when the people had something to say, and the dead filled the gap of incredible music that carried them through it.

  • @joemcgrealvideos
    @joemcgrealvideos 3 роки тому +27

    WOW!!! This is outstanding. Finally, all my time watching Jerry/Bob videos pays off with UA-cam algorithms suggesting this video for me. Thank you, gents!

  • @BMore_Vidblog
    @BMore_Vidblog 3 роки тому +24

    What a gift! Thanks. Sunday morning, coffee, and a little trip to nature and a great Dead cover.
    It's like going to church.

  • @johnabramson5810
    @johnabramson5810 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much. You bring back the memory of first hearing this music many decades ago.. Transcendant.

  • @patandcrystal
    @patandcrystal 3 роки тому +1

    Nice thanks and thanks the band we love

  • @JitenShende
    @JitenShende 3 роки тому +3

    Simply superb.... much love from India...... lets keep on truckin !!

  • @joshkammerman9129
    @joshkammerman9129 2 роки тому

    Super, magical, musical raindrops.....

  • @Lucasisdemon
    @Lucasisdemon 3 роки тому +23

    Fellas...from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

  • @josephmecca9920
    @josephmecca9920 3 роки тому +1

    This is what I needed to see this morning. A father and son. Just playin' just playin' i missed out on a life

    • @DeadtotheCore
      @DeadtotheCore  3 роки тому

      Not father and son... Glad you enjoyed.

  • @GratefulHead1969
    @GratefulHead1969 6 місяців тому

    Smokin hot. Rest in peace David

  • @jeffsilverman6104
    @jeffsilverman6104 3 роки тому +20

    This has been my favorite Dead jam since the first time I heard it fifty years ago, and you guys nailed it. Splendid. Heartfelt. The real deal. Thank you.

  • @louisbrunn1441
    @louisbrunn1441 Рік тому

    So glad your deadheads is still out there man I miss the dead and I miss Jerry thank you for all your doing and keep bringing us the tunes as long as we still got ears to hear him

  • @paulstanley31
    @paulstanley31 2 роки тому +3

    Had two cats back in the early 70s named China and Sunflower!

  • @jayheck1323
    @jayheck1323 Рік тому +1

    Just came across this and outside of the Dead themselves in Europe '72 Live, this is the best rendition of "I Know You Rider" I have ever heard. Just wow. Thank you gentlemen!

  • @drewcoober3735
    @drewcoober3735 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful....America at its best

  • @chrispygalactic
    @chrispygalactic 3 роки тому +55

    The birds are killin it in the background. This is amazing guys. Thanks

    • @Hortron69
      @Hortron69 3 роки тому +2

      Birds are dancing in the trees

    • @rascoby
      @rascoby 3 роки тому +1

      As I'm reading your comment, birds are chirping all around me

  • @starfishsystems
    @starfishsystems 3 роки тому +97

    You lads really nailed it. Such lovely relaxed phrasing, lots of space for expression, very complementary and well worked out - especially the clever bridging sections - but still totally natural. My hat's off to you both.
    There's an extra verse of "I Know You Rider" that I picked up from a John Renbourn album back in the seventies. He does it as what seems to be a very technical fingerpicking piece in A but it's quite easy
    I know my baby,
    She's bound to love me some
    (x2)
    Why she throws her arms around me
    Like a circle round the sun

    • @kylebookout1789
      @kylebookout1789 3 роки тому +6

      Great comment! You just made me realize that's where that band name comes from. Awesome.

    • @thestewlaw
      @thestewlaw 3 роки тому +1

      Fabulous

  • @nickproios6565
    @nickproios6565 3 роки тому +9

    I love discovering talent like this on UA-cam. Restores my faith in this hard to live in world. Very worthy and satisfying guys. Made my day.

  • @mattfaggia4148
    @mattfaggia4148 4 місяці тому

    It's the things like that, that make me believe there's a god somewhere. What more beauty in nature that the evolution happened so that, one day, these two guys met and made this.

  • @Lt.DanFLORIDA
    @Lt.DanFLORIDA 7 місяців тому +2

    I come back to this video every year at least 4 times a

  • @user-wg3gc5uz1g
    @user-wg3gc5uz1g 3 роки тому +15

    I didn’t realize how badly I needed this until I randomly stumbled upon it. You guys are amazing!

  • @kieranhowells7336
    @kieranhowells7336 3 роки тому +16

    Well, that was a 10! Jeez guys, seriously amazing! Gorgeous playing and perfect harmonies. Loved it.

  • @dantet04e
    @dantet04e 3 роки тому

    This is nothing short of Absolutely outstanding

  • @rzambory2938
    @rzambory2938 Рік тому

    This is what it is about !!! Thank You Gents ! Great Job !

  • @smurp1109
    @smurp1109 2 роки тому

    Rip david. A great teacher

  • @SeanLKearns
    @SeanLKearns 3 роки тому

    Gratefully appreciated.

  • @chrisarnold6852
    @chrisarnold6852 3 роки тому +17

    You guys play like waves gently folding effortlessly alongside one another.!I missed this video when it was gone,but then i just hit repeat.if y'all plug in to that obelisk,i think we might all get free energy worldwide!!!

    • @NickDonellan
      @NickDonellan 3 роки тому

      The obelisk only takes you to 18th century North Carolina or Scotland.

  • @bustan44
    @bustan44 3 роки тому

    David Surette does it all!

  • @muchanadziko6378
    @muchanadziko6378 3 роки тому +14

    whoever wrote the arrangement for the birds is a genius

  • @jljonesar
    @jljonesar 3 роки тому +14

    I would kill for a ‘Dreadful Wind and Rain’ out of that Rider!

  • @ericaveyandthehealing
    @ericaveyandthehealing 2 роки тому

    I stop by to check this out again every once and awhile ✌🏻

  • @maxwellsilver3115
    @maxwellsilver3115 3 роки тому +1

    If you look closely you can see deer, squirrels, frogs, woodchucks, bears, birds, etc. come to the edge of the woods and listen in on this fantastic cover. Thanks guys!

  • @heyitsmespider6792
    @heyitsmespider6792 3 роки тому

    I could listen to these guys all day long!

  • @spatoola
    @spatoola 2 роки тому

    Tell ‘em, Steve-Dave!
    Thank you

  • @DaveDartnell19
    @DaveDartnell19 3 роки тому +11

    Awesome!! A buddy of mine turned me on to the Dead when I was a junior in high school(1976) when he put on China Cat from Europe 72.
    You two killed it

  • @juancruzleon
    @juancruzleon 11 місяців тому +2

    Pure magic, ya guys! Cheers from an Argentinean Dead Head!

  • @safeeffective385
    @safeeffective385 7 місяців тому +2

    4:28
    Can hear the birds literally singing along!
    Amazing
    🎶
    🐦

  • @PeterFriedland
    @PeterFriedland 3 роки тому

    Love, love, love it

  • @horsezanthus5040
    @horsezanthus5040 Рік тому

    This landed on my lap when I needed it most. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, you guys made my day 🙏

  • @nickhill9702
    @nickhill9702 4 роки тому +17

    Unreal. You all did such justice to one of the Dead’s best!

  • @SingleMalt77005
    @SingleMalt77005 2 роки тому +1

    I only recently found David Surette's music. Better late than never.

  • @fubarsnafu4994
    @fubarsnafu4994 Рік тому

    I've listen n watched this video at least 50 times. This has all the energy of the parking lot banter.. heads sitting on tail gates jamming with acoustics and swapping lead for rythm at the drop of a hat.. amazing good stuff GBTGD ! Thanks for the lift ✌

  • @marckaplan395
    @marckaplan395 3 роки тому

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah. Sooooooooooooooo good.

  • @jamespcondren
    @jamespcondren 3 роки тому

    Hi Dave, met u several times at Northeast Heritage Music Camp and maybe Ashokan Family or Northern Week ( my memories are hazy sometimes). Always enjoyed and admired your relaxed, easygoing ways. To stumble on this sweet offering to deadheads everywhere in the cyber world ........thank you and your friends for sharing. Looking forward to seeing you down the road sometime.

  • @williamickes4648
    @williamickes4648 8 місяців тому +1

    Good job guys!

  • @jpc_337
    @jpc_337 3 роки тому +7

    Eleven minutes of awesomeness. Killer performance!

  • @kendalleidschun2385
    @kendalleidschun2385 2 місяці тому

    I loved every minute of this

  • @zerosum6669
    @zerosum6669 3 роки тому +1

    Yep!

  • @bagoquarks
    @bagoquarks 2 роки тому

    You brought the Grisman to my favorite Dead medley. Thanks.

  • @nomadihcnomadihc6709
    @nomadihcnomadihc6709 2 роки тому

    Simply amazing Love it

  • @bobcarts7003
    @bobcarts7003 2 роки тому

    I'm new to these fellows and just about fell out of my chair when I heard this. Both of them are masters. I am saddened that David Surette has left us. He left his mark on the world and our souls.

  • @yowlrdubz
    @yowlrdubz Рік тому

    Wow, what an absolute treat to watch. There's magic being made here. I was so FULLY pulled into this jam. The biggest smile the entire time. Thank you for that, gentlemen. Truly fantastic.

  • @neldogg1963
    @neldogg1963 10 місяців тому +1

    Just beautiful

  • @TheEpicPaco
    @TheEpicPaco 3 роки тому +112

    Holy guacamole guys, that was killer

  • @daviddemar551
    @daviddemar551 Рік тому +2

    Bravo ! Gentlemen you have wizard level musicianship skillls😊💓

  • @nickcarr5724
    @nickcarr5724 3 роки тому +18

    Great job, fellas. I know a lot of effort goes into sounding so effortless. Thanks for letting us listen along.

  • @ronoberbeck6914
    @ronoberbeck6914 3 роки тому

    I can see a Big Smile on Jerry's face from above.
    👍😁
    Grismon would love this too..
    Thx!

  • @brandonwillis9302
    @brandonwillis9302 Рік тому +1

    Had coffee with the two of you this morning. Thank you for recording this and sharing your talent with us. If I read correctly, Dave has passed on. I'm thankful for the music he left behind, what a pleasure to listen to. The birds singing in the background just hit the spot. I will be having coffee with the two of you again soon.

    • @DeadtotheCore
      @DeadtotheCore  Рік тому

      Sadly, that's true about David. Fortunately he left us with this and so much more great music.

    • @brandonwillis9302
      @brandonwillis9302 Рік тому

      @@DeadtotheCore I send my condolences. I do hope to see you guys make more music in the future though. I've since made my way through all of your videos and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I applaud the talent of everyone on the channel and I find your Dead covers to be incredibly tasteful. You are all fantastic musicians and you've managed to take some of the greatest music ever created and put a beautiful twist on it. I believe Jerry would really love it.

    • @DeadtotheCore
      @DeadtotheCore  Рік тому

      @@brandonwillis9302 Really appreciate the kind words. More videos will be coming for sure, plus we're out performing in a few configurations in the northeast, including some dates in Boston and New Hampshire with Steve Roy, and mando player here (who also kills on bass, fiddle, and more). Info here: www.jeffreypepperrodgers.com/dead-to-the-core-upcoming-shows

  • @ScrapWoodMandolins
    @ScrapWoodMandolins 3 роки тому

    Wow! You two just grabbed this right out of the air. Bobby said songs are just out there to catch. I believe you caught the China>Rider perfectly. Can I hug you both?

  • @jettrink7510
    @jettrink7510 3 роки тому

    Oh wow... real, real, real, real, really real people

  • @onafr
    @onafr 3 роки тому +32

    Damn!
    Its Insane , hello from Russia, guys))
    Jerry could be proud))👌

    • @zurieljoshua
      @zurieljoshua 3 роки тому +2

      Russian Deadheads! I love it!

    • @abovebeneathbeyond2345
      @abovebeneathbeyond2345 3 роки тому

      @@zurieljoshua so cool, and remember this one, bleacherreport.com/articles/1377826-the-other-dream-team-freedom-basketball-and-the-grateful-dead

  • @havnjero
    @havnjero 3 місяці тому

    sure do miss him!

  • @iantaylor1400
    @iantaylor1400 3 роки тому +4

    This is really amazing... makes me miss those times in my life jamming to the dead, living in beautiful surroundings, sharing in inspired musicianship with friends. Thanks guys!🙏🏻

  • @ruukasu71
    @ruukasu71 2 роки тому

    you guys are grateful dad

  • @billsilverman3133
    @billsilverman3133 3 роки тому +34

    Thank you, guys! Jerry & Robert would approve

  • @jimbosweeney
    @jimbosweeney 3 роки тому

    NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @eluizvaldes9013
    @eluizvaldes9013 2 роки тому +1

    I'm forever Grateful for this cover 💀

  • @jazzdog49
    @jazzdog49 3 роки тому

    Wonderful! Thank you.

  • @doomooify
    @doomooify 3 роки тому

    This made me real happy

  • @stansfieldmcelroy
    @stansfieldmcelroy 3 роки тому

    I'm glad I clicked on this with a joint already burning

  • @KevinSmith-tu1tt
    @KevinSmith-tu1tt 3 роки тому +3

    Great way to end my day stumbling upon this little gem...

  • @tao4mike
    @tao4mike 2 роки тому

    What a treat!

  • @ABRaingutters
    @ABRaingutters Рік тому

    The birds in the background make that level 10

  • @martinzeppelin89
    @martinzeppelin89 Рік тому

    This is a masterpiece

  • @slickrockcreek1
    @slickrockcreek1 3 роки тому +1

    By two minutes in I had already liked and subscribed, man THAT never happened before.

  • @Biswalt
    @Biswalt 7 місяців тому

    Amazing. My understanding is that David has since passed which is unfortunate timing on my part to have only heard y’all play today, but my god what an amazing performance. Respectful of the Dead’s song China Cat but not beholden entirely to it and willing to do your own thing and take it different places. Truly great.
    And then that opening harmony on Rider. Beautiful. The whole thing was just magnificent.

  • @williamlinden68
    @williamlinden68 3 роки тому

    thank you soooo much, just blew me away.....that was just awesome, gotta find more of that

  • @cicerojones9248
    @cicerojones9248 Рік тому +1

    I miss Dave!

  • @keniferusxj7047
    @keniferusxj7047 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds great 👍

  • @andrewptob
    @andrewptob 3 роки тому +18

    Incredible. Well done, guys

  • @marcnotrica7234
    @marcnotrica7234 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome! Not a dull moment. Crispy with beautiful harmonies

  • @julianlweisser
    @julianlweisser 2 роки тому

    RIP David. I didn’t know you but this song has brought me joy multiple times and from reading about you I see you’ve brought such joy to so many others over the years.

  • @nocarbonfootprint9120
    @nocarbonfootprint9120 3 роки тому

    that is the sweetest china cat i have ever heard. nice job!

  • @bibmitchell6542
    @bibmitchell6542 8 місяців тому +1

    That was beautiful, fellas. Great job.

  • @janicejohnson6438
    @janicejohnson6438 2 роки тому

    Just ran across this again and it was just what I needed. I agree with the guys at the end when they had to laugh in joy at the beautiful rendition they just completed.

  • @gabec5491
    @gabec5491 2 роки тому

    This is wonderful thank you