Hunter quoted from the rolling stone interview: "OK, to get very egotistical about it, way back when I thought we were making music for the ages. I thought that’s what we were doing and it’s what I tried to do. It’s what Jerry was trying to do. That’s one of the reasons we based our stuff very heavily on traditional music as a continuity with that tradition. That it worked out that way and continued to survive was not a big surprise…. I look back and I’ve realized what marvelous good luck I’ve had and a lot of it has it do with the persistent loyalty of fans. That’s a blessing! I won’t play for a couple of years and I forget. Playing Grateful Dead songs to Grateful Dead fans - there’s nothing to compare to that, being up onstage and doing “Ripple” in front of people who’ve grown up with that song. They love it, and I’m able to give it to them as close to the source as you’re going to get."
Hunter's masterpiece: a brilliant version of Terrapin Station stripped back to its origins in the Scottish ballad Lady from Carlisle, in turn stripped back to its Biblical origins in The Book of Daniel. Recorded here in London - I spotted Hunter in the street and walked on, thinking I was seeing things.
"If some part of that music is heard in deepest dream, or on some breeze of Summer a snatch of golden theme, we'll know you live inside us with love that never parts our good old Jack O'Diamonds become the King of Hearts." -RH RIP path maker, explorer, shepherd.
I tried some of Hunters albums for nearly 35 years and could never get into them. Saw him live several times way back and that was cool. Tried the records again couple years ago, still no luck. Somehow I must have listened to every one but this one. Thiis is freakin awesome!!!! That Box of Rain is so powerful!!! Ahhh its like hearing the dead for the first time again
Yes, the old Hunter albums are special, I had my struggles then. Try to invite the strange elements without reservation, they will become familiar, I love them for exactly that now
In the attics of my life Full of cloudy dreams unreal Full of tastes no one can know And lights no eye can see When there was no ear to hear You sang to me Eternally grateful Robert.
🕊️🕉️💔🕉️🕊️rt on Hashbury 💜🙏 In the secret space of dreams Where I dreaming lay amazed When the secrets all are told And the petals all unfold When there was no dream of mine You dreamed of me
If anyone can rival Bob Dylan as songwriter, it must be Robert Hunter. Just imagine if a really great Bluegrass band played some of his songs! I'd be grateful!
It’s amazing not more people have commented on this thread... I’ve never commented on one of em ever! Until now, the Grateful Dead were some kinda wonderful... each peace of the puzzle complemented the next! Such as life! Also, this is a fantastic recording of these songs!
Try not to weep when listening to Robert Hunter's version of Box Of Rain. It's one of the most beautiful versions you'll ever hear, and it takes a LOT to make me shed a tear.
Bob's first gig after Jerry died what's at the Fox Theater in Boulder in 1997 and I was there...first song out of the gate...I was in attendance for the last Box of Rain ever sung by the Grateful Dead at Jerry's last show...the second he started singing 😭 ....I bawled hard
Saw Hunter at the Cellar Door late 70s maybe 80. Very small joint , 125 seats. We had two drunk assholes sitting at the table next to us that kept talking during the songs and heckling him the whole time. Really!? I was starting to get pissed and after one song it’s dead silent and Robert is tuning his guitar. So this nitwit says “ He looks like Elmer Fud “ Its embarrassing, rude, totally uncalled for. I’m about to snap. After a few seconds go by Robert looks up and has the best comeback ever. “ Nasty Wabbits” That eased some tensions for about ten minutes. The dumbasses spilled their drink in my girls lap. They should never have done that!
Hunter created a mythical Old West more convincing even than Dylan's cowboy songs. Cruel White Water is my favorite and always wanted to see Weir or Jerry cover it. Maybe Weir or Lesh (gasp) will do a tribute concert for Bob and play his songs. Robert Hunter is the ONLY member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who never performed with his band. He's the only exclusively lyricist in the Hall of Fame. He didn't mind calling people assholes in the audience, very unusual. I remember him saying, at a show I attended, "I can't wait to go home, but my wife said to not expect a hero's welcome". "And that's fine". I imagine Bob finally set sail on the Maria Helena, bon voyage my friend. RIP
Thanks so much Lou..1st sunny ☀️ day for a few..just put out my plants made some coffee..now I'm relaxing laying w MOJO the cat..talk about having it made..just turned 60 this past wknd..have my health ..a few good friends and a loving family..sitting here digging Hunter doing Reuben and Charrise..Whatore can a man ask for..keep spreading the tunes my friend!!🍄⚡🌷✨
Lou, nice job. The tags are nice too. I have Rum Runners and Tiger Rose on vinyl. I liked them. I never heard this one. My new favorite! Hunter was a real wordsmith. I think he really pushed the Dead to the top. No other band had lyrics like this. Very deep and colorful "painting" with words. I like his voice too!
The Stephen Foster of the 20th century. Despite the iconic accolades of us alive now, it will surely be the case that 50 years from now most of these tunes will be an integral part of American Music forever. Thanks fellas for being around for this romantic fan and I hope more folks will realize the true genius of Hunter and Garcia.
amen....was just thinking the same thing...im going through some shit, my fault, but this is healing..and so is your comment as along I read and across yours i saw
Just finished reading An American Life, really good time spent. Had no clue about how crucial Robert Hunter was to the scene . Garcia wrote the music and Hunter brought the lyrics.....R.I.P. Hombre you are now a part of me!
Love you Hunter. Underrated, overlooked, in my opinion. I’ve asked some, mainly newer Deadheads, if they knew who he was. A lot do not. That just makes me sad. Great album I love all of them…tiger rose being my favorite. RIP!
his show in northampton, mass. after jerry passed was great, I remember him playing this on an ovation guitar...by far my favorite box o' rain, took me way back to the 70's walking in the woods in the berkshires and western massachusetts, stockbridge county fair, wormtown, and the attendant hippie gatherings thereabouts!.....
The rare beautiful artist who could distill the ether and spin the ineffable into golden silk. Timeless! However… the album cover looks like an early 90’s computer game, Sierra or somesort😂
I had a cassette of this in High School, 1984. I thought it was great then, and really loved revisiting it. Money Tree, Book of Daniel...all the songs show a little different side of Hunter's writing. Thanks
This just goes to show that Hunter didn't really leave his folk roots, these songs in his style could all be played at Cafe Wha? in the mid 60's. Cool.
Grateful for the songs in our heart, beyond thought spoken light broken wings on the air my son wanted us to see you sing. Maybe he will now. rest in peace Mr. Hunter, my son, everyone
I bought this LP album when it was released in 1980,here in Italy........what a masterpiece!!!!!!! He gave us an excellent sight of his musicianship in this album...a POET for sure........RIP Robert.......
Robert gave me a tape many years ago, when I was not a dead fan. Much later realized he wrote many dead songs. I enjoyed the tape, but sadly lost it. I really enjoyed the song roll Columbia river.. have never found it again. Meeting the Merry pranksters was awesome, didn't know about the history at the time. Was lucky to live in laytonville, a small town home to the old hog farm people, Black Oak ranch.. , and wavy gravy. Much love and RIP Hunter, . Was cool meeting jorma, jack Cassidy, and Mitch Mitchell, and other characters.And was awesome to be gifted so many tickets, and backstage passes, food , and transportation to the beautiful dead concerts.
Hunter quoted from the rolling stone interview:
"OK, to get very egotistical about it, way back when I thought we were making music for the ages. I thought that’s what we were doing and it’s what I tried to do. It’s what Jerry was trying to do. That’s one of the reasons we based our stuff very heavily on traditional music as a continuity with that tradition. That it worked out that way and continued to survive was not a big surprise…. I look back and I’ve realized what marvelous good luck I’ve had and a lot of it has it do with the persistent loyalty of fans. That’s a blessing! I won’t play for a couple of years and I forget. Playing Grateful Dead songs to Grateful Dead fans - there’s nothing to compare to that, being up onstage and doing “Ripple” in front of people who’ve grown up with that song. They love it, and I’m able to give it to them as close to the source as you’re going to get."
He’s so correct!
RIP poet laureate of the Grateful
i thank you for penning the soundtrack of the last 50 years of my life. you knew the way. ive been home ever since.
Yes!
Rt On 🕊️🕉️💔🕉️🕊️🌹💀💜🙏
@@susiefairfield7218 it be like dat!❄️🌎❄️
Last 15 years of mine and counting. God bless ❤
still the best version of Terrapin IMO
R.I.P. Hunter Tell Jerry I said Hi!
Hunter's masterpiece: a brilliant version of Terrapin Station stripped back to its origins in the Scottish ballad Lady from Carlisle, in turn stripped back to its Biblical origins in The Book of Daniel. Recorded here in London - I spotted Hunter in the street and walked on, thinking I was seeing things.
A rare and different tune, Robert hunter was. The compass always points to Terrapin.
Thanks Robert for all the great music. You will missed
Yeah, just heard this afternoon on 88.5 WAMU in D.C. Saw him perform here in 2003.
❤
"If some part of that music is heard in deepest dream, or on some breeze of Summer a snatch of golden theme, we'll know you live inside us with love that never parts our good old Jack O'Diamonds become the King of Hearts." -RH
RIP path maker, explorer, shepherd.
Forever grateful for your words and wisdom.
"Wildflower seed on the sand and stone. May the forewinds blow you safely home."
Thanks Hunter. These versions blow my mind. The power of your words is staggering. RIP brother.
fare thee well, bob, and thanx for everything you gave me in the last 40 years.
This box f Rain stands alone as the most uniquely sung. Right now it is my fav version vocally w ease. No other version compares.
Thank you, Lou, for putting this on UA-cam. It means more than you know.
I tried some of Hunters albums for nearly 35 years and could never get into them. Saw him live several times way back and that was cool. Tried the records again couple years ago, still no luck. Somehow I must have listened to every one but this one. Thiis is freakin awesome!!!! That Box of Rain is so powerful!!! Ahhh its like hearing the dead for the first time again
Yes, the old Hunter albums are special, I had my struggles then.
Try to invite the strange elements without reservation, they will become familiar, I love them for exactly that now
Yea this album is a precious thing
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RIP. It was such a good trip. Can’t wait for that spirit to be back again.
Fare Thee Well
In the attics of my life
Full of cloudy dreams unreal
Full of tastes no one can know
And lights no eye can see
When there was no ear to hear
You sang to me Eternally grateful Robert.
🕊️🕉️💔🕉️🕊️rt on Hashbury 💜🙏
In the secret space of dreams
Where I dreaming lay amazed
When the secrets all are told
And the petals all unfold
When there was no dream of mine
You dreamed of me
Yessir .. beautiful words
If anyone can rival Bob Dylan as songwriter, it must be Robert Hunter.
Just imagine if a really great Bluegrass band played some of his songs!
I'd be grateful!
A rare and different tune.
My life would not have been what it was with out him in it.
🕉
❤
That is correct.
I'm just crying
This is a masterpiece . Greek legends, biblical stories, outlaws and where is Terrapin Station when we end?
Thanks for sharing. :( RIP Robert.
I've been a Dead fan since I was maybe 10 years old. At 42 now, I'm just hearing this album and I am stunned. Wow. Just Wow. Robert Hunter presente!
His voice just caresses the words.
Thank you for posting.
It’s amazing not more people have commented on this thread... I’ve never commented on one of em ever! Until now, the Grateful Dead were some kinda wonderful... each peace of the puzzle complemented the next! Such as life!
Also, this is a fantastic recording of these songs!
Try not to weep when listening to Robert Hunter's version of Box Of Rain. It's one of the most beautiful versions you'll ever hear, and it takes a LOT to make me shed a tear.
I know. Compared to Phil's emotional performance, Hunter's has a tenderness that brings new meaning to the song.
Bob's first gig after Jerry died what's at the Fox Theater in Boulder in 1997 and I was there...first song out of the gate...I was in attendance for the last Box of Rain ever sung by the Grateful Dead at Jerry's last show...the second he started singing 😭
....I bawled hard
Thank you so much! I've missed this album terribly!
Just absolutely amazing...Freedom of the mind and soul. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
All my Love and Appreciation for this Beloved Man's words are far beyond my own words...Rest Easy RH xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo...
Saw Hunter at the Cellar Door late 70s maybe 80. Very small joint , 125 seats. We had two drunk assholes sitting at the table next to us that kept talking during the songs and heckling him the whole time. Really!? I was starting to get pissed and after one song it’s dead silent and Robert is tuning his guitar. So this nitwit says “ He looks like Elmer Fud “ Its embarrassing, rude, totally uncalled for. I’m about to snap. After a few seconds go by Robert looks up and has the best comeback ever. “ Nasty Wabbits” That eased some tensions for about ten minutes. The dumbasses spilled their drink in my girls lap. They should never have done that!
Tamela Mann newest Winnie in the hall in Baltimore Maryland and that sounds exactly how he would respond
Hunter created a mythical Old West more convincing even than Dylan's cowboy songs. Cruel White Water is my favorite and always wanted to see Weir or Jerry cover it. Maybe Weir or Lesh (gasp) will do a tribute concert for Bob and play his songs. Robert Hunter is the ONLY member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who never performed with his band. He's the only exclusively lyricist in the Hall of Fame. He didn't mind calling people assholes in the audience, very unusual. I remember him saying, at a show I attended, "I can't wait to go home, but my wife said to not expect a hero's welcome". "And that's fine". I imagine Bob finally set sail on the Maria Helena, bon voyage my friend. RIP
You said it Susie Q!
@@mosesnaedele3727 Stage the bon voyage with
flagrant octarina;
lace the mask to your face
with living worms.- Hunter 💀 🌹
@@susiefairfield7218 It is better to wear seaweed socks than thrust a melon in your brother's ear!
Thanks so much Lou..1st sunny ☀️ day for a few..just put out my plants made some coffee..now I'm relaxing laying w MOJO the cat..talk about having it made..just turned 60 this past wknd..have my health ..a few good friends and a loving family..sitting here digging Hunter doing Reuben and Charrise..Whatore can a man ask for..keep spreading the tunes my friend!!🍄⚡🌷✨
Who in THEE hail disliked this? Man, you are tone deaf and thats putting it politely.
Lou, nice job. The tags are nice too. I have Rum Runners and Tiger Rose on vinyl. I liked them. I never heard this one. My new favorite! Hunter was a real wordsmith. I think he really pushed the Dead to the top. No other band had lyrics like this. Very deep and colorful "painting" with words. I like his voice too!
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this man was a real poet with a different take on any subject from anyone else. Not that far behind Dylan
Awesome Robert Hunter LP, thanks for a lifetime of great music---RIP
thank you for sharing. you made my evening.
Peace and love Bob. Thanks for sharing your gift with us!
The Stephen Foster of the 20th century. Despite the iconic accolades of us alive now, it will surely be the case that 50 years from now most of these tunes will be an integral part of American Music forever. Thanks fellas for being around for this romantic fan and I hope more folks will realize the true genius of Hunter and Garcia.
Great sentiments Donald! I'm with ya sir!
This takes my depression to a whole new level. I love you Robert. R.I.P.
amen....was just thinking the same thing...im going through some shit, my fault, but this is healing..and so is your comment as along I read and across yours i saw
Tell your depression to leave in JESUS' NAME....shake it..sugaree!
🕊️🕉️💔🕉️🕊️same, hitting me hard... my Dad is dying today 03-03-21 😢
Be not sad for what you have lost, be grateful for what you have had.
Thank you for all the lovely songs ...loved always and forever
👋 first listen, great album Robert, RIP
Just finished reading An American Life, really good time spent. Had no clue about how crucial Robert Hunter was to the scene . Garcia wrote the music and Hunter brought the lyrics.....R.I.P. Hombre you are now a part of me!
I was fortunate enough to see him open for Jerry at Penn State. My first Dead experience, it was memorable.
those Ivory Wheels ALWAYS gits me o'jiggy jigging...!
The beauty of this album really just hit me
Love you Hunter. Underrated, overlooked, in my opinion. I’ve asked some, mainly newer Deadheads, if they knew who he was. A lot do not. That just makes me sad. Great album I love all of them…tiger rose being my favorite.
RIP!
Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be there
Music to my soul thank you fly on my brother
🙌 so grateful Happy Birthday RobertHunter
I asked MR.HUNTER why CARLOS SERIGOSA was not in BOX of RAIN , he forgot it ! I think he said it was written by a Taxi driver in Mexico 🌙
his show in northampton, mass. after jerry passed was great, I remember him playing this on an ovation guitar...by far my favorite box o' rain, took me way back to the 70's walking in the woods in the berkshires and western massachusetts, stockbridge county fair, wormtown, and the attendant hippie gatherings thereabouts!.....
The rare beautiful artist who could distill the ether and spin the ineffable into golden silk. Timeless!
However… the album cover looks like an early 90’s computer game, Sierra or somesort😂
Robert has the bardic gift in both the creation and the performance of the music which will never die.
I had a cassette of this in High School, 1984. I thought it was great then, and really loved revisiting it. Money Tree, Book of Daniel...all the songs show a little different side of Hunter's writing. Thanks
"The breeze would pause and listen in, before going its way again" ......
Thank you for sharing this! Long Live the ballads of Robert Hunter ~
This is such a perfect album. What a talent and contribution to music Hunter was.
Good looking out lou
"Reuben walked the New Orleans streets until dawn, with the ghost of Cherise in his empty arms. And her hair hung gently down."
Robert Hunter lyricist beyond description! ❤️
By far the GOAT Stagger Lee. Nothing tops it. If so, let me hear it.
wow, box of rain is so beautiful....... what a beautiful song.... lesh is so outta key i never really listened b4 :)
This just goes to show that Hunter didn't really leave his folk roots, these songs in his style could all be played at Cafe Wha? in the mid 60's. Cool.
another great minstrel lost from us!
Grateful for the songs in our heart, beyond thought spoken light
broken wings on the air
my son wanted us to see you sing. Maybe he will now.
rest in peace Mr. Hunter,
my son,
everyone
I have died a 100 times a thousand times over, you have to ask yourself, "Why the Grateful Dead ?"
Thank You! Such talent. Your pen will always be mightier than the sword.
A grown man's fairytale.
I bought this LP album when it was released in 1980,here in Italy........what a masterpiece!!!!!!! He gave us an excellent sight of his musicianship in this album...a POET for sure........RIP Robert.......
Never Fade Away....
Is this what a typical Hunter demo would show up sounding like around _American Beauty_ ? What the actual hey?
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Might get some sleep tonight 😎🙏
Written by TOM RUSSELL for me Gallo dell Cielo was the best performance 🎭 I ever saw seeing him at WOLFGRAMS on Columbus abs in SF
Robert gave me a tape many years ago, when I was not a dead fan. Much later realized he wrote many dead songs. I enjoyed the tape, but sadly lost it. I really enjoyed the song roll Columbia river.. have never found it again. Meeting the Merry pranksters was awesome, didn't know about the history at the time. Was lucky to live in laytonville, a small town home to the old hog farm people, Black Oak ranch.. , and wavy gravy. Much love and RIP Hunter, . Was cool meeting jorma, jack Cassidy, and Mitch Mitchell, and other characters.And was awesome to be gifted so many tickets, and backstage passes, food , and transportation to the beautiful dead concerts.
exquisite! love it!!
Robert Hunter ♥️♥️♥️
Masterpiece 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
a unique voice, no mistaking him
This is beautiful
Maybe the sun is shining... rest easy Bob!
Thank you. Such a special record!
CARLOS SERIGOSA , a song about a fighting game cock , one amazing song. Can anyone find and post this lost gem?
Good One
THANKS
,THANKS
❤️
Never heard this before. It's like listening to Irish folk music. Nice Terrapin
R.I.P Bob
Happy Birthday wherever you may be. Your words and music keeps you alive and well in our hearts
❤
This Box of rain is perfect
Excellence....
Love and miss seeing u ❤️
Good God. Not another one!
sincere thanks for this brilliant upload...
Rip Bobby...
Thank you so much
Thanks
Thank u