David Grisman started his musical career in 1963 as a member of The Even Dozen Jug Band. His nickname, "Dawg" was affectionately assigned by his close friend Jerry Garcia (the two met at a Van Hoy Campground (NC) back when they used to host the old time fiddlers convention). "Dawg Music" is what he calls his mixture of bluegrass and Django Reinhardt-Stéphane Grappelli-influenced jazz, as highlighted on his 1977 album "Hot Dawg". Stephane Grappelli played on a couple of tracks on the Hot Dawg album and then the 1981 recording "Stephane Grappelli and David Grisman Live". It was his early fusions with Reinhardt-era Jazz that led to the formation of the genre known as newgrass. Grisman, along with New Grass Revival are generally considered the modern day Bill Monroes to this new bluegrass-influenced sound.
Denny Zeitlin, Tony Rice, Mark O'Connor, Béla Fleck, Bob Brozman, Mike Auldridge, Mike Seeger, David Bromberg, Martin Taylor, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, John Hartford, Darol Anger (Turtle Island String Quartet), Sam Bush, and the Kronos Quartet are just some of the musicians that have played with David Grisman or been part of the DGQ (David Grisman Quintet).
The documentary "Grateful Dawg" chronicles the deep friendship between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. David Grisman appeared on the Grateful Dead's American Beauty album. To this day, Grisman complains of how Jerry Garcia vetoed the length of the mandolin solo featured on the studio version of Ripple. The two recorded a number of duet albums, including the children's album "Not for Kids Only". They also played together as the band "Old and in the Way" with Vassar Clements, Peter Rowan, and John Kahn, which recorded three different albums.
The Thrill Is Gone
David Grisman Lyrics
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The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone
TheIt's gone away from me
Though I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away for good
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away for good
Someday I'll be over it all
Like I know a good man should
I'm free baby
Free from your spell
I'm free, free baby
Free from your spell
Now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
Now it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
The lyrics of "The Thrill Is Gone" by David Grisman depict the pain and loneliness that come along with a failed relationship. The singer laments that the thrill he once felt with his lover has now vanished, along with his happiness. He notes that his lover has done him wrong and will eventually regret their actions. The chorus repeats the idea that the thrill -- the passion, the excitement, the joy -- is gone for good, leaving the singer feeling isolated and desolate. He acknowledges that someday he will move on from his heartbreak, but for now, he is consumed by the emptiness it has left behind.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant reminder of the intense emotions that accompany a breakup. The line "The thrill is gone away for good" is particularly striking, highlighting the finality of the situation and the notion that once the spark is gone, it cannot be reignited. The song's mournful tone and simple yet powerful lyrics make it a classic in the world of blues and one that many people can relate to on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement of our relationship has disappeared
The thrill is gone away
There is no longer any excitement or passion in our relationship
The thrill is gone
The excitement is completely gone
The thrill is gone away
There is no excitement left between us
You know you done me wrong
You hurt me with your actions and behavior
And you'll be sorry someday
You will regret what you did to me at some point in the future
The thrill is gone
I no longer feel excited or passionate
The thrill is gone away from me
I no longer feel any thrill or excitement
The thrill is gone
The excitement has left me completely
It's gone away from me
I am no longer filled with excitement and passion
Though I'll still live on
Even though our relationship is over, I will continue living my life
But so lonely I'll be
I will feel lonely without the excitement and passion in our relationship
The thrill is gone
The excitement that we had is completely gone
The thrill is gone away for good
There is no possibility of the excitement returning
The thrill is gone
There is no excitement left for me to feel
The thrill is gone away for good
The excitement is permanently gone
Someday I'll be over it all
At some point in the future, I will move past the hurt and pain of our relationship ending
Like I know a good man should
I will handle this situation with dignity and respect
I'm free baby
I am no longer tied down by our relationship
Free from your spell
I am no longer under the influence of your behavior and actions
I'm free, free baby
I am completely free from you and our relationship
Now that it's all over
With our relationship ending, there is nothing left between us
All I can do is wish you well
I can only hope for the best for you in the future
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEW BROWN, RAY HENDERSON
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@TheRealForrestGeorge
The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry someday
The thrill is gone
It's gone away from me
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Although, I'll still live on
But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone
It's gone away for good
The thrill is gone baby
It's gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open armed baby
Just like I know a good man should
You know I'm free, free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Oh I'm free, free, free now
I'm free from your spell
And now that it's all over
All I can do is wish you well
@johncostello6043
26 years ago, we lost Jerry. Wish that I'd made it to at least one Grisman/Garcia show. Thank you very much for sharing this.
@donfauth364
I made it to one, probably the best experience at a show!
@johnstallings4049
One of my favorite Jerry & David G. interpretations! Thanks for posting this! ❄️🌍❄️💣💥💕🍄💖👁️❤️🎵❄️
@picturethesouth9040
I've got one question....
WHERE THE 'F HAS THIS VIDEO BEEN HIDING FROM ME FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS?
That is all.
@curtlain4934
Hahahaha! That's so funny and sweet :-). I was given the CD by an ex-boyfriend and it was the best gift ever :-).
@georgeshimanovich217
I keep on coming back to it, buddy, already many years...
@johndoyle3495
Jazzy!
@julianthelovingone
Treasures are hard to find.
@walellindo
one of the best vds ever - great version of this classic track!
@ljswack
Amen