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.
You
David Grisman Lyrics
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I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
But they wouldn't do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
It had to be you, wonderful you,
It had to be you.
It had to be you, it had to be you.
I wandered around and finally found somebody who
Could make me be true, could make me be blue,
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
But they wouldn't do.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
With all your faults, I love you still.
It had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you.
In David Grisman's song "You," the singer is expressing their love and devotion towards a particular person. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that this person was the only one that could make them feel true emotions, even if it meant feeling sad sometimes. The singer then goes on to describe other people they have met who may have been kinder or less challenging, but ultimately would not suffice. The singer recognizes that despite the faults of their love interest, they still love them unconditionally. The chorus repeats that it had to be this person, that they are wonderful and the only one for the singer.
The lyrics of this song demonstrate the idea of fate, that this person was meant to be with the singer. The repetition of "it had to be you" emphasizes that there was no other option or person that could make the singer feel the way they do. The line "even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you" is a unique way of describing the effect this person has on the singer. It highlights the bittersweet nature of their love, that even when they are sad, the thought of this person can make them feel some kind of happiness.
Overall, "You" is a love song that showcases the intensity and depth of feelings that can be experienced when in love. The lyrics and melody work together to create a nostalgic and romantic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
It had to be you, it had to be you.
There was no one else who could capture my heart and attention but you.
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
I searched and searched until I stumbled upon the person who stole my heart.
Could make me be true, could make me feel blue,
You challenge me to be my most genuine self and bring out emotions in me that I didn't know existed.
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you.
I find joy even in the sadness that comes from simply reminiscing about you.
Some others I've seen might never be mean
I've encountered others who are kind and gentle...
Might never be cross or try to be boss,
...and never act demanding or controlling...
But they wouldn't do.
...but they just don't compare to you.
For nobody else gave me a thrill.
No one else makes my heart race and my soul come alive the way you do.
With all your faults, I love you still,
Despite your imperfections, my love for you remains strong and unwavering.
It had to be you, wonderful you,
You are the epitome of what I want and need in a partner, and I'm grateful to have found you.
It had to be you.
There is no doubt in my heart that you were meant to be mine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
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Wm. Wiles
I was at the RFK GD/Dylan/Tom Petty show, it was so hot outside. I was chilling in the stadium seating behind the stage. I saw Bobby talking to Dylan, one of them fired up a joint, they both shared it, and talked for about 20 minutes. I'll never forget seeing Bob Dylan in leather pants, thinking "why?" it being so dreadfully hot!
Then this really young, blonde, smoking hottie comes up and starts hanging on Bobby, kissing all over him.
Same woman, his wife, I saw in documentary The Other One. She looked like she was about 16 then.
When I looked to the left, right if facing stage, I saw a small office trailer. Through the little window I could see Jerry warming up on an acoustic. Jerry finally emerged from the trailer and walked backstage, then the band went on.
Dylan have departed by the time Jerry arrived backstage.
Never forget Bobby's cute gf! When I watched The Other One I was, like, "that was her!" Bobby's daughters were about the same age in the film as Mrs Weir was at the RFK show. Bobby has 3 daughters? look like clones of his wife.
She, and Bobby, commented in the film she meet Bobby before she was 18, but they waited until she was 18 before they started dating. Sure looked like they were dating at the RFK show! She was, like, a little monkey hanging all over him!
pdesmondflynn
0:00 shady grove
4:10 sittin here in limbo
12:31 Rosalie mcfall
17:55 so what
30:31 thrill is gone
36:08 dawg’s waltz
40:08 wind and rain
46:28 arabia
1:03:07 red rocking chair
1:07:34 I’m troubled
1:12:00 sweet sunny south
1:16:39 walking boss
1:22:23 jack-a-roe
1:28:17 friend of the devil
1:36:10 Louis collins
1:41:50 grateful dawg (or dawgful dead)
1:45:50 Russian lullaby
1:53:02 o tidings of comfort and joy
2:02:39 ripple
Carl Bessman
I bought 4th row seats to see Hunter open for Jerry and John( all acoustic) at Constitution Hall in D.C.,'86, 4 days after they went on sale- no line, just walked up and bought 'em- like JGB there in '84 . Same for Kokomo, Go Ahead and Bobby and the Midnites (all at the Bayou, formerly a small club in DC.)
Oh, the days before Touch of Gray...
From then on it was mail order only for me.
The only good that came out of it besides getting NYE shows tix hand delivered to VA, was the resurgence of the Warlocks...Blessed to have seen the rise and fall of Brent.
Only went to JGB shows after that....
Didn't get to see Grisman til Old and In the Gray (same line up as In the Way, 'cept w/o Dear Jerry.)
Speaking of which flew from TX to DEAR JERRY show 5/15 Columbia, MD..
That's the last I've seen of
Phil,Bob,Bill & Mickey...
Jeremy Carroll
Never heard any of this before. It's utterly beautiful. I'm sitting here in the morning sun in the garden of my house in the mountains of Northern Cyprus and it's giving me goosebumps. Thank you for the introduction.
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Check out "Not for Kids Only"
Stephan Larsen
100 percent hand made musica. Jah Herb Jah Jerry from Tucson Arizona Sonoran 🏜️ desert 🍄🌵🇯🇲🇺🇸🇸🇪 i Man a Afro Viking 🇬🇳
Stephan Larsen
I Man sitting here in limbo Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️
RCOZ
Anywhere is a good place to listen to this but especially a garden in the mountains of Cyprus. 👌Enjoy👍
K Lee
Better later than never! Special gift from incredible artist!
Dr. Tanner Blevins, O.B. Gyn.
Tears in me eyes as I'm backing them up through the tears on my bass guitar these guys were two of my best friends what a pleasure and honor to have known him I miss papa so much. If I knew the way I'd take you all home. Blessings brothers and sisters have a great day
James Haire
This ought to be legendary, revered by all generations. Not only for folk music fans, Deadheads, but for every human being.
Angie Bransted
You are so right man 💙 💜 💖 what a divine energy to exist, soothe, love, enlighten, and bless all that hear and feel such beautiful music
Dave D
My favorite thing to do in this world is turning on my new friends to The Grateful Dead and more importantly, Jerry Garcia….I sure do miss him