Jerry Garcia Band employs many of the same elements and similar style to the Grateful Dead, such as rock influenced by blues, folk, country, and jazz.
Over the years, the lineup of the Jerry Garcia Band changed a number of times. The one constant member besides Garcia himself was bassist John Kahn. Melvin Seals had the next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. Seals became band leader following Garcia's death and changed the band's name to JGB.
Rhapsody In Red
Jerry Garcia Band Lyrics
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It just knocks me right outa my head
Lifts me up here just floatin' around
Sends me way up and it don't let down
I love to hear that Rhapsody in Red
On my feet or laid back in my bed
Takes me way back where I don't mind
Sail away on that Rhapsody in Red
Don't care where those other rainbows led
With all those Northern lights just blowin' away
Got no thought to relate in the same old way, anyway
Love to feel it flood down to my soul
Lovin' feel just like days of old
I sing blues where has it led
Gimmie some more Rhapsody in Red, in Red
The lyrics of Jerry Garcia's "Rhapsody in Red" describe the transformative power of music, specifically the titular tune, which sends the singer on a journey through time and lifts him out of his normal headspace. The singer expresses an almost physical response to the music, feeling as though he is floating and flooded by it. The song seems to be a kind of escape for him, allowing him to forget about other obligations or distractions and just revel in the experience of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
I love to hear that Rhapsody in Red
I thoroughly enjoy listening to Rhapsody in Red
It just knocks me right outa my head
It overwhelms me with intense feelings and emotions
Lifts me up here just floatin' around
It elevates my mood, making me feel dreamy and weightless
Sends me way up and it don't let down
It transports me to a higher state of mind and sustains that feeling
On my feet or laid back in my bed
Whether I'm up and moving or relaxing in bed, Rhapsody in Red still affects me the same way
Takes me way back where I don't mind
It brings me back to a past time, which I don't have any negative feelings about
Takes me way back in my time, in my time
It connects me with my personal history and memories
Sail away on that Rhapsody in Red
Let yourself get carried away by Rhapsody in Red
Don't care where those other rainbows led
I'm not interested in other experiences when Rhapsody in Red is playing
With all those Northern lights just blowin' away
Amidst all the beautiful and colorful lights, the Rhapsody in Red stands out and still captures my attention
Got no thought to relate in the same old way, anyway
I'm not interested in relating to things in a dull or mundane way when Rhapsody in Red is playing
Love to feel it flood down to my soul
I love the feeling of Rhapsody in Red permeating my being
Lovin' feel just like days of old
It reminds me of past times and the feelings I had then
I sing blues where has it led
I'm left feeling down and lost when Rhapsody in Red isn't playing
Gimmie some more Rhapsody in Red, in Red
I want to experience the joy of Rhapsody in Red again and again
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEROME J. GARCIA, ROBERT C. HUNTER, JOHN KAHN
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@Coorsgood10
Even my friends that hate The Dead, because of me, love this song
@esmeraldo7887
Man-o-man, I love this song. It sounds like a Bob Seger song in a lot of (good) ways - tough and greasy. I first heard it when I came out of a long backpacking trip in Yellowstone and my friends and I came out the woods into some Wyoming dive looking for a hot meal and beers. We walked in and the place was jumping an this song was blasting and things were allllright.
@janeseamore1370
Great album
@diabol1cal920
Timeless!!!!!
@donnaparker2706
Great song, from a great God
@JerryGarciaPOBox
2 of them. Hunter + Garcia = genius
@liamdurcan217
Despite popular belief, Rhapsodies can come in other colors...
@justinj1zalientoxic
Wow !
@kathiw3720
excuse me Marisol, u know I mean Kathy Lennon w Ritchie Blackmore (-or perfume) to hide identity, because now im asking for a closer National family, if this one can't get it right? So, I turn around to Ian Gillian, Ozzy Osbourne, and Tony Iommi, n there is no Deep Purple job there.
@kathiw3720
I am Winstonian- I meant to be vac VA,.in 1968, so everyone could leave the Illonis house, except me + Ritchie (Blackmore)- which i didn't know his name then, guess mom, before all Yoko's digital fraud-takes Bonnies stupid play toy thing w, and enters Kathy Lennon w Ritchie Blackmore, Renaldo C, etc. so I can stay w Ritchie there while Jannis J is excorted to the police? So, whatya gonna do now, let me go with his lil friends Ian Gillian, Tony Iomi, and Ozzy, cuz I've already been to Neil's - Capital Arrista we r talking about, and there is no you.