Phil continues to tour the country, and often releases digital soundboards of shows for free to keep the community spirit that the Dead created alive and allow the fans access to the music, because as Jerry Garcia once said, once it's out there, it's yours.
Phil received a liver transplant in 1998, and usually includes in his shows a "Donor Rap" encouraging others to become organ donors.
His current lineup as of September 2007 includes:
Larry Campbell (guitar, mandolin, fiddle)
Jackie Greene (vocals and guitar)
Steve Molitz (keyboards)
John Molo (drums)
Morning Dew
Phil Lesh & Friends Lyrics
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Walk me out in the morning dew today.
I can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey,
I can't walk you out in the morning dew today.
I thought I heard a baby cry this morning,
I thought I heard a baby cry this today.
You didn't hear no baby cry this morning,
Where have all the people gone my honey,
Where have all the people gone today.
There's no need for you to be worrying about all those people,
You never see those people anyway.
I thought I heard a young man morn this morning,
I thought I heard a young man morn today.
I thought I heard a young man morn this morning,
I can't walk you out in the morning dew today.
Walk me out in the morning dew my honey,
Walk me out in the morning dew today.
I'll walk you out in the morning dew my honey,
I guess it doesn't really matter anyway,
I guess it doesn't matter anyway,
I guess it doesn't matter anyway,
Guess it doesn't matter anyway.
The lyrics of "Morning Dew" by Phil Lesh & Friends, originally written by Bonnie Dobson, convey a sense of loss and departure, as well as a sense of acceptance of the inevitable. The phrase "walk me out in the morning dew" suggests a gentle parting, perhaps a final goodbye after a difficult or tumultuous time. The repeated line "I can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey" may represent the singer's inability to provide protection or support, or alternatively, a recognition that sometimes we must journey alone.
The second verse adds a more haunting note to the song, with the suggestion of a baby crying. The singer insists they heard a baby, but their companion denies it. The implication is that the baby has long since died or disappeared, and the singer is haunted by their absence. The third verse similarly questions the whereabouts of all the people the singer once knew, suggesting either their death or their absence from the singer's life.
The final verse returns to the image of the morning dew, with the line "I guess it doesn't really matter anyway". The singer seems resigned to their fate, whether that is leaving their loved one behind, or simply accepting the loss they have experienced. The repetition of this line reinforces the sense of inevitability and the idea that sometimes there is nothing to be done but to move on.
Overall, "Morning Dew" is a beautiful and melancholic song which captures the bittersweet emotions of parting and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk me out in the morning dew my honey,
Take me for a walk in the morning dew, my dear
Walk me out in the morning dew today.
Take me for a walk in the morning dew today
I can't walk you out in the morning dew my honey,
I cannot take you for a walk in the morning dew, my dear
I can't walk you out in the morning dew today.
I cannot take you for a walk in the morning dew today
I thought I heard a baby cry this morning,
I believed I heard a baby crying early today
I thought I heard a baby cry this today.
I believed I heard a baby crying earlier today
You didn't hear no baby cry this morning,
You did not hear any baby crying this morning
You didn't hear no baby cry today.
You did not hear any baby crying today
Where have all the people gone my honey,
My dear, where have all the people disappeared to?
Where have all the people gone today.
Where have all the people disappeared to today?
There's no need for you to be worrying about all those people,
You need not worry about all those people
You never see those people anyway.
You never see those people anyways
I thought I heard a young man morn this morning,
I believed I heard a young man mourning early today
I thought I heard a young man morn today,
I believed I heard a young man mourning today
I can't walk you out in the morning dew today.
I cannot take you for a walk in the morning dew today
Walk me out in the morning dew my honey,
Take me for a walk in the morning dew, my dear
Walk me out in the morning dew today.
Take me for a walk in the morning dew today
I'll walk you out in the morning dew my honey,
I will take you for a walk in the morning dew, my dear
I guess it doesn't really matter anyway,
I suppose it does not have any significance anyhow
I guess it doesn't matter anyway,
I suppose it does not have any significance anyhow
Guess it doesn't matter anyway.
Suppose it does not matter anyhow
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adrianihringer5176
I Guess I’ll be watching and listening to this over and over again in the days, months and hopefully years ahead.
What an amazing arrangement, and what a voice. ( Goosebumps time ) is an understatement.
@FormsInSpace
she did a great job on this . always loved this song
@tommcgann2432
Just awesome. A great rendition of one of the songs of my heart.
@kenlinke6834
If there is one song in the world that put me over the edge Morning Dew is it (exception Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes) This is Beautiful!!!
@LBaker805
Beautiful 🎵
@sweetbella553
excellent performance on Oct. 29th from Set 2, thank you so kindly for sharing this with us...
@johnstrubinger6727
Never forget the first time I heard this at a Dead show. Amazing
@cyclesmoking
Imagine her voice with the Dead in their prime.
@ivanfortuny2244
Great Band Nice versión Crosby violín solo was puré Bliss.
@daveyboy8907
Looks like a awesome place to catch a show.