Over the years, the lineup of the 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.
Jerry Garcia's musical interests were famously varied, and this was reflected in the diverse music played by his band. Like the Grateful Dead, the Jerry Garcia Band played rock music that was influenced by blues, folk, country, and jazz. The band also played rhythm and blues and reggae songs, and rock versions of American roots music. Jerry Garcia notably covered many songs by Bob Dylan with the Jerry Garcia Band. Like the Dead, the Jerry Garcia Band emphasized musical improvisation, and helped create what is now known as jam band music.
During Garcia's lifetime, the Jerry Garcia Band released one studio album, Cats Under the Stars, and one live album, Jerry Garcia Band. Several more live albums were released posthumously.
Shining Star
The Jerry Garcia Band Lyrics
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Don't you go away, oh baby
I wanna be right here where you are
Till my dying day, oh baby
So many have tried, tried to find
A love like yours and mine, oh baby
Don't you realize how you hypnotise me
Honey, I'll never leave you lonely
I'll give my love to you only, to you only
To you only
Honey you are my shining star
Don't you go away, oh baby
I wanna be right here where you are
Till my dying day, oh baby
Feel so good when we're lying here next to each other
Lost in love, oh baby
Honey when we touch, I love you so much
You're all I ever dreamed of, oh baby
Honey, I'll never leave you lonely
I'll give my love to you only, to you only
To you only
Honey you are my shining star, don't you go away
The lyrics to The Jerry Garcia Band's song Shining Star is a tribute to a special someone in the singer's life. The song's lyrics express love and devotion for a significant other. The song's first verse describes the subject of the song as a "shining star" and implores them not to leave the singer's side. The second verse describes how this love is unique and how so many others have failed to find a love like theirs. The bridge of the song reveals that the singer is willing to devote their entire life to their love.
The chorus repeats the central theme of the song - the subject of the singer's affection is their shining star, and they never want them to leave. The final verse paints a picture of the two lovers lying next to each other, lost in love. The singer then proclaims that their love is everything they have ever dreamed of.
In summary, the lyrics to Shining Star are a declaration of love and devotion to the singer's significant other. The singer wants to stay by their side until the end of their days and considers them to be their shining star.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey you are my shining star
You are the person who brightens my life and makes everything better
Don't you go away, oh baby
Please don't leave me because I need you in my life
I wanna be right here where you are
I want to be with you always, no matter where life takes us
Till my dying day, oh baby
I will love you forever and even after I die
So many have tried, tried to find
Many people have searched for a love like ours
A love like yours and mine, oh baby
A love that is as strong and special as the one we share
Don't you realize how you hypnotise me
You have a powerful hold on me that I can't resist
Make me love you more each time, oh baby
Every moment I spend with you, I love you more and more
Honey, I'll never leave you lonely
I will always be there for you and never let you feel alone
I'll give my love to you only, to you only
My love is only for you and no one else
Feel so good when we're lying here next to each other
Being together with you gives me a feeling of comfort and happiness
Lost in love, oh baby
When we are together, everything else fades away and we are fully devoted to each other
Honey when we touch, I love you so much
Being close to you makes me feel an even stronger love for you
You're all I ever dreamed of, oh baby
You are the perfect partner that I have always imagined and I am so lucky to have you in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leo Graham, Paul Edward Richmond
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@LoloYodel
0:10 : 1st notes echoing out the delightfully haunting spirits ...
0:50 : 1st "high" note
2:00 : verse one
3:52 : solo and 3:58 looking left towards the band ...
4:15 : "hey, listen up" ...
4:28 : big 'ol grin (happy man)
4:45 : and again
5:20 : verse two
6:59 : 2nd solo
8:05 : new heights
8:44 : John Kahn's bobbing head
9:20 : a "kiss landing"
9:37 : verse three
10:19 : Jerry's encouraging wave towards Bruce (like a orchestra leader)
10:50 : the girls ! Jaclyn & Gloria
11:03 : Jerry's affirmation "I wanna be ..."
11:40 : belting it out
12:06 : please Bruce, a tone down, as we're landing
13:15 : and ... touchdown
@saintofcircumstance108
My late and dear daughter's thirty first birthday, today. She walked on five years ago. Hope she hears this in Heaven.
@jeffdempsey6478
❤❤❤❤
@1weimama
I’m sure ❤️🌿
@Rising-xu3gn
She the Angel Shinning down on all of us!
@saintofcircumstance108
@@Rising-xu3gn She is an angel of the first degree
@edhayes9037
Me too, my sister. May she be enjoying sonic celestial magic in every moment of the eternal now.
@tredwmiche3442
This was our wedding song , all 16 minutes. The hippies loved it, the straights were slightly confused. Great !
@mattcleveland4962
Wow us too!
@astherushcomes27lindsey35
I so love stories like this. So heartwarming. Thank you for sharing (:
@snugglepusmcgee5816
Hey now! Right on. 👆