gd1969.08.16.03 High Time.mpg
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P.S. Always a tough song to do live. The studio version on Workingman's prolly best captures the delicate beauty of the tune. Like a pressed antique rose--dried with a powerful lingering aroma. To my mind, much of Garcia's best singing was always done in the studio. And the mournful wail of his voice is what makes this song.
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This is definitely Woodstock. They refused to release the performance for the album or movie. (It's so dark 'cause the lighting was fucked for much of 2nd night). The Woodstock setlist was an odd one (the tabs of acid no doubt helped): St. Stephen; Mama Tried; Dark Star; High Time ; Turn On Your Lovelight. High Time was written in early '69, first played live 06/21/69 Fillmore East and released on Workingman's Dead (recorded 02/70 and released 06/14/70). Not their best night but interesting.
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This was really Woodstock? I am skeptical. I didn't even know the song went far as back as 1969.
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fuckin grumpy loser
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Too bad you could not wrap your mind around this and appreciate it, you are missing a lot...
The Dead may be one of the most under appreciated bands of all time. For those that never gave them a chance- YOUR LOSS. I was 30 before I gave them a chance, and now they're one of my favorite bands. There's something to be said about anyone or anything, especially a Rock band, that takes chances without complete disregard or apology for how it may turn out. I don't love all their recordings or renditions, but there is a reason why they have their own channel on Sirius.
5stringofFernandoSor 2 years ago 7
The seriousness of this song brings tears of joy to my eyes every time. It totally makes sense to me why this was played at Woodstock. It's not all about mindless happy happy joy joy 24/7. Introspect was something that the Grateful Dead helped me exercise; and songs like this are therapy for me on rainy days like today.
skinneyminimama 2 years ago 3