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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 9:10am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Soy un perdedor... |
It’s close to the end for the classic Dead of the 70s and the times are definitely a-changing. Keith plays the keys in the corner like the house pianist in the Last Chance Saloon and Garcia’s voice is beginning to crack, lending the song an air of barely suppressed desperation. The instrumental break is a burning light pinning a man on the cusp of hope and despair ready to betray his sweet Suzy for the unfaithful Queen of Diamonds. Garcia’s solo is a keening prayer to the unfeeling gods; Weir’s strong rhythms speak of a happier life that’s long since been swallowed by the unending search for just one good turn of the cards; while Phil’s bass lays down an unarguable reminder that fate can and will crush you.
Do I read too much into these songs? I don’t know, but it’s undoubtedly powerful stuff – I can get as much out of a good Dead performance as I’d take from any other artform. I’ve listened to it three times already today and I’d happily listen again, it’s that good.
Anyway, for now this is the best Loser I know. Anyone got any other suggestions? (And yes Mr Hollow I know it’s all subjective but it’s still a treat to hear what you think.)
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Poster: | romper rOOm | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 3:16pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | johnnyonthespot | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:10pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
As for my favs - top of my head Kezar 5-26-73 and I like the Greek 87 one a lot but I forgot the date.
Also - one of the best written Dead tunes imo. Can't think of one version that sucks.
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Poster: | He Live's | Date: | Jan 18, 2008 12:57pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | GO PRE-KEITH....Re: Soy un perdedor... |
This post was modified by He Live's on 2008-01-18 07:27:40
This post was modified by Diana Hamilton on 2008-01-18 20:57:34
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Poster: | SomeDarkHollow | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 9:31am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
This post was modified by SomeDarkHollow on 2008-01-17 17:31:48
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Poster: | lobster12 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 10:23am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | Cliff Hucker | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 9:43am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
I have always dug this version. Poor Jer is pretty sick, and its obviously painful for him to sing, but in this case it only increases the sense of desperation, which Jer masterfully carries over in a haunting solo starting about 5:25 in...
http://www.archive.org/details/gd78-11-24.sbd.prefm.13948.sbefail.shnf
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 10:19am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | northstar dead | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 3:37pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | L.A. Women | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 10:00am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
http://www.archive.org/details/gd71-11-15.sbd.cotsman.12438.sbeok.shnf
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 9:31am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | bluedevil | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 10:04am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
http://www.archive.org/details/gd84-07-22.pcm-sbd.miller.30650.sbeok.flacf
Jerry growls...
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Poster: | jackstraw86 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 11:51am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:05pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | direwolf0701 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:23pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
:-P
(trouble maker)
:)
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:27pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | direwolf0701 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:51pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
:)
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:56pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | direwolf0701 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:57pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
;)
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 1:03pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
BTW did you notice that my Perdedor thread had made a clean sweep of the Big Board? Is this a first? Bwah Hah Haah! The power! The power!!!
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Poster: | direwolf0701 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 1:07pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
excellent work to you and all for board-cleaning-nonsense
woot!!!!
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Poster: | bluedevil | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 1:34pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | Dhamma1 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 3:00pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... (Loser) |
http://www.philzone.com/philbase/perro.html
It's a wonderful glimpse into where this song originated.
Cheers,
Michael
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Poster: | stratocaster | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 9:33am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | johnnyonthespot | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 2:56pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-05-26.sbd.cribbs.17076.sbeok.shnf
http://www.archive.org/details/gd87-06-20.sbd.clugston.11943.sbefail.shnf
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Poster: | He Live's | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 11:21pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
i like that kezar show too... pokin around for nice "loser"s i landed there as well..
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Poster: | wineland | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:03pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | direwolf0701 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:14pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
:)
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Poster: | wineland | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:16pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
Yeah, all went well. 5 cities in 5 days. Wow, that was quite the tour. Got lots accomplished.
I caught Grace Potter and Galactic on Friday at the House of Blues in Orlando/DisneyWorld. Both bands put on great shows! But I was road-weary, light sushi dinner, and had a couple few martinis to pre-funk so as the night wore on the final Galactic set gets a bit fuzzy.
Check out Grace Potter when you have a chance. Here's a good show on the Archive:
http://www.archive.org/details/gpn2006-02-18.flac16
They put a nice spin on Mystery Train, track 7.
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Poster: | direwolf0701 | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:35pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
ssshhhhhhh, you'll ruin everything!!!!!
j/k - it was great to finally meet you also, along with your coworker (and especially the bartender - lol)
Glad you had fun at the shows. I'll have to check out GP - never heard them before. Thanks for the link :)
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Poster: | robthewordsmith | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:17pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
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Poster: | wineland | Date: | Jan 17, 2008 12:26pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Soy un perdedor... |
Hope all is well with you RTWS.