China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider - Grateful Dead acoustic cover - Steve Roy and David Surette
Steve Roy and David Surette, aka Steve and Dave Play Dead, perform in the Dead to the Core online fest. 12/21: Fare thee well, David, with gratitude for all the music.
More about Dead to the Core, a collective of singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians celebrating the Grateful Dead: deadtothecore.com
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RIP David Surette. So grateful for all the music. More about David: acousticguitar.com/remembering-david-surette-humble-master-of-folk-guitar-and-mandolin
@hebziba8786atgmail
2 жыл бұрын
The guy in orange died? Damn. Hope he rests peaceful as his music.
@DeadtotheCore
2 жыл бұрын
@@hebziba8786atgmail Sadly, yes. See link I just posted at the top of this thread for more about him and his music.
@hebziba8786atgmail
2 жыл бұрын
@@DeadtotheCore thank you I will. 🙏
@martinlynn3699
2 жыл бұрын
Truly sorry to hear about Dave. This just popped up on my YT algorithm and I found out there'll be no more Dave. Bummer. And he was younger than me. Hard to fathom.
@paulboehm1454
Жыл бұрын
WOW!!!! sorry to hear about the guy in the orange shirt passing!!!!
This isn't a cover....This is two people deep in the groove making magic.
@haleyblackburn4336
3 жыл бұрын
For reall tho holy crap
@joycejames8461
3 жыл бұрын
Not seen these guys before but this is some great singing and playing and they're definitely channeling the Dead's magic making groove. Peace.
@SamuelLMeyer
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds kinda weird when you say it like that.
@PaleoGreenByrd
3 жыл бұрын
@@SamuelLMeyer I guess I don't see it.
@uberjam-sam8512
2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you put that. A cover is a note for note thing, right? The tune is a form a container that greater musicians make their own.
Boy, Grisman and Garcia haven't aged at all. That was so stupid good
@markschafer7510
2 жыл бұрын
Nailed it...😊😊😊😊😊
Seriously became entranced by that immobile spire of rock
@elmoblatch9787
3 жыл бұрын
The shrooms will wear off in about two hours.
@jamesskelton3792
Жыл бұрын
just watched Return of the King again, so this comment conjuring the image of Saruman's fall was a weird moment for me
I’m 20 years old listening to this everyday. this video was the first time I heard either I know you rider or China cat. Very grateful for these two musicians, I always am in a better headspace after listening. RIP David… and thank you for leaving us with a masterpiece of a cover.
@DeadtotheCore
6 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment. Happy you found your way to this music.
@hadleycolin
6 ай бұрын
@@DeadtotheCorethank you, I wish you all the best in your endeavors. I can only hope to be such a talented musician!
Rest easy David Surette. ❤️⚡️💙
I LOVE how you're trading off parts and not sticking to "this instrument does this." Damn fine job guys!
@darkboxofrain
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Best part of the whole experience.
@deepspacenine
3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing!
@EatPsychedelics
3 жыл бұрын
Oohhh shit Michael what's up!!??! Gotta check out them Pizza Tapes if you dig this, brother 😎 much Love
@zacjohnson164
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed - best cover I have seen.
@fubarsnafu4994
8 ай бұрын
2 old dudes in Pittsburgh waiting for the show Blew our minds. Swapping rhythm for lead for choris for lead to rhythm. Had our heads spinning! Peaking the whole damn time hah! Great times😂 GBTGD
I only recently found David Surette's music. Better late than never.
This is what it's all about. Two guys playing and singing in the forest, timeless
It ain't much as far as tributes go but I'm playin this at new year in your honour Dave Surette. RIP
4:28 Can hear the birds literally singing along! Amazing 🎶 🐦 ☠
The best cover I've seen of this song
My go to, feel good music video with two of New Hampshires finest acoustic players. We will miss you Mr. Surette. Thankyou for the inspiration.
@bradmckenzie1361
2 жыл бұрын
Correction, these boys are from over the border in Maine. I'm going to assume they're amongst Maines finest as well.
Simply superb.... much love from India...... lets keep on truckin !!
Remember being on mushrooms 🍄 driving my gf Mustang listening to China Cat what a fond memories before she passed . Miss you Sugar !!
When my daughter gets fussy I throw this on and dance around with her in my arms and sing along makes her almost as happy as it makes me thanks guys love this its something special ❤️
You lads really nailed it. Such lovely relaxed phrasing, lots of space for expression, very complementary and well worked out - especially the clever bridging sections - but still totally natural. My hat's off to you both. There's an extra verse of "I Know You Rider" that I picked up from a John Renbourn album back in the seventies. He does it as what seems to be a very technical fingerpicking piece in A but it's quite easy I know my baby, She's bound to love me some (x2) Why she throws her arms around me Like a circle round the sun
@kylebookout1789
3 жыл бұрын
Great comment! You just made me realize that's where that band name comes from. Awesome.
@thestewlaw
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous
Fellas...from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Pure magic, ya guys! Cheers from an Argentinean Dead Head!
What a gift! Thanks. Sunday morning, coffee, and a little trip to nature and a great Dead cover. It's like going to church.
@HartlandBridges
3 жыл бұрын
Amen, brother!
Had two cats back in the early 70s named China and Sunflower!
WOW!!! This is outstanding. Finally, all my time watching Jerry/Bob videos pays off with KZread algorithms suggesting this video for me. Thank you, gents!
I come back to this video every year at least 4 times a
I would kill for a ‘Dreadful Wind and Rain’ out of that Rider!
Holy guacamole guys, that was killer
@Joey-JoJo-Jr.64
3 жыл бұрын
3 AM where I am. Now I can sleep well. THANK YOU !
@dollarmountainbluegrass986
3 жыл бұрын
@@Joey-JoJo-Jr.64 4:30 am here. Entertaining from work
@jamiestringer7156
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Really enjoyed that!
whoever wrote the arrangement for the birds is a genius
Thank you, guys! Jerry & Robert would approve
This has been my favorite Dead jam since the first time I heard it fifty years ago, and you guys nailed it. Splendid. Heartfelt. The real deal. Thank you.
I've listen n watched this video at least 50 times. This has all the energy of the parking lot banter.. heads sitting on tail gates jamming with acoustics and swapping lead for rythm at the drop of a hat.. amazing good stuff GBTGD ! Thanks for the lift ✌
That was beautiful, fellas. Great job.
Well, that was a 10! Jeez guys, seriously amazing! Gorgeous playing and perfect harmonies. Loved it.
I've been unsuccesfully introduced to the dead a few times. just didn't click for some reason. Now i'm getting there
This is what I needed to see this morning. A father and son. Just playin' just playin' i missed out on a life
@DeadtotheCore
3 жыл бұрын
Not father and son... Glad you enjoyed.
Smokin hot. Rest in peace David
Bravo ! Gentlemen you have wizard level musicianship skillls😊💓
Just came across this and outside of the Dead themselves in Europe '72 Live, this is the best rendition of "I Know You Rider" I have ever heard. Just wow. Thank you gentlemen!
Awesome!! A buddy of mine turned me on to the Dead when I was a junior in high school(1976) when he put on China Cat from Europe 72. You two killed it
So glad your deadheads is still out there man I miss the dead and I miss Jerry thank you for all your doing and keep bringing us the tunes as long as we still got ears to hear him
The birds are killin it in the background. This is amazing guys. Thanks
@Hortron69
3 жыл бұрын
Birds are dancing in the trees
@rascoby
3 жыл бұрын
As I'm reading your comment, birds are chirping all around me
You guys play like waves gently folding effortlessly alongside one another.!I missed this video when it was gone,but then i just hit repeat.if y'all plug in to that obelisk,i think we might all get free energy worldwide!!!
@deepspacenine
3 жыл бұрын
The obelisk only takes you to 18th century North Carolina or Scotland.
Thanks, algorithm!
Damn! Its Insane , hello from Russia, guys)) Jerry could be proud))👌
@zurieljoshua
3 жыл бұрын
Russian Deadheads! I love it!
@abovebeneathbeyond2345
3 жыл бұрын
@@zurieljoshua so cool, and remember this one, bleacherreport.com/articles/1377826-the-other-dream-team-freedom-basketball-and-the-grateful-dead
F yeah, anytime you wanna come over n play and I can drink enough to believe my backyard is a beer garden... well that would be the best day of my life!
I love discovering talent like this on KZread. Restores my faith in this hard to live in world. Very worthy and satisfying guys. Made my day.
I didn’t realize how badly I needed this until I randomly stumbled upon it. You guys are amazing!
I can see a Big Smile on Jerry's face from above. 👍😁 Grismon would love this too.. Thx!
The birds in the background make that level 10
This is what it is about !!! Thank You Gents ! Great Job !
I don't know the originals. But they can't possibly be any better than this cover-doesn't-even-begin-to-cover-it.
Just beautiful
This is phenomenal. Yall groove so well
This is the cat's pajamas right here😊🤙✌️
Nice thanks and thanks the band we love
You brought the Grisman to my favorite Dead medley. Thanks.
Dead-on cover done with justice.
I stop by to check this out again every once and awhile ✌🏻
Oh wow... real, real, real, real, really real people
David Surette does it all!
Incredible. Well done, guys
Great job, fellas. I know a lot of effort goes into sounding so effortless. Thanks for letting us listen along.
Holy hell dudes, this was smokin’.
Super, magical, musical raindrops.....
Unreal. You all did such justice to one of the Dead’s best!
Rip david. A great teacher
Hi Dave, met u several times at Northeast Heritage Music Camp and maybe Ashokan Family or Northern Week ( my memories are hazy sometimes). Always enjoyed and admired your relaxed, easygoing ways. To stumble on this sweet offering to deadheads everywhere in the cyber world ........thank you and your friends for sharing. Looking forward to seeing you down the road sometime.
Yikes!!! Staggering 🇬🇧✌️🇺🇸
Eleven minutes of awesomeness. Killer performance!
Talk about “make your Day”...great discovery!
Tell ‘em, Steve-Dave! Thank you
Thank you guys for laying this down. It brings joy to my day every time I listen….RIP to David, I never knew you but your playing will be with me for the rest of my life. Your soul will still carry on in my heart and my ears. Absolutely lovely rendition of those tunes. I’m eternally grateful
Wow! You two just grabbed this right out of the air. Bobby said songs are just out there to catch. I believe you caught the China>Rider perfectly. Can I hug you both?
On a Blue ridge mountain is where these fellas made a stand
This is nothing short of Absolutely outstanding
Great stuff. Even the birds wanted to get in on the jam
Awesome! Not a dull moment. Crispy with beautiful harmonies
I'm glad I found this, you guys nailed it!
I miss Dave!
What a good cover should be--some of the song, some of how it was done, and some of who the musicians doing it and what they bring. I was nicely transformed.
Steve Roy, Steve Roy, that rings a bell… wait I know you!!! You’re in old hat stringband!!!! You are very talented my man :D
This landed on my lap when I needed it most. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, you guys made my day 🙏
If you look closely you can see deer, squirrels, frogs, woodchucks, bears, birds, etc. come to the edge of the woods and listen in on this fantastic cover. Thanks guys!
By two minutes in I had already liked and subscribed, man THAT never happened before.
Great way to end my day stumbling upon this little gem...
Good job guys!
NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's how it's done boys! Excellent job! Come to Virginia Beach!
Effortless Greatness Magical Perfect Thank you for this it came to me at the right time needed a pick me up from life. This helped
Amazing. My understanding is that David has since passed which is unfortunate timing on my part to have only heard y’all play today, but my god what an amazing performance. Respectful of the Dead’s song China Cat but not beholden entirely to it and willing to do your own thing and take it different places. Truly great. And then that opening harmony on Rider. Beautiful. The whole thing was just magnificent.
@gratefulhank
2 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
This was fucking awesome, gonna put it in my dead playlist for my next trip
That Froggy Bottom looks well loved
This is so great
I was on mushrooms last night and stumbled on this. Fucking sweet !
@Darko_Filipovic
3 жыл бұрын
Dude...same here... 2 days ago... sync... :) I'm grateful
@deepspacenine
3 жыл бұрын
Mail me some
@deepspacenine
3 жыл бұрын
PSA to NSA crawler algo: That was a joke
@rainred2540
3 жыл бұрын
@@deepspacenine buy some spores and grow your own. It's piss easy, just google a guide for magic mushroom spores growing.
@deepspacenine
3 жыл бұрын
@@rainred2540 I know. I'm just a procrastinator. 😂. Every time I have the money I forget to buy the digital currency to do it with.
This is the first of your vids I have seen. I heard the first five seconds and was HOOKED. Major props to you two for your purity of tone and marvelous musicianship!
this is one of the only videos i’ve ever clicked the like button on
Holy smokes! Pure fire 🔥
This is really amazing... makes me miss those times in my life jamming to the dead, living in beautiful surroundings, sharing in inspired musicianship with friends. Thanks guys!🙏🏻
Thanks. Sounds so good! Little birds in the background enjoying it.
Sounds great 👍
Hell yeah
Thank you much for sharing your beautiful musical talents with us all☮️