Description
Robert Hunter – Jack O’ Roses (LP)
On Jack O’ Roses Robert Hunter performs an acoustic set, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and playing some of his songs that have been recorded by the Grateful Dead, notably “Box of Rain,” “Friend of the Devil,” and, in a more complete version than the Dead recorded, the “Terrapin” suite.
Label: Relix Records – RRLP 2001
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1980
Tracklist:
A1 Box Of Rain 5:10
A2 Reuben And Cerise 4:48
A3 Talkin’ Money Tree 1:17
A4 Friend Of The Devil 2:59
A5 Delia DeLyon And Stagger Lee 3:35
A6 Lady Of Carlisle 4:14
B1 Book Of Daniel 4:00
Terrapin (15:50)
B2a Lady With A Fan
B2b Terrapin Station
B2c Ivory Wheels / Rosewood Track
B2d Jack O’ Roses
B3 Prodigal Town 1:41
Notes:
Solo acoustic live. Artwork – Trevor Wright
Recorded and Mixed at Terrapin Records’ Studio, London.
Jack O Roses, a record that never came out on CD is an absolute gem. A haunting collection of songs many recorded by the Dead. What’s so very special about this collection is it has the original Lady of Carlisle a traditional ballad that was source material for Hunter’s Terrrapin Suite. The song that makes the whole thing worth the price is the Complete Terrapin Suite with parts included that the Dead never performed. Why this never made it onto to CD or a U.S. release is a mystery.
Unbelievable. Hunter has told the story of the creation of Terrapin, one of the Dead’s absolute masterpieces. He said he wrote the lyrics one afternoon while looking out a huge bay window overlooking San Fran during a lightning storm. Garcia was driving crosstown when he was suddenly struck with a chord progression he had to hurry home and fish out on his guitar. Hunter came over with the Terrapin lyrics later that night and after Garcia read them he smiled and said perfect he had just written the music….
Viny; and Cover in very good condition. See photo’s, they are of the actual object.
