When I was listening to this album, I didn't even know that the Stones had a version of this song. And then when I foun d out, I thought the Stones were doing a cover version.
First concert I ever went to was NRPS (with Commander Cody opening!). I recall this song. Marmaduke was so goddamn happy... I can't help but think that that show aimed me in a good life direction. There are those who would probably criticize my life choices, but whatever.
I hear you brother. One thing I do know is that the people I met in this period became my life-long friends. I look back on my life and honestly, I made mistakes but I wouldn't change a minute of it.
I saw a concert of that tour. Maybe San Diego? I can't remember where i was but I do remember Cody & the Airmen. I hadn't heard them before. That was a tough act for NRPS to follow!
'Bro country', THE worst thing that ever happened to country music. No, worst thing that ever happened to music, period, since the cavemen started banging on rocks with sticks.
Bought myself a vintage 73' Sho-Bud 10 string pedal steel guitar. NR's version of Stones Dead Flowers is a song I'm working on to master the steel portion as played by talented Buddy Cage. What a great song played by New Riders. 60-70-'s era music just rocks!
When I wake up and crawl out of bed I'm Rockin to the Blues. Play guitar and good music Loud all day long. James is listening to music every morning and as much as I can get.
I played this song in a band I was in, but I had never heard this version. I was also the bass player, and I wish I would have heard this version, because that bass player is rockin' it.
Real country music will never go out of my mind who was 25 when NRPS played this song and today I still like to be driven by them when running my Marathons. Instead 'Bro country' 'rappers' and similar things can excite people drinking alcohol all day long.
@leahywj, You're right. This is the studio version of this song from the 1976 album 'New Riders" with Buddy on pedal steel. Some of the early live album versions do feature Jerry though.
In all actuality, it was Skip Battin who played bass on this song, and on this album. Stephen A. Love joined the NRPS on their next album "Who Are Those Guys?" which hit the shelves in 1977.
Rember we have jerry garcea to thank for the creation of the new riders it was one of Jerry’s side projects I’m shoure glad he did bin hooked since I first seen them at the English town music hall
I had better make a correction to my posting from three weeks ago. Stephen A. Love was not the bass player on this song; that was Skip Battin. Mr. Love joined the NRPS on the following album "Who Are Those Guys?" (1977). This song still rocks, though.
As good as the Rolling Stones were with their original rendition, this version by the New Riders of the Purple Sage is way better. It should have been a Top-40 hit on the Billboard singles chart. The lineup at the time was John Dawson (rhythm guitar/back vocals), David Nelson (lead guitar/vocals), Buddy Cage (pedal steel guitar), Stephen A. Love (bass/back vocals), and Spencer Dryden (drums/percussion). Just thought you'd want to know.
Are you sure Dave Torbert wasn't still in the group, I thought Love joined after Skip Batten left Love I'm sure was still in Rick Nelsons Stone Canyon Band
@@barbaradeluca7678 I just remembered, Skip Battin was still in the lineup when the NRPS recorded the studio rendition of “Dead Flowers”. Stephen Love joined the band for their next two albums, “Who Are These Guys” and “Marin County Line”. See, that was the trouble with some of these bands from the 1970s; they had unstable line-ups. I think the worst was Pure Prairie League. Their first two albums, both issued in 1972, each had a different line-up. I guess it was par for the course.
NRPS were something my big brother and his friends bought to the table as fodder years ago. When I discovered the adventure's Panama red I felt that they must have others to be enjoyed.so began my quest to find those lps.that was in 1974. However it must be stated that I have never cared for Jerry Garcia or the grateful Dead the New riders of the purple sage of the f****** bomb
Hes not on this record tho. Lets not reduce NRPS to a band Jerry played with for a tour. Ijs, they were much more and Im not even a big fan of them tbh. But Im borderline obsessed with JG and the boys.🤣✌
Dead Flowers New Riders Wild Horses Flying Burritos Bros. Joanne Mike Nesmith Gunga Din Byrds South City Midnight Lady Doobie Brothers Submarine Ladies America Faithless Love Linda Ronstadt My Man Eagles Krikkit's Song Poco Home Joe Walsh Souvenirs Dan Fogelberg
Gram and Keith Richards were tight. They had their influence on each other. Gram taught Keith the difference between the Bakersfield sound and Nashville for instance, but this is pure Jagger/Richards. How about "Factory Girl" and "Girl With Far-Away Eyes"? Jagger has a voice well suited to country and to blues.They might have had Gram in mind, but the lyrics more likely came from where Mick, Keith, and Marianne Faithful's lives were back in that time.
Hi George, Gram wrote some very good songs, but he didn't write "Dead Flowers." Texas-born songwriter Townes Van Zandt wrote it, along with a few other gems like "Tecumseh Valley" "Pancho & Lefty" and "If I Needed You." Watch a documentary film called "Heartworn Highways" for video of him, Guy Clark and others. Bob Dylan was a big fan of Townes.
@@petersmith5029 It was written by Jagger and Richards, quite possibly with some input from Gram Parsons who was staying at Keith Richard's house in France at the time it was written, Townes Van Zandt covered it.
garcia left NRPS in 1971. they were on the FESTIVAL EXPRESS tour in CANADA when they were introduced to buddy cage who was with Ian and Sylvia. he left Anne murrays band to join NRPS in 1971
TH-cam lists this as similar to Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Let's make one thing clear. Nothing is similar to Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Dan Hicks is a category to himself.
A serviceable cover, but no way does this exceed the original. The only version that comes close is that of Townes Van Zant, who makes you believe that he has actually been in that basement room.
RIP Buddy Cage your the greatest rock peddle steel of all time!!!
He was revolutionary, he shook pedal steel up and took it into orbit.
Jerry showed the way
best version ever of Dead Flowers......... just love it.....
my all time favorite song by NRPS. great memories of high school in the late seventies. this is the best version of this song.
"it's good knowing he's out there" *The Dude* taking it easy for all us sinners
"I dig your style, too, man."
this is the best version of this song better than the stones themselves.....absolutely love this..........especially as it builds towards the end.....
Define better
Good but better than the original? No
When I was listening to this album, I didn't even know that the Stones had a version of this song. And then when I foun d out, I thought the Stones were doing a cover version.
This doesn't beat the Stones' original.
This really takes me back to my roots. Surfing Hatteras Island on single fins. Much love to my brothers and sisters that remember too....
Hi Dave ,
Hope all's well
Dave x
Still surfing single fins here in the Caribbean and practicing my pedal steel with Buddy Cage
Brings back fond memories.
First concert I ever went to was NRPS (with Commander Cody opening!). I recall this song. Marmaduke was so goddamn happy... I can't help but think that that show aimed me in a good life direction.
There are those who would probably criticize my life choices, but whatever.
I hear you brother. One thing I do know is that the people I met in this period became my life-long friends. I look back on my life and honestly, I made mistakes but I wouldn't change a minute of it.
I was at one of the performances of the only tour the NRPS did with Commander Cody. As I recall, NRPS had a special guest on pedal steel....
It's ur life so fuckum
I saw a concert of that tour. Maybe San Diego? I can't remember where i was but I do remember Cody & the Airmen. I hadn't heard them before. That was a tough act for NRPS to follow!
im old now but the memories last was at giant stadium in 79 for the dead.. insane
great version, shame that country music did not take this direction instead of rapping cowboys
riders were too cool to get bought out by country, plus the record labels disliked them - they were trippin cowboys!!
'Bro country', THE worst thing that ever happened to country music. No, worst thing that ever happened to music, period, since the cavemen started banging on rocks with sticks.
@@tezhowes533 ..and I thought Dan's comment was great...
@@tezhowes533 what? don't you remember when hank sang about having to sell his truck with 33" tires because his ex rode in it?
Noosh%##
Bought myself a vintage 73' Sho-Bud 10 string pedal steel guitar. NR's version of Stones Dead Flowers is a song I'm working on to master the steel portion as played by talented Buddy Cage. What a great song played by New Riders. 60-70-'s era music just rocks!
Good luck - a great song to start with !
When I wake up and crawl out of bed I'm Rockin to the Blues. Play guitar and good music Loud all day long. James is listening to music every morning and as much as I can get.
I wake up to classical guitar and listen to rock only after lunch.
Many great nights with a couple of joints a cold beer good friends and some tunes by the new riders
I played this song in a band I was in, but I had never heard this version. I was also the bass player, and I wish I would have heard this version, because that bass player is rockin' it.
I was in a band and what memories.
RIP Townes Van Zandt
Love it
This was a Rolling Stones original.
definitely the best version of this song
Real country music will never go out of my mind who was 25 when NRPS played this song and today I still like to be driven by them when running my Marathons. Instead 'Bro country' 'rappers' and similar things can excite people drinking alcohol all day long.
Marmaduke was my guitar teacher for a year I never recovered but did become a good bassist and continue all at age 67.
saw this band many times great band
Rocking it old school!
So good to listen to and remember fun times 😁
Almost reminds me of Irish punk that went country western. I can see the Pogues singing this.
I hope they play this at my funeral
I've made arrangements for my kids (and ex wives) to play "Last Lonely Eagle" at mine.
@leahywj, You're right. This is the studio version of this song from the 1976 album 'New Riders" with Buddy on pedal steel.
Some of the early live album versions do feature Jerry though.
Love this band! And the offshoots from this band too!
Have loved them for years and years !
Free Mexican Airforce!
Memories of an incredible music era.
holy shit.....just fantastic.
Funny !
So right Jenifer saw them live in 1973 with John Lee Hooker so underrated buddy could play the steel guitar better then anybody 🎼🎵🎸🎶👏🌞
In all actuality, it was Skip Battin who played bass on this song, and on this album. Stephen A. Love joined the NRPS on their next album "Who Are Those Guys?" which hit the shelves in 1977.
This brings a nostalgic smile to my face
Molly I am with you !
In my "Stones..covered" playlist with other versions by the The Cowboy Junkies & Jerry Lee Lewis, along with the original. Thanks for uploading~!
Don't forget,,,,,,,,,,the Man was still at the helm when this was recorded.
Jerry still ruled the roost at the time.
Still digging this tune
Just genuine good music. No big lips and overproduced track.
Can't tell from this recording how big their lips are...? But pretty sure it's from way back before digitally-enhanced auto-tuned lips anyway
Thanks Realpoco for the load. My fav Stones song and now from the New Riders as well. An A+++++
fantastic bass
Nicely done version, Lovin it.
Rember we have jerry garcea to thank for the creation of the new riders it was one of Jerry’s side projects I’m shoure glad he did bin hooked since I first seen them at the English town music hall
DAMN STRAIGHT!!! FIRST RATE.... DONT GET NO BETTER
still dig these guys...saw 'em a couple months back at Jormas FurPeaceRanch and they were HOT!
I forgot this song was on this album great version just like the Stones.
I love this song but can't figure who does it better the Stones or New Riders. There both great!
Sometimes, there is no better... only different. (Or more to someone's liking)
Agreed 😀
Love it great song
I had better make a correction to my posting from three weeks ago. Stephen A. Love was not the bass player on this song; that was Skip Battin. Mr. Love joined the NRPS on the following album "Who Are Those Guys?" (1977). This song still rocks, though.
As good as the Rolling Stones were with their original rendition, this version by the New Riders of the Purple Sage is way better. It should have been a Top-40 hit on the Billboard singles chart. The lineup at the time was John Dawson (rhythm guitar/back vocals), David Nelson (lead guitar/vocals), Buddy Cage (pedal steel guitar), Stephen A. Love (bass/back vocals), and Spencer Dryden (drums/percussion). Just thought you'd want to know.
excellent job mr.Thomas….we all love NRPS,for me they are musical friends from 70's....greetings from Italy !!!!
Perfect 😊
Are you sure Dave Torbert wasn't still in the group, I thought Love joined after Skip Batten left Love I'm sure was still in Rick Nelsons Stone Canyon Band
@@barbaradeluca7678 I just remembered, Skip Battin was still in the lineup when the NRPS recorded the studio rendition of “Dead Flowers”. Stephen Love joined the band for their next two albums, “Who Are These Guys” and “Marin County Line”. See, that was the trouble with some of these bands from the 1970s; they had unstable line-ups. I think the worst was Pure Prairie League. Their first two albums, both issued in 1972, each had a different line-up. I guess it was par for the course.
Best ever heard
NRPS were something my big brother and his friends bought to the table as fodder years ago. When I discovered the adventure's Panama red I felt that they must have others to be enjoyed.so began my quest to find those lps.that was in 1974. However it must be stated that I have never cared for Jerry Garcia or the grateful Dead the New riders of the purple sage of the f****** bomb
Awesome version of Dead Flowers!
Let's not forget their original pedal steel player was Jerry Garcia. 🌹🌹🌹
Hes not on this record tho. Lets not reduce NRPS to a band Jerry played with for a tour. Ijs, they were much more and Im not even a big fan of them tbh. But Im borderline obsessed with JG and the boys.🤣✌
Love this version but also love the one by Frankie Miller. Give it a listen
If only the riders could have had Mr. Richards joining on this one....Would that have been a hoot!
My all time Stones favorite but this version is as great
love this version....
A fantastic cover
Rock on Buddy!!!!
very nice cover. the stones should be proud of this cover
This is the real deal
Awesome cover.
Cool...
The writer of this tune imho loves this
...that's Townes
Nope...Keith richards
Great tune.
Dead Flowers New Riders
Wild Horses Flying Burritos Bros.
Joanne Mike Nesmith
Gunga Din Byrds
South City Midnight Lady Doobie
Brothers
Submarine Ladies America
Faithless Love Linda Ronstadt
My Man Eagles
Krikkit's Song Poco
Home Joe Walsh
Souvenirs Dan Fogelberg
IMP this is the best version of this song
Townes van Zandt takes it down to its bare bones and kills it.
So good!
Blows the Stones version away!
The amazing thing is the Stones even doing a song like this in the first place That was Gram's influence.
Rumor has it that Gram wrote it..but they were all to high to remember who really wrote the song so the great Mick snagged it
Sounds about right!
Pre dated the Stones. At least on Vinyl.
No way. They're good. But no way better than the Stones.
So many MEMORIES*...says Aunt TT* ( now seen 73+ years)....
I'm 72 rosemary and still love playing some new riders while having the mute on the TV such an underrated band 🌞😊🎶🎸🎵
A good version of Dead Fl;owers
*New Riders Of The Purple Sage* "Dead Flowers"
head 909 I absolutely correct. I stand corrected
I will always love this group.Are they still playing anywhere?
this is my fav from Stones.
Check out Townes Van Zandts version of this
hell yes
NRPS are the best
R.I.P. Marmaduke
Jerry Garcia on peddle steel guitar
+peters855 No , Buddy Cage is playing pedal steel guitar.
Jerry on 1st album only, I believe
NOPE! Buddy's on the steel! Garcia could NEVER play like that!
@@tombruchalski1024 i think he could if he kept up on it his main forte was guitar though we're he excelled beyond all other
Jerry left for the Dead, and I'm not Grateful for that :/
excellent
Damn if this ain’t great
Hey Red it’s me ...Lucky🍀
Alas, we couldn't see this band performing live in India
@TheObsession4 Don't know about that as John Dawson passed away either last year or the year before.
This is amazing! Where was I then?
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
I love Ween
@camusmuse Pretty sure it's Buddy Cage playing pedal steel on this - not Jerry.
I believe that Gram Parsons wrote this song. But, the Rolling Stones got the credit.
Interesting thought.
Gram and Keith Richards were tight. They had their influence on each other. Gram taught Keith the difference between the Bakersfield sound and Nashville for instance, but this is pure Jagger/Richards. How about "Factory Girl" and "Girl With Far-Away Eyes"? Jagger has a voice well suited to country and to blues.They might have had Gram in mind, but the lyrics more likely came from where Mick, Keith, and Marianne Faithful's lives were back in that time.
Hi George, Gram wrote some very good songs, but he didn't write "Dead Flowers."
Texas-born songwriter Townes Van Zandt wrote it, along with a few other gems like "Tecumseh Valley" "Pancho & Lefty" and "If I Needed You." Watch a documentary film called "Heartworn Highways" for video of him, Guy Clark and others. Bob Dylan was a big fan of Townes.
@@petersmith5029 It was written by Jagger and Richards, quite possibly with some input from Gram Parsons who was staying at Keith Richard's house in France at the time it was written, Townes Van Zandt covered it.
Does anyone know a cd I can find this on ?
they say Keith wrote Wild Horses w/ gp in mind!
Like Townes version, too !
In your opinion, of course.
lets not forget Townes Van Zant
Toms Tunes
Only 1000 likes ????? WTH ???????????
Did Garcia play pedal steel on this recording ?
rotten hippie Are you kidding? Buddy Cage!!!!!
Nope
garcia left NRPS in 1971. they were on the FESTIVAL EXPRESS tour in CANADA when they were introduced to buddy cage who was with Ian and Sylvia. he left Anne murrays band to join NRPS in 1971
"on Kentucky derby day"
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TH-cam lists this as similar to Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Let's make one thing clear. Nothing is similar to Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Dan Hicks is a category to himself.
Are the dead flowers dried cannabis buds? Just a thought lol
zach p dead flowers is a reference to heroin. "I'll be in my basement room with a needle and spoon and another girl to take my pain away"
William Edge ah I guess I forgot that opium is a plant silly silly me, thanks
Townes does do a fine version but it is a Stones song in origin!
Townes wrote it. Like this one for sure.
Who did you think had my back ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👻👻👻
Just play the music
I can play some PSG, but.............I was more into "SkyDog !
yes BETTER.
@pokey6749 You like this better then Townes van Zandt
A serviceable cover, but no way does this exceed the original. The only version that comes close is that of Townes Van Zant, who makes you believe that he has actually been in that basement room.
Parker Phillips