How is it more people aren't familiar with Jimmie Dale Gilmore? He has a distinctive beautiful voice and writes great songs.....good singer, good backup and good looking!
I wouldn't have believed it possible, but after hearing Gilmore's version I feel the Grateful Dead's musical mastery actually detracts from the gravitas of this special song.
+Donal Callum There's one guy (sorry, Bob) in the core band that can't be said to be one of the best on his instrument. Jerry, Phil, either drummer? Top 5% of classic rock musicians.
Ah! At last! Three years ago I looked on TH-cam for Jimmie Dale Gilmore's version of Ripple, to share with a friend. It wasn't there . . . looked again just now and it is . . . thank you!
Have you heard his version of Jesse Winchester's song, "Defying Gravity"? It is gorgeous! I love both versions, both men have such uniquely beautiful voices.
Greetings from East Texas Bud ....... Life is good here in 2018 despite all the political drama.. Trust Me, the American People will right the boat.........I pray for you and your land too. Peace....... and I second your motion !
AWESOME. One wonderful voice. I come here to listen to Jimmy Dale Gilmore about once a month to just "calm down"; its his voice; just stunning; none other like it. Hope to see him in person one day, soon, hoping. ..... eeh
What a wonderful rendition. As for whether or not it's "better" - I doubt a true artist sets out to "better" someone. I think it is rather a case of creating a different version - one that speaks of the artist themselves. And in that case, both are equal.
~A true mystery from my life maybe 12 years ago---I 'heard' jimmy dale's voice in my head singing this tune, never having heard such im sure, then happily discovering it on disc afterward
Well I love Jimmy, unique voice! The slide is gorgeous and the instrumentation 'cleaner'? Phil's bass and the harmony arrangements, along with Jerry singing at his best makes me certain if I had only one version for the rest of my life it would be Dead hands down ;)
El «country» es una música muy 'reflexiva'. Hecha por tipos «duros» con un corazón «blando» (sentimental). Es pura melancolía. Creo sinceramente, que pocos entienden el profundo sentimiento que desprende este género musical. Además, la mayoría de sus cantantes son también autores de esas canciones y lo han pasado francamente mal tocando en bares de mala muerte y donde quiera que «la carretera» les ha llevado. Normalmente compaginaban el country con otros trabajos eventuales para poder subsistir. Detrás de esta música hay mucho talento y un soberano esfuerzo. Eso es lo que realmente admiro de este género musical.
For me personally, the the Grateful Dead version is better. Then again, I'm a Dead Head so what would you expect. Nice version though! I'm sure Jerry smiled when he heard it!
AJ Lee is by far my favorite performer of this song, I have been a Dead fan of this since day one but she took it to another level. I think she will go far.
this is great: certainly not better than original (kind of silly, kids). of course, he isn't trying to be better; he's using the song to speak to his audience.
When Jimmie covers a classic, he always owns it, tweaks it, re-invisions it, makes it his own.....the sign of a true artist..🙏🎼♥️🎭
this is the version i want played at my funeral. his voice is so haunting
Great idea. I'm making the same request for my big day. His voice sounds like it's from the past.
My thoughts exactly.💜
Last song on My Grave should be you got to go to sleep alone
What happened it's kind of music people what happened you just kind of bands
Samuel your comment makes no sense 😂
One of the best songs ever written!!!
Jimmies voice is so perfect for this song!!!!
Jimmie Dale Gilmore says Mark it 8 Big Lebowski
How is it more people aren't familiar with Jimmie Dale Gilmore? He has a distinctive beautiful voice and writes great songs.....good singer, good backup and good looking!
Also, he appeared in the movie, "The Big Lebowski"!
Jimmie is a beautiful man in every way possible.
I love JIMMIE DALE GILMORE and have done for about 28 years now. Regards a true Country Music fan from England. 🏴
Hot damn I didn’t know I could love this song any better
I ran into Jerry Garcia once... and he told me Jimmie's rendition was awesome
Jimmy can sing
Yes he did an awesome job!
Did he do it prior to this album then?..cuz jerry was long gone by 2000
I agree
Not this one! It's awful.
Jimmie Dale's version of ripple, is for me, lovely and spiritual at the same time, It's my favorite!
I must admit I lean towards Jimmie's version for the same reasons. Well said Gail. Peace!
Just one great, unique voice with a ton of 'soul' behind the person, ... just my opinion, thanks, Gene Henry.
Gail Williams my favorite too.
beautiful and I am a dead head,...
This is my favorite of this song. Such sincerity.
Nuff said.
I had heard this tune numerous times in the past, but had not really paid attention to the lyrics until recently. So moving & beautifully spiritual.
I just love Jimmy's music and the way he sings it. GREAT voice and refreshing sound!!
Thanks for the music Jimmie. 🇬🇧🏴
LOVE JIMMY DALE
I wouldn't have believed it possible, but after hearing Gilmore's version I feel the Grateful Dead's musical mastery actually detracts from the gravitas of this special song.
+steve baker Musical mastery?!?!? Lord.....
+Donal Callum There's one guy (sorry, Bob) in the core band that can't be said to be one of the best on his instrument. Jerry, Phil, either drummer? Top 5% of classic rock musicians.
small "m"
Ah! At last! Three years ago I looked on TH-cam for Jimmie Dale Gilmore's version of Ripple, to share with a friend. It wasn't there . . . looked again just now and it is . . . thank you!
A sublime version of this beautiful song. Jimmie Dale is the best.
This is the BEST version singer I have heard for this song.
Now, this is the way to sing this song...!
Possession of the song, WOW ! And he does make it sound so good !
Have you heard his version of Jesse Winchester's song, "Defying Gravity"? It is gorgeous! I love both versions, both men have such uniquely beautiful voices.
that boy can sinģgģgg. ....there is a road.....
Greetings from IRELAND 😉 salamat for this gem
Greetings from East Texas Bud ....... Life is good here in 2018 despite all the political drama.. Trust Me, the American People will right the boat.........I pray for you and your land too. Peace....... and I second your motion !
AWESOME. One wonderful voice. I come here to listen to Jimmy Dale Gilmore about once a month to just "calm down"; its his voice; just stunning; none other like it. Hope to see him in person one day, soon, hoping. ..... eeh
Yes he is unique. I was lucky enough to see him live in a small venue. He seemed like a cool dude. I really like his tune Just a wave Not the water.
Butch Hancock wrote that song - I watched the Flatlanders practically every weekend in Lubbock during the 70's. I absolutely love Jimmy;s voice!
Mark it a zero Smoky! Damn fine
Your over the line , Smokey !
Smokey was a conscientious objector.
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Though I sincerely miss Jerry, I hope Jimmie sings Ripple tomorrow at Hardly Strictly. Love the tune and his rendition.
JDG never disappoints, alone or with Ely and Hancock. Amazing voice.
Jackie Lovell, You said a mouthful there, my friend
I saw them live in Lubbock, Texas at Dorothys bar whilst visiting the US. JDG had just released the spinning CD. A wonderful concert.
Heads up for fellow Jimmie Dale Gilmore fans, there's a new 2024 album recorded with Dave Alvin, it's called "Texicali" and it's fantastic!
What a wonderful rendition. As for whether or not it's "better" - I doubt a true artist sets out to "better" someone. I think it is rather a case of creating a different version - one that speaks of the artist themselves. And in that case, both are equal.
Well said Rhan. Glad you like it!
craig owen th-cam.com/video/tIgg_QjJCxQ/w-d-xo.html You may also like this. A great tune by Jimmy!
craig owen
Nice tune - thanks! I have seen him often up at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in SF.
Well said Rhan.
Wonderful version of this great tune!😊👍🏻🎶
~A true mystery from my life maybe 12 years ago---I 'heard' jimmy dale's voice in my head singing this tune, never having heard such im sure, then happily discovering it on disc afterward
Love, love, love this rendition and love JDG
I keep coming back to this, thanks for sharing!
No worries!
This is a great version of Ripple :) QC
Beautiful JDG version of this beauty. missed Jimmie by one night in Vegas a few years ago, he was The Flatlanders. Joe E and Butch H.
Well thank you token, Jimmie's CD One Endless Night has many good tunes as well as Ripple. Keep on Truckin!
Sounds as beautiful as Robert's no greater tribute can be made.
I love a lot of J.D.G. and Flatlanders songs. Must agree this is one of the best. I love the Dead also but never realized this is one of their songs.
From Clovis to shallow water to level land
Well I love Jimmy, unique voice! The slide is gorgeous and the instrumentation 'cleaner'? Phil's bass and the harmony arrangements, along with Jerry singing at his best makes me certain if I had only one version for the rest of my life it would be Dead hands down ;)
Well said Johnny. If I could only have one version I would have to have both. lol
One of my favorite songs. First song my GD sang to. 💜💜
How beautiful! I never knew!
And, that is one of the most beautiful of replies.
JDG unique voice, just lovely.
craig owen, i have very strong emotional connections to the Dead's version, but clearly the musicians are far better than the dead. thanks for this!!!
Your welcome vazmo. I live the Dead, but Jimmie really nailed this one. There is a road, no simple highway! Peace to you!
+vazmo14850 far, far, far, far far better
mark it 8 dude
I like this version,,,,,,,,,
I agree. my fave version!
El «country» es una música muy 'reflexiva'. Hecha por tipos «duros» con un corazón «blando» (sentimental). Es pura melancolía. Creo sinceramente, que pocos entienden el profundo sentimiento que desprende este género musical. Además, la mayoría de sus cantantes son también autores de esas canciones y lo han pasado francamente mal tocando en bares de mala muerte y donde quiera que «la carretera» les ha llevado. Normalmente compaginaban el country con otros trabajos eventuales para poder subsistir. Detrás de esta música hay mucho talento y un soberano esfuerzo. Eso es lo que realmente admiro de este género musical.
Well put,friend.
EXCELLENT
You went over the line Smoke
I agree, best version!
The Deads version is still the best but this is #2
thanks for posting 'cause if you didn't I may have never heard this
+robert hoagland no worries, this song is for life. Happy you found it!
Beautiful
I love it Jimmie. Why don't y'all tour around Texas and come to Amarillo??
Very nice cover
Beautiful!
Jimmy Dale and Robert Hunter could make an onion cry.
OMG... AWESOME
Awesome!
Perfect.
how could anything be better than the dead? There is , Eternal life , Thank you Jesus. Just Kidding , But it is true Thank You Jesus
♥️ that cartoon ♥️
Out'n out American classic!
Great tune.❤
awesome
Jimmys unique voice adds to this song. It's better than the original.
Perfect
Class
"There I marked it a zero. Are you happy you crazy fuck?"
"League game, Smokey"
To all lovers of this song; check out Elana James version... it's sweet.
For me personally, the the Grateful Dead version is better. Then again, I'm a Dead Head so what would you expect. Nice version though! I'm sure Jerry smiled when he heard it!
Still love The Dead's best, but love the instrumental in this one.
before the storm
Uma voz singular.
De fato
Rockabilly, but provocative ✌️
MOVIE TAKEN GREAT
I still think the best version is by 16 yr old bluegrass sensation AJ Lee. Worth checking her out, she'll be a star.
she is awesome
AJ Lee is by far my favorite performer of this song, I have been a Dead fan of this since day one but she took it to another level. I think she will go far.
No need to compare beautiful with beautiful. 🤔
how could anything be better than the dead?
You need to get out more...
C’mon, mark it eight, Dude.
keeping it simple
woooo
Nice dobro
This ain’t Nam Smokey 🎶
There are rules! lol
Looks like J D Gilmore done stole another song and made his own and ours too.
it is strange to see the name I am also jimmie dale
I bought his cassette but can't find him on a cd!! Sad face.
I was never a 'Dead Head', but love this tune. Jimmy Dale covers it awesomely! If you're a Dead fan, and the weed runs out, the music sucks. LOL
Yep.
brill;iant
over the line Smokey
no fng way..... wow
Not better now way,But a dam good version,
GREATFULL DEAD
Love this cover...Jane's Addiction does ok too...
Maybe....
this is great: certainly not better than original (kind of silly, kids). of course, he isn't trying to be better; he's using the song to speak to his audience.
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Invitations a se balader
This version is nice, but doesn't come close to Chris Hillman's....or Jerry's
Not better than the Dead.
STOP