Grateful Dead ~ Rubin and Cherise, Orlando 4-7-91
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2007
- Arguably the best of the 4 times the Dead ever played this tune, and only in 1991. Home video footage mixed with a higher quality soundboard audio source.
Cherise was brushing her long hair gently down
It was the afternoon of carnival as she brushes it gently down
Rubin was strumming his painted mandolin
It was inlaid with a pretty face in jade played in the carnival parade
Cherise was dressing as Pirouette in white
When a fatal vision gripped her tight Cherise beware tonight
Rubin, Rubin tell me truly true
I feel afraid and I don't know why I do, Is there another girl for you?
If you could see my heart you would know it's true
There's none Cherise, except for you, except for you
I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, may I fall down cold
When Rubin played on his painted mandolin
The breeze would pause to listen in before going on its way again
Masquerade began when nightfall finally woke
Like waves against the bandstand, dancers broke to the painted mandolin
Looking out to the crowd who is standing there
Sweet Ruby Claire at Rubin stared, at Rubin stared
She was dressed as Pirouette in red
And her hair hung gently down
The crowd pressed round, Ruby stood as though alone
Rubin's song took on a different tone and he played it just for her
The song he played was the carnival parade
Each note cut a thread of Cherise's fate it cut through like a blade
Rubin was playing his painted mandolin
When Ruby froze and turned to stone for the strings played all alone
The voice of Cherise from the face of the mandolin
Singing Rubin, Rubin tell me true for I have no one but you
If you could see my heart you would know it true
There's none Cherise, except for you, except for you
I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, may I fall down cold
The truth of love an unsung song must tell
The course of love must follow blind without a look behind
Rubin walked the streets of New Orleans till dawn
Cherise so lightly in his arms and her hair hung gently down - เพลง
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The greatest guitarist who ever lived.
13 years later. Still true. ❤
this song should have a billion views
I was there. Every minute was magical
i wish they had played this more. such a magical song.
it's amazing how deadheads and the music are still flourishing despite the break-up in '95.
peace to all.
Like waves against the bandstand, dancers broke ...
this song brought my son around after our house burned down, he didn't 'hear' us, til Jerry sang...
thanks again & forever Jerry!
One of the GREATEST love songs ever written!!!
my girlfriend of 5 years loves this song. she just broke it off a week ago, and this brings tears to my eyes.
One of Hunter's best lyrics, IMO...
"Cherise so lightly in his arms..." I LUV the imagery...
Nice, but the Breeze listenin in? Hard to top.
...and bless Dan Healy for giving the tapers access to the soundboard...unheard of in today's industry...
I was a taper since 81 Healy could be an a-hole Sorry to say your incorrect More bands than ever allow soundboard plugs nowadays Either way keep listening
Miracle he could remember the lyrics to these tunes. Lots of 'em.
As a deadhead for the past 25 years, I only recently discovered this gem of a performance. Wild!
one of my all time favorite Robert Hunter tunes, classic example of his under-rated style and songwriting ability
I wasn't at this show, that's not me you hear at 3:18. I saw the Dead a bunch of times but never got to hear them play "Reuben and Cerise", but I can tell you this: At a certain point the music does indeed play the band, which gives this energy to the audience, which gives it back to the band, who gives it back to the audience. Synergy and Symbiosis. The last five minutes of this little gem capture an energy that can only be experienced by looking at the person next to you at that particular show with a tear in your eye and acknowledging the power of the present moment..."This is really happening..." The "Wow" factor. This is sometimes called "magic".
I dont think anyone thought it was you larr
The greatest Grateful Dead song that never was.
"each note cut a thread of Cherise's fate" DAMN!
That is a magic song. I couldn't even imagine being there to hear this.
Saw Jerry perform this on a solo acoustic tour
(maybe '81 or '82)and got chills up my spine. This vid does the same for me right now! If I lie may I fall down cold....
RIP Jerry. "The breeze would pause to listen in"
5:40. a heavenly melody....keep going Jerry....!
one of 2 times I got to see the band in Florida while I lived there. I woke up that morning and said "screw it, no tickets or not, I'm driving over to see if I can get a ticket" The 90 minute drive from Brandon was worth it! I was 8 rows back on the floor.
Damn !! Good score dude !!!! :)
Holy shit I’m jealous
a great choice !!
I never forget the pure joy&excitement of being there on the right night.Magic!! I miss you Sugaree,Ray&Laura J.
Such a romantic song by this band.
Garcia's guitar work and vocals just add to it.
this has been my favorite video of this song for over a decade. So much intensity and sadness.
The breeze would stop to listen in......chills still run down my spine- Only played A handful of times by the dead, However, it resonates in my soul forever.
This brings me such tremendous joy...and profound sadness at the same time..how is that possible
What a magnificent song -- Hunter's storytelling at its mythic best. I confess, though, I do wish Jerry had kept the original ending intact -- where Reuben descends into Hades, like Orpheus, to retrieve his lady love, but makes the fatal mistake of looking back as he carries her away -- we finally see him walking through the night streets of New Orleans, "with the ghost of Cerise in his empty arms / and her hair hung gently down . . ." One of Hunter's most haunting and memorable images.
My god what an absolutely perfect song. Hats off to Garcia and Hunter and may they both RIP (Rock in Peace) ❤✌🙏
This is why we went
One of my favorite songs. Now I finally know the lyrics--and it is even better!
I saw the Grateful Dead 106 times and this only once and one time with JGB.I love it
Bonnie “Prince” Billy sent me here. And here I have been for the past two hours.
Otherworldly songwriting.
This song has created quite an impact on many people. You can see how Jerry influenced the TH-cam folks who cover this. There's even a cover by some guy playing it in the passenger seat of his car.
If you could see my heart, you'd know it's true. There's none Cerise, except for you.
im only 16 but my dad's been a grateful dead fan his whole life. so i've grown up listening to them. and i'm finnaly really starting to get into them. going to see the dead this summer :D
He and Hunter. Poets. They get me through. 35 years SO FAR
you're welcome. I watch this video from time to time because I know it's a good one like you do and I love comments like these. Thanks
Jerry Garcia R.I.P we will never ever ever again see another soul like him. A true one of a kind. Without Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead the world would be a terrible place. What A Long Strange Trip Its Been.
I was at Landover for the first one. The crowd's reaction was INSANE!!!
Such a beautiful song with great lyrics... "The truth of love an unsung song must tell. The course of love must follow blind."
Joy is the proper definition I believe!
Cherise was brushing her long hair gently down
It was the afternoon of carnival as she brushes it gently down
Rubin was strumming his painted mandolin
It was inlaid with a pretty face in jade played in the carnival parade
Cherise was dressing as Pirouette in white
When a fatal vision gripped her tight Cherise beware tonight
Rubin, Rubin tell me truly true
I feel afraid and I don't know why I do, Is there another girl for you?
If you could see my heart you would know it's true
There's none Cherise, except for you, except for you
I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, say I fall down cold
When Rubin played on his painted mandolin
The breeze would pause to listen in before going on its way again
Masquerade began when nightfall finally woke
Like waves against the bandstand, dancers broke to the painted mandolin
Looking out to the crowd who is standing there
Sweet Ruby Claire at Rubin stared, at Rubin stared
She was dressed as Pirouette in red
And her hair hung gently down
The crowd pressed round, Ruby stood as though alone
Rubin's song took on a different tone and he played it just for her
The song he played was the carnival parade
Each note cut a thread of Cherise's fate it cut through like a blade
Rubin was playing his painted mandolin
When Ruby froze and turned to stone for the strings played all alone
The voice of Cherise from the face of the mandolin
Singing Rubin, Rubin tell me true for I have no one but you
If you could see my heart you would know it true
There's none Cherise, except for you, except for you
I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, say I fall down cold
The truth of love an unsung song must tell
The course of love must follow blind without a look behind
Rubin walked the streets of New Orleans till dawn
Cherise so lightly in his arms and her hair hung gently down
omg this is an amazing version I'm a 21 year old baltimore native I have dreams of past lives jamming to Jerry, love what dead and co is doing, I recommend all dead heads to download deadhead archives on android, such an amazing app. as a younger dead enthusiast it gives me a chance to catch dead shows that were b4 my time
Brian Cameron Check out JRAD my dude :)
one of the greatest songs ever.
Vince's keys work perfectly for this song
I guess when I first listened to the Grateful Dead I never stoped. Such a painful saga to watch, and all for us-Thank you Jerry
The course of love must follow blind without a look behind......
A true Garcia masterpiece. God bless Jerry
This and landover was the bomb. Spring 91 was a great tour
Never got the chance man. I wasn't even born until 1987. I bet that must of been amazing! I'm so glad that the Jerry Garcia & Grateful Dead tradition lives on so that there can be a whole new generation of Deadheads like myself though. Peace.
Serious chills
RIP MY BROTHER HOLMES
why couldnt music have this same passion behind it it makes me sad to think jerry is gone and there will never be another with the same passion luv u jerry
Perfect tempo
Was at this O-Rena show. Thought I was hallucinating when they started this song. Turns out I was…
I was a t this show and it is one of my top GD memories of my life. The acid was clean and the second set was flawless. It took me to such incredible heights I can't even explain. The Morning Dew at the end touched my soul like nothing ever has before. Really it was such an amazing night. You know I have never been able to find a recording of it to this day. Maybe such memories are better left untainted.
Love this sons soooo much....words can't describe.
My favorite
I remember this show vividly. my fiance and I flew down from Chicago. Jerry was in a great mood all concert. like the alpine valley and telluride days of old
Truly a magician.
I'd swear to it on my very soul, If I lie, may I fall down cold...
SO TIGHT!!!! :)
i've seen the grateful dead 70 times all over the country. it makes me sad that the kids of today will never have this expirence. i'll never get to take my kids to see jerry. what a sad thing.
Wow...I Don't know what to say...reminds me of a much simpler time. I hate to admit it but I'm crying like a baby.
Thanks Jerry,Thanks everyone.
Pure beauty.
Jerry's driving this train.
cycloptical26 he should be its his song lol
I love this song
absolutely beautiful...
this and the oregon state penn, show will be shows that make me cry foreverr. this song..and his voice even tho hes a little rough here hes amazing they all are. forevr will be missed jerry
gripping....indeed 89-91 was the rebirth of the DEAD IMHO Thanks for sharing your gift with us Jerry.
Lot of words for 1 song and Jerry nailed it pretty much...thnx for th tunes Jerry
Never heard this gem before... thank you from Connecticut!!!
This is such a gorgeous song, one of my absolute favorites. A rare, beautiful gem. It's a shame I'll never get to see Jerry or Bret play this... Still, at least I have the joy of seeing it on here!
I'll never get enough of this.
Great Scott, I've heard of this performance, had absolutely no idea it was this damn good!
Welcome to heaven brother
What a great song
simply electrifying.
There will never be another Jerry in this lifetime ! ❤️🐰🐇🌹💀☠️⚡️🥀🪽🕊️🌙👽🪐🛸🚀💥✨🌟😇🤩🥳love is all we got
Thanks!
Wow, no shuit? Only four times? It's amazing this exists. This takes the edge off a lot of harsh shuit life throws at us. These shows were the best form of revival. Thanks for sharing. Until I read the lyrics I never realized how tragic the story is. I thought it was a sweet love song until today. You rock Hunter! Thanks GD.
I'm a kid and I listen to this stuff
Congratulations Samantha, you have good taste in ;music. I suggest reading up on the musicians that the members of the GD admired and you will discover a treasure trove of eclectic and amazing influences. #bless
Samantha Chase that's an absolutely beautiful thing for you to say. Keep listening luv.
The world needs more of you girl!
Welcome aboard kiddo!
TY video taper person, this was my first R & C - 7th show, first big travel. Miss him daily
man, I love this song
A GREAT 3-night run that I was lucky enough to attend. Gone are the days....
I was there! Somehow I sneaked into row 8 right in front of Jerry....this is practically my view....great show!
favorite song
The Greatest.
I was lucky to catch a lot of shows on this tour, including these Orlando shows and the first Ruben & Cerise in Landover. Amazing stuff! Also the nice Dark Star in Greensboro. Ah, to be young and on the road...
made me cry.....
I caught it at Nassau Coliseum. Quite a pleasant surprise.
Vince Welnick playing perfectly. R.I.P.
I saw them play it twice, but had no idea how rare it was until years later.
played reuben&cherise at nassau same tour...blew us off our feet...imho..1991 was one of the bands last 'good' years..awesome clip..thanks!!!
I heard this song for the first time right before I left my hometown, which I had never left before for my new life in the Navy. More than 20 years has passed and it still makes me miss home.
Gotta love this
awesome! my fav dead tune!
i love hearing jerry sing this song.. heard furthur play it at syracuse show few months back was glad to hear it but wasnt the same without jerry.. rip fat man
Saw the last one ever. Buckeye Lake '91. 45plus shows for me. 90-95 were the years I was On the bus.
klassik dead tune....great song..jerry ....used to love to see him play ....solo& with the dead!!!!!!
I hope you find it, it's gonna blow your mind ALL over again! Yeah win win!!
GOD bless you brother David and to Yours/Ours this Earth, the Air, Peace and Love
Thank you Thank you Thank you , Jerry, thank you
I so remember this....
this was good -was there,..but the ny show ,the roof blew off the place and landed in jersey,.good times
for years, the only recording of this I'd heard was from the prison show. Listened to it over and over in my car throwing the morning paper at 4am. It always reminds me of those classic country/blues themes of infidelity... Ah, drama...