First released on 'Skulls & Roses' in 1971 and written by Robert Hunter and Bob Weir, who sang the song for the Dead. The song often appeared towards the end of a first live set, and, encouraged by Deadheads, the band very often used the song as an end to their famous jams that would encompass several songs.
Bobby was trying to tell Deadheads that the dead weren't Gods, they just wanted to play their music and have people listen.
*When performed by the Grateful Dead, the lyrics read "Some folks up in treetops, just look to see the sights..."
When performed by Bob Weir on Ace, several changes are made, including singing the above line as it is seen in these lyrics: "Some folks up in treetops, just looking for their kites."
He also sings "Daybreak while I'm playing in the band," in place of "Daybreak, daybreak on the land," and in some places sings "Playing, like a wave upon the sand."
First released on 'Skulls & Roses' in 1971 and written by Robert Hunter and Bob Weir, who sang the song for the Dead. The song often appeared towards the end of a first live set, and, encouraged by Deadheads, the band very often used the song as an end to their famous jams that would encompass several songs.
Bobby was trying to tell Deadheads that the dead weren't Gods, they just wanted to play their music and have people listen.
*When performed by the Grateful Dead, the lyrics read "Some folks up in treetops, just look to see the sights..."
When performed by Bob Weir on Ace, several changes are made, including singing the above line as it is seen in these lyrics: "Some folks up in treetops, just looking for their kites."
He also sings "Daybreak while I'm playing in the band," in place of "Daybreak, daybreak on the land," and in some places sings "Playing, like a wave upon the sand."