Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Friends - Rubin & Cherise

[@djdc01]

This cover single handedly got me in the dead. For the first couple of years I didn't even know it was a cover. I just liked BPB, then finally looked into the album it came from and that was that. Been listening and going to shows ever since. Life changed for the better imo.

[@BabyDaylinerNYC]

the dead are alive

[@rebeccamaker3084]

Great version of one of my favorites- worked Cherise into one of my daughter's name. Appreciating this version, and at 36, my amazing school teacher daughter also loves this version 💕.

[@GarlTsagan]

I've listened to this a million times and I still feel it in my throat at "Cerise so lightly in his arms". It's such an incredibly potent moment

[@mtw251]

This song is such a whirlwind of love and pain, sadness and joy, it's wrenching. It makes my heart spin.

[@Kit-se3zs]

I. Love. This. Gorgeous. Cover. SO. MUCH. I can't get enough. Well done Will!!!! The most beautiful stand-out track on the entire album.

[@bishalban3616]

Best cover i have ever heared , vocal is phenominal . Long live deadhead.

[@JamesCaseydeadheadpoet]

This is the greatest Jerry Garcia Band cover I've ever heard! Well done, Mr.Oldham, I'm sure Robert Hunter is proud.

[@revporl2]

Agreed!

[@JamesCaseydeadheadpoet]

@@revporl2 🤟💀

[@moronmoron4182]

Absolutely melted my heart today when I heard it in a pub! By far the best Grateful Dead cover ever!

[@JamesCaseydeadheadpoet]

@@moronmoron4182 I'm glad you made this comment because I got to hear it again! Thank you, it's been a while since I've listened to it. Such a great cover.

[@applesartini]

I already loved this song. Certainly my favorite Jerry song by far- but Will gives it a sparkle! Love his voice and it fits so well into this song. Definitely my favorite from this album, and that's a high bar.

[@erichanhauser3190]

This could possibly be the best cover ever. Beautiful.

[@ryrocksithard]

The version of this song is so amazing. I love the original but this one is amazing as well. It takes my heart and soul on such a magical ride. The story, vocals, instrumentation... Beautiful, tasteful, and so well done.

[@friedchicken2007]

Jerry Garcia would be proud of this rendition of his song. It takes the song a step forward.

[@P1nes0lAr0und]

The song is amazing, and the rift in the beginning and end is what keeps me listening

[@jaybot303functionerror4]

It so good the best music has just has a vibe, music indeed needs maverick’s. Great authentic vocals & music.

[@olompali9846]

The song is a beautiful retelling of the film, Black Orpheus, which itself is a retelling of the mythical love between Orpheus and Eurydice. The film is more than worthy to seek out. This cover is wonderful.

[@brendantimmons5415]

thanks for the anecdote never knew this

[@williamcarson4450]

Thanks I looked up the film it is similar to a lot of my Dream state episodes my other Dream state episodes curtisy of the New technocracy and maybe other dimensions

[@popetones7400]

Still amazes me when I hear a live version of this. One of Garcia and Hunters best. Hell if I can remember the lyrics trying to play it

[@roybands2052]

insane cover. love this album and this tune!

[@googoogachoob]

this is an exceptional cover. Dare I say the vocal clarity really makes it stand alone. I'm blown away. I'd pay for an album of covers of this caliber. I'm afraid to listen to the others on this album as this is sooo good. It may be equal to the original and that's saying something. Would really love to hear DSO do this.

[@daltonlinaburg7951]

The other songs on this album are exceptional as well

[@Humanclock]

@@daltonlinaburg7951 Yeah, it also made me give the Dead's versions a second listen. Mountains of the Moon I always skipped over, but loved the cover on this album, so I went back.

[@quincyrichter7360]

The Bela Fleck song is awesome!

[@pedrosalomaopiccinini4725]

amazing rendition. the horns building are amazing.

[@Q3Cyrus]

My thoughts too. The song really comes alive when all of the musical parts contribute. The horns especially.

[@andyking7621]

I wish this went on forever

[@shanemurphy3186]

The original, this and Robert Hunter himself’s version are the Trinity of versions

[@rivertribe4640]

I so freaking love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️🎻

[@MegaBoog1]

I'm going to buy the album just for this one song!

[@denisdjulic3294]

MegaBoog1 same here!

[@ryanthompson7463]

MegaBoog1 the albums are amazing

[@Cr4nched]

They play this on XM ch.29 JAM_ON and it kicks assssss

[@MrZee1967]

lots of thumbs up!!

[@erichanhauser3190]

Very nice. Great song.

[@derekconti8372]

Wow, thank you!

[@McLainCausey]

FANTASTIC!

[@bretts545]

This is great!

[@gulliedaf]

All kinds of Yes!

[@earnestbunny]

standout track from a great album.

[@UniversalCornerstone]

B"P"B makes a Jerry Garcia track sound like classic Joe Ely. "Yo t'quierro y finito, yo te querda, oh ma côrazon" (sic).

[@cherrytreepermaculture756]

Amazing

[@caseykramer2172]

"Rubin Rubin tell me truly true"

[@daniellewis409]

I love this more than I love myself

[@Hodenkat]

Nice version! I think I like it better than the Grateful Dead cut!

[@littlepools]

u mean JGB

[@jimcrowe7512]

littlepools the dead also played this live on a few occasions, the best (imo) of which was played at a florida show on 4-7-91

[@kamilaslan5931]

in Cat Stevens style a little bit :-)

[@jameskeys7515]

I heard it...

[@angeloronzoni]

​@@jameskeys7515 ahaahahah just a teensy bit

[@JackCerro]

It's interesting that he chose to mimic the original studio arrangement, and his vocals seem to lean on Robert Hunter's unique inflections. I like his voice, but I think a sparser arrangement that emphasized the vocals and lyrics would have been a smarter choice.

[@paullybizzle]

+Jack Cerro nah, im glad he didnt totally make it his own. While I do enjoy his version of "brokedown palace", R&C stays close the original but with Will singin! I'm cool with that.

[@JackCerro]

+paullybizzle I'm warming to this now. :)

[@ericwarren3833]

no worries with this homage to a very "large" tune

[@knuse84]

Has bonnie prince billy made any similar songs? With the same band etc? Such a great tune.

[@franklearned1897]

He has done a lot of covers, 3 albums worth, in fact. One of those albums is called "The Brave and the Bold", with Tortoise as the backing band. This song could easily fit on that album. In fact, listening to this, I'm wondering if Tortoise is the backing band on this song.

[@mattmiller4917]

He covers "If I Had the World to Give"

[@MaTTheWish]

Is it true the dead only played this live 4 times? Good cover!

[@SuperMozfan]

superb! zajebista

[@goodsimpleton2494]

That VERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamcarson1427]

Boy I hope these Jerry inspired versions continue Lyle Lovett could have done this kudos Billy shinola endures

[@erichanhauser3190]

This is great. Now listen to the original.

[@GarlTsagan]

Also check out Garcia doing this at the oregon penitentiary

[@Stonecrow25]

Sings it like Hunter

[@raysprowls]

I feel afraid and I don't know why I do

[@SuperMozfan]

jesteś Bogiem Bonnie

[@Rrodfer]

Much better than the original

[@mirmobe1]

Sounds alot like Robert Hunter

[@thebluecollardrummer9032]

You can learn to count the complex rhythm changes here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnm4dZdnqd2DqrM

[@stevereatone4317]

Jack, Really?Can you do better?Just sit back and enjoy or choose not to listen.Maybe post your version for others to rip on.

[@scalemiester]

If Jack has an opinion, let him express it without being "corrected." That's what these comments sections are for. Just hit a thumbs up or thumbs down, if you feel the need.

[@cliftontrahan305]

I have a feeling that most of the comments, both positive and negative, come from wanna be musicians.

[@jbrowne730]

Everyone is a wanna be musician.