Billy Strings & Molly Tuttle, Grateful Dead's "To Lay Me Down" Grey Fox 2018

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Check out this version of "To Lay Me Down" by the Grateful Dead which inspired this Billy n Molly jam! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6acZHp7eKyHY68

[@michaelkenna2024]

Thanks for caring about so many, so often. 😎

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

@@michaelkenna2024 Best regards from Less Than Face Productions. We love you more than words can tell.

[@michiellombaers3198]

@@LessThanFaceProductions1 If you can't find words music will do just fine ... ;-)

[@stevemiller9837]

appreciate the good word bird, keep flying Mighty High. 4windsblowin.

[@disbdakilla5320]

My dad just died, big deadhead. You were our fav artist and we listened to you everyday. Thank you

[@Luke-pk9fe]

I'm an old man and I find all my new music by searching people who cover good songs so far it's working

[@bwmohner]

I think I have a problem. I can’t stop watching vids of Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle playing together.

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

I dont blame you Barry!

[@deich31]

Sorry, what did you say? I'm All Lost in Dreaming.

[@markdundale2616]

I got that too

[@bobbrown3463]

😂 same

[@JamesFolkers]

Ditto

[@thomashand1316]

I was beginning to think that the world just forgot about these classics. Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings are really great together. I look forward to more.

[@juliadixon8465]

If they ever have kids, yikes

[@rcclitherow6707]

I feel like I'm back in San Francisco in the 60's. Thank you!

[@vibrantlife8483]

Thanks for this Billy and Molly - you do an old Dead Head's heart good.

[@t44s]

my words exactly :)

[@davidmichaellewin]

So good.

[@michaeldeaton1788]

+ 1

[@kevinconnell2471]

Billy Strings does the best Grateful Dead covers ❤️🙏👍🎵

[@pacosuave64]

Brings tears to my eyes. Nobody else that covers the Dead brings the emotions like he does. His original songs strike the same chord. I won't compare him to Jerry because he is nothing like him or anyone else who has graced our presence

[@TenWilder0]

I love that the music of the Grateful Dead is so often played in Country Bluegrass and Mountain music scenes now. The 51 dislikes probably come from poor souls so bitter and jealous that their hearts will never know any true peace or satisfaction. I feel truly sorry for them....

[@haikat4]

Yes these songs are becoming standards. Wonderful thing to see.

[@Cap683]

Jerry Garcia's background was in bluegrass and traditional music so it not a coincidence that the Dead's music finds a home in country, bluegrass, and mountain music. Working Man''s Dead and American Beauty were the transition to roots music from psychedelia. Those are their two finest albums IMO.

[@stargazer6753]

@@Cap683 I would love to know more. Could you elucidate ?

[@sallyemma9669]

The future of bluegrass is in good hands!

[@georgewashington6225]

It's always been...

[@thehippynurse8175]

@@georgewashington6225 not necessarily so my friend. It only gets better from here.

[@georgewashington6225]

@@thehippynurse8175 whatever you say

[@JohnSheehan72]

Correction - the future of music is in good hands.

[@GinjaNinja77]

As well as Grateful Dead's song catalog 💀🌹⚡✌

[@todd92371]

I think this the first time I've ever actually seen Billy Strings fingers.. Beautiful song.

[@claytonwheatley103]

Never thought anyone but Jerry would bring tears to my eyes playing this song .

[@mikedevine3984]

100% This is the only band to pull this song off besides the Grateful Dead. every other version by every other band is just a pale shadow of this. Never thought id hear some one other than Jerry pull this off

[@chuckryan6065]

Outstanding version of one of Jerry & Hunter's best tunes. The fact that Robert H wrote this, Ripple, & Brokedown Palace on the same day is astounding.

[@davidzlotowski3711]

I had no idea. That must be why they are so similarly themed.

[@danfuller478]

On the same afternoon, London 1970, with a case of Retsina sitting on the same table he was writing. He wasn't drinking any, he just like having it there. "'Oh, but would those times come again.' They will, but not for me!" -RH

[@robertkrepek2561]

Lsd

[@KSpirit54]

Met Robert Hunter once at a party when I worked in radio. I was in awe for the entire interview, but I think Hunter was a bit wowed too, by the fact that someone wanted to interview him....A brilliant, yet humble man.

[@sandykeith9580]

Regardless of how famous he becomes this will remain one of his best performances.

[@glockboxer]

Agreed

[@JamesFolkers]

Yes - this is simply fantastic…

[@mikedevine3984]

This and summertime with Marcus King!

[@user-fd6yj3ns6y]

So sweet. Brought tears to my eyes. I'm so happy to see the music of the Dead live on. God bless you both, Billy and Molly. Jerry would have turned 80 this year.

[@apatternofchaos]

The music never stopped...⚡️💀🌹

[@rustyjeep9783]

I wish Billy would do a dead cover album because he has something special about him. Im just man listening with my eyes closed and smiling that I found this rabbit hole

[@anthonykusiak7961]

Thank you from a 55 year old Dead Head !!!

[@feetheweasel]

Jerry Garcia...the most honest performer I ever saw live. It was never about how many notes he could cram into a measure of music, it was about the emotion of that night, the song, that last second of time. He felt there was as much emotion, if not more, in the quietness. And he was right. Never be another like him. Eternally grateful my time on this planet included those experiences....memories.

[@timharper4246]

The spaces between the notes were just as important to him. Dylan said he was the master of subtlety, and he was right

[@bwanna23]

Brings tears to my 70-year-old eyes.

[@brucel1185]

There are gifted singers. There are true performers. There are great musicians. But people like Billy Strings don't really fit a category. They transcend description and simply give voice and feeling to what we all hope and dream in life. In essence, Mr. Strings is a little bit of anyone who gives an ear to his music.

[@solztice6460]

beautifully put! couldn't agree more

[@brianvoith4235]

He has whatever it is that legendary performers have that sets them apart, and he's got a lot of it!

[@tracymcdermott3461]

I am embarrassed to say this, but when I first heard and saw the video of "Dust in the Baggie" I thought he was an autistic savant. He is gifted and I know better now.

[@sandbridgekid4121]

But not mention Molly Tuttle?

[@sandbridgekid4121]

Genres only exist so A & R men had something to pigeon hole artists, they didn't exist before mass media and radio. How many great musicians that we had never heard of, before the internet destroyed the record companies death grip on music.

[@davenelson9505]

Jerry and Hunter are smiling. Love it!

[@JamesFolkers]

How truly fortunate we are to be able to see and hear this! A masterpiece…

[@Dloomis494]

I watch this, and watch this and watch this again and the moment and the meaning comes back to me in an immense rush.

[@Grandpa_Moses]

I generally hate anyone covering a Jer tune but this is a rare exception. Thank you for the good cry Billy & Molly, simply beautiful

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

The Billy Strings Band covers the Dead better than anyone else going right now........

[@rlo829]

Ive been searching for this full set on KZbin woth no luck. Im dying to hear it all. They sound amazing together ❤️

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Molly only sat in for 2 tunes. This tune and Little Maggie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paemYp2LgdmWg68

[@PattiCornell]

From Patti Cornell always been my favorite song s and singalong with love from friends and family who enjoy the music and music and the fun from Patti Cornell always enjoy ing the fun and the music

[@stargazer6753]

This is phenomenal , considering the origin. I think Jerry would be smiling.

[@Dloomis494]

I'm in tears. I cant tell if its where I'd been, or where I was at, just then, but for me, it was an important moment in time.

[@judyboyle9232]

Great song and powerful, each and everytime I hear it.

[@dougmisantoni4384]

Go with it....

[@microdot4374]

Molly is the ''Bluegrass Rambling Rose''......🎸🎸🪕🪕🎻🎻🎶🎶🎶🎶🌹🌹🌹🌹✍🏼

[@conniedean7925]

Billy.. I'm so sorry I've never got to meet you.. you're such a beautiful soul..the kindness you showed when Eric Scott died was unbelievable...he took a big part of me with him..Eric was my Grandson.. I loved him more than life..you put me so much to mind of him..You will always be part of our family.. Thank you so much for everything....

[@Tmrfe0962]

Connie Dean , Peace to you with your loss.

[@ausable92]

Connie, I pray you've found some semblance of peace from your unbelievable pain. Know that strangers in Michigan still think of you and your family.

[@moirahill6397]

I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you.

[@brucel1185]

keep coming back, mollie is truly enjoying his interpretation. but at the same time she is shining! spot on play and harmony. so effortless. finally Billy just gives up and is immersed in the magical juxtapostion. the whole thing mirrors the ideals of the song so eloquently. Pure magic.

[@pacosuave64]

Beautiful tribute. Making me misty on the 25th anniversary of Jerry's passing.

[@markdundale2616]

Incredible performance Wow So lucky have these musicians

[@GT380man]

This is wonderful, has a hymnal quality about it, touching God’s face, almost.

[@stevetady5332]

Knew about Molly. Am just discovering Billy. Too cool for words. Strings ahoy! All ahead full.

[@dougmisantoni4384]

.....Almost...Heavenly....Gorgeous...Jerry would abide..

[@thatbillkelly]

If this isn't just freaking fantastic I don't know what is.

[@wmaxwell100]

This so damn good I had too listen to it 5 times in a row

[@steveokula5762]

It's so very gratifying to see this wonderful music being taken up by the next generation. True art is eternal.

[@ardalla535]

Oh my, I thought this song had been forgotten. Too good a song to die.

[@treebeard8475]

As a young dead head this gives me hope. I never got a chance to see the GD in person but I can for sure say the music and spirit is not lost on talented musicians like this 🤟

[@joevannucci1392]

Damn this is good. Just the right feel, the passion. Billy's voice always surprises me. He's lightning in a bottle with a guitar, but the man can SING, too. And when Molly would come in on the harmonies.... WOW, the perfect complement.

[@davemalacki7339]

Holy shitballs...tears of joy & goosebumps of beauty! Wow, do Billy and Molly do prime justice to this classic! Papa Bear would be proud!!

[@eliciaburton4862]

I love this version. Billy Strings vocal on this gets me to the core.

[@ensinitas]

i was just thinking that. as good as he plays he has some singin' skills too

[@RosablueHandMade]

Really, really beautiful. And considering the wizardry in those twenty fingers, also the most disciplined and respectful rendition I could imagine from these two angels. Thank you.

[@michaelbanfield7987]

absolutely love this and the original too

[@raxideezxxx8752]

Twenty fingers?? He only has twenty fingers? Sounds like he has more!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@raxideezxxx8752 How 'bout 50 fingers? All 5 of them on stage are at the top of their game.......

[@jahvuk9764]

Billy the INCREDIBLE. Lost another family member. Brother John this one is for is for you. Now you can paint that masterpiece!!

[@michaelmaness4579]

My heart just swelled in my chest. This is the most beautiful thing you hear all day.

[@michaelthomson8065]

A sweet version,of a really sweet song.

[@RETSELEkim07834]

Lay down and rest in peace Robert Hunter

[@rebeccalyle8443]

Now I love this song, is is so very beautiful

[@georgemcelroy3058]

Thank you Molly and Billy. The best of today, playing the best of yesterday. Music is in good hands.

[@sunshineharris1142]

You got heart FOREVER when you played this song

[@sunshineharris7520]

This is my one of my favorites right an I'm replying to my old account that was so nicely hacked I will always love Apostol touches more than my soul I will never get enough of him

[@Sunshine-q5d]

It's Sunshine here again an forever loving this apostle baby you are amazing baby 💋 thank you for YOU

[@waynecormier5585]

Totally blown away by these 2, probably the best pickers. I was there, high on the mountain.

[@JustinRettig1990]

I'm so jealous... Ida cried probably, this is beautiful!

[@lenfertfilmdigitalphotogra1207]

Billy and Molly, just made my night. You all are awesome 👍

[@chynnadawl9022]

What was old is new again. My gawd. Jerry's back.

[@willytwotimes761]

His style and soulful singing is uncanny to Jerry....In my opinion

[@jimrebr]

Billy and Molly do this so beautifully, my husband’s favorite Garcia song off my favorite Garcia album, I love their cover, it’s beautiful, though my favorite song from Garcia is always going to me The Wheel, but this is fantastic, that 1st Garcia solo album was sooo good, I still play it all the time. We have tickets to see Billy in August, can’t wait.❤

[@davidcooke8005]

If I could harmonize with Mollie I'd die a happy man. On the spot. I'd pretty much drop dead of bliss right there on the stage.

[@jacknyman9896]

the best male and female acoustic blues guitarist on this planet!

[@hunzilla3122]

Jerry would weep with joy

[@Dlrealife]

This is quite moving

[@michaelbanfield7987]

very moving....

[@blacsdad]

Shit....I had forgotten how much I loved this song.

[@palealien]

I never say stuff like this, but somewhere Bob and Jerry are smiling.

[@jamieferentinos3164]

I CRIED IN THE 80S EVERYTIME JERRY SANG THIS ... I HOPE JERRY KNOWS OF THIS VERSION ... IT WOULD MAKE HIM SMILE .

[@tonylicata7452]

So, so good. I can't get enough of the both of them.

[@russell13904]

Imagine having this as a throwaway tune you wrote and didn't play for decades. Imagine coming along and cracking out such a beautiful rendition of a forgotten gem probably older than your grandparents. Thank you 🙏.

[@jimrebr]

I listen to this song constantly, from Jerry’s first solo album, I have had that album since 1974, I’m such a deadhead, but I must say, I love Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. It’s so great to see young bluegrass musicians playing these tunes. May 11, 2023 was our 1st concert since 2019, we went to see Rodney Crowell live again, just like our last concert,November 19, 2019. In May, Rodney had a great bluegrass duo open for him, they read the audience and opened with Brown Eyed Women(and red grenadine) & closed with Friend Of The Devil, everyone was on their feet. Of course Rodney’s closing song is always Pancho and Lefty, a song I’ve seen BMFS do really well.

[@Mysucculentchinesemeal]

Oh man I’ve always wanted to here you sing this.

[@michaelbuckland3950]

Just like Jerry he can't get the final (best) verse right. One of the best covers you''ll ever hear of this masterpiece.

[@aaronkutten]

Billy has such amazing talent. It's almost like Jerry channels into his soul. Never heard a less than perfect tribute on any of the dead covers he plays. Also he's kind of a home talent. Traverse city..keep doing what you do Billy. A true amazing talent.

[@OnTheRoad.Again33]

Go Blue

[@stephenhenion8304]

This song just keeps getting better and better the more I hear it! Reminds me of a trip I took, once upon a time!.....🎶🎵🎶

[@mikemm60]

The second acoustic version of this song I have heard. The other one was at RC Music Hall NYC in 1980. So grateful.

[@jaydubbz69able]

Date please?

[@doodahman2995]

Reckoning baby!!

[@michaelryan552]

That version used to be on here. Where can that be found ?

[@splehcar]

Lyrics: To lay me down, once more To lay me down with my head in sparklin' clover To lay me down, on e last time, to lay me down To be with you, once more, to be with you With our bodies close together Let the world go by, like the clouds a'streamin' To lay me down, on e last time, to lay me down To lay me down, to lay me down, to lay me down, one last time To lay me down To lie with you, once more, to lie with you With our dreams entwined together To wake beside you, my love still sleepin' To tell sweet lies, one last time and say good night To lay me down, to lay me down, to lay me down, one last time To lay me down, one last time, to lay me down To lay me down, to lay me down, to lay me down, to lay me down To lay me down Songwriters: Jerry Garcia / Robert Hunter To Lay Me Down lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

[@huntergatherer9084]

I saw Molly look over and crack a smile when Billy replaced the "like clouds streaming" verse with some artistic liberty.

[@alisondelaney8388]

Sooo beautiful... it’s become a daily fix for me to listen to this! So genuine and true!

[@sarahhhh775]

Got 3 daily fixes: this, his Loser and his Wharf Rat. Three joyous songs played by a master.

[@jeffsittig4598]

Fill your cup every day !!!

[@farrelltimlake9732]

This is nothing short of amazing.

[@HenryEdgeworth-fh4uz]

I used to go to grey fox back when it was at the old Rosfos farm friends of the FAMILY we all way's we're parked on the prime realaestate at the top of the hill Wane and BuBa Blair Dave Tas Chris Mary and such it was always epic I will hold these memories close to my heart till I die ❤🔥💪🤓

[@novakaya]

What’s the difference between Billy playing Dead and Mayer playing Dead? Authentic heart and soul older than the years of his body. No amount of chops will get you there…you have to live those miles. And if you have the ears to hear, it’s all there transcribed in the inflections of voice, the timing, delivery and spaces in between the notes. Billy’s got the natural touch. Doing our Jer proud man. Long May You Run my brother

[@kevinconnell2471]

Billy Strings does the best Dead covers of any anyone or band since Jerry passed ❤️🎵🙏👍

[@altheatoldme]

Comparison is the thief of joy.

[@novakaya]

@@altheatoldme true. So is Mayer.

[@altheatoldme]

@@novakaya My wish for you is that one day you will open your mind.

[@novakaya]

@@altheatoldme thank you. It’s a work in progress and ongoing primary life focus. Do you feel that someone with a truly open mind will enjoy John Mayer dead music?

[@ellenfalls1330]

Face, you have captured some amazing musical moments. 💓

[@peacedove9513]

Thanks, I needed that. Music is going to be the only thing that'll get us through this QUARANTINE!! ✌💖🎼🎵🎶🔥

[@stevedowney4056]

Weeds helping to 😎😎😎

[@bido8176]

Wow this is so good. He’s right on top of the 1980 Radio City show solo too.

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

I always thought he was emulating 3/27/88!

[@JESSEverything]

Grateful Dead is my favorite band of all time. There is no better compliment I can give another band than to say they covered a Dead song well. And this was really well done.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

This is the best act to come along since the Dead ended in 1995.

[@herbythechef7624]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz tedeschi trucks band

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@herbythechef7624 OK, but IMO, Billy Strings is the best thing to come along since the Dead....

[@herbythechef7624]

@@CorneiliusLibowitzi know i respect that. really there will never be anything as great as the dead again. I feel like music went downhill since jerry passed.. RIP

[@herbythechef7624]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz but i only mentioned tedeschi trucks band because i think they are a musical act that is very good in todays music.. listen to angel in montgomery-> sugaree

[@Dloomis494]

5:25. A smile that melts ice can change the world.

[@kvfkvf6900]

The most beautiful couple I have ever seen ☺ they are glorious together and Noone should ever come in-between them. Unless it's a priest

[@marklyon8406]

Man, they harmonize together so well! What an absolutely stunning performance. I keep watching this one over and over. Billy is just an absolute monster. How awesome is it to be alive while Billy Strings is learning and growing as a guitar player and performer?

[@RonnieTheSim]

An astonishing time to be alive and listening, yes! Mr. Strings and Ms. Tuttle have time and the genre seems in good hands. (Well, not to deny they span genres as well.)

[@callspreadzero854]

F’ing groove! Come to NOLA!!

[@rlo829]

By far the best rendition I've heard after all these years. Jerry is very much proud

[@KristenCargill]

Nothing like that one person you just click with musically. That's my one true love

[@dansemacabre8692]

Such a beautiful rendition of a timeless tune. Jerry and Hunter would be proud.

[@22lucky]

You guys really got it! You’re carrying the torch lit by Hunter and Garcia and it’s a gift for us to witness. I fell for Molly ever since I watched her and her 2 brothers (&dog), on their couch at home, singing Diamond Joe. Come play in the northeast some time!

[@JH-uh9hx]

22lucky Same here.

[@livinglargeandfree8322]

Mr.Garcia and Hunter new the music will go on forever

[@stargazer6753]

At somewhere between 3:15 and 3:20 watch Billy’s expression. He knows they knocked it out of the park.

[@Dloomis494]

Was a homerun.

[@stargazer6753]

@@Dloomis494 Yes !

[@simonharris1776]

At 1:40 when Molly looks at Billy and smiles...

[@timharper4246]

Jer bear would love this

[@ellenfalls1330]

Thanks!

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Ellen, I really appreciate it! Thank you for your support!

[@davidl2822]

Fucking beautifull

[@lindaburrows9863]

Really lovely version of a timeless classic thank you

[@wildcat69usatexas]

I have been crying for Jerry since 95 don't do this to me.....:)

[@scottbutcher559]

I love these guys, first time hearing them.

[@spencertherren6806]

Awesome. You've got some listening to do. Lucky.✌️

[@vincebro]

More magic from the magic man.

[@tedshredtrails]

I would have liked to hear more from Molly.

[@timsmith2156]

they understand the music at a level that JM never could.

[@genesiegel2884]

Oh, I love this so much. Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. ❤️