Chris Robinson - Sugaree [Live At The El Rey]

2003-11-19 - El Rey Theater - Los Angeles, CA
When they come to take you down when they bring that wagon 'round
When they come to call on you and drag your poor body down
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling sugaree
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
You thought you was the cool fool and never could do no wrong
Had everything sewed up tight. how come you lay awake all night long
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling sugaree
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Well in spite of all you gained you still had to stand out in the pouring rain
One last voice is calling you and I guess it's time you go
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling sugaree
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Well shake it up now sugaree, I'll meet you at the jubilee
Just one thing I ask of you, just one thing for me
Please forget you know my name, my darling sugaree
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me
Shake it, shake it sugaree, just don't tell them that you know me

[@43jedwards]

This has got to be the greatest cover of sugaree of all time!

[@aerofop]

it's damn true!

[@WallySauer]

@@aerofop

[@djlax90210]

Hell yah!!✋🏽

[@jam1ga]

What can you say?As good as it gets.Chris vocals are perfect here.Can tell he loves this song and it showed.

[@bryonwills270]

10000000 x's true

[@JasonBerben]

I been following the GRATEFUL DEAD FOR 25 YEARS THIS IS 🔥

[@jamespriest9658]

I'm DH for decades.. CR is my freaking hero . lol.. fkn hippie to the bone.. we love u Chris

[@jamesskahill323]

best dead opening act I every saw, Tampa 95

[@jamespriest9658]

@@jamesskahill323 I'm old enough and lucky enough to have seen Alman Bros open 4 them twice., also saw GD open for then 😊

[@dianerobinson5336]

That he is....a fkn hippie to the bone! And in his face, you can see that he hasn't lost one bit of his love for music. That's a happy man up on that stage.

[@justinkessler3681]

Who in the hell gives this a thumbs down. This is amazing.

[@rickovsky980]

I give them a thumbs down, know what I mean?

[@chuckryan6065]

@@rickovsky980 right on

[@robertkirincic7655]

i agree...keep in mind, there are people who drink their own urine. so this should not surprise you

[@trezz8]

Jery Nadler, Adam Schiff types.

[@lisaweaver986]

Don;t feed other commentors. with your lame commnets'

[@djlax90210]

OMG!!!!!! ONE OF THE WORLDS VERY TOP ROCK N ROLL JAMS EVER!!! Love you Chris Robinson and the Black Crows!!! Love you Grateful Dead and Sugaree!!!! Awesome

[@antlers163]

This is a kick-ass jam. The dude on the guitar can flat-out tear it up.

[@travasarmstrong5638]

Tina Gilbert Nope that’s Mr Paul Stacey

[@ginobianco3771]

Never tire of this rendition absolutely inspiring

[@davidvogel2909]

Yes

[@jamesmay7575]

took. my son to see them he was 13 i was 32 now at 61 him and i both still rock with the crows,,,some of the best!!!!Ever!!!!

[@jimkeogh8552]

Robinson and the boys take a Garcia classic and embellish with original riffs by every instrument and musician. I love the under stated but effective keyboards. The guitar cover is brilliant as is Chris’s vocal rendition. Our band has been studying Black Crow material from Oh Sweet Nothing to recent offerings. This is my first time having heard this cover and it is humbling how real musicianship can take someone else’s classic material and produce their own classic with it.

[@jimkeogh8552]

Of course the Garcia classic to which I referred was Sugaree. Ironically I didn’t look at who wrote “Oh Sweet Nothing;” with the lyrics, that fits but I’ve never heard their version. I thought I knew almost every VU release, pre-, post- and Nico, but that’s one l hadn’t heard. Will be searching.

[@jamespriest9658]

Just one thing 4 me... FN bros Robinson ahh hell yeah.. real dead folks love u guys til the end of the 🌈 so thankful for this..

[@DA-Red-Panda1]

Imagine walking into a random dive bar and seeing this performance. This would blow your mind.

[@AbbyNormal777]

I would be dancing on the table.

[@randypiplica5790]

Outstanding rendition of this great song. Chris is a fantastic vocalist. Guitar player is on fire.

[@rushsoda7280]

One of the best that i ever hear. And it is 2021.

[@jackstraw_]

I just threw my panties on stage I think. 2nd solo is a masterpiece

[@georgew9390]

@@jackstraw_ aap@@£1@

[@DH-xm3hc]

I'm here 2024. Chris Robinson is just carrying on great music ❤✌🏻❤️🌼

[@r.weaver3769]

People like Chris, Susan, and a host of others keeping rock alive through these old favorites.

[@daleharris4282]

I can see Jerry's smile when I hear this version!!

[@jamespriest9658]

@@daleharris4282 that same smile he used to give Hornsby..

[@scottblair1735]

Man, his voice is just cool. Not too smooth, not too rough, but full of soul. Well done Dead cover 👍🏾

[@bobbyt4049]

God bless youtube for having a forum for us to post, share, re-live and discover great music and performances !!! Plus I can take apart and fix most anything now too !!!

[@BirdTalk13]

Absolutely spot on and well said! ❤

[@gilsong2303]

Still one of the best Dead covers I’ve ever heard.

[@WallySauer]

Just One of Rock and Roll’s Greatest Bands playing their ass off for us Great Job

[@marianfrances4959]

That guitarist just shredded this song! 👍😎🇨🇦🔥

[@MrCoolio190]

J😅 2:36

[@anthonyburnam3415]

Him and the drummer are brothers. My source is some guy though. That guitar man. That guitar.

[@stevenmoc3165]

@@anthonyburnam3415 Seriously! And, sounds like a slide without a slide at around 10:10. The English! Incredible.

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

You can clearly see what these guys are after in life. Music. It is such a liberating and delicious feeling just to watch and hear them.

[@dynjarren5454]

Holy Shit! I just found this And man brothers and sisters I am glad I did (R.I.P Mr. Robert Hunter)

[@robertwarren8063]

One of the best live performances I’ve heard everyone at the top of their game brilliant

[@ShereeBarrow-dz3ws]

Are you British? Just curious because I notice that but it's, I mean Brits lol use the word "brilliant" to express something that an American would probably call amazing. I like the word brilliant though. My DNA test said that I had 96%British heritage so I'm kind of an anglophile. Always wanted to visit England but not the castles, just little villages and pubs. I don't really agree with the concept of royalty and the fact that you British people are basically supporting them. They should sell off a few crowns and some jewelry 😉 for feeding the hungry and housing for the homeless. I suppose that I am basically a Socialist. Here in the US right now there's a big divide between the left and right. Left being the democratic party and right is the Republican party. I'm proud of being a registered tree hugger, which is supposed to be a slam on the left. I basically believe in saving as much of the environment as possible at this point. I believe in providing more tax money for education and day care for parents who need help with caregivers while they are working. Also, I think that our prison system is out of control and needs to focus more on rehabilitation and providing skills for the incarcerated to be able to rejoin society and become a contributing citizen. There's more than those things that draws me to the democratic party. I think that the Republican party has become somewhat corrupt ever since the days of George W. Bush and his Satanic sidekick Karl Rove. That was the beginning of the lowdown dirty tricks that the GOP started to use, in order to win at any cost.. I know that the Republican party used to have much more integrity back in the 70s and maybe the early 80s. But they have lost their way. I believe that fox news is a contributing factor by spreading rumors and false truths. I wish that there was a decent 3rd party to end this Mexican standoff. George Washington was 💯 right whenever he disagreed with our country having just two political parties. He predicted that it would cause the country to become divided and resentment between the two different parties. He was certainly correct with those predictions. I just wonder what he would have to say about the. USA and our political situation these days. Probably he would be appalled. I think FDR was our best president ever. He practically saved the country and our economy with the "New Deal". He was very disturbed about the sub par conditions that the American workers were being treated by large corporations. Basically, he went to the head of these corporations and in no certain terms informed them that if the workers were still being treated as unfairly as. they had been, then the company would end up without a workforce and nobody would be making any profits. The corporations finally agreed that gave American workers rights for overtime pay, health insurance and other basic human rights. Productivity returned and the worker's rights are still being the rule of law today. FDR was a very popular president and won the presidential race two times in a row. He was certainly popular enough to win a 3rd term, but the Republican party was upset about his popularity and therefore created a law which banned a president from serving three terms. It would have been a different story if it was a Republican who was popular enough to win 3 terms in a row.. Americans need to research the lack of integrity and sellouts from the Republicans and understand that even though both political parties have had negative experiences, the Republicans are willing to do anything to create a chaos and try to make themselves look like the party of morality which is ludicrous. Just remember how the Republicans bugged the Watergate Hotel so they could eavesdrop on the democratic party who were holding their campaign meetings there. Sorry for the rant, but when I get on a roll I can't seem to stop. Well, I am going outside to hug a tree and try to catch a snowflake. Lol😅

[@airride379]

Chris Robinson is the best

[@828Phatty]

As an old Head, I was very pleasantly surprised when the Black Crowes came out and toured with Mickey Hart's Mystery Box ( among other solid bands! ) after Jerry Garcia died. I felt like they truly honored the legacy of the Grateful Dead. I didn't catch THIS tour, but I'm glad to know that Chris was still giving it up with HIS band! They tear that shit UP!!!

[@ronhomolka1796]

The Robinson brothers just love music, they love to play all of it. They are a last of a disappearing musician.

[@ScentualSense]

Chris I have been listening to you since I was a kid and I'm 41 and still listening :) Rock On!!!

[@Evi-v2h]

Can't stop listening to this, such a cool vibe. Calms me down en gets me so chill every time. Really love this!

[@liljohntownsend7180]

This is one of my go to calm down songs

[@paularogers3549]

Mine too. Love it

[@gullermoandrino9397]

Very true.

[@debrasaunders7200]

@Lil John Townsend I understand 🌹

[@liljohntownsend7180]

Lol here again😊

[@southerngraceglamour]

Having a very rough day, this is pure bliss for 10 minutes ♥️

[@freshhh_prince]

This song could have been another 10 minutes and I would have listen to every damn bit of it!!!

[@donniepool6421]

No doubt!

[@LiveLocalTexasMusic]

Yes Sir-ee! Me too!!

[@davidterry4152]

Yes Sir you are correct

[@chrisbenson3322]

Amen.

[@toddstone9727]

👍😁

[@applejo1226]

Ahhh the good ole days when people were in the moment and not having their cell phones in the air

[@Chadr1107]

Best cover Of "Sugaree" I've heard. Shake it, shake it......

[@Chadr1107]

Best "version" I've heard...! 😉

[@Stoned2072]

Charleston . Chad 👍 You're right ! 🎸

[@allanbriggs9007]

Rates with Tedeschi Trucks version

[@brendaeisler553]

Check out Jackie Greene!

[@allanbriggs9007]

Yep - like that one too. So many good versions of a great song

[@danetteshepard897]

This is solid hip-shaking magic! I wish it was 29 minutes longer.

[@JuniorSamplesUndead]

they absolutely nailed it on this one. This is THE WAY to do it.

[@mandyrennie2430]

This never get's old, will still be played when we're long gone. Love these guys

[@kushkobaine1014]

loved the black crows.. How can you not love this.. And those guitars man.. those guitars!!

[@buddyollie180]

Kush Kobaine I'm diggin the 335

[@anthonyburnam3103]

Kush Kobaine caught that 335 myself. Damn man just freaking great stuff

[@markschafer1828]

indeed

[@davidterry4152]

Every great group or band has one, the sound and tone is second to none. The 335 just adds to the strat and makes a beautiful sound.

[@rise2112]

Paul Stacey is on lead guitar! He has worked with Chris on many projects. He is, indeed fantasticlly talented. His brother Jeremy Stacey is on the drums! More people should really know who theses two amazing musicians are!

[@occhioallallocco]

it makes me want to cry. that is all. Chris and Paul have a feeling for music that is so natural and lovely. Great music people, unlike all the shitty stars of one-day hit.

[@rise2112]

occhioallallocco I could not agree more. Doesn't that suck?! No talent gets all the money, I call BS!

[@Scste1]

I agree more people should know who they are...but at the same time hearing this on the radio 24/7 always ruins even good song's like this one

[@brendaeisler553]

They are well known in the UK as they are British!

[@bge2001]

@Tina Gilbert Of course they are! But the very talented Paul and Jeremy Stacey are Brits.

[@liabuchanan6628]

Chris Robinson is a god. My husband turned me onto the non-radio songs. love him for that. I'm a music freak amueay but since he had me delve into all the crowds stuff. I now believe they are THE best rock band ever! And I'm 45 yrs old & have seen enough!! love u guys!!!

[@DerrickMims]

It just doesn't get any better than this one.

[@DerrickMims]

#ThatFeelingWhen you go to make a comment on a video and then realize you made the same comment already a month ago.

[@chriscasey123]

My goodness ....classic rock & roll...lead guitar has the perfect sound....could listen to this all day long.

[@kimlaw3212]

He knows how to play good music to me

[@colleencrum6153]

Absolutely love this!!!Everyone,audience to this awesome and super talented group of guys is having such a great time!!THIS is what rock'n'roll is about❤❤

[@chabrake]

Yesss j'aime always the Robinson's Bros pour toujours Chris has a great voice here...Genial piece:)) Salut and good journey to you

[@AbbyNormal777]

Amazing 😁

[@savageone3702]

That strat sounds great but damn, that 335 that Chris is playing is a gorgeous guitar.

[@fdynda]

this is the definitive version of this song, NO DISCUSSION, PEACE OUT

[@andrewblack7852]

Except that the definition is the greatful dead, Chris would agree.

[@chelton87]

Jerry Garcia did a pretty good version too or so I’ve heard 🤪

[@debphillips1961]

@@chelton87 La À Q0QQ A !

[@DevilsChild-vw3ws]

😳😅😅😅 Warren Haynes will give him a run for his money imo

[@joshtpa]

5/22/77.

[@BlueCollarBeerSnob]

Chris loves his art, he'd play just as hard if there was no one in the room to hear

[@AbbyNormal777]

I love how Chris looks so happy to be on stage and performing.😁

[@charleskeen104]

He wears shoes on stage now.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

@Hans WAGNER he's living life on his own terms. Wgaf.

[@jamespriest9658]

What the swirling brain freeze was that solo. DH for 5 decades, guess Chris was since birth.. I wish I could buy the band drinks 4 life. Id be willing to bet Jerry listens to this in Jerry afterlife.. FUCK AWESOME

[@joeesposito121]

They call this: blowing the roof off the joint

[@djlax90210]

That’s Right!

[@isaiahbroome5503]

This my be the greatest thing I have ever heard! Can't get the smile off my face right now!

[@sarahscott2496]

One of my most favorite Chris bands of all time, his music means everything to me, have mercy baby. There’s just not much real music out there and I’m starting to think I might be dying. I get to see Circles around the sun twice in March and then JJ Grey twice. New Crowes tour, was so freaking excited, but nothing around here 😭

[@mikedonofrio7561]

Man, I did not want that to end. Well done

[@ojayjohansen7270]

I keep coming back to this incredible performance - every single part is performed at such feel and skill. And the lead guitarist is just awesome. Love it!

[@chadbrouyette2865]

Chris' voice has aged well - I don't know that he could've done this in the 90s. I had this version playing in my truck a few weeks ago when my wife (who is more of a country fan) says "Man, this version's got a lot of soul, who is this?" If my wife notices the soul, then there's a lotta soul.

[@alecapin]

:D

[@chetcol]

Its gonna be very hard to find a better version then this!! Holy Shit this bands on fire!!

[@hugsyhughes5257]

Iv watched the vid for years now 🤣 just amazing... thanks for uploading such a GEM 💎

[@randychandler112]

Pure badass rock and roll!!! This is what damn good music sounds like folks!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@adamjoffe9521]

Best Dead Cover Ever. Period. Every time I listen to this I just "smile, smile, smile" Soooo Good.

[@jacksonBVFC]

I was coming out of my seat while driving. So good!

[@LiveLocalTexasMusic]

YES!!!

[@kimcausey2477]

I had to listen twice

[@southerngraceglamour]

I just listen to it on repeat & never get tired of it.

[@dejuansevere3698]

The Dead took Shake Sugaree by Elizabeth Cotten and made it their own. Check out the original!!

[@ericheisler1568]

This is just amazing guitar work came across this video while searching for new music I love it

[@stevenmoc3165]

Seriously. Paul Stacey. English. Brilliant.

[@thomsen59]

This version of Sugaree would make Jerry proud! Thanks for sharing. Amazing!!!

[@thespiritof76..]

On point🤘🏻✌🏻

[@people4peace999]

Ohh yesyes

[@rise2112]

Let's all not forget Mr. George Reiff on Bass & keep him in our prayers! We love you George, get better soon!

[@samanthaearlca]

That sweet man. I miss him so.

[@davidvogel2909]

meet you in the smoking section!!!

[@chuckkaleel9105]

This video never gets old!! I watch it pretty much everyday

[@jeremyyong3975]

Brilliant voice! Chris is best 🤙🤙 soulful as always! God bless 🙏

[@Scste1]

Been watching this one for a few years now and I keep coming back for more

[@njnature]

Saw the Crowes shortly after 9 11 at the Beacon in Manhattan. Will never forget the tranquility of the city and how the band embraced the moment and brought healing vibes to NYC.

[@roarander7426]

Really good cover of this G.D classic, it's both bold and very engaging.

[@Evi-v2h]

Best version ever! I'd love to be able to play this without going to KZbin. Nothing gets me to chill like this tune ❤

[@jacksonBVFC]

On point! This is such a killer version, dang!

[@lisaweaver986]

I love this because it is shown to such great artists to give it out.

[@raymondflorence4357]

Absolutely the best cover of any song PERIOD

[@evanmorrow1234]

Those guys were having every bit as much fun as the audience was. I love it when the cameraman focuses clear shots of the fretboard. There is no greater learning tool for me and it's such a rush to play along with a video it's almost better than sex. Sometimes it's even better.

[@teleguy5699]

Just bought a Telecaster. Can't wait until I'm good enough to do that.

[@starshiptrooper7670]

This made my day. Yall be safe. Yeah, I'm from the South. Tenn. Yall drop by, we'll sit on the porch a spell.

[@starshiptrooper7670]

@Wallace Simps0n Keep'em straight up there in the Big Apple Wallace. Take care bro.

[@christianpuille9029]

I don't get how 266 individuals could have made the choice to not like this. I mean, not friggin' LOVE this???

[@dawnhenry9610]

I think this is the best sugaree ever dam it is exciting as hell!

[@satanshelper9379]

I can rock the harp like John popper, just,wish I could sing like you bro, you the best fuck all the rest, so I twist one up fa you and the guys and over my best Shine straight outta the mountains of Virginia I salute ya bro keep on keeping on .

[@mandyrennie2430]

I'm going to see these guys on the 25th October in Manchester UK! Can't wait, gonna be my first of many I hope xx

[@mandyrennie2430]

Soz, it's the 26th 😘✌️

[@anthonyburnam3103]

my wife can tell when I've been listening to the Black Crows because my cheeks are streaked with tears. I love those Robinson boys. What can I say?

[@Gumball_14255]

agreed, this is Not The Black Crowes though, it's New Earth Mud

[@lisaweaver986]

I think your posting your feelings to a wrong place.

[@michaelweber5702]

Chris is one great rock singer ! A good tune is this ...

[@iriewaregl]

An outstanding version ...

[@Jamler3]

That is Paul Stacey on Guitar... Produced Chris' New Earth Mud records and jammed with The Crowes too. There are some realy tasty recordings of these two from the 2000's... I attended a bunch of great gigs during that time... Paul's british blues style, and general guitar brilliance was so cool, and especially present here on this version of Sugaree...

[@jacksonBVFC]

right on, thanks for the nuggets!

[@anthonyburnam3103]

Jam Camp told my wife man I been looking for this great, slippery, dangerous blues lead guitar player that was playing with Chris at El Ray. Glad to learn his name cause the mans heart is in the right place. Everybody too. That bass player ain't no slouch him damn self. Stacey got my attention tell ya that.

[@williamdiehl9942]

Paul Stacey. I've been trying to find out who the heck he is and where he came from for 2 weeks. So... thnx!☠

[@philcilia4482]

Jam Camp: his brothers a killer drummer - played with Sheryl Crow and many others..

[@brendaeisler553]

Phil cilia Oasis!

[@thebluemax100]

This is the best example of soulful music I have heard in a long time. Anyone who can experience this and not be moved , well he has no soul.

[@domingoortegaperez4768]

best version of this song!!!!

[@debradoran6053]

Holy 6 string explosion of melodic jams!! If this song doesn't make you at least tap your foot, then you can't have a pulse

[@PizzlePro1]

Paul Stacey nailing it down!

[@lilasuemcclendon8739]

Jerks need to ENJOY THE MUSIC..... DAMN

[@lilasuemcclendon8739]

Not bad music just different

[@paularogers3549]

This is absolutely awesome. Such great music. Love it.

[@edhalfen7380]

Very nice job on this great Deadsong. when a song is a good song, the various versions just bring out that quality. Such a good pure job here...I rally appreciate it. Thanks and blessings, Ed

[@mikemachado2234]

Anyone who do'nt like this do'nt know a damb thing about real music.

[@chuckwilliam4746]

Damb right

[@kennyo7564]

phenomenal all the way through but the solo from 3:45 - 5:00 blew the god damn doors off the place

[@mikecurtis9485]

fire engine on standby outside.....

[@liamrdavidson]

HE WAS ALIGHT ..one of the best solos ive seen

[@pedrogroves77777]

Did I miss the mentioned solo, one hell of a jam 3.45 - 5.00 though!

[@JohnJCash]

@@mikecurtis9485 naw brother..we done gawn pullt tuh' batteries outta the smoke alarmmm for this here.

[@keepgoing1973]

Audio is very clean, well done. And many thanks for uploading this. Cheers

[@bmconyoutubification]

Man, I love it...no thumbs down over the years. Good stuff...just good stuff. Saw Chris with some other boys do a great show in L.A. few weeks ago in 2018. Still rocking.

[@jenlafferty6781]

Yes...... This deadhead is totally diggin it.

[@AbbyNormal777]

I watch this video and sweet Nuthin with rich Robinson singing lead instead of Chris. Chris Robinson has a great voice too.

[@keepgoing1973]

Oh man, I'm so stoked

[@AbbyNormal777]

They do a fantastic version of Lou Reed/Velvet Underground's song Sweet Nuthin with Rich Robinson singing lead instead of Chris Robinson. I didn't even know that Rich could sing so well. Check it out.

[@TheSparky5363]

I'm a new fan, I found this by total accident. Funny thing he played at a blues festival in Santa Cruz, Ca. today. I didn't go because I didn't know his name! Damn!! I love this!! I would have gone in a heart beat!

[@brendaeisler553]

TheSparky5363 CR's ego will be crushed if he reads someone didn't know his name!

[@teemoody8125]

Yeah baby!! Don't hold back with your groovy, soulful, funky self... Here we go...shake it!.. sweet job, Chris.

[@robertross4936]

I'VE SPENT MY WHOLE EVENING LISTENING, SAW THIS PERFORMED LIVE. AND I;M THERE RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU A THOUSAND TIMES,GOT A GOOD MELLOW BURNING.

[@dianecolucci4371]

This song always makes me cry Awsome version

[@arielaehrens2695]

I love his voice so much. Just classic!

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

A hell of a lot dancing in true time🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎼🎼🌞🌅☀️🍀🌈

[@calvinstulip]

Lead guitar's tone is fan-freakin'-TASTIC!!!!!!

[@GTRJohn13]

Fan Fuckintastic!

[@blahdeblah6207]

dude how can you hear it

[@davidterry4152]

Yes that strat has its own sound ,then throw that 335 in with it and BAM . It has to be a good combination ,look at the Almond Brothers.

[@mikedag1176]

I don't know that guitar players name Waylon on that Fender but that kid can play a guitar like nobody's mama

[@mikedag1176]

I've probably played this song at least a dozen times now in the last two weeks I just can't get enough of it

[@georgejbonetsky8686]

Shake it sugary I have been looking for this version in my mind

[@chelton87]

Grateful Dead will live on forever