Robert Hunter - "Ripple" / September 18, 2013 / Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN

[@KhalDrogo76]

I wrote Bob an email about 20 years ago...I started by saying you don’t know me but I want to thank you for all of your songs as like countless others they mean a great deal to our lives, etc. he just replied back with “you’re welcome...and I know exactly who you are.” Fare thee well American legend

[@drewcamero1489]

KhalDrogo76 Ah, always the poet. 'I know exactly who you are', says so much, with so few words.

[@jonkiparsky7369]

And who were you? (or didn't he say?)

[@KhalDrogo76]

@@jonkiparsky7369 he didn't elaborate just that he knew where I was coming from..if you think about it, as much as the music means to us, imagine what it meant to him

[@wlouisharris]

He did know you. I heard Neil say something similar; like how the artist don't own the songs after they write it. He went on to describe seeing a guy blaring "Like a Rolling Stone" in his car and singing out the lyrics. He described that guy as being right there with Bob and capturing the essence of the song.

[@joshuagallman7549]

@@jonkiparsky7369 well, i'd say one of the bobbers, you know bobbies a thru k

[@thedaganmall]

Rest in Peace... 'Let there be songs to fill the air'

[@JasonCryer]

RIP Robert Hunter. Thanks for everything.

[@benjaminburgett6285]

Thank you Robert Hunter for filling our life’s with songs to fill our air. 😥 R.I.P. good man. Tell Jerry hi for us all. ❤️⚡️❤️

[@misstreebird]

Your Ripple ~ the first song that found my son's voice; he so wanted us to see you sing this; perhaps he may now. These songs in our hearts, beyond the air we breathe. Rest in Peace, Mr. Hunter, my son, everyone

[@ajcraft-hello]

Rest In Peace Robert Hunter. Thank you for all the songs. They will continue raising Earthy vibrations each time played. I hope that fountain is as beautiful as you imagined.❤️

[@smmclane6005]

So true🔼

[@foryoublue2485]

Thank you you’ve brought happiness to so many

[@CosmicClaire99]

His words sure did glow with the gold of sunshine :-) Bye bye Bob

[@albertomartinez2479]

"If I knew the way I would take you home." Hunter taught us that we must each follow our own path which is our destiny. Rest well Wordsmith. You helped many people including me.

[@WolffBachner]

No one can make my emotions soar like Robert Hunter. He is a giant among the greats of music and poetry. Someday, when the disappointments of the 1960s are long forgotten, humanity will celebrate Robert as one of the giants of music and poetry. While those of us who know and love his songs and poems already have acknowledged his brilliance, eventually the rest of the human race will as well.

[@donaldmei8797]

Its funny, I was saying something similar about Kris Kristofferson to my dad recently. My dad's response was "Its quite a step up from She Loves You Yeah Yeah yeah". Ha.

[@gregbeck8632]

my friend Greg C. died in 92. ripple was the only song played at his funeral. we all shed a tear or two. thenx Robert hunter

[@stevenjavro2038]

This guy changed lives for the better. Thanks

[@1978lovelight]

Thanks for all you shared and loved

[@justamom5520]

thank you for being the voice of generations.

[@jefkooper4290]

Best song ever, or best song ever???

[@veek.6463]

Best song ever

[@ericchristian6710]

jef kooper I was thinking the same. It's amazing how many people are totally unaware of this song.

[@CosmicClaire99]

Both!

[@bolowney8978]

@@veek.6463 Certainly one of his best!

[@done1675]

Yes.

[@herby1presents604]

thank you for writing the soundtrack of my life

[@relars52]

R.I.P. Mr. Hunter. Thanx, for being part of the Soundtrack of my life.

[@myssdaisy2009]

We miss you buddy ❤️

[@mojorayjones]

Our lives wouldn't be the same without the words he wrote. What a legacy he left Us. He'll never die.

[@mattchassin5522]

RIP Robert Hunter, Your songs will live on forever

[@bobfoote4606]

Thank You ThankYou, I love you more than words can tell. 🙏. RIP brother.

[@martyr4806]

We'll miss you Robert. Thanks for all you've done, for all of us.

[@debrasoiseth7507]

A real work of art this song, loved it from the first time I heard it. Done by the author Robert Hunter, a true poet.

[@the.original.K]

One of the most amazing songs ever penned. Eternally Grateful.

[@tomb613]

Robert Hunter passing from this realm marks the end of an era. His words like the gold of sunshine will survive for as long as American culture....

[@laurelhobbs108]

thank you, beautiful man, for such beauty...you have moved so many, may you be in a place of peace always...

[@MaxyBoy-x9u]

Such beautiful music. He is gone but his music will live with me till I am gone.

[@FreshTracksWY]

The quintessential acoustic performance by the writer. RIP Robert Hunter, your words will resonate for generations to come.

[@smmclane6005]

Robert Hunter will always be remembered as a Fabulous and Extraordinary Literary Music Genius! R.I. P. Robert Hunter

[@smmclane6005]

You are forever loved and cherished!!!!!!!🌼

[@seespotstay-dogtraining]

[@Thegoodwizard]

RIP Robert Hunter... Thank you so much!!

[@williemctell5898]

RIP Robert, and thanks for this and all the others....

[@headygz]

thank you so much robert hunter. We will hear your voice come through the music forever.

[@OsoSherpa]

Your words DO GLOW!!!!! Love You hope your singing and playing with Jerry on another plane somewhere!

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Robert Hunter is poet laureate.

[@kristyirwin2526]

There is no other writer that I have or will ever quote on a daily basis. Let us all continue to study, discuss and draw meaning from the wordsmith master that (IS) Robert Hunter. May you rest in the transitive nightfall of diamonds. Yours forever........ramble on Ray.

[@qmugwump4508]

OH, thank you. For this, and for so very, very many other moments of my life your music touched.

[@deadmetal8692]

Thank you dear Sir for all the years past and all that may yet be.

[@mikelabomusic7782]

The bard, right there. No other like him. Peace and Love, y’all.

[@solarguy1702]

My funeral song and proud of it!

[@michaelb.allmoncpa5714]

His too.... as a family friend I was honored to attend his and it was played there

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Singing now in the stars.

[@KSpirit54]

Thank you, Robert, for all the joy, tears, laughter and other forms of magic you shared with us. And thank you for sharing some time with me at that picnic table years ago in Oregon. We had a good talk, and though I was in awe of your genius, you struck me as one of the most grounded humans I've ever met. 💖

[@chipsterb4946]

It’s a beautiful poem like so many he shared with us. American Beauty and Working Mans Dead are full of these fabulous lyrics, albums I wore out as a teenager. Thank you gentle soul.

[@davidhalladay2068]

Nice to see some vids on here Robert. God bless you sir, a true poet. Your lyrics are truly awesome. My daughter is named Summer Rose, her name was inspired by your words and Jerry's music.

[@Magnetron33]

Thank you for writing some of the theme songs of my life! What a beautiful human being!

[@debberrey4601]

Magnificent.......you are the Poet Laurent of my heart Robert!!!!!!!!

[@avefiggy2128]

most treasured human 🙌🏻🌟🙌🏻

[@conchd]

The genius, along with Jerry Garcia, behind most of the Dead's songs. I hope you, John Mayer, and Bobby can get together and write a few more for Dead and Company.

[@ernestancrum7373]

Robert your poetry and lyrics have given life to several million dreams and inspired multitudes to write and play music and filled lifetimes worth of imaginations with wonder and awe. We miss you here instantly but wish for you the most majestic peace there is.

[@davidcooke8005]

I feel like 200 years from now, people will still play his songs.

[@MrStuVW]

Your such a Beautiful human being, but then so much more, i Love you man.

[@artsIlike]

Thank you Robert Hunter. A lifelong favorite song.

[@angelo.4152]

We miss you

[@robertmccarthy3731]

R.I.P Bob Hunter. Thanks for brightening up our lives with your songs

[@raymondtilley5125]

One of the American Great’s Rest In Peace Rob!

[@larrykudeviz3668]

Awesome - You along with Bob Dylan are the best songwriters/lyricists I have ever known - and there are a lot of good ones but you two are sincerely GREAT!

[@robfrancis8690]

Yes, Ritchie, I hear your voice come through Robert's music. Your voice sure ripples with truth

[@MsSmitty9]

I had the Honor of seeing Mr. Robert Hunter in Boston about 10 years ago. Just incredible. Just a wonderful Human being. That path is for , your steps alone. God Bless You Robert Hunter. 🙏

[@JamesJAllen-sx5vn]

This man was a genius..rest in peace ..glad i had the chance to meet you with Brent at the stone pony asbury park some 34 years ago...ride on promontory rider

[@chrisdunham2931]

Imagine the songs him and jerry writing together now . Gives us all something to look forward to hearing in our next journey . Two of the best song writers ever . Thanks for all songs and memories that will last a lifetime

[@ericball6000]

you will be missed, r.i.p. Robert Hunter.

[@jeffmcewen4466]

R I P Robert Hunter thanks for all the beautiful music

[@Dargo303]

Great song, wise song. But as time went by, the lyrics of Attics of my Mind resonated even more to me. Cloudy dreams unreal, or what many call life. One can hope that the petals unfolded in the end for this poet. The quiet hero of the dead.

[@augustwestusa]

We love you. We thank you. We will miss you. RIP

[@jaydubbz69able]

Happy heavenly 79th birthday Robert!! Your sacred words will live for all eternity! Forever Grateful for you, and the Dead!! I am finishing up a painting DEADicated to you now!! Fare the well brother and Not Fade Away!!!

[@bgbreakdown]

RIP-ple! We've lost a giant!!

[@JasonSmith-un7lt]

Thank you Robert

[@mdr1013]

Love it!!! I have some of your lyrics tatooed on my arm. :-)

[@desertnights72]

Beautiful life. Love his music.

[@yochevedbrachasimon4979]

Yesterday would have been his 80th birthday. His poetry is up there with the masters

[@chlynn13b92]

RIP. Great music.

[@xyz8512]

Thank you Robert. :(

[@joelhenderson1252]

There is no Grateful Dead wo Robert Hunter. Never forget, always remember. ❤⚡️

[@robfrancis8690]

Thank you, Ritchie Valens

[@tonifrancis2189]

You wrote the songs to fill the air!

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Thank you.

[@tuffgong41]

If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung Would you hear my voice come through the music Would you hold it near as it were your own? It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung I don't know, don't really care Let there be songs to fill the air

[@donniemaxwell7005]

Great song writer even better man.All those songs with your other half Jerry will last forever.

[@troyschuller671]

Thank you sir may you always Shine like a rainbow.

[@susiefairfield7218]

♥️Robert♥️💜🙏Thank You for everything 🌹💀⚡Words can't begin to express how much you've impacted my life

[@Mikesac1]

Safe travels. RIP.

[@andrewwebber6478]

Keep it up Robert!

[@janicechambers6597]

just --- wow !!!

[@skinnyblisks127]

Thank you Bob. RIP

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

Robert Hunter R.I.P. :( QC

[@coreytaylor3537]

Rest In Peace Mr. Hunter.. your lyrics have touched so many lives thru the years!! Now the pen 🖊 is reunited with vessel!! Wherever you and Jerry are at I hope your making music together once more!! ☮️ ✌🏻

[@interested-q4d]

saw you in the shady grove in '78. Rest in Peace . Greatest ever.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

He is the master.

[@lillet8556]

Hunter, some of the magic behind the curtains of our civilization. . .

[@tonybarnes9194]

RIP poet laureate of a generation.

[@dshehiHonestTune]

what a beautiful soul.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Happy trails, Promontory Rider.

[@easthills6089]

Fair thee well

[@tonylopez8266]

what a loss ... RIP

[@clarkewi]

Such a great song.

[@frugalmama627]

I love this song

[@CAMoore-nm2kx]

Rest in the Robert rest in peace

[@lcolletti9901]

reachh out your hand if your cup be empty....there is a fountain not made by the hands of man

[@arabspring5218]

Rest In Peace :'(

[@humanebeing6230]

I am so grateful.