Shakey Graves - Halloween

From the album "The State of Texas vs. Alejandro Rose-Garcia EP" (2012) by Shakey Graves.
His music is available for download at shakeygraves.com.
Roll the Bones (2011) Free
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[@PlaceHolderHandleOrWhaver]

I’ve been listening to shakey graves for years, how the hell have I never found this song before now?

[@ubrs100]

That's the magic of Shakey right there!

[@boeing_opal]

Used to be included on the State Of Texas Vs. Alejandro Rose-Garcia EP (as the art on the video would indicate) but hasn't been for several years at least. Not sure why the change happened

[@bayleereeves7942]

God I wish this was available everywhere. My favorite Shakes Graves song

[@annamariagarcia9969]

Genius work, my beloved nephew and great LOVE of my life.---Anna

[@LesbieAnne]

He really is something special.

[@rgj9524]

He's a genius.

[@thegrowers420]

his music is perfect.. wherever he is, I thank him.

[@daltynsells7617]

Wait, youre related to him?

[@djfkhkdkfihkrn4317]

What is shakey real name if it's not too personal? I'm just curious

[@katewest3729]

Probably my favourite Shakey song. So understated and melancholy.

[@Greedy470]

It isn't mentioned anywhere or found anywhere to download aside from youtube, which is upsetting because it is a really dope shakey song.

[@mclainpoole3729]

it was a song from one of the shakey graves day things on bandcamp

[@precisionbones]

My favorite Shakey track - the devil

[@brandocalifornia3024]

Mine too! Fucking deadly lyrics

[@mychannel8809]

Never felt music so deep in my soul, shakey your music speaks to me❤️❤️

[@boeing_opal]

Just to give a little context, this song was included on the initial release of the State Of Texas Vs. Alejandro Rose-Garcia EP. That was the first Shakey Graves Day release I'm almost certain. If you're unfamiliar, on Shakey Graves Day you can download his whole discography for free, and there's at least one new release. The Shakey Day relases are only available for about a week before they disappear until the next year. At some point, Halloween was no longer on the EP when you downloaded. Never explained why as far as I know. I'm not certain which year it was taken off in, but it was only on the EP for like 3 years at most, could be less. I'm also certain that when I downloaded the first year, the track order was different on the EP than it has been when I downloaded it subsequent times. I'm not sure if the track rearrangement and the deletion of Halloween occurred at the same time or not. It does look like there's at least one live performance up on youtube. There was also a file I found long ago of a radio show or similar, where artists would perform over the phone, and he played Halloween on that show. Bad sound quality as you might expect, but for completists, try tracking that one down. If anyone has questions hit me with them, I may know the answer

[@BigThree4Ever]

Shakey's early recordings like this need to be recorded on vinyl... I'd buy the shit out of that.

[@titattackcatllama]

I've literally tried to find a lot of his older works at records stores and always struck out. Maybe one day

[@W47689]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@wesleyharris1816]

I've been floating here for more than awhile

[@brandocalifornia3024]

So many gems, but this one is my favorite. It's so fucking beautiful!

[@Markingramforheisman]

Happy Shakey Graves Day! i didnt see this song on the EP when i downloaded it from bandcamp this morning. oh well, there's always youtube.

[@dragonballRNM7]

shakey graves you are the coolest person in the world

[@azraelblick4117]

Why does my version not have this song! I can't believe this is the first time I've heard this!

[@matildacool3949]

so beautiful

[@jonahgslusar]

thank you so much shakey.

[@readifer]

can't wait till next shakey graves day.

[@nowhereman1542]

Those god damn crocodiles...

[@dragonballRNM7]

hell ya got to love shakey and modest mouse

[@Thomas-bh7fw]

same

[@chrisgoulding4892]

..and dEUS

[@Tytyshortfry]

DOWN AT THE LOCAL LIQUOR STORE I GOT FRIENDS ON EEEEEVERYYYYYY AISLE!

[@schmee9025]

bring to spotify pleeease

[@darlenec.delaroca7031]

haha..reminds me of paso robles ca...love you shakey grave

[@Uninspired.Spectator]

[Verse 1] Well, I know where you're going tonight Can I be there when you arrive? I know a shortcut through the woods Could be living here for the rest of my life [Chorus:] Yeah, down at the local liquor store I got friends on every aisle Swerving from side-to-side Like I'm running from a goddamn crocodile We both know it's sink or swim But you'll be floating here for more than a while [Verse 2] You know where I'm going today Don't condemn me if I don't stay Never could leave this town The city limits sign keeps me right in my cage [Chorus:] Down at the local liquor store I got friends on every aisle Swerving from side-to-side Like I'm running from a goddamn crocodile We both know it's sink or swim But you'll be floating here for more than a while (more than a while) [Verse 3] You know where I'm going tonight Come on, baby, don't put up a fight If you wanna know how it goes inside Come on, baby, just pick up the knife [Chorus:] Down at the local liquor store I got friends on every aisle Swerving from side-to-side Like I'm running from a goddamn crocodile But we both know it's sink or swim But you'll be floating here for more than a while (more than a while) [Outro] You know where I'm going tonight Come on, baby, don't put up a fight

[@freddiecalderon4665]

i love the meloncholy fucking love it

[@bushisatwat]

45 sec in, SOLD!

[@kelsierantala240]

wtf, not only do you listen to shakey graves, but im getting that whale tattooed on me in a few days. props to you dude. ;D

[@deathstorm45]

Hey Alejandro you need to come do a tour in New Zealand! we'd love to have ya

[@djfkhkdkfihkrn4317]

Alejandro is shakeys name?

[@josephkilleen9234]

@@djfkhkdkfihkrn4317 It's Alejandro Rose-Garcia

[@slimdan95]

Goddam

[@znmcg]

I got the the album in Shakey graves day this year and this wasn’t on it ???

[@trystiancarbonaro]

I really love this song, are there any better versions of it, Quality wise?

[@irotinmyskin]

exactly. if it was re recorded with a million dollar production probably wouldn't feel so right like this version. i love the humble comfortable feeling of it. like singing with your friends at a small party

[@thefamily4130]

The recording is perfect. I’d be curious to hear a cleaner studio version just because it’s such a beautiful song. But I think half the romance is locked in with the recording.

[@sarahdiaz2713]

What movie is that ending from??

[@dingledan1966]

So I have this EP, but I definitely don't have this song. Is it for sure from this EP? If so, any suggestions on getting the song?

[@irotinmyskin]

i can send it to you =)

[@Paperbutton9]

irotinmyskin hello! oh pleaee send it to me as well!

[@jonahnordeen4437]

So damn beautiful. Does anyone know the tuning to this???

[@PewPewKill]

sounds like standard maybe capoed somewhere, with c major and a pulloff on the first fret,second string

[@michaeljamesproffitt1149]

He usually plays in open D, I think. That's how I usually play his songs.

[@AlejandroLopez8780_]

Open d half step down.

[@uhohstinky6520]

It’s dadgad I believe. I have pieced part of the song together but he is all over the neck.

[@josephkilleen9234]

@@uhohstinky6520 How much of it have you put together, I think I and most others would be very interested in the tabs if you could make them even if its for certain parts.

[@wrrnfrancis1]

Anybody know by whom was this recorded and produced?

[@mclainpoole3729]

himself

[@matildacool3949]

where can i download this and his other unreleased stuff? please i’m desperate

[@moonchild4806]

the irony of commenting this on shakey graves day, the one day a year you can get all his stuff on bandcamp for free. all said though on the shakey graves subreddit you can download all his stuff regardless of season, it’s on the sidebar

[@matildacool3949]

@@moonchild4806 haha i had no idea about shakey graves day until i went on his instagram, downloaded everything including this !!