Morning Dew

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About Morning Dew

"Morning Dew", also known as "(Walk Me Out in the) Morning Dew", is a post-apocalyptic folk rock song written by Canadian folk singer Bonnie Dobson and made famous by the Grateful Dead.


Year:
2001
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Walk me out in the mornin' dew my honey
Walk me out in the mornin' dew today
I can't walk you out in the mornin' dew my honey
I can't walk you out in the mornin' dew today

I thought I heard a baby cry this mornin'
I thought I heard a baby cry today
You didn't hear no baby cry this mornin'
You didn't hear no baby cry today

Where have all the people gone my honey?
Where have all the people gone today?
Well there's no need for you to be worryin' about all those people
You never see those people anyway

I thought I heard a young man moan this mornin'
I thought I heard a young man moan today
I thought I heard a young man moan this mornin'
I can't walk you out in the morning dew today

Walk me out in the mornin' dew my honey
Walk me out in the mornin' dew today
I'll walk you out in the mornin' dew my honey
I guess it doesn't matter anyway
Well I guess it doesn't matter anyway, no no
I guess it doesn't matter anyway

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The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, and space rock, and for live performances of long musical improvisation. "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead "the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world." They were ranked 57th in the issue The Greatest Artists of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and their Barton Hall Concert at Cor… more »

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Written by: BONNIE DOBSON, TIM ROSE

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10 facts about this song

Original songwriter
"Morning Dew" is not an original composition by the Grateful Dead. It was originally written by Canadian folk singer Bonnie Dobson.
Release history
In spite of being one of the bands most famous performances, "Morning Dew" was never released as a single. It first appeared on the Grateful Dead's debut album, "The Grateful Dead", which was released in 1967.
Cover song
The Grateful Dead’s version of "Morning Dew" is a cover song, which was a staple of their live shows. The band first performed the song live in 1967.
Lyrics
"Morning Dew" is a post-apocalyptic song that is a conversation between the last man and woman left alive following an apocalyptic event.
Song versions
There are many different versions of "Morning Dew". The Grateful Dead themselves performed it in a variety of styles and lengths over the years.
Song Influence
The Grateful Dead's cover of "Morning Dew" influenced subsequent live versions by other groups and artists, including Jeff Beck, Nazareth, Robert Plant, and Lulu.
Lengthy Performances
Some live renditions of "Morning Dew" by the Grateful Dead could last up to 15 minutes, with extended instrumental jams.
Album feature
"Morning Dew" was featured on the Grateful Dead's famous live album, "Europe '72".
Popularity
Despite never being released as a single, "Morning Dew" is one of the most popular Grateful Dead songs, consistently appearing on setlists and retrospectives.
Last performence
The Grateful Dead performed "Morning Dew" as the second-to-last song at their final concert with Jerry Garcia at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995. The song was chosen as a fitting conclusion, being one of their timeless, signature classics.

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