Morning Dew
Grateful Dead
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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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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.
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Release historyIn 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.
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Cover songThe 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.
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Lyrics"Morning Dew" is a post-apocalyptic song that is a conversation between the last man and woman left alive following an apocalyptic event.
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Song versionsThere are many different versions of "Morning Dew". The Grateful Dead themselves performed it in a variety of styles and lengths over the years.
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Song InfluenceThe Grateful Dead's cover of "Morning Dew" influenced subsequent live versions by other groups and artists, including Jeff Beck, Nazareth, Robert Plant, and Lulu.
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Lengthy PerformancesSome live renditions of "Morning Dew" by the Grateful Dead could last up to 15 minutes, with extended instrumental jams.
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Album feature"Morning Dew" was featured on the Grateful Dead's famous live album, "Europe '72".
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PopularityDespite never being released as a single, "Morning Dew" is one of the most popular Grateful Dead songs, consistently appearing on setlists and retrospectives.
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Last performenceThe 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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