Cats Under the Stars [Original recording remastered]

Product Description
1978's Cats Under the Stars, the first album to officially acknowledge the Jerry Garcia Band by name, features original songs by JGB's John Kahn as well as a spate of Garcia-Hunter gems. Now with seven previously unissued extras, including an alternate take of "Palm Sunday" and a rehearsal version of "Down Home".

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Cats Under the Stars [Original recording remastered]

Average customer rating: There's mellow, and then there's sleepy. That fine cat on the pedestal could be Donna...

Cats Under the Stars Jerry Garcia Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Reflections Garcia Run for the Roses Garcia (Compliments) Ace ASIN: B0007OQ6SE Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Rubin and Cherise
2. Love in the Afternoon
3. Palm Sunday
4. Cats Under the Stars
5. Rhapsody in Red
6. Rain
7. Down Home
8. Gomorrah
9. Magnificent Sanctuary Band
10. I'll Be With Thee
11. Way You Do The Things You Do
12. Mighty High
13. Don't Let Go
14. Down Home
15. Palm Sunday

Album Description

1978's Cats Under the Stars, the first album to officially acknowledge the Jerry Garcia Band by name, features original songs by JGB's John Kahn as well as a spate of Garcia-Hunter gems. Now with seven previously unissued extras, including an alternate take of "Palm Sunday" and a rehearsal version of "Down Home".

Customer Reviews:

There's mellow, and then there's sleepy........2006-11-30

Look, I like "mellow" as much as the next person, but not when it's synonymous with "barely awake." And that's the case too much of the time on this album. Things also get downright embarrassing in a few spots; Jerry Garcia singing and playing "Love In The Afternoon" sounds like Weird Al Yankovic doing a goof on Jerry-as Jimmy-Buffett. Quite a surprise, then, when "Rhapsody In Red" practically roars out of the speakers (or roars at least as much as Garcia was capable of roaring). It, "Gomorrah" and "Reuben and Cherise" are the only songs here that provide full evidence that the Garcia/Robert Hunter songwriting duo still had the goods. But nothing here is up to the Dead's IN THE DARK, let alone WORKINGMAN'S DEAD or AMERICAN BEAUTY.

That fine cat on the pedestal could be Donna..........2006-04-18

And on this beautiful/inspired gospel tinged recording, she deserves her place in the sun this time. Maria Muldaur also adds nice harmony on many songs, making this especially soothing to the senses (sometimes it is hard distinguishing between them). This is another favorite that I bought when it came out and have always loved. With Jerry, Donna & Keith Godchaux, John Kahn and Ron Tutt from the usual JGB set-up, including Merl Saunders on Organ, you know it can't go wrong. Steve Schuster plays various wind instruments on here for even more flavor (it lists Brian & Candy Godchaux as playing violins, not sure the relationship). Rubin & Cherise is an odd beginning for the album in a way, it probably would have added spark by switching it with the title song. I guess it's those BIG opening chords. Cat's Down under the Stars is one of Jerry's masterpieces to me, I love the whimsical roundabout construction and cheerful/energetic guitar melodies Jerry weaves. This album resembles parts of Terrapin and Shakedown Street, the Dead albums from this period, which is a good thing in my opinion since they are both favorites of mine. My next highlight is Palm Sunday with the loving harmony between Donna and Jerry - they are like hand in glove, simply beautiful and emotionally touching (though short and sweet, an alternate take is an extra for a second dose)! Sunny harmonies are all over this album, making this kind of a feel good special if you need a boost (Love in the Afternoon). Rhapsody in Red is a bit more straight forward rock n' roll, with a biting guitar tone from Jerry's guitar. It stands out for it's energy and radio friendly format - kind of anchors the spacey lilting quality and/or gospel feel found around the rest of this one. Rain (a prayer for) shows a Donna solo piece and the band valiantly painting a lush background with the awkward but pretty melody (here are the violins). Still, a nice showcase for Donna's pure tone and spirit...you gotta love her! I was always a little ambivalent on earlier Dead (particularly live) whether she was adding to the music, but during this era, she is in top form and a delight to lay back and float away with. Down Home again shows Donna's special voice and musical vision - SWEET & MELLOW (John Kahn wrote it)! To end the original album, Gamorrah sounds like a little Dylan influence. A great Hunter/Garcia song, one of the big classics if you ask me, really sounds like a Dead song and would have fit right on Shakedown. If that was the end of it, YOU WOULD BE QUITE CONTENT!

There are another five fine beauties and two alternates of Down Home and Palm Sunday kindly added for your pleasure (all previously unissued!). The first two really highlight Gospel with very different and creative approaches. Was this band VERSATILE or what, with so many song styles? The far ranging interests and influences of all the band members are displayed throughout. More great harmony between Donna and Jerry on The Way You Do Those Things You Do. A nice guitar lead wanders into a bit of a jam. Mighty High starts out a little strangely as a disco soul jam and the band have some fun with the rythms. Don't let go (16 minutes)says "come on baby it's time to rock" and grooves slowly but becomes one of the great jam pieces on here, fine examples of long, soulful Jerry solos we all know and love - "hold on tightly and don't let go"... Jerry locks his jaw around the song dynamics like a feline predator, slinking and stalking around in unexpected ways. A male only Down Home practice session is an interesting contrast to the album version with Donna's Siren's song in the upper range. Like I said before, a Palm Sunday alternate leads you to the end of this inspired masterpiece. ALL other music will be almost unlistenable for at least 10 minutes after this ends. You must meditate momentarily and thank Jerry, Donna and the band for this beautiful offering. Enjoy this excellent remaster! Almost 74 minutes of sheer Garcia musical Joy with good track notes and essay (no lyrics unfortunately). FEEL GOOD MUSIC!

Average customer rating: Rubin, Cherise, and all should own this one from Jerry Lovely JGB Album Grateful Dead-member's best album One of the best JGB albums going...

Cats Under the Stars Jerry Garcia Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Run for the Roses Reflections Garcia (Compliments) Heaven Help the Fool Terrapin Station ASIN: B000002VFC Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Rubin And Cherise
2. Love In The Afternoon
3. Palm Sunday
4. Cats Under The Stars
5. Rhapsody In Red
6. Rain
7. Down Home
8. Gomorrah

Customer Reviews:

Rubin, Cherise, and all should own this one from Jerry.......2007-06-06

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

One of the many musical delights from "Cats Under The Stars" was the ability to please numerous record buyers that were not in any way "Dead Heads," in fact even a dollar for every person I played "Rubin And Cherise" for that couldn't find an excuse to not be engrossed by the song would have given me the riches of a king.

Jerry's guitar and Merl Saunders keyboards are in unison. They complement each other and aren't' in competition. Keith and Donna are part of the festivities as well. One name that shouldn't be forgotten is Mary Clayton. Mary's resume is the length of 5 star Beatles tunes. She worked with everyone from Elvis (The King not Costello) to the Supremes to the Rolling Stones. When Jerry wanted a female voice that could handle rock, rhythm and blues, and every other piece of the musical pie her name catapulted to the front of the line.

"Rubin And Cherise" is a perfect opening track. The words and the music are of equal strength and desire. The title cut and the rocking "Rhapsody In Red" are my pick for the gold, silver, and bronze.

The eight songs are all originals, Robert Hunter contributed to six, and John Kahn helped pen three.

If the vinyl edition has accumulated a multitude of pops and clicks here is a perfect opportunity to replace it. If you are looking to have a Jerry Garcia solo record represented in the CD rack you found a terrific choice.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Lovely JGB Album.......1999-05-02

"Cats" is a great , great album , especially for the Dead Heads. The only reason I give it only four stars is because it is a relatively short album , and when it's over you just want to play it again . Donna Godshaux shines on this record , she was great in the studio ,when the rest of the Dead felt out of place . You will love this record , quintessential sweet American music given to us by that smiling gunslinger , Mr. Garcia.

Grateful Dead-member's best album.......1998-09-18

Still a member of the legendary Grateful Dead, Gerry Garcia and his band released his "Cats Under The Stars". The record has a very good puruading rhythm from the first sweet tunes of Rubin and Cheris onto the last piece of the album. Personally I could have done without the Rhapsody in Red if one were to point out any minus with this record. If you like the Grateful Dead Album "Terrapin Station"('77) you're bound to dig this one as well. And If you don't know Terrapin Station either, you have two good albums to hunt.

One of the best JGB albums going..........1998-07-01

"Cats Under the Stars" is one of the best JGB albums out - w/o a doubt my personal favorite. More folksy than bluesy, it's a nice listen from the very first song - Rueben and Cherise, through Palm Sunday and the title cut. The only fault I have with this album is that it's not long enough - at 35 minutes, I'm ready for more in the same vein. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

Cats Under the Stars Jerry Garcia Manufacturer: Bmg Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004Z3B3 Release Date: 2000-07-11

Tracks:

1. Rubin and Cherise
2. Love in the Afternoon
3. Palm Sunday
4. Cats Under the Stars
5. Rhapsody in Red
6. Rain
7. Down Home
8. Gomorrah

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the 1978 release from the late Grateful Dead singer/vocalist's side project, featuring a miniature paper LP sleeve reproduction of the original artwork. Limited edition release.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Limited LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing. K2 Remastering.

Average customer rating:

Cats Under the Stars Jerry Garcia Band Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRHPT6 Release Date: 2000-10-26

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