While Jerry Garcia played with many a-keyboardist throughout both his solo career and his work with the Grateful Dead, few are as revered as Merl Saunders. The pianist was a master of the Hammond B-3 organ, adding an incredible soulful flavor to Garcia’s solo band project for years and years. It’s no surprise, then, the newest volume of the GarciaLive series spotlights a performance from Saunders and Garcia.
Played on July 5th, 1973 at Lion’s Share in San Anselmo, CA, the cover of Marvin Gaye’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Love By You)” is played to perfect. Garcia is in great form, wailing on the guitar and vocals with the great uplifting organ in the background.
Fortunately, thanks to EW, we can listen to this great version below.
GarciaLive: Volume Six is due out on June 24th, and features a number the band’s classic covers. Check out the full tracklisting below.
Tracklisting
Disc One
1. After Midnight
2. Someday Baby
3. She’s Got Charisma
4. That’s Alright Mama
Disc Two
1. The System
2. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Town
3. I Second That Emotion
4. My Funny Valentine
5. Finders Keepers
Disc Three
1. Money Honey
2. Like A Road
3. Merl’s Tune
4. Lion’s Share Jam
5. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
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