Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay?

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » April 22, 2005 1:20 pm

Has Jimmy ever performed this song?
I heard it this morning for the first time in a long time, and I still love it as much as the first day I heard it.
I know it wouldn't be the same with Jimmy singing it - but then again, neither is "The Wind Cries Mary".

DRR · Post by **DRR** » April 22, 2005 3:25 pm

Yeah, that song will never get old. It is totally Soulful. Doug

Reefdiver · Post by **Reefdiver** » April 22, 2005 3:27 pm

Don't bash me for this, but I don't think Jimmy could pull that song off. He just doesn't have the voice for it. IMHO...he doesn't do a great job with Scarlet Begonias either. I better head for cover now cuz I have a feeling there's gonna be some flaming arrows coming my way.

BTW.... I do love Otis doing Dock Of The Bay.

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » April 22, 2005 3:40 pm

Reefdiver wrote:Don't bash me for this, but I don't think Jimmy could pull that song off. He just doesn't have the voice for it. IMHO...he doesn't do a great job with Scarlet Begonias either. I better head for cover now cuz I have a feeling there's gonna be some flaming arrows coming my way.
BTW.... I do love Otis doing Dock Of The Bay.

I actually agree with you. While his version of Scarlet Begonias is one of my favorite songs on LTC, I do cringe a little when he tries for those high notes. Almost sounds like he is trying a little too hard. Sounds a little screechy at times. It's probably best that he lives this one to Otis. His voice isn't what it used to be, but we love him anyways.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » April 22, 2005 3:52 pm

When it comes to "Scarlet Begonias" I like Buffett's version. Hell, Garcia wasn't exactly blessed with an operatic voice either. As far as "Dock of the Bay" is concerned, I think it would be right down Buffett's alley thematically but I'd actually rather hear him play a rarity from the treasure chest than another cover.

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » April 22, 2005 3:55 pm

Jahfin wrote:When it comes to "Scarlet Begonias" I like Buffett's version. Hell, Garcia wasn't exactly blessed with an operatic voice either. As far as "Dock of the Bay" is concerned, I think it would be right down Buffett's alley thematically but I'd actually rather hear him play a rarity from the treasure chest than another cover.

Exactly!! I wouldn't mind if he ditched James Taylor's "Lighthouse" and pulled out a "Migration" or something along that line.

Blonde Stranger · Post by **Blonde Stranger** » April 22, 2005 4:00 pm

I think it's best to leave that one to Otis.

Uncle John's Band was a good cover for JB to do. Scarlet Begonias wouldn't have been my first choice for another Dead cover. I would have preferred U.S. Blues, Franklin's Tower, Deal, maybe Mexicali Blues, but definitely something upbeat.

12 lb. nestle crunch · Post by **12 lb. nestle crunch** » April 22, 2005 5:47 pm

he always said he would hang it up when his voice started to go flat. i know he's never been a sebastian bach, but he definatly doesnt sound like he used to. and yes, scarlet begonias is not his strong point.

anyone notice he's been messing songs up a lot lately?

A Balding Fan · Post by **A Balding Fan** » April 22, 2005 11:09 pm

Sammy Hagar does a hell of a version of this song.

Goodman · Post by **Goodman** » April 25, 2005 2:28 pm

JB does do Dock of the Bay- see Floridays- Meet Me in Memphis- "Where Otis would play, da da dock of the bay".

What do I win?

ParrotheadGator · Post by **ParrotheadGator** » April 25, 2005 2:43 pm

12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:he always said he would hang it up when his voice started to go flat. i know he's never been a sebastian bach, but he definatly doesnt sound like he used to. and yes, scarlet begonias is not his strong point.

anyone notice he's been messing songs up a lot lately?

well he's got an assload of songs to remember...not surprising he misses some words now and then....and he is getting old

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » April 25, 2005 2:51 pm

12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:anyone notice he's been messing songs up a lot lately?

He was doing that as far back as You Had To Be There, check the liner notes' reference to "an overindulgence of Mount Gay Rum" (or words to that effect).

12 lb. nestle crunch · Post by **12 lb. nestle crunch** » April 25, 2005 4:01 pm

Jahfin wrote:
12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:anyone notice he's been messing songs up a lot lately?
He was doing that as far back as You Had To Be There, check the liner notes' reference to "an overindulgence of Mount Gay Rum" (or words to that effect).

back in the day he had booze and drugs to blame it on. not sure what it is now though

ParrotheadGator · Post by **ParrotheadGator** » April 25, 2005 4:27 pm

12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:
Jahfin wrote:
12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:anyone notice he's been messing songs up a lot lately?
He was doing that as far back as You Had To Be There, check the liner notes' reference to "an overindulgence of Mount Gay Rum" (or words to that effect).
back in the day he had booze and drugs to blame it on. not sure what it is now though

senile/dimensia combined with old side affects of booze/drugs killing brain cells

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » April 25, 2005 4:41 pm

Goodman wrote:JB does do Dock of the Bay- see Floridays- Meet Me in Memphis- "Where Otis would play, da da dock of the bay".
What do I win?

Nada - zip - zero - zilch
I was curious if he's ever performed the real song in concert , or whether he figures he couldn't do it justice so why bother trying.

12 lb. nestle crunch · Post by **12 lb. nestle crunch** » April 25, 2005 4:51 pm

Four Play wrote: Nada - zip - zero - zilch

FREEBIE!

(for all you monster garage fans)

Goodman · Post by **Goodman** » April 25, 2005 4:55 pm

Say what you will- my answer makes me the Capt of the Dock of the Bay.

YooperPH · Post by **YooperPH** » April 25, 2005 4:55 pm

12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:
Jahfin wrote:
12 lb. nestle crunch wrote:anyone notice he's been messing songs up a lot lately?
He was doing that as far back as You Had To Be There, check the liner notes' reference to "an overindulgence of Mount Gay Rum" (or words to that effect).
back in the day he had booze and drugs to blame it on. not sure what it is now though

JB forgetting words and adlibbing is one of my favorite things about the live shows.

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