A late-career highlight, "Run for the Roses" is a quintessential Jerry Garcia Band track that captures the group's signature blend of rock, soul, and folk. This song showcases Garcia's distinctive vocal style and masterful guitar work.
- "Run for the Roses" was co-written by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, a longtime collaborator of the Grateful Dead.
- The song was released as a single in 1982 and later appeared on the 1985 live album "Run for the Roses."
- This track is a fan favorite, often performed live by the Jerry Garcia Band and the Grateful Dead.
Jerry Garcia was a singer-songwriter and guitarist from San Francisco, best known as a principal member of the Grateful Dead. At the time of "Run for the Roses," he was nearly two decades into his career, exploring solo work outside the Grateful Dead's active schedule.
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