Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2008-02-04
- Album Name: Road Trips Vol. 1 No. 2: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 10/11/77 / University of Houston, Houston, TX 10/14/77 / Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 10/16/77 (Live)
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Around and Around – Live at Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, October 16, 1977” by Grateful Dead
“Around and Around” is a classic Grateful Dead tune that captures a moment of musical magic as the group performed live at the Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in October 1977. The rich and lively atmosphere that characterizes their live performances to this day can be felt through the palpable excitement of the crowd as the band builds the song’s energy up and then releases it in waves throughout the assembly center, resulting in a powerful and iconic performance that pays homage to the classic roots of folk, country, and blues.
This performance of “Around and Around” showcases the Grateful Dead’s signature brand of musical improvisation and constant reinvention, continuously pushing into new territories of sound while keeping a tight grip on their musical identity. From upbeat verses and harmonizing choruses to extended instrumental solos, this energetic and vibrant version of the song captures its primal force as they take their audience on a musical journey that can be felt around and around the hall.