Listen to Grateful Dead Classics in Hebrew

April 22, 2015

Israeli hip-hop star Sagol 59 has released The Promised Land: The Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Hebrew Project featuring takes on various Grateful Dead classics. As Live for Live Music points out, the record finds Sagol teaming up with folk singer Ami Yares to translate tunes like “Sugaree,” “Friend of the Devil” and more in Hebrew.

Carefully translated over the course of two years, the record was recorded in Israel and the U.S. and was authorized by the band’s publishing company. It is being released in time to celebrate the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary. Additional musicians on the album include Naaman Shadmi on keys, Avsha Elan on bass, Gon Amir on drums and percussion. Jason Reich played mandolin on “Friend of the Devil” and all songs were translated by Khen Rotem.

The album is available for purchase here.

The Promised Land: The Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Hebrew Project Tracklist:

Intro – Dark Moon אינטרו – ירח אפל 01:06
Bertha נטע 05:11
Sugaree מתוקתי 05:05
Me & My Uncle אני והדוד שלי 03:02
Loser לוזר 05:55
Friend Of The Devil חבר של השטן 04:26
New Minglewood Blues בלוז חדש לגמרי 03:11
Cold Rain & Snow בגשם ובקור 03:49
I Know You Rider אני יודע 04:19
Mission In The Rain נחלאות בגשם השוטף 04:56
Deal דיל 03:51
Black Muddy River נהר שחור כזפת 05:01
Outro – Bright Star אאוטרו – כוכב בהיר 01:14
New Speedway Boogie (Home Demo) בוגי המסלול 05:13
Tennessee Jed (Home Demo) כפר הנשיא 03:52
Brokedown Palace (Home Demo) ארמון השבר 03:45