Cats Under the Stars

by Jerry Garcia Band

Cats Under the Stars cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1978
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:13:49
  • Community rating: 3.34/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Often cited by Jerry Garcia as his favorite solo project, 'Cats Under the Stars' boasts the sophisticated songwriting partnership of Garcia and Robert Hunter. Featuring prominent contributions from Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux, the record explores an eclectic mix of polished country rock, soul, and gospel-inflected balladry.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Rubin And Cherise (5:17)
  2. Love In The Afternoon (4:09)
  3. Palm Sunday (2:21)
  4. Cats Under The Stars (5:31)
  5. Rhapsody In Red (5:11)
  6. Rain (5:53)
  7. Down Home (1:46)
  8. Gomorrah (5:26)
  9. Magnificent Sanctuary Band - Bonus Track (3:50)
  10. I'll Be With Thee - Bonus Track (6:01)
  11. The Way You Do the Things You Do - Bonus Track (5:01)
  12. Mighty High - Bonus Track (3:04)
  13. Don't Let Go - Bonus Track (15:59)
  14. Down Home (Rehearsal Verison) - Bonus Track (1:49)
  15. Palm Sunday (Alternate Take) - Bonus Track (2:24)

Credits

  • The Jerry Garcia Band - primary artist
  • Kelley/Mouse Studios - artwork [cover]
  • Ron Tutt - drums, percussion
  • Steve Schuster - flute, clarinet, saxophone
  • Merl Saunders - organ
  • Brian Godchaux - violin
  • Candy Godchaux - violin
  • Donna Godchaux - vocals, written-by

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