I came across this interview last night while surfing Youtube, it brought me to tears, but it really gives some insight of the feelings and sentiment of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQbURirZSRY

Jim

Bad link as it leads to a general YouTube page...

Love the song.....your link does not take you to the video.

Try it now, should work. Sorry about that.

Jim

Thanks for sharing. American Beauty which this song is from is one of my favorite albums.

that dvd - from the classic album series- is very well worth purchasing. ive watched it many times over the years. probably the best of the series. even better than the dark side of the moon making-of dvd. very well done

thanks for the link Jim

I came across this interview last night while surfing Youtube, it brought me to tears, but it really gives some insight of the feelings and sentiment of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQbURirZSRY

Jim

Thanks so much for the link, Jim--and Scott, for pointing out the Classic Albums DVD--I just ordered it from Amazon. American Beauty is by far my favorite Dead record, and Box of Rain definintely one of my favorites cuts. Beautiful, timeless music. Anyone who owns a turntable should seek out an olive green label copy of the album--stunning sonics. I think I'll have to pull out my copy today.

Thanks for the link Jim.

Some background info, Phil underwent treatment for prostate cancer two years ago. I'm sure it made him think back to when Box of Rain was written.

The vid of Phil and Robert Hunter is recent. They just added some old clips into this piece.

This is the only worthwhile meaning that I've noticed. It's only the first part of the song. I'm not even convinced about it either, because the rest of the song doesn't follow my idea