Los Lobos — Bertha
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I had a hard run
Running from your window
I was all night running
I wonder if you care?
I had a run-in
Run around and run down
Run around a corner
Run smack into a tree
I had to move
Really had to move
That's why, if you please
I am on my bended knees
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore
Dressed myself in green
I went down to the sea
Try to see what's going down
Maybe read between the lines
Had a feeling I was falling
Turned around to see
Heard a voice calling
You was comin' after me
I had to move
Really had to move
That's why, if you please
I am on my bended knees
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore
Ran into a rainstorm
Ducked into a bar door
It was all night pouring
But not a drop on me
Test me, test me
Why don't you arrest me?
Throw me in the jail house
Until the sun goes down
'til it go down
I had to move
Really had to move
That's why, if you please
I am on my bended knees
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore
Running from your window
I was all night running
I wonder if you care?
I had a run-in
Run around and run down
Run around a corner
Run smack into a tree
I had to move
Really had to move
That's why, if you please
I am on my bended knees
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore
Dressed myself in green
I went down to the sea
Try to see what's going down
Maybe read between the lines
Had a feeling I was falling
Turned around to see
Heard a voice calling
You was comin' after me
I had to move
Really had to move
That's why, if you please
I am on my bended knees
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore
Ran into a rainstorm
Ducked into a bar door
It was all night pouring
But not a drop on me
Test me, test me
Why don't you arrest me?
Throw me in the jail house
Until the sun goes down
'til it go down
I had to move
Really had to move
That's why, if you please
I am on my bended knees
Bertha, don't you come around here anymore
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I listen to this album in my car as often as I do Hot Tuna's "Burgers" album. That is A LOT!
very nice cover.
Too bad they dont tour much these days
Too bad they dont tour much these days
Deadicated since 1985
RP should have a covers channel for those of u who want to hear covers all day
These talented jammers sure rocked Chautauqua last summer! Their music is passionate, alive, infectious...
Cueburned wrote:
Agreed! This pumpin', jumpin' rhythmic 'cordian style is a frequent feature of Canadian Acadian music and that of their Louisiana Cajun cousins. Cousine, vient danser avec moi!!
Lets just agree that if you can make the accordion sound this cool you are a legitimately awesome band.
Agreed! This pumpin', jumpin' rhythmic 'cordian style is a frequent feature of Canadian Acadian music and that of their Louisiana Cajun cousins. Cousine, vient danser avec moi!!
In The Netherlands, Los Lobos is only known for La Bamba. What a shame!
Just occurred to me that it's not surprising they chose this song to cover. The stanzas are very similar to their own in structure.
I will always have time for Los Lobos!
kingart wrote:
These guys ARE BETTER than the Dead! They are all very talented musicians! The Dead would get too stoned & would not all be playing the same song at the same time!
Saying it again: these guys do the Dead better than the Dead.
These guys ARE BETTER than the Dead! They are all very talented musicians! The Dead would get too stoned & would not all be playing the same song at the same time!
kingart wrote:
thats cause both bands know how yo play rnr
Saying it again: these guys do the Dead better than the Dead.
thats cause both bands know how yo play rnr
Saying it again: these guys do the Dead better than the Dead.
Skydog wrote:
that had to have been amazing!
about 22 years ago i saw Los Lobos
and i got a hell of a thrill when they opened with this
best damn band in the land
that had to have been amazing!
roadie wrote:
Cool story. Thank You for sharing it.
While flying years ago, my wife and I were separated on the flight. Just before departure, a bunch of guys with the I'm-in-a-band look boarded. One sat next to my wife. One of the Los Lobians. She admitted she only knew the band from Sesame Street and 'Elmo and the Lavender Moon'. He loved it. She's become a fan since then.
Cool story. Thank You for sharing it.
Cueburned wrote:
I Agree! Thanx RP!
Lets just agree that if you can make the accordion sound this cool you are a legitimately awesome band.
I Agree! Thanx RP!
While flying years ago, my wife and I were separated on the flight. Just before departure, a bunch of guys with the I'm-in-a-band look boarded. One sat next to my wife. One of the Los Lobians. She admitted she only knew the band from Sesame Street and 'Elmo and the Lavender Moon'. He loved it. She's become a fan since then.
idiot_wind wrote:
So a philosophical question has to be proctored:
can there ever be enough GD music played on RP?
I am now talking with myself.
To answer that non-rhetorical question: No. There can never be too much GD music. Same goes for Dylan, Mitchell, Steely Dan, and Van the man.
So a philosophical question has to be proctored:
can there ever be enough GD music played on RP?
I am now talking with myself.
To answer that non-rhetorical question: No. There can never be too much GD music. Same goes for Dylan, Mitchell, Steely Dan, and Van the man.
I always thought the line was "Test me, test me/Why don't you undress me?"
I've said it once and I'll say it again, the Grateful Dead are the backbone of Radio Paradise, I suspect Bill and Rebecca have been to a Dead show or two...
Wahoo! Brokedown>Dire Wolf> Bertha! pure awesomeness! Thanks Bill and Rebecca. 
Always, always, always with these guys: great guitar work.
And these cats get it
Bertha gets it
I'm trying to get it
Bertha gets it
I'm trying to get it
So a philosophical question has to be proctored:
can there ever be enough GD music played on RP?
Thank you RP for me rediscovering Los Lobos!
BillG wrote:
Every year. 9am & 3pm (PST)
Excellent!
Every year. 9am & 3pm (PST)
Excellent!
phlattop wrote:
That was my intro to JA. Then I discovered the rest of the album. Gold.
fine album. Hey Bill, how about playing Jane's Addiction cover of "Ripple" from this one?
That was my intro to JA. Then I discovered the rest of the album. Gold.
Fantastic album from start to finish! Had me dancing at work
quite the complement these artists paid to the Dead! And, I believe, every CD bought a dollar was donated to Save the Rainforest fund. Thanks Bill for the tunes. Brokedown > Dire Wolf > Bertha... to be followed by Bo Diddley...WOW
quite the complement these artists paid to the Dead! And, I believe, every CD bought a dollar was donated to Save the Rainforest fund. Thanks Bill for the tunes. Brokedown > Dire Wolf > Bertha... to be followed by Bo Diddley...WOWnot as peppy as
the Dead version
the Dead version
Love this almost as much as the Dead’s versions More GD pls BillG
ozzie1313 wrote:
or Althea?
Okay, two wonderful rendition of Dead songs in a row. Only just to provide the real thing. Maybe Stella Blue.
or Althea?
Great Albun
Coolest band on the planet 🙏
Yes!!! I also detected some Steve Winwood! Bert7 wrote:
Souinds like the Allmans to me...
Souinds like the Allmans to me...
Okay, two wonderful rendition of Dead songs in a row. Only just to provide the real thing. Maybe Stella Blue.
These guys are brilliant in concert!
These guys are consistently great, album after album after album.
More Los Lobos please!
More Los Lobos please!
Bert7 wrote:
Souinds like the Allmans to me...
This does have an Allman brothers vibe to it, like a SW version of the SE sound of the bros...good ear on ya! And I went +1 on this tune...call it an 8...LLRP!!
Souinds like the Allmans to me...
This does have an Allman brothers vibe to it, like a SW version of the SE sound of the bros...good ear on ya! And I went +1 on this tune...call it an 8...LLRP!!
grahamdillabough wrote:
I have this from a while back. I remembered there being a track I didn't like. But I just looked at the complete disk and cant figure out which one it would have been.
The Lyle Lovett 'freind of the devil' is particularly wonderful. But yeah, the whole thing is good.
This is one great album. Front to back. Start to finish.
Cover art is neat too, when you look closely.
Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait.
Cover art is neat too, when you look closely.
Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait.
I have this from a while back. I remembered there being a track I didn't like. But I just looked at the complete disk and cant figure out which one it would have been.
The Lyle Lovett 'freind of the devil' is particularly wonderful. But yeah, the whole thing is good.
Far Superior version from "Just Another Band From East LA" - Bertha Live at the Carefree Theatre, 1992
Please play, Bill (Live version, of course - The Dead must be served live) https://youtu.be/psgToDJoQl8
Please play, Bill (Live version, of course - The Dead must be served live) https://youtu.be/psgToDJoQl8
3rd Dead cover in a row. Nice trend!
Hell Yeah , 2 in a row, play the whole album!
Los Lobos at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this year was easily the best performance I have ever seen by this excellent band. Their recorded work scarcely hints at what can happen in an open air setting, bright sunshine, warm temps, etc. It is impossible to beat a Golden Gate Park show when all the variables are aligned.
love it!
Sevenson wrote:
Yes.
The ultimate desert island band!!! Bring all their records and your covered for the rest of your life.
Yes. pcjimioj189 wrote:
Souinds like the Allmans to me...
A must have for the DeadHead that enjoys someone that does some of the songs better than Jerry....
Souinds like the Allmans to me...
A must have for the DeadHead that enjoys someone that does some of the songs better than Jerry....
Delawhere wrote:
Oh please, no more. Just .... 
Oh please, no more. Just ....
FYI; there is an album out there called "Dylan Country" and it does something similar: 15 different country artists cover Dylan songs.
It's a real diverse mix of artists. Kitty Wells just kills "Forever Young".
It's a real diverse mix of artists. Kitty Wells just kills "Forever Young".
bodyschool wrote:
I would have to say the exact opposite.... great song when performed by the original masters... this version is not up to par
and I LOVE it because it's Los Lobos and not the Dead!
Skydog wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
Skydog wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
I would have to say the exact opposite.... great song when performed by the original masters... this version is not up to par
and I LOVE it because it's Los Lobos and not the Dead!
Skydog wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
Skydog wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
This what we need to get up and moving on a Monday morning.
I wish I had Bertha in my office.
I wish I had Bertha in my office.
Wharf Rat fr Aussie's best ever Midnight Oil & Estimated Prophet via Burning Spear are the best cuts in my opinion. Give them a try & see! RB
jbuhl wrote:
Skydog wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
I finally figured it out and low and behold a friend had the CD so I borrowed it. Played it for a couple weeks red the insert front to back.
Sh%t this album is not on my streaming service. Most all their other stuff is 
Skydog wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
I finally figured it out and low and behold a friend had the CD so I borrowed it. Played it for a couple weeks red the insert front to back.
jbuhl wrote:
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
Sh%t this album is not on my streaming service. Most all their other stuff is
it's not a Los Lobos album, it's by 15 different artists doing all Dead songs
Sh%t this album is not on my streaming service. Most all their other stuff is
Cueburned wrote:
Thanks for the chuckle. I've been thinking that about Los Lobos for about thirty-five years.
Lets just agree that if you can make the accordion sound this cool you are a legitimately awesome band.
Thanks for the chuckle. I've been thinking that about Los Lobos for about thirty-five years.
Even them??
This is one great album. Front to back. Start to finish.
Cover art is neat too, when you look closely.
Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait.
Cover art is neat too, when you look closely.
Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait.
melzabutch wrote:
Seems like you've been pleading for this cut to be added, but there's only one Jane's Addiction song here on RP's playlist. It's an alternate version of "Been Caught Stealing", and it hasn't been played in over a dozen years.
Ripple by Janes Addiction, PLEASE. Last song on the CD. Great Album
Seems like you've been pleading for this cut to be added, but there's only one Jane's Addiction song here on RP's playlist. It's an alternate version of "Been Caught Stealing", and it hasn't been played in over a dozen years.
Love this Dead set! Bill: please throw the Decemberist's Row Jimmy in there... really good.
Ripple by Janes Addiction, PLEASE. Last song on the CD. Great Album
Lets just agree that if you can make the accordion sound this cool you are a legitimately awesome band.
This album is brilliant, Ripple by Jane's Addiction next!!!!
This track has been on for 60 seconds, it already sounds swings and grooves better than most of the output of the song's authors. Funny how that works. Guitar break, hit it...
helloitsme wrote:
WORD!
Any thing these guys touch turns to gold. They should rename themselves Los King Midas.
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WORD!
The ultimate desert island band!!! Bring all their records and your covered for the rest of your life.
Well I'll be damned, three in a row Bill, get it!! Dead Head out!
Any thing these guys touch turns to gold. They should rename themselves Los King Midas.
https://wdavradio.wordpress.com/
https://wdavradio.wordpress.com/
about 22 years ago i saw Los Lobos
and i got a hell of a thrill when they opened with this
best damn band in the land
and i got a hell of a thrill when they opened with this
best damn band in the land
sktillman wrote:
+1!!!!
Hah - nice programming - Lyle Lovett covering the Dead, followed by this fantastic cover off the same album. Works for me. I love this song and honestly, esp by Los Lobos. They are so good. Nice!
+1!!!!
Hah - nice programming - Lyle Lovett covering the Dead, followed by this fantastic cover off the same album. Works for me. I love this song and honestly, esp by Los Lobos. They are so good. Nice!
fine album. Hey Bill, how about playing Jane's Addiction cover of "Ripple" from this one?
trailhead wrote:
Again tonight in honor of the four remaining core members announcing a 50th anniversary concert at Soldier Field, the site of the last true Grateful Dead concert. Three days on the Independence day holiday.
And with Trey Anastasio on guitar!
Should be a great concert, but I'm not really into stadium shows any more.
Went to the Chicago shows with my wife. Tie-dyes took over the city for a few days and, corny as it might seem, everything was magical. We saw old friends and plenty others who shared so many experiences, they might as well have been old friends. The music was good. the scene was electric. Great party.
Again tonight in honor of the four remaining core members announcing a 50th anniversary concert at Soldier Field, the site of the last true Grateful Dead concert. Three days on the Independence day holiday.
And with Trey Anastasio on guitar!
Should be a great concert, but I'm not really into stadium shows any more.
Went to the Chicago shows with my wife. Tie-dyes took over the city for a few days and, corny as it might seem, everything was magical. We saw old friends and plenty others who shared so many experiences, they might as well have been old friends. The music was good. the scene was electric. Great party.
Love this Los Lobos version of Bertha!
Broke Down, FOTD and Bertha!
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
A good cover of one of my favorite Dead songs. When they were on, this song was spectacular.
Hey I just asked for this and ................I got it. That NEVER happens
A good cover of a well known Grateful Dead tune, far better than the preceding, execrable Lyle Lovett cover of "Friend of the Devil" which has no right to live.
Yes!!! More Dead covers!! All greeeeaaaaat versions! RP you are reading my brain... As always!!!
allenrudd wrote:
Try that & I'd turn off the spigot immediately.
Bill, can you do 4 in a row?
Try that & I'd turn off the spigot immediately.
Enough of the Dead love - tired.
C57BL6 wrote:
Again tonight in honor of the four remaining core members announcing a 50th anniversary concert at Soldier Field, the site of the last true Grateful Dead concert. Three days on the Independence day holiday.
And with Trey Anastasio on guitar!
Should be a great concert, but I'm not really into stadium shows any more.
Hat trick!
Again tonight in honor of the four remaining core members announcing a 50th anniversary concert at Soldier Field, the site of the last true Grateful Dead concert. Three days on the Independence day holiday.
And with Trey Anastasio on guitar!
Should be a great concert, but I'm not really into stadium shows any more.
Nice set.
thanks!
thanks!
This isn't live? Then why is the chorus a half-step flat every time?
I love Los Lobos, but this is really weak sauce.
I love Los Lobos, but this is really weak sauce.
Nice greatings from germany
tinamarie wrote:
having witnessed the Wild One LIVE.... I can attest to it being true, however I doubt he is going to even try to podcast live 24/7 at this point in life.... unlike 30 years ago...........oops, 40 yrs.at least, time do fly.......
I thought Bill was all-live all the time? Replays? Whatev.. 'it's all gud'..... my least favorite expression out there lately...
having witnessed the Wild One LIVE.... I can attest to it being true, however I doubt he is going to even try to podcast live 24/7 at this point in life.... unlike 30 years ago...........oops, 40 yrs.at least, time do fly.......
C57BL6 wrote:
...of crap! Gimme Live Dead.
Hat trick!
...of crap! Gimme Live Dead.
favrood wrote:
Every year. 9am & 3pm (PST)
It's kind of like radio and kind of not...I like it when it's not, like when Bill plays sets like this. Now if he would just play Alice's Restaurant on Thanksgiving like they used to do on KZAP, all would be right with the universe.
Every year. 9am & 3pm (PST)
If you get a chance, see these guys livedisks appointed disappointed!
It's kind of like radio and kind of not...I like it when it's not, like when Bill plays sets like this. Now if he would just play Alice's Restaurant on Thanksgiving like they used to do on KZAP, all would be right with the universe.
The_Enemy wrote:
The Man's gotta sleep sometime.
oh come on, 24 hours a day 7 days a week and Rebecca? who can sleep....
The Man's gotta sleep sometime.
oh come on, 24 hours a day 7 days a week and Rebecca? who can sleep....
Bertha, their biggest fan.
Birther, Don't you come round here no more! RIP Be-yatch.
df1489 wrote:
Bad weed.
It's a Great album, but why are all the links from album
coming up bruce springsteen tenth avenue freeze out from born to run?
...or is it just me??...hmmmm edit, sorry
Bad weed.
The version of Bertha on Los Lobos: Just Another Band from East L.A. gives some flavour of how great a live band Los Lobos are when they stretch out.
My first Dead Concert from 1971, and a Los Lobos show in 1991 are both in my top five concerts in the last 45 years: American music, no pretension, total dedication, few boundaries, focused on the music not the ego.
Plus: David Hildago's guitar. God damn, it's good to be alive on this day.
My first Dead Concert from 1971, and a Los Lobos show in 1991 are both in my top five concerts in the last 45 years: American music, no pretension, total dedication, few boundaries, focused on the music not the ego.
Plus: David Hildago's guitar. God damn, it's good to be alive on this day.
Bleh. Mailed in. "Dead"-icated for sure.
I prefer the live version better, but this one still makes me jump in my chair. Me encanta Los Lobos
Hat trick!
One of my favorite Dead songs (and there really aren't all that many of them) done by Los Lobos has got to be an 8 before I even hear all of it!
dig it
Okay, I just ordered Deadicated from ebay, $5.99 with free shipping!
Yo fellow Dead Heads, this is a terrific album and the legacy of songs written by JG and others is truly up there with the angels where ole Jerry is now, serenading them with "Friend of the Devil" and most likely, they are loving it too, toking up a bit of the Green and rocking.
Damn, Old Friend Jerry, we miss you for sure.
Damn, Old Friend Jerry, we miss you for sure.
I'd like to clarify my 10 rating ... It's not for this recording, it's for the many times I've heard Los Lobos do this song live. Sorry deadheads, but it's better than the Dead. The recording is kind of hollow. Being there, live, up and dancing, is awesome. If you ever have a chance to hear a live version, be sure to treat yourself.
whtahtefcuk wrote:
Ya Bill go for it... Maybe Jackie Greene's Sugaree
try Loretta Lynn's "you aint woman enough"!
Ya Bill go for it... Maybe Jackie Greene's Sugaree
try Loretta Lynn's "you aint woman enough"!
allenrudd wrote:
Ya Bill go for it... Maybe Jackie Greene's Sugaree
Bill, can you do 4 in a row?
Ya Bill go for it... Maybe Jackie Greene's Sugaree
Top 3 covers of GD tunes!
Bill, can you do 4 in a row?
This song, or at least version, really isn't very good
Allman Bros resurrected?
It's a Great album, but why are all the links from album
coming up bruce springsteen tenth avenue freeze out from born to run?
...or is it just me??...hmmmm edit, sorry
Stefen wrote:
Stef, Bill can't sneak anything past you, can he?
The album is all covers of Grateful Dead songs by various artists. Why did Bill play 'em back-to-back? Who can possibly know what evil lurks in his fevered, twisted mind...
Just needling you. It's a great album.
Why does this song and Lyle Lovett's "Friend of the Devil" have the same album art? And both appear to be by the Grateful Dead.
Stef, Bill can't sneak anything past you, can he?
The album is all covers of Grateful Dead songs by various artists. Why did Bill play 'em back-to-back? Who can possibly know what evil lurks in his fevered, twisted mind...
Just needling you. It's a great album.
Stefen wrote:
LOL ~ sure are quick aren't ya
Why does this song and Lyle Lovett's "Friend of the Devil" have the same album art? And both appear to be by the Grateful Dead.
LOL ~ sure are quick aren't ya
Why does this song and Lyle Lovett's "Friend of the Devil" have the same album art? And both appear to be by the Grateful Dead.
Bill, you rock!!
Thanks Bill, the rest of this disk is excellent also.
RP can play Dead and Dead covers non-stop as far as I'm concerned!
Would love to hear some Scarlet Begonias. C'mon! Its summer!
Third time's a charm on the Dead covers. I would be quite happy if Lovett's Friend of the Devil and Joanie's BP were removed from rotation.
Los Lobos drives it alittle more.
Both good versions and a helluva song.