"Gonesville" is a song by Bob Weir, which is the second single from his third solo album, Blue Mountain.[1] Written by Weir in collaboration with members of The National; Josh Ritter, Josh Kaufman, Scott Devendorf, Joe Russo, and The Walkmen's Walter Martin, along with lyricists Gerrit Graham and John Perry Barlow. The producers are Josh Kaufman and Daniel Goodwin.
| "Gonesville" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Bob Weir | |
| from the album Blue Mountain | |
| Released | September 8, 2016 |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Length | 4:09 |
| Label | Legacy/Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Bob Weir, Josh Ritter |
| Producer(s) | Bob Weir, Josh Kaufman, Dan Goodwin |
"Gonesville" premiered on Rolling Stone's website for streaming.[2][3][1] "Gonesville," is a bouncy, sing-along track that was co-written by Josh Ritter.[2]
Elias Leight, from Rolling Stone, described the song as "Weir and his band shambling cheerfully here: The bass line hints at the verve of honky tonk, the harmonica scoots forward and the lead guitar spits lively licks. A raft of backing vocalists join in during the chorus, adding to the cool, festive air, and "Gonesville" comes to a close with a jaunty group chant." [1]
Speaking about the inspiration for song, Weir described the song as "being a take on a Rockabilly tune. I was trying to go back and channel Elvis for the vocal, and for the music as well."[4]
Musicians
edit- Bob Weir – Vocals, Guitar
- Aaron Dessner – Electric Guitar
- Scott Devendorf – Bass, Vocals
- Joe Russo – drums, harmonium, harmonica, backup vocals
- Josh Kaufman – lyrics
- Rob Burger – keyboard, accordion, tuned percussion[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Hear Bob Weir Find Loose Country Groove on 'Gonesville'". rollingstone.com. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ a b "Bob Weir Shares New Single From Upcoming "Blue Mountain" Album [Listen]". liveforlivemusic.com. September 8, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ "Bob Weir Shares New _Blue Mountain_ Track "Gonesville"". relix.com. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ "Instagram post by Bob Weir • Sep 9, 2016 at 12:47am UTC". instagram.com. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ "Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Shares New Song With the National Members: Listen – Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved February 16, 2017.