Robert Hunter - Tales Of The Great Rum Runners (Deluxe Edition) - Import 2 CD

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Robert Hunter

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The story of a great bootlegger told with an organic earthiness... Robert Hunter is best known as the main lyricist for the cult, charismatic Grateful Dead. To celebrate his work as a solo artist and to reintroduce the world to his exceptional artistry, his 1974 solo debut album "TALES OF THE GREAT RUM RUNNERS" is now available in a deluxe edition! This 2CD deluxe edition includes the latest remastering of the original album and a number of rare recordings on 2 CDs! Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead lyricist and author of many classic songs, joined the Dead in 1967 and wrote many lyrics for the band until the Dead broke up, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Grateful Dead in 1994, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame with Jerry Garcia in 2015. Garcia, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Jerry Garcia, the legendary lyricist. But his talents are not limited to songwriting, as he has also brought his very exceptional artistry to music.In celebration of Robert Hunter's work as a solo artist, his 1974 debut solo album, TALES OF THE GREAT RUM RUNNERS, is now available here in a deluxe edition. It is also positioned as the first in a career-spanning archival series that explores the art of Robert Hunter, who is not only the Dead's principal songwriter. (1/2)

Tracklisting:

1.Lady Simplicity
2.That Train
3.Dry Dusty Road
4.I Heard You Singing
5.Rum Runners
6.Children's Lament
7.Maybe She's a Bluebird
8.Boys in the Barroom
9.It Must Have Been the Roses
10.Arizona Lightning
11.Standing at Your Door
12.Mad
13.Keys to the Rain
14.Buck Dancer's Choice
15.Boats
16.Keys to the Rain (Alternate Version)

Robert Hunter Collection List