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Lyricist (s) Robert Hunter. Producer (s) Grateful Dead, Steve Barncard. " Friend of the Devil " is a song recorded by the Grateful Dead. The music was written by Jerry Garcia and John Dawson and the lyrics are by Robert Hunter. It is the second track of the Dead's 1970 album American Beauty.
- November 1970
A friend of the devil is a friend of mine. If I get home before daylight. Just might get some sleep tonight. [Bridge] Got two reasons why I cry away each lonely night: The first one's named...
Learn about the history and lyrics of this classic Dead tune, which was inspired by a NRPS song and a Robert Johnson legend. Find out how the band members collaborated on the song, how it evolved over time, and how it was covered by other artists.
A classic country-rock song by the Grateful Dead, co-written by Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia. It tells the story of a fugitive who runs into the devil and gets into trouble with his lovers and the law.