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Songwriter (s) Phil Lesh, Robert Hunter. Producer (s) Grateful Dead and Steve Barncard. " Box of Rain " is a song by the Grateful Dead, from their 1970 album American Beauty. The song was composed by bassist Phil Lesh and lyricist Robert Hunter, and sung by Lesh. In later years, the song was a favorite and the crowd would shout "Let Phil sing!"
- 5:18
- November 1, 1970
- August–September 1970
[Outro] And it's just a box of rain I don't know who put it there Believe it if you need it Or leave it if you dare And it's just a box of rain Or a ribbon for your hair Such a long long time to ...
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A song about a box of rain that can ease the pain and love, and a dream of a better life. The lyrics express the need to believe in the power of the box of rain and the dream, and the difficulty of separating reality from fantasy.
Mar 21, 2013 · Learn about the origin and meaning of "Box Of Rain", a song written by Phil Lesh and Robert Hunter for Lesh's dying father. Explore the lyrics, the melody, the live performances, and the impact of this classic Grateful Dead song.