The lyrics reference William Shakespeare's Hamlet through lines like "clown in the burying ground" and "fate of Ophelia / Sleeping and perchance to dream".
Unlike the more improvisational live versions, the 2013 Remaster highlights the clean, bluesy guitar work of Garcia and the intricate keyboard layers added by Brent Mydland , who had recently joined the band. Standout Live Versions Althea (2013 Remaster)
Notable for its intense tempo and Garcia's emotive soloing. the 2013 Remaster highlights the clean