Scarlet Begonias
E131696
"Scarlet Begonias" is a beloved 1974 Grateful Dead song known for its vivid, whimsical lyrics and improvisational live performances.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Scarlet Begonias canonical | 11 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1159384 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scarlet Begonias Context triple: [Grateful Dead, notableSong, Scarlet Begonias]
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A.
Marigold
Marigold is a feminine given name most commonly associated with the bright yellow-orange flower and occasionally used in English-speaking countries.
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B.
Rosa
Rosa is a genus of flowering plants known for its ornamental roses, prized worldwide for their beauty, fragrance, and cultural symbolism.
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C.
Roses
"Roses" is a soulful, introspective hip-hop track by Kanye West from his critically acclaimed album "Late Registration," reflecting on family, illness, and faith.
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D.
The Flower
The Flower is the nickname of Guy Lafleur, the legendary Montreal Canadiens right winger renowned for his speed, scoring prowess, and flowing blond hair.
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E.
Irises
Irises is a famous 1889 oil painting by Vincent van Gogh depicting a vibrant cluster of blooming irises, celebrated for its expressive color and dynamic composition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scarlet Begonias Target entity description: "Scarlet Begonias" is a beloved 1974 Grateful Dead song known for its vivid, whimsical lyrics and improvisational live performances.
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A.
Marigold
Marigold is a feminine given name most commonly associated with the bright yellow-orange flower and occasionally used in English-speaking countries.
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B.
Rosa
Rosa is a genus of flowering plants known for its ornamental roses, prized worldwide for their beauty, fragrance, and cultural symbolism.
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C.
Roses
"Roses" is a soulful, introspective hip-hop track by Kanye West from his critically acclaimed album "Late Registration," reflecting on family, illness, and faith.
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D.
The Flower
The Flower is the nickname of Guy Lafleur, the legendary Montreal Canadiens right winger renowned for his speed, scoring prowess, and flowing blond hair.
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E.
Irises
Irises is a famous 1889 oil painting by Vincent van Gogh depicting a vibrant cluster of blooming irises, celebrated for its expressive color and dynamic composition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
musical work
ⓘ
song ⓘ |
| artist | Grateful Dead ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Grateful Dead
ⓘ
Jerry Garcia ⓘ Robert Hunter ⓘ |
| composer | Jerry Garcia ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| firstAlbum | From the Mars Hotel ⓘ |
| firstReleaseYear | 1974 ⓘ |
| genre |
jam band
ⓘ
psychedelic rock ⓘ rock ⓘ |
| hasCulturalAssociation |
1970s American counterculture
ⓘ
jam band concert culture ⓘ |
| hasFanBase | Deadheads ⓘ |
| hasLivePerformanceTradition |
frequent setlist inclusion by Grateful Dead
ⓘ
often segued into Fire on the Mountain in concerts ⓘ |
| hasLyricTheme |
chance meetings
ⓘ
fate and luck ⓘ romantic encounter ⓘ whimsical storytelling ⓘ |
| hasMusicalCharacteristic |
extended live jams
ⓘ
improvisation ⓘ reggae-influenced groove ⓘ syncopated rhythm ⓘ |
| hasNotableLyric | "Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right" ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
a mysterious woman
ⓘ
a narrator’s chance encounter ⓘ |
| hasTitleWord |
Begonias
ⓘ
Scarlet ⓘ |
| includedIn | Grateful Dead live repertoire ⓘ |
| inspired | cover versions by other artists ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Robert Hunter ⓘ |
| medium |
live performance
ⓘ
studio recording ⓘ |
| notableFor |
fan popularity
ⓘ
improvisational live performances ⓘ vivid lyrics ⓘ |
| originallyPublishedYear | 1974 ⓘ |
| partOf | From the Mars Hotel ⓘ |
| performer | Grateful Dead ⓘ |
| recordingArtist | Grateful Dead ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Grateful Dead Records ⓘ |
| releaseDecade | 1970s ⓘ |
| workChronologyPosition | mid-1970s Grateful Dead studio era ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Scarlet Begonias Description of subject: "Scarlet Begonias" is a beloved 1974 Grateful Dead song known for its vivid, whimsical lyrics and improvisational live performances.
Referenced by (11)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Grateful Dead album "From the Mars Hotel"
subject linked to:
Grateful Dead album "From the Mars Hotel"