Dave's Picks Volume 12
Grateful Dead · 2014
232 min · 31 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant live collection showcasing the Grateful Dead's improvisational prowess and eclectic fusion of rock, blues, and folk.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its compilation of tracks from a 1974 concert, which showcases the band's signature improvisational style. The 'Dave's Picks' series has consistently received critical acclaim for preserving and presenting high-quality live performances, further solidifying the band's impact on the jam band scene and their dedicated fanbase.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks long improvisational jam sections captivating live performance energy
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'Dave's Picks Volume 12' is part of the ongoing series celebrating the band's extensive live catalog. At this point, the Grateful Dead had been inactive since their breakup in 1995, yet the archival releases continued to resonate with fans, highlighting their enduring legacy and musical innovations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Neil Young· Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Bon Jovi· Elvis Presley· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bertha > 7:50
- 2 Good Lovin’ 6:26
- 3 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:56
- 4 Cassidy 5:02
- 5 It Must Have Been the Roses 7:42
- 6 Sunrise 4:19
- 7 New Minglewood Blues 5:38
- 8 Dupree’s Diamond Blues 6:45
- 9 Let It Grow 13:43
- 10 Jones Gang Introduction 1:40
- 11 Samson and Delilah > 7:21
- 12 Cold Rain and Snow 6:03
Disc 2
- 1 Playing in the Band > Standout 13:03
- 2 Eyes of the World > Standout 13:11
- 3 Estimated Prophet > 11:18
- 4 The Other One > 4:25
- 5 Drums > 3:35
- 6 Iko Iko > 10:47
- 7 Stella Blue > 11:45
- 8 Playing in the Band 7:01
- 9 Johnny B. Goode 4:44
Disc 3
- 1 Promised Land 4:54
- 2 They Love Each Other 7:28
- 3 Me and My Uncle > 3:05
- 4 Big River 6:22
- 5 Candyman 7:10
- 6 Looks Like Rain 8:30
- 7 Ramble On Rose 8:41
- 8 Scarlet Begonias > Standout 10:28
- 9 Fire on the Mountain 7:33
- 10 Terrapin Station 10:14
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