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Released 10 years ago

Dave's Picks Volume 17

Grateful Dead · 2016

197 min · 22 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisational jams and heartfelt storytelling woven through classic Grateful Dead melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with improvisation
  • long-form jams for deep listening
  • heartfelt storytelling through melodies
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • for late-night gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2016, 'Dave's Picks Volume 17' showcases the Grateful Dead's live prowess well into their legacy, following their 1995 disbandment after Jerry Garcia's death. This installment continues a beloved series that celebrates the band's extensive archive of live performances, capturing the essence of their improvisational spirit.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bertha 6:33
  • 2 Mexicali Blues 4:06
  • 3 Deal 4:55
  • 4 Beat It On Down the Line 3:45
  • 5 Row Jimmy 8:20
  • 6 Me and Bobby McGee 6:28
  • 7 Scarlet Begonias 8:52
  • 8 El Paso 4:39
  • 9 Tennessee Jed 7:54

Disc 2

  • 1 Playing in the Band 29:14
  • 2 Seastones 15:13
  • 3 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:11
  • 4 Me and My Uncle 3:11
  • 5 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:54
  • 6 Jack Straw 5:28

Disc 3

  • 1 He’s Gone > 14:55
  • 2 U.S. Blues 5:55
  • 3 Weather Report Suite > 18:47
  • 4 Jam > 9:35
  • 5 Eyes of the World > 16:32
  • 6 China Doll 6:33
  • 7 One More Saturday Night 5:21

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