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Released 10 years ago

Dave's Picks Volume 20

Grateful Dead · 2016

182 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock

A rich tapestry of live improvisation, blending folk, rock, and psychedelia into a communal celebration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • communal celebration of improvisation
  • long-form tracks for deep focus
  • late-night reflective journeys
  • spirited sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • seek fast-paced instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2016, 'Dave's Picks Volume 20' comes during a period of renewed interest in the Grateful Dead's extensive archive. This series showcases some of their best live performances post-1995, the year of Jerry Garcia’s passing. As part of a beloved archival collection, this album highlights the band's enduring legacy and influence on jam bands.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Cold Rain and Snow 6:38
  • 2 Jack Straw 6:25
  • 3 Friend of the Devil > 8:10
  • 4 Little Red Rooster 8:48
  • 5 Bird Song 8:58
  • 6 Mama Tried > 2:24
  • 7 Mexicali Blues 5:14
  • 8 Candyman 6:10
  • 9 Cassidy 6:15
  • 10 Looks Like Rain 8:11

Disc 2

  • 1 China Cat Sunflower > 6:00
  • 2 I Know You Rider 6:30
  • 3 Scarlet Begonias > 10:26
  • 4 Fire on the Mountain 8:43
  • 5 Estimated Prophet > 10:31
  • 6 He’s Gone > 14:53
  • 7 Drums > 6:15
  • 8 Space 9:36

Disc 3

  • 1 The Other One > 7:39
  • 2 Stella Blue > 9:30
  • 3 Around and Around > 3:39
  • 4 Good Lovin’ 9:23
  • 5 U.S. Blues > 4:59
  • 6 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 6:30

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