Dave's Picks Volume 22
Grateful Dead · 2017
231 min · 38 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of live improvisation and heartfelt storytelling woven into the Grateful Dead's signature psychedelic sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant as part of the ongoing 'Dave's Picks' series, which has helped revive interest in the band's live recordings and solidified their cultural legacy. The series has garnered critical acclaim for its quality and curation, and 'Volume 22' continues to attract both long-time fans and new listeners alike, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Grateful Dead's music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with improvisational peaks vibrant storytelling through live performance for long, relaxed sessions
- Context
- By 2017, the Grateful Dead had shifted into a legacy phase following the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995. 'Dave's Picks Volume 22' is part of a series dedicated to their extensive live archives, showcasing performances that highlight their improvisational prowess. This collection features recordings from various concerts, affirming their status as one of the most influential jam bands in rock history.
- 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 Cold Rain and Snow 6:30
- 2 Beat It on Down the Line 3:38
- 3 Mr. Charlie 4:10
- 4 Sugaree Standout 7:56
- 5 Jack Straw 5:23
- 6 Next Time You See Me 5:27
- 7 Tennessee Jed 7:36
- 8 El Paso 4:30
- 9 Brokedown Palace 6:15
- 10 Run Rudolph Run 3:42
- 11 You Win Again 4:09
- 12 Cumberland Blues 5:52
- 13 Casey Jones Standout 5:57
- 14 Sugar Magnolia 6:34
Disc 2
- 1 Ramble On Rose 6:48
- 2 Big Boss Man 5:43
- 3 Mexicali Blues 3:45
- 4 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:00
- 5 Me and My Uncle 3:15
- 6 Smokestack Lightning 12:42
- 7 Deal 6:01
- 8 Truckin’ Standout 9:02
- 9 Not Fade Away > 6:18
- 10 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 8:25
- 11 Not Fade Away 4:00
- 12 One More Saturday Night 4:56
Disc 3
- 1 Big Railroad Blues 4:47
- 2 Me and My Uncle 3:15
- 3 Ramble On Rose 7:09
- 4 Playing in the Band 6:31
- 5 Cryptical Envelopment > 1:56
- 6 Drums > 2:16
- 7 The Other One > 7:38
- 8 Me and Bobby McGee > 5:59
- 9 The Other One > 13:49
- 10 Wharf Rat 11:43
- 11 One More Saturday Night 5:57
- 12 Uncle John’s Band 6:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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