Dave's Picks Volume 26
Grateful Dead · 2018
233 min · 41 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending storytelling and musical exploration in a live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- extended improvisational explorations
- great for late-night listening
- for communal experiences
- captivating storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise track lengths
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 'Dave's Picks Volume 26' sits within the Grateful Dead's extensive archival series that celebrates their live performances. At this point, the band had been disbanded for over two decades, making such releases vital for maintaining their legacy and connecting with fans. This volume specifically captures performances from the early 1970s, showcasing their evolution as a live act.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Truckin’ 9:38
- 2 Sugaree 7:57
- 3 Beat It On Down the Line 3:27
- 4 Tennessee Jed 6:51
- 5 El Paso 5:10
- 6 Big Railroad Blues 4:06
- 7 Jack Straw 5:21
- 8 Deal 5:20
- 9 Playing in the Band 6:55
- 10 Cumberland Blues 5:40
- 11 Me and Bobby McGee 6:09
- 12 You Win Again 3:18
- 13 Mexicali Blues 3:24
- 14 Casey Jones 5:44
Disc 2
- 1 One More Saturday Night 4:38
- 2 Ramble On Rose 6:52
- 3 Sugar Magnolia 7:26
- 4 Cryptical Envelopment > 1:58
- 5 Drums > 3:35
- 6 The Other One > 10:46
- 7 Me and My Uncle > 3:07
- 8 The Other One > 9:09
- 9 Wharf Rat 8:33
- 10 Not Fade Away > 8:12
- 11 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:43
- 12 Not Fade Away 3:10
Disc 3
- 1 Truckin’ 8:48
- 2 Sugaree 7:05
- 3 Mr. Charlie 4:06
- 4 Beat It On Down the Line 3:14
- 5 Loser 6:24
- 6 Next Time You See Me 4:35
- 7 El Paso 4:45
- 8 Big Railroad Blues 4:32
- 9 Me and My Uncle 3:09
- 10 Run Rudolph Run 3:27
- 11 Big Boss Man 6:51
- 12 You Win Again 3:40
- 13 Not Fade Away > 7:47
- 14 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:42
- 15 Not Fade Away 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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