Dave's Picks Volume 35: Philadelphia Civic Center, Philadelphia, PA · 4/20/1984 cover

Dave's Picks Volume 35: Philadelphia Civic Center, Philadelphia, PA · 4/20/1984

Grateful Dead · 2020

230 min · 27 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisation, blending psychedelic rock with heartfelt ballads in a live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic improvisation with peaks
  • extended jams for deep listening
  • afternoon relaxation with friends
  • cathartic energy in crescendos
  • nostalgic vibes from live performance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, radio-friendly tracks
  • need instant gratification from songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2020, the Grateful Dead had solidified their legacy with a dedicated fanbase and numerous archival releases. 'Dave's Picks Volume 35' comes years after the band's dissolution in 1995, showcasing a performance from 1984 during their peak touring years. This release is part of a series that highlights significant live recordings from their extensive catalog.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Feel Like a Stranger 10:02
  • 2 Cold Rain and Snow 7:56
  • 3 Beat It On Down the Line 3:55
  • 4 Cumberland Blues 6:26
  • 5 Little Red Rooster 10:03
  • 6 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:28
  • 7 My Brother Esau 6:59
  • 8 It Must Have Been the Roses > 5:51
  • 9 Let It Grow 15:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Scarlet Begonias > 13:49
  • 2 Fire on the Mountain > 14:55
  • 3 Samson and Delilah > 8:11
  • 4 Drums > 11:02
  • 5 Space 3:32
  • 6 The Wheel > 7:16
  • 7 Wharf Rat > 11:25
  • 8 Sugar Magnolia 8:55

Disc 3

  • 1 Space > 7:15
  • 2 I Need a Miracle > 6:29
  • 3 Morning Dew > 10:32
  • 4 Around and Around > 3:41
  • 5 Johnny B. Goode 4:42
  • 6 Keep Your Day Job 4:44
  • 7 China Cat Sunflower > 6:31
  • 8 I Know You Rider 7:09
  • 9 Estimated Prophet > 14:21
  • 10 Terrapin Station 13:38

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