Dave's Picks: Volume 36 – Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT · 3/26/1987 & 3/27/1987
Grateful Dead · 2020
275 min · 38 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and storytelling, blending rock with a touch of Americana and psychedelia.
Why this album works
This album showcases performances from 1987, a year pivotal for the band as they embraced more polished production while maintaining their improvisational spirit. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, highlighting the band's enduring influence on jam bands and live music culture, evidenced by its significant sales and continued relevance in discussions around live recordings.
- Best for
- dynamic improvisation across long tracks wave-like pacing with peaks vibrant storytelling through music
- Context
- By the time 'Dave's Picks: Volume 36' was released in 2020, the Grateful Dead had solidified their legacy as pioneers of live improvisational music. This release comes during a period of renewed interest in their extensive catalog following the band's dissolution in 1995 and subsequent revival through various projects, including Dead & Company.
- 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 In the Midnight Hour 4:35
- 2 Cold Rain and Snow 6:56
- 3 C.C. Rider 8:28
- 4 Row Jimmy 11:28
- 5 My Brother Esau 4:49
- 6 When Push Comes to Shove 4:42
- 7 Desolation Row > 8:55
- 8 Bird Song Standout 10:33
- 9 Promised Land 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 China Cat Sunflower > 6:03
- 2 I Know You Rider 5:28
- 3 Looks Like Rain 8:25
- 4 He’s Gone > 13:24
- 5 Drums > 8:41
- 6 Space > 7:41
- 7 I Need a Miracle > 4:14
- 8 Black Peter > 9:26
- 9 Around and Around 3:47
- 10 Good Lovin’ 8:07
- 11 The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) 4:28
Disc 3
- 1 Alabama Getaway > 5:08
- 2 Greatest Story Ever Told 4:32
- 3 West L.A. Fadeaway 7:34
- 4 Little Red Rooster 8:21
- 5 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:43
- 6 Beat It On Down the Line 3:24
- 7 Tennessee Jed 9:03
- 8 The Music Never Stopped 8:26
- 9 Touch of Grey > 6:24
- 10 Samson and Delilah > 8:06
- 11 Cumberland Blues 5:18
Disc 4
- 1 Estimated Prophet > 10:39
- 2 Eyes of the World > 8:28
- 3 Drums > 9:08
- 4 Space > 7:06
- 5 Uncle John’s Band > 7:19
- 6 Morning Dew Standout 11:23
- 7 Johnny B. Goode 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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