Dave's Picks Volume 39 – The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA · 4/26/83
Grateful Dead · 2021
231 min · 29 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending soulful melodies with intricate jams and electrifying energy.
Why this album works
Dave's Picks Volume 39 is part of the ongoing Dave's Picks series, which showcases rare live recordings that have garnered critical acclaim. The series has consistently topped music charts and reinforced the Grateful Dead's enduring influence on jam bands and psychedelic rock, celebrating their legacy in live music culture.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks extended improvisational jam sessions vibrant energy for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2021, this live album captures a performance from the Grateful Dead's prime touring years in 1983. At this time, the band was enjoying significant popularity, building on their unique blend of rock and improvisational music that had propelled them into a dedicated fanbase during the late '70s and early '80s.
- 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 Shakedown Street Standout 14:19
- 2 New Minglewood Blues 8:17
- 3 They Love Each Other 8:52
- 4 Me and My Uncle > 3:18
- 5 Mexicali Blues 5:41
- 6 Maybe You Know 5:14
- 7 West L.A. Fadeaway 7:37
- 8 My Brother Esau 5:35
- 9 It Must Have Been the Roses 5:26
- 10 Let It Grow 12:31
Disc 2
- 1 Help on the Way > 4:25
- 2 Slipknot! > 4:35
- 3 Franklin’s Tower > 9:41
- 4 Man Smart, Woman Smarter > 6:53
- 5 Drums 11:13
- 6 Space > 10:20
- 7 The Wheel > 6:04
- 8 Playing in the Band > 3:14
- 9 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 7:28
- 10 Sugar Magnolia 8:52
- 11 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 6:36
Disc 3
- 1 Space > 12:30
- 2 Truckin’ > 7:34
- 3 Morning Dew > 10:30
- 4 Throwing Stones > 9:40
- 5 Not Fade Away 8:53
- 6 U.S. Blues 5:04
- 7 He’s Gone > 12:39
- 8 Little Star 8:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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