Dick's Picks Volume 16 cover

Dick's Picks Volume 16

Grateful Dead · 2000

191 min · 23 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisational rock that weaves together psychedelic melodies and vibrant, extended jams.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • extended jams for deep immersion
  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • for late-night listening
  • improvisational spirit and spontaneity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, structured tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Dick's Picks Volume 16' captures the Grateful Dead's live performance legacy during a period when they were navigating their post-Jerry Garcia era. This album is part of a series showcasing their legendary concert recordings, reflecting both their enduring popularity and commitment to live improvisation.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 13:33
  • 2 Casey Jones 4:51
  • 3 Dire Wolf 8:24
  • 4 Easy Wind 9:02
  • 5 China Cat Sunflower > 3:45
  • 6 I Know You Rider > 5:40
  • 7 High Time 7:48
  • 8 Mama Tried 3:10
  • 9 Good Lovin’ 9:17
  • 10 Cumberland Blues 4:19

Disc 2

  • 1 Dark Star > 14:09
  • 2 The Other One > 12:02
  • 3 Dark Star > 1:00
  • 4 Uncle John’s Band Jam > 2:33
  • 5 Dark Star > 3:05
  • 6 St. Stephen > 7:44
  • 7 The Eleven > 14:01

Disc 3

  • 1 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) > 17:28
  • 2 The Main Ten > 3:10
  • 3 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) > 9:02
  • 4 Feedback > 7:57
  • 5 We Bid You Goodnight 3:28
  • 6 Turn On Your Lovelight 25:29

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