Dick's Picks Volume 20
Grateful Dead · 2001
306 min · 43 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jam sessions and lyrical storytelling, embodying the Grateful Dead's live performance spirit.
Why this album works
'Dick's Picks Volume 20' is notable for its representation of classic Grateful Dead concerts, capturing the essence of their live shows which contributed to their legendary status. The album received positive acclaim from fans and critics alike, highlighting the band's ability to blend genres and create unique musical experiences that have influenced countless artists within the jam band scene.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks vibrant improvisational jam sessions lyrical storytelling moments
- Context
- By the time 'Dick's Picks Volume 20' was released in 2001, the Grateful Dead had already established themselves as a seminal force in live music, with decades of touring and a dedicated fanbase. This album, part of a series celebrating their extensive concert recordings, showcases performances from 1977, reflecting a peak era in their improvisational prowess and cohesive band dynamics following their earlier studio successes.
- 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 Bertha 5:27
- 2 New Minglewood Blues 4:48
- 3 Ramble On Rose 7:11
- 4 Cassidy 4:43
- 5 Brown‐Eyed Woman 4:55
- 6 Mama Tried 2:48
- 7 Peggy‐O 9:41
- 8 Loser 8:17
- 9 Let It Grow 12:25
- 10 Sugaree 11:04
- 11 Lazy Lightnin’ > 2:53
- 12 Supplication 4:37
Disc 2
- 1 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 11:27
- 2 Dancing in the Streets > 12:43
- 3 Cosmic Charlie 8:39
- 4 Scarlet Begonias Standout 11:07
- 5 St. Stephen > 4:15
- 6 Not Fade Away > 9:54
- 7 Drums > 3:34
- 8 Jam > 2:05
- 9 St. Stephen > 2:02
- 10 Sugar Magnolia 9:39
Disc 3
- 1 Cold Rain and Snow 6:36
- 2 Big River 5:54
- 3 Cassidy 4:32
- 4 Tennessee Jed 8:37
- 5 New Minglewood Blues 6:05
- 6 Candyman 7:24
- 7 It’s All Over Now 6:39
- 8 Friend of the Devil 8:44
- 9 Let It Grow > 11:40
- 10 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad 9:13
Disc 4
- 1 Playing in the Band > 10:39
- 2 The Wheel > 7:07
- 3 Samson and Delilah > 8:01
- 4 Jam > 5:39
- 5 Comes a Time > 7:49
- 6 Drums > 4:58
- 7 Eyes of the World > 8:38
- 8 Orange Tango Jam > 4:46
- 9 Dancing in the Streets > 9:15
- 10 Playing in the Band Standout 5:05
- 11 Johnny B. Goode 4:33
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