Family Dog at the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 4/18/70
Grateful Dead · 2013
72 min · 17 tracks · psychedelic rock
A spirited collection of live performances blending folk, rock, and blues with the Grateful Dead's signature improvisational flair.
Why this album works
This release is significant for its preservation of a classic live show from a pivotal era for the Grateful Dead, capturing their unique blend of genres and improvisation. While not chart-topping, it contributes to the band's extensive archive of live recordings that have cultivated a devoted fanbase and influenced countless artists across genres.
- Best for
- spirited live performance energy wave-like pacing with dynamics nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 2013, this live album captures a moment from the Grateful Dead's early days, specifically their performance at the Family Dog venue in 1970. By this time, the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene, following the success of their self-titled debut album in 1967 and subsequent records that showcased their evolving sound.
- 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 I Know You Rider Standout 4:54
- 2 Don't Ease Me In 3:26
- 3 Silver Threads and Golden Needles 5:10
- 4 Friend of the Devil Standout 4:24
- 5 Deep Elem Blues 5:43
- 6 Wake Up Little Susie 2:57
- 7 Candyman 5:43
- 8 Cumberland Blues Standout 5:48
- 9 New Speedway Boogie 7:50
Disc 2
- 1 Me and My Uncle 4:05
- 2 Mama Tried 3:23
- 3 Katie Mae 1:27
- 4 Ain't It Crazy (The Rub) 1:59
- 5 Roberta 3:34
- 6 Bring Me My Shotgun 4:28
- 7 The Mighty Flood 4:11
- 8 Black Snake 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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