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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with dynamics
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- immersive storytelling through improvisation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer tight, concise tracks
- want instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Phish· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Know You Rider 4:54
- 2 Don't Ease Me In 3:26
- 3 Silver Threads and Golden Needles 5:10
- 4 Friend of the Devil 4:24
- 5 Deep Elem Blues 5:43
- 6 Wake Up Little Susie 2:57
- 7 Candyman 5:43
- 8 Cumberland Blues 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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