Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead · 2015
786 min · 76 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of live improvisation that captures the essence of the Grateful Dead's legendary performances.
Why this album works
This album not only celebrated the band's enduring influence in rock music but also achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The event surrounding its release attracted widespread media attention, highlighting the band's unique cultural footprint and dedicated fanbase.
- Best for
- extended jams that evolve organically wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts immersive live performance atmosphere
- Context
- Released in 2015, this album marked the culmination of the Grateful Dead's 50-year legacy, coinciding with their final performances together as Dead & Company. It served as a celebration of their extensive catalog and concert history, showcasing both classic tracks and deep cuts in a live setting.
- 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 Box of Rain (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 5:23
- 2 Jack Straw (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 10:23
- 3 Bertha (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 8:04
- 4 Passenger (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 6:37
- 5 The Wheel (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 10:07
- 6 Crazy Fingers (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 9:41
- 7 The Music Never Stopped (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 10:10
Disc 2
- 1 Mason’s Children (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 7:07
- 2 Scarlet Begonias (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 11:36
- 3 Fire on the Mountain (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 6:38
- 4 Drums (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 11:39
- 5 Space (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 4:29
Disc 3
- 1 New Potato Caboose (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 11:06
- 2 Playing in the Band (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 8:59
- 3 Jam (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 8:25
- 4 Let It Grow (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 12:54
- 5 Help on the Way (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 5:10
- 6 Slipknot! (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 5:02
- 7 Franklin’s Tower (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 13:11
- 8 Ripple (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/3/2015) 5:17
Disc 4
- 1 Space Wheel 17:24
- 2 Mountains of the Moon 5:15
- 3 Praying for the Band 16:27
- 4 Tripple 3:55
- 5 Deal Breaker 11:52
- 6 Deadometer 9:14
- 7 Borrow From a Friend 4:02
- 8 Grimes Surf Story 5:45
Disc 5
- 1 Shakedown Street (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 15:43
- 2 Liberty (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 8:29
- 3 Standing on the Moon (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 8:36
- 4 Me and My Uncle (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 4:12
- 5 Tennessee Jed (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 9:34
- 6 Cumberland Blues (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 7:02
- 7 Little Red Rooster (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 9:58
- 8 Friend of the Devil (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 7:38
- 9 Deal (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 7:49
Disc 6
- 1 Bird Song (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 14:46
- 2 The Golden Road (to Unlimited Devotion) (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 10:37
- 3 Lost Sailor (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 9:09
- 4 Saint of Circumstance (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 10:07
- 5 West L.A. Fadeaway (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 10:04
Disc 7
- 1 Foolish Heart (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 9:27
- 2 Drums (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 14:14
- 3 Space (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 8:20
- 4 Stella Blue (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 11:49
- 5 One More Saturday Night (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 7:44
- 6 U.S. Blues (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/4/2015) 11:27
Disc 8
- 1 Hallucinate a Solution 20:32
- 2 Ginger Says 11:45
- 3 Saturday’s Children 9:25
- 4 Eartha 15:35
- 5 Split Pea Shell 13:28
Disc 9
- 1 China Cat Sunflower (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 7:42
- 2 I Know You Rider (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 7:36
- 3 Estimated Prophet (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 15:31
- 4 Built to Last (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 6:12
- 5 Samson and Delilah (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 8:14
- 6 Mountains of the Moon (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 13:48
- 7 Throwing Stones (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 12:38
Disc 10
- 1 Truckin’ (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 13:59
- 2 Cassidy (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 07/5/2015) 13:39
- 3 Althea (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 8:05
- 4 Terrapin Station (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 14:44
- 5 Drums (live at Soldier Field 7/5/2015) 16:04
Disc 11
- 1 Space (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 6:22
- 2 Unbroken Chain (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 12:03
- 3 Days Between (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 13:59
- 4 Not Fade Away (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 13:50
- 5 Touch of Grey (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 8:36
- 6 Attics of My Life (live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 7/5/2015) 6:41
Disc 12
- 1 Gilbert’s Groove 12:22
- 2 Farewell Franklins 25:05
- 3 Hat and Cane 14:28
- 4 Never Too Late 9:37
- 5 Scarlotta’s Magnolias 10:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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