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Fillmore West 1969

Grateful Dead · 2005

203 min · 19 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisation, blending psychedelic rock with bluesy undertones and cosmic themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • patient improvisation rewards listeners
  • late-night exploration of sound
  • cathartic release through jamming
  • deep listening for details

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, structured songs
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Fillmore West 1969' captures the Grateful Dead at a pivotal moment during their early rise to fame. This collection features performances from their legendary 1969 Fillmore concerts, showcasing their experimental spirit just before they became one of the defining acts of the 1970s music scene.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Morning Dew 11:05
  • 2 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 10:59
  • 3 Doin’ That Rag 6:55
  • 4 I’m a King Bee 7:31
  • 5 Cosmic Charlie 6:02
  • 6 Turn On Your Lovelight 19:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Dupree’s Diamond Blues 4:47
  • 2 Mountains of the Moon 4:51
  • 3 Dark Star 19:43
  • 4 St. Stephen 7:50
  • 5 The Eleven 15:12
  • 6 Death Don’t Have No Mercy 9:58

Disc 3

  • 1 That’s It for the Other One 23:30
  • 2 Alligator 4:00
  • 3 Drums 6:52
  • 4 Jam 25:31
  • 5 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) 9:13
  • 6 Feedback 7:54
  • 7 We Bid You Goodnight 2:01

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