Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings
Grateful Dead · 2005
651 min · 58 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling, psychedelic journey where improvisation and lyrical storytelling intertwine seamlessly across extended jams.
Why this album works
This collection is significant for its comprehensive documentation of the band's evolution during a transformative era. It received critical acclaim upon release, praised for capturing the essence of the Grateful Dead's live experience and showcasing their ability to weave intricate musical narratives. Additionally, it contributed to the ongoing resurgence of interest in archival live recordings within the music industry.
- Best for
- extended jams for deep listening wave-like pacing with surprises immersive storytelling through improvisation
- Context
- By the time 'Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings' was released in 2005, the Grateful Dead had achieved a legendary status. This album showcases live performances from a pivotal year in their career, right before they began to solidify their influence in the jam band scene. The recordings highlight their improvisational prowess during a key period that would shape their identity as one of America's most innovative live acts.
- 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 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 11:47
- 2 Doin’ That Rag 7:52
- 3 That’s It for the Other One Standout 20:03
Disc 2
- 1 Dupree’s Diamond Blues > 3:57
- 2 Mountains of the Moon > 5:57
- 3 Dark Star > 21:43
- 4 St. Stephen > 8:22
- 5 The Eleven > 13:03
- 6 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 19:21
- 7 Cosmic Charlie 5:51
Disc 3
- 1 Morning Dew 11:04
- 2 Good Morning Little School Girl 10:59
- 3 Doin’ That Rag 6:55
- 4 I’m a King Bee 7:09
- 5 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 19:08
Disc 4
- 1 That’s It for the Other One > 19:45
- 2 Dark Star > 19:45
- 3 St. Stephen > 7:50
- 4 The Eleven > 15:12
- 5 Death Don’t Have No Mercy 10:38
Disc 5
- 1 Alligator > 4:08
- 2 Drums > 4:02
- 3 Jam > 14:56
- 4 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) > 8:47
- 5 Feedback > 5:40
- 6 We Bid You Goodnight 1:07
Disc 6
- 1 That’s It for the Other One > 21:22
- 2 New Potato Caboose > 11:42
- 3 Doin’ That Rag > 5:57
- 4 Cosmic Charlie 5:51
Disc 7
- 1 Dupree’s Diamond Blues 4:47
- 2 Mountains of the Moon 5:04
- 3 Dark Star > 23:01
- 4 St. Stephen > 8:05
- 5 The Eleven > 5:47
- 6 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 23:59
- 7 Hey Jude 7:43
Disc 8
- 1 Dark Star > 21:09
- 2 St. Stephen > 8:21
- 3 The Eleven > 12:43
- 4 Turn On Your Lovelight Standout 15:25
Disc 9
- 1 Doin’ That Rag 7:38
- 2 That’s It for the Other One > 22:43
- 3 Death Don’t Have No Mercy 11:21
- 4 Morning Dew 10:16
Disc 10
- 1 Alligator > 4:14
- 2 Drums > 6:51
- 3 Jam > 25:31
- 4 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) > 9:13
- 5 Feedback > 7:54
- 6 We Bid You Goodnight 2:01
Disc 11
- 1 Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) 30:07
- 2 He Was a Friend of Mine > 12:14
- 3 China Cat Sunflower > 4:15
- 4 New Potato Caboose 13:36
- 5 China Cat Sunflower > 5:29
- 6 I Know You Rider > 5:08
- 7 High Time 7:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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