Garcia Live Volume 12: January 23rd, 1973 – The Boarding House cover

Garcia Live Volume 12: January 23rd, 1973 – The Boarding House

Jerry Garcia · 2019

186 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of blues, rock, and soul woven through Jerry Garcia's improvisational mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
  • improvisational moments for attentive ears
  • long tracks invite deep engagement
  • dynamic exploration across three discs
  • reflective vibes for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek concise, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of this release in December 2019, Jerry Garcia had been a revered figure in American music for decades, having founded the Grateful Dead in the mid-1960s. This live album showcases a performance from January 1973, capturing Garcia's artistry post-Dead’s early success and during a period of exploration in his solo work.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Weir· Phil Lesh· David Crosby

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Expressway (to Your Heart) 15:08
  • 2 It’s Too Late 7:33
  • 3 The System 20:03
  • 4 Honey Chile 13:49
  • 5 Money Honey 7:36

Disc 2

  • 1 I Know it’s a Sin 10:26
  • 2 Find a Rainbow 11:38
  • 3 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 6:09
  • 4 It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry 8:17
  • 5 I Was Made to Love Her 12:09
  • 6 Lonely Avenue 12:29
  • 7 Go Climb a Mountain 14:24

Disc 3

  • 1 That’s Alright, Mama 11:19
  • 2 Georgia on My Mind 15:18
  • 3 I Second That Emotion 11:59
  • 4 How Sweet It Is (to be Loved by You) 8:06

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