Road Trips Volume 1 Number 3 cover

Road Trips Volume 1 Number 3

Grateful Dead · 2008

230 min · 32 tracks · psychedelic rock

A cosmic journey through improvisational rock, blending bluesy riffs with ethereal jams and heartfelt storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cosmic journey through improvisation
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • extended tracks for deep exploration
  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2008, the Grateful Dead's legacy was being celebrated posthumously with 'Road Trips Volume 1 Number 3', part of a series of live albums that documented their extensive touring history. This release captures performances from the early '70s, showcasing their improvisational prowess and deep connection with their fanbase during a period when they were at the height of their creativity.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Big Railroad Blues 4:45
  • 2 Hard to Handle 7:53
  • 3 Me & Bobby McGee 6:21
  • 4 Dark Star > 22:48
  • 5 Bird Song 7:59
  • 6 Not Fade Away > 4:43
  • 7 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 9:23
  • 8 Not Fade Away 3:12
  • 9 Uncle John’s Band > 6:39
  • 10 Johnny B. Goode 3:51

Disc 2

  • 1 China Cat Sunflower > 5:08
  • 2 I Know You Rider 6:02
  • 3 Truckin’ 8:51
  • 4 Sugaree 7:11
  • 5 Cryptical Envelopment > 2:01
  • 6 Drums > 4:26
  • 7 The Other One > 13:00
  • 8 Me and My Uncle > 3:04
  • 9 The Other One > 7:31
  • 10 Cryptical Envelopment > 5:13
  • 11 Wharf Rat 8:52
  • 12 Sugar Magnolia 5:45

Disc 3

  • 1 Bertha 7:03
  • 2 Mr. Charlie 3:56
  • 3 Cumberland Blues 5:49
  • 4 Brokedown Palace 5:38
  • 5 Hard to Handle 8:20
  • 6 Sing Me Back Home 9:32
  • 7 Big Boss Man 6:25
  • 8 Not Fade Away > 5:37
  • 9 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 8:38
  • 10 Turn On Your Lovelight 14:34

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