Released 20 years ago
The Very Best of Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia · 2006
156 min · 26 tracks · folk rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A soulful tapestry of folk, blues, and rock, showcasing Garcia's unparalleled guitar work and emotive storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soulful storytelling for reflective moments
- for long, leisurely afternoons
- gentle waves of nostalgia
- engaging guitar work for enthusiasts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek immediate gratification in songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Very Best of Jerry Garcia' encapsulates the varied phases of Garcia's solo career, which flourished alongside his work with the Grateful Dead. This compilation arrives shortly before his death in 1995, serving as a reflective retrospective that highlights his lasting influence and musical evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Weir· Phil Lesh· David Crosby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Deal 3:13
- 2 Bird Song 4:26
- 3 Sugaree 5:55
- 4 Loser 4:09
- 5 The Wheel 4:04
- 6 Let It Rock 3:13
- 7 Russian Lullaby 3:07
- 8 Might as Well 3:54
- 9 Mission in the Rain 5:04
- 10 I'll Take a Melody 9:28
- 11 Rubin and Cherise 5:17
- 12 Cats Under the Stars 5:30
- 13 Rhapsody in Red 5:12
- 14 Run for the Roses 3:42
- 15 Knockin' on Heaven's Door 7:30
- 16 Without Love 4:25
Disc 2
- 1 Catfish John 4:07
- 2 Deep Elem Blues 6:02
- 3 Ripple 4:29
- 4 Positively 4th Street 10:43
- 5 The Harder They Come 12:41
- 6 Gomorrah 6:38
- 7 Dear Prudence 11:40
- 8 Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) 7:46
- 9 Evangeline 4:48
- 10 Deal 9:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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