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.
Why this album works
This compilation album provides a comprehensive overview of Jerry Garcia's solo work, achieving notable commercial success by reaching No. 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. It has also solidified Garcia's status as a significant figure in American music, influencing countless artists across genres and continuing to resonate with fans long after his passing.
- 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
- Pink Floyd· Jimi Hendrix· The Guess Who
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Deal Standout 3:13
- 2 Bird Song 4:26
- 3 Sugaree Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 9:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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