The Grateful Dead - Live/Dead [Bonus Tracks]

The Grateful Dead's fourth title was likewise their first extended concert recording. Spread over two LPs, Live/dead (1969) finally was able to relay the intrinsic sonic magnificence of a Dead show in real time. Additionally, it unleashed several key entries into their repertoire, including the side-long epic and Deadhead anthem "Dark Star" as well as wailing and otherwise electrified acidic covers of the Rev. Gary Davis blues standard "Death Don't Have No Mercy" and the R&B rave-up "Turn On Your Lovelight." Finally, the conundrum of how to bring a lengthy performance experience to the listener has been solved. Read More