25 tracks from yesteryear that inspired and informed the music of the Grateful Dead.

It's a strange fact that the most iconic, unique and long standing music artists are the keenest to champion those who have gone before and inspired their work. Perhaps this is due to a confidence shared by those who appreciate that, while they are informed by an eclectic mix of past heroes, their own craft, skill and style remains intact and forms the central essence of their work - unlike their thieving cousins who merely rearrange or remix the past glories of others and hope no one notices.

And so it was with the mighty Grateful Dead, a band who sang unabashed from the songbooks of the finest Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock & Roll, Folk, Bluesgrass and Pop composers, but in so doing created a style that remains individual, singular and without comparison - let's face it, who the hell else sounds like The Grateful Dead and gets away with it?

This CD contains 25 superb cuts from the genres mentioned above that have either been covered by the group, advocated by one or more members or achieved cult status by association with this mighty collective. Providing both a delightful and educational experience for the listener, this compilation will surely remain the ultimate collection of The Dead's fave raves.

Track Listing

• Monkey And The Engineer
• Stealin'
• Viola Lee Blues
• Sitting On Top Of The World
• Beat It On Down The Line
• Rain And Snow
• Klavierstuck II
• Piano Sonata #1 Allegro
• Africa (extract)
• Russian Lullaby
• Katie Mae
• Turn On Your Love Light
• Death Don't Have No Mercy
• Saeta
• Big Boss Man
• Johnny B. Goode
• You Win Again
• I Know You Rider
• Smoke Stack Lightning
• Big River
• El Paso
• If I Had My Way, I'd Tear The Building Down
• Deep Elem Blues
• Dark Hollow
• Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie

Additional Details

Label: Chrome Dreams

Genre: Pop/Rock

Run Time: 79 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/09/12

UPC: 823564628028