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This special 2-CD collection salutes one of the most legendary figures in American music, beloved Grateful Dead lead guitarist, vocalist and eternal goodwill ambassador Jerry Garcia. Outside the realm of the Dead, Jerry pursued a broad array of folk, bluegrass, blues, and roots rock side projects that fully enriched his storied career. His solo albums capture the heart & soul as well as the rich talents of this incomparable genius. This deluxe package features an in-depth essay from Blair Jackson, and all tracks have been remastered in HDCD by Joe Gastwirt to sound better than ever.
Disc 1, spanning 1972-1982, pulls highlights from all five of Jerry’s studio releases: Garcia, Compliments, Reflections, Cats Under The Stars, and Run For The Roses. Studio classics include “Deal,” “Sugaree,” “The Wheel,” and “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.”
Disc 2 boasts more than 76 minutes of rare live gems from a range of Jerry Garcia Band line-ups spanning 1973-1990. This disc includes an unreleased 1979 live version of the classic Beatles tune “Dear Prudence” performed by Reconstruction, a group from which no material has ever been released. Other live highlights on Disc 2 include the Jerry Garcia Band’s interpretations of Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come”, and Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street.”
Disc 1, spanning 1972-1982, pulls highlights from all five of Jerry’s studio releases: Garcia, Compliments, Reflections, Cats Under The Stars, and Run For The Roses. Studio classics include “Deal,” “Sugaree,” “The Wheel,” and “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.”
Disc 2 boasts more than 76 minutes of rare live gems from a range of Jerry Garcia Band line-ups spanning 1973-1990. This disc includes an unreleased 1979 live version of the classic Beatles tune “Dear Prudence” performed by Reconstruction, a group from which no material has ever been released. Other live highlights on Disc 2 include the Jerry Garcia Band’s interpretations of Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come”, and Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street.”
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Track Listing:
Disc 1 – Studio Tracks
Deal
Bird Song
Sugaree
Loser
The Wheel
Let It Rock
Russian Lullaby
Might As Well
Mission In The Rain
I’ll Take A Melody
Rubin And Cherise – Jerry Garcia Band
Cats Under The Stars – Jerry Garcia Band
Rhapsody In Red – Jerry Garcia Band
Run For The Roses
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
Without Love
Disc 2 - Live Tracks
Catfish John (1973)*
Deep Elem Blues (1987)**
Ripple (1987)**
Positively 4th Street (1975)***
The Harder They Come (1977)***
Gomorrah (1990)***
Dear Prudence (1979)****
Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power) (1990)***
Evangeline (1990)***
Deal (1980)***
* Old & In the Way
** Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band
*** Jerry Garcia Band
**** Reconstruction (previously unreleased)
Disc 1 – Studio Tracks
Deal
Bird Song
Sugaree
Loser
The Wheel
Let It Rock
Russian Lullaby
Might As Well
Mission In The Rain
I’ll Take A Melody
Rubin And Cherise – Jerry Garcia Band
Cats Under The Stars – Jerry Garcia Band
Rhapsody In Red – Jerry Garcia Band
Run For The Roses
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
Without Love
Disc 2 - Live Tracks
Catfish John (1973)*
Deep Elem Blues (1987)**
Ripple (1987)**
Positively 4th Street (1975)***
The Harder They Come (1977)***
Gomorrah (1990)***
Dear Prudence (1979)****
Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power) (1990)***
Evangeline (1990)***
Deal (1980)***
* Old & In the Way
** Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band
*** Jerry Garcia Band
**** Reconstruction (previously unreleased)
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Customer Reviews
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Myron GelberOctober 26, 2020Great products,fast shipping.what can I say,you guys are the best
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St StephenApril 3, 2019Any Jerry Garcia Band recordings are must haves, and this no exception. You’ll love it!
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Joe CascioOctober 23, 2018Great quality cd- good bang for the buck Any Jerry fan would love this selection And if you’re not a Jerry fan, buy this and come into the light
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Daniel J RaabOctober 18, 2018I just love this disc. I haven't heard some of these songs and so long. It's great. Thanks
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RickOctober 17, 2018This album is everything I was hoping for and more. Great song selection and clean, crisp sound. Jerry at his Best !!
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Doug CesarioOctober 16, 2018Best Of albums are many time just hits, but the people who put together the Dead related ones have their stuff together. The studio CD is a lot of the hits, but it flows so well it's unbelievable. The live CD has things that are more uncommon, and are very tasty. I'd heard Reconstruction's Dear Prudence on YouTube, and it was muffled. This versionn is clean, and beautiful. If you love, or just like Jerry, this set is worth your hard earned cash.
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Mark D TwitchellSeptember 26, 2018Been buying up the live albums as they come out, as well as the studio pones. This album has things that aren't anywhere else, which makes it worth it by itself. Buy it. Mark T
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Heather ScripSeptember 26, 2018I forgot how much I love his solo music. What great memories it brought back seeing him live!
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MichaelSeptember 26, 2018Love revisiting the old studio recordings, so clean! Some of the live stuff seemed a little off to me but I just had to turn it up a little, and it is growing on me... especially the pieces with piano. Clever how the first and last tracks are Deal ; ^)
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SteveSeptember 26, 2018A great compilation covering both his recorded solo music and some great live tracks, which is where Jerry truly buttered the bread. Love to see this issued on vinyl but grateful for these two great CDs!
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InkipinkipooFebruary 6, 2007What a great compilation! Now I don't have to lug a huge CD book to the car everytime I've got somewhere to go. I've got the best of it all right there in my hand! That's not to say that it is a replacement for all the great recordings out there, but it sure is convenient. The Dear Prudence by Reconstruction is especially sweet.
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David DOctober 23, 2006From the funky bluegrass version of Catfish John to the very end, this one is so special. The keyboards on Positively Fourth Street made the band sound like some seasoned old jazz quartet playing in the corner of some smoky bar. THAT cut just melted me. I have three Pure Jerry's thus far, but this one is the kicker, though it is a greatest so you don't get full concert flow typical of JGB recordings. Thank you all so much for making this available.
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RIPPLEBEARSeptember 30, 2006This CD is the very best. I loved it. Awsome live tunes on Disc 2, and this is priceless. It really gives you the feeling of live Jerry. Jerry is so much missed. Thank You so much for having this CD at the Jerry Garcia Store.
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Johnny FroSeptember 25, 2006Are you kidding me - me and smytty havent listened to anything this good since sitting on the stage at Jerry's feet @ the felt forum in 1981 - buy it fast before they decide to not sell it anymore - Anything Jerry did is priceless. - Johnny fro
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Danny from Virginia (GO SKINS!)April 16, 2007I would buy this compilation just for the "Live" tracks from Disk #2! One of the best compilations ever. "Positively 4th Street" and "Dear Prudence" are worth the money alone! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Go buy this 2-CD set now!!!!! You won't be disappointed...trust me!
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