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.”
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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)
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.”
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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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St Stephen
April 3, 2019
Any Jerry Garcia Band recordings are must haves, and this no exception. You’ll love it!
Joe Cascio
October 23, 2018
Great 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
Daniel J Raab
October 18, 2018
I just love this disc. I haven't heard some of these songs and so long. It's great. Thanks
Rick
October 17, 2018
This album is everything I was hoping for and more. Great song selection and clean, crisp sound. Jerry at his Best !!
Doug Cesario
October 16, 2018
Best 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.
Mark D Twitchell
September 26, 2018
Been 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
Heather Scrip
September 26, 2018
I forgot how much I love his solo music. What great memories it brought back seeing him live!
Michael
September 26, 2018
Love 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 ; ^)
Steve
September 26, 2018
A 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!
Inkipinkipoo
February 6, 2007
What 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.
David D
October 23, 2006
From 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.
RIPPLEBEAR
September 30, 2006
This 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.
Johnny Fro
September 25, 2006
Are 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
Danny from Virginia (GO SKINS!)
April 16, 2007
I 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!