VARIOUS – The Music Never Stopped: The Roots of the Grateful Dead (2024 Reissue) – LP – Vinyl

LP -Black Vinyl.

In their long career The Grateful Dead have been inspired by a stunning variety of American musical artists and traditions from blues to country to rock to folk – some of the most exciting and moving music ever recorded. Here are the original versions of The Dead’s best loved cover tunes that surprise and delight with their musical depth, originality, and feeling. This collection has been lovingly compiled by a group of Dead insiders including Henry Kaiser, David Gans, and others with the enthusiastic support of The Dead itself.

There are extensive notes included that give an overview detailing how the band came to cover each of these tunes and when they first played them in concert. The distinctive Robert Crumb cover artwork is an instant attraction and add to the collectability of this release.

Tracklist:

1. Rain and Snow – Obray Ramsey
2. Mama Tried – Merle Haggard
3. Iko Iko – Dixie Cups
4. Samson and Delilah – Rev. Gary Davis
5. Big Railroad Blues – Cannon’s Jug Stompers
6. Paso – Marty Robbins
7. It’s All over Now, Baby Blue – Bob Dylan
8. Spoonful Blues – Charley Patton
9. Red Rooster – Howlin’ Wolf
10. Promised Land – Chuck Berry
11. Don’t Ease Me In – Henry Thomas
12. Big Boss Man – Jimmy Reed
13. Turn on Your Love Light – Bobby “Blue” Bland