Dick's Picks Volume Five: Oakland Auditorium Arena 12/26/1979 captures the Grateful Dead at a electrifying moment in their career, documenting a full concert performance from December 26, 1979 in Oakland, California. Originally recorded by legendary Dead engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson on AMPEX magnetic tape, this release draws from the archive's finest source material to deliver an authentic and immersive live experience. It stands as the fifth entry in the beloved Dick's Picks series, curated by the band's tape archivist Dick Latvala to preserve the magic of their greatest performances.
By late 1979, the Grateful Dead had refined their improvisational approach into something truly singular, blending psychedelic rock, folk, blues, and jazz into sprawling, interconnected sets that rewarded deep listening. This particular show showcases the classic lineup — including Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, and Brent Mydland — firing on all cylinders with the loose, exploratory energy that made the Dead unlike any other band. For fans of live music and improvisational rock, this is a defining document of the band at their freewheeling best.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Real Gone Music
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Soul & Funk, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 06/05/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Cold Rain And Snow
A2. C.C. Rider
A3. Dire Wolf
B1. Me And My Uncle >
B2. Big River
B3. Brown-Eyed Women
B4. New Minglewood Blues
C1. Friend Of The Devil
C2. Looks Like Rain
D1. Alabama Getaway >
D2. Promised Land
D3. Uncle John's Band >
E1. Estimated Prophet >
E2. Jam 1 >
F1. He's Gone >
F2. The Other One >
G1. Drums >
G2. Jam 2 >
H1. Not Fade Away >
H2. Brokedown Palace >
H3. Around And Around >
I1. Johnny B. Goode
I2. Shakedown Street >
I3. Uncle John's Band
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