Audio CD review:
Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks, Vol. 19: Oklahoma City, OK, 10/19/73

Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks, Vol. 19: Oklahoma City, OK, 10/19/73

Band: Grateful Dead Title: Dick's Picks, Vol. 19: Oklahoma City, OK, 10/19/73 Rating: Release Date: 31 August, 2004 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Promised Land 2: Sugaree 3: Mexicali Blues 4: Tennessee Jed 5: Looks Like Rain 6: Don't Ease Me In 7: Jack Straw 8: They Love Each Other 9: El Paso 10: Row Jimmy 11: Playing In The Band 12: China Cat Sunflower 13: I Know You Rider 14: Me And My Uncle 15: Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toddeloo 16: Big River 17: Dark Star 18: Mind Left Body Jam 19: Morning Dew 20: Sugar Magnolia 21: Eyes Of The World 22: Stella Blue 23: Johnny B. Goode

Customer Reviews Another great show except for additional mix edits Once again though, when mastering this release, there are places where the piano is actually turned down and even erased in spots. This is one of the best releases performance wise. This probably won't matter to some but it does to me. While I don't know that I actually consider any of the songs on here to be THE definitive versions, the songs certainly put on the appearence of it. Sugaree, Mexicali Blues, Playing In The Band, ect,. This certainly is one of those great shows that the Dick's Picks series is meant for. . A Smooth and Solid Pick There is a tight consistency that runs through every track. There is something about this collection that really gives you the sense that the band was in a good mellow mood throughout the concert. This is a set that is very easy to listen to, with a few excellent moments, but lacks any truly memorable versions of their best songs. I'm glad I bought it, but I'm a tough grader and so it doesn't quite make 4 stars. That being said, the sound quality is terrific, and I disagree with the fellow who says that the mix is bad or that you can't hear Bob Weir. The prime Dead Era of the seventies The first set is packed with short but sweet favorites. All around a great show, great sound quality, appeals to all dead audiences, from the beginner to the tape trader. Second set Playin' jam goes into the cosmos, emerging with Donna's notorios vocals. run of the mill me and my uncle, but Very strong Mississippi 1/2step. 3rd disc delightful for any dead head with an Eyes that stretches far further than the imagination. All in all this is a gem in the grateful dead archives and I keep all 70's shows close to my heart. A must have for any head. . You can see a complete list of all Grateful Dead discography, or go back to the Grateful Dead tabs