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The Roots of the Grateful Dead

Various Artists

Initial release : 2008

Snapper

A compilation of the 'original versions' of songs that were subsequently covered, in performance or in the studio, by the Grateful Dead or Jerry Garcia.

Tracks and performers

  • It Hurts Me Too - Tampa Red
  • Viola Lee Blues - Cannon's Jug Stompers
  • On the Road Again - Memphis Jug Band
  • Going Down the Road Feeling Bad - Cliff Carlisle
  • Sitting on Top of the World - Bill Monroe
  • Walkin' Blues - Robert Johnson
  • I'm a King Bee - Slim Harpo
  • Mystery Train - Elvis Presley
  • Who Do You Love? - Bo Diddley
  • Big River - Johnny Cash
  • I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams
  • Blues Stay Away from Me - Delmore Brothers
  • In the Jailhouse Now - Jimmie Rodgers
  • Minglewood Blues - Cannon's Jug Stompers
  • See See Rider - Big Bill Broonzy
  • Katie Mae - Lightnin' Hopkins
  • Stagger Lee - Mississippi John Hurt
  • Cocaine Habit Blues - Memphis Jug Band
  • Sitting on Top of the World - Mississippi Sheiks
  • Stealin', Stealin' - Memphis Jug Band
  • Kassie Jones, Pt. 1 - Furry Lewis
  • Big Railroad Blues - Cannon's Jug Stompers
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