The Grateful Dead Live at the Spectrum - Cumberland Blues 9-21-1972

The Program

Dedicated to Phil Lesh who passed on October 25, 2025. The Grateful Dead pulled into the Spectrum on September 21, 1972, for an electric and memorable show. Our features performance of "Cumberland Blues" captures the fun and energic night! They went on early and played late to another sold out Spectrum crowd! This show is highly regarded as one of the best on this tour. It is featured and released on Dicks' Pick's Volume 36, a four-CD live album featuring the complete concert from September 21, 1972, at The Spectrum. It was the final installment in the Dick's Picks series, originally released in 2005. Get up and Dance!

Streaming: The album is available for digital streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

Physical Media: The 4-CD set and a limited-edition 7-LP vinyl box set version were produced by Real Gone Music for retail release. Physical copies can be found from various online merchant.

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