Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics

The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics is a definitive, 512 page, collection celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary by presenting the standard versions of all their original songs, along with detailed annotations. Edited by librarian and longtime Deadhead David Dodd, the book explores the cultural, literary, and historical roots behind the band’s famously poetic and enigmatic lyrics. With a foreword by lyricist Robert Hunter, contributions from John Perry Barlow, and whimsical illustrations by Jim Carpenter, the volume sheds light on the Dead’s role as both musical innovators and cultural storytellers. Part songbook, part cultural commentary, it serves as both a keepsake for fans and an accessible guide for newcomers, offering fresh insights into the American countercultural legend that is the Grateful Dead.

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