album · November 15, 1978
Shakedown Street
Grateful Dead/RhinoSee this day
psychedelic rockfolk rockclassic rock
Released in 1978, "Shakedown Street" saw the Grateful Dead exploring a more R&B-influenced sound, incorporating disco and funk elements into their characteristic rock arrangements. The album marked a significant stylistic departure, featuring more concise songs and a polished production.
- The album was produced by Lowell George of Little Feat, who contributed significantly to its funk and R&B leanings.
- "Shakedown Street" was the Grateful Dead's last studio album released on the Grateful Dead Records label before moving to Arista Records for their next album.
- The title track, "Shakedown Street," became a fan favorite and remains a staple of the band's live setlists, often featuring extended improvisations.
The Grateful Dead were a psychedelic rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco. They are best known for their long improvisational jams and genre-bending sound. In 1978, the band released "Shakedown Street" between their live albums "Europe '72" and "Reckoning."
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