For all the hippie mystique that swirled around them, the Dead introduced generations of listeners to our rich American folk, country and blues heritage, and this 17-track collection-complete with original R. Crumb artwork-compiles the original versions of some of the best-known songs in their repertoire. Includes Don't Ease Me in Henry Thomas; Rain and Snow Obray Ramsey; Morning Dew Bonnie Dobson; Samson & Delilah Rev. Gary Davis; Goin' Down This Road Feelin' Bad Woody Guthrie, and more.