Then came 1970's Workingman's Dead, followed soon after by American Beauty (Nov 1970). The Dead played their ace, seeming to break with their psychedelic past while tapping into their early history in folk. In the process, the Dead did their best harmony work. Many songs have become classic anthems that tapped into the American frontier and underdog ethos. These two albums have remained the cornerstone of the Dead's live repertoire. Among the most popular songs are "Uncle John's Band," "Casey Jones," "Sugar Magnolia" and "Truckin."

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