A landmark solo statement from Bob Weir, Ace captures a unique moment in Grateful Dead history—when a solo project naturally evolved into a full-band experience. Recorded at Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco in 1972, the sessions quickly became a de facto Grateful Dead collaboration, as the band organically stepped in to shape the sound.

Featuring road-tested favorites like “Greatest Story Ever Told”, “Mexicali Blues”, and “Playing in the Band”, the album blends loose, exploratory energy with finely crafted songwriting. It also marks the beginning of Weir’s enduring creative partnership with lyricist John Perry Barlow, highlighted on standout tracks such as “Cassidy” and “Looks Like Rain”.

Ace stands as both a solo milestone and a cornerstone of the Dead’s broader musical legacy—essential listening for fans of American rock at its most organic, fluid, and deeply collaborative.

Side A
1. Greatest Story Ever Told [3:42]
2. Black-Throated Wind [5:43]
3. Walk In The Sunshine [3:02]
4. Playing In The Band [7:38]

Side B
1. Looks Like Rain [6:10]
2. Mexicali Blues [3:24]
3. One More Saturday Night [4:25]
4. Cassidy [3:39]