Althea (2013 Remaster) Guide

The 2013 remaster of "Althea" is a crisp, high-definition version of the original track from the 1980 studio album, Go to Heaven . This particular remaster was released as part of the Complete Studio Albums Collection to celebrate the band's recorded legacy with enhanced audio quality. Song Overview & Meaning

If you enjoy the 2013 studio remaster, fans often recommend these live recordings for their added energy: Althea (2013 Remaster)

Found on the live album Go to Nassau , often cited as a definitive live performance. The 2013 remaster of "Althea" is a crisp,

Written by the legendary duo (music) and Robert Hunter (lyrics), "Althea" is a "swampy," mid-tempo rock track. It features a conversational narrative between the protagonist, Jim, and a woman named Althea. Written by the legendary duo (music) and Robert

The name Althea (or Althaea) means "healer" . In myth, Althea was the Queen of Calydon who famously threw a log into a fire to end her son's life, a theme echoed in the line "maybe it's your fire / Baby, don't get burned". Key Facts & Legacy

A fan-favorite version from the late-era Dead, celebrated for its smooth delivery. Althea (2013 Remaster)

The lyrics reference William Shakespeare's Hamlet through lines like "clown in the burying ground" and "fate of Ophelia / Sleeping and perchance to dream".