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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

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March 19, 2017 - 12:38pm

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@nothing shakin' on Shakedown Street....after 91

Late Spring and Summer 90 offerings were hot....check out 7-16-1990 then go a few before and after, on point, then Brent left us. Below are some of my faves in no particular order. After Spring 93 I pretty much hung it up, saw one in 94 and one in 95, the vibe got ugly after summer 91 for me..... 09-20-1990 03-29-1990 06-14-1991 09-19-1990 04-01-1991 03-22-1990 09-10-1991 09-26-1991 03-24-1990 09-16-1990 12-31-1990 06-17-1991 06-07-1990
March 19, 2017 - 12:00pm

#3132

Amy from New York

Joined:
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Later shows

Part of the reason I listen to so much 70s Dead is all the great shows are in abundance--there are so many to choose from. I've been to many "killer" shows in the 80s, and maybe a few good ones in 90 and 91. This is when I stopped going to shows. (You know I had such dark eyes) I would love to hear folks' ideas about the best shows from 90 and 91 to get right to the good stuff and be reminded of the awesome Dead-ness that was still worth coming for. I know there's been a lot posted about this topic. Just my two cents' worth. Maybe I'll start with That's Otis' mention of 9/20/91.
March 19, 2017 - 11:43am

#3133

Vguy72

Joined:
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5.10.91 will have to wait....

....current shaking the plaster off the walls with 3.19.90 Hartford. Well lookee there. It's got an Around & Around. Tonight will test the waters of 3.19.77 Winterland. The set list looks tasty..... . Set 1 Bertha Mama Tried Loser Big River They Love Each Other Looks Like Rain Tennessee Jed Estimated Prophet Terrapin Station -> Playing In The Band -> Samson And Delilah -> Playing In The Band Set 2 Eyes Of The World -> Space -> Dancing In The Street -> Wharf Rat -> Franklin's Tower -> Sugar Magnolia Encore One More Saturday Night Uncle John's Band
March 19, 2017 - 11:30am

#3134

Thats_Otis

Joined:
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Um... Jim...

I think you just picked the next Dave's... 5/10/91 is KILLING me right now! This Truckin'! NUTS! Peace
March 19, 2017 - 11:06am

#3135

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@JiminMD

Agree re. sound of recordings improving as years went on, too bad consistent performances were fewer and farther between. On comment re. smoking, that was the least of the fat man's problems. Tobacco didn't help him but his other vices wore him down and ultimately claimed him. Backstage scene esp. Summer 91 was total chaos. It rapidly deteriorated after Hornsby moved on. Bruce grounded him to a degree as did Brent before him. I cant help but marvel at some video footage of Jerry and Brent in Summer 89. If the following clip doesn't make you smile, nothing will..... https://youtu.be/jkY6ZOx411g On reflection, he was a tortured soul, while superficially so nonchalant and happy. Wish I had a crack at being his shrink.... I miss Jerry.
March 19, 2017 - 10:36am

#3136

JimInMD

Joined:
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Re: 89 - 91 GD

The sound quality from 89 through the end really is much better than what we see in the mid 80's. Much of 89 and 90 was recorded to multi-track and by late 90, 91 I believe they were recording to DAT and I believe John Cutler played a more prominent role. I have always been surprised they have not released more from 91. Two from the Vault and the Boston Dicks Picks are quite nice and sound good. Old Jer is beginning to decline, especially vocally. Imagine how different things might have been if he quit smoking?? Anyway.. for the most part this era rises above the sound problems of the 80's and they are still playing quite strong, especially with Bruce on board. Listen to the sound quality of say the Desolation Row from 5/10/91 (see below) and decide for yourself. Anyway.. great to see the JGB release get such a warm reception. I'm all in for some Brucified GD. That guy could light a torch and the fire the place up sometimes. https://archive.org/details/gd91-05-10.sbd.ladner.6257.sbeok.shnf/gd91-…
March 19, 2017 - 9:55am

#3137

Thats_Otis

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Show of my Sunday morning/afternoon

9/20/91 Boston Garden. As I know I've mentioned before, this whole run is killer, but this first night may be my favorite. I would love to see DaP 23 be something from fall of 91. The tapes circulating already sound so fresh, and the playing is so fierce... imagine what a little "Normanizing" could do! That being said, who else is getting really excited for the Felt Forum??? Oh hell yeah! Peace
March 19, 2017 - 9:17am

#3138

Amy from New York

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RIP Chuck Berry

I remember seeing him in a small club in NYC, maybe around '83. We were in high school and didn't have tickets. My friend and I were able to get in through the backdoor like it was nothing. I wonder if she is thinking of me today...
March 19, 2017 - 8:47am

#3139

Thats_Otis

Joined:
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Jerry Jumped...

... is my absolute favorite Chuck Berry tribute I have heard. RIP to the God of Rock n' Roll Peace
March 19, 2017 - 8:40am

#3140

KeithFan2112

Joined:
August 6, 2014

@boblopes

Thanks for reminding me of the '71 Fox show from 30 Trips. As soon as I'm finished with Crazy Fingers '76 DL Series, I'll queue up the Fox. I like the Truckin' sequence that eventually gets to Wharf Rat. Little bit of a different mix from Rex Jackson than we usually get from Bear or Betty or Dan. Pigpen's B3 is prominent, and just mesmerizing. I wonder if Dave had any Keith shows under consideration for the '71 representation in 30 Trips? Or even a December Pigpen / Keith combo? Just curious how he thought it out. Edit - yeah I'm out for my morning walk with 30 Trips '71 playing. This is great. I have the Poweramp EQ so finely tuned, it's like I'm at the show. This is actually one of the best sounding 1971 two-tracks they've put out (the other being Road Trips 11-15-71). Makes me wonder how the Dead would have sounded throughout the 70s if Pigpen had lived. On the one hand, I can't imagine masterpieces like Sunshine Daydream, One From The Vault, or Skeleton Skaters being what they are with a third of the songs being replaced with Pigpen tunes; on the other hand, Pig was, by all accounts, on an uptick in writing productivity during his last year with the band. Maybe he would have come up with some staggeringly good songs to further define the 70s Dead. Who knows, maybe Loose Lucy was his from the grave...ooh scary stuff!

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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

kate_c.

i've seen two of your posts in one weekcomplaining about someone's negative comments-guess what, when someone has an opinion that is not aligned with your thoughts,even if it's about someone setting a price for something they selling or the band is slop before pigpen.its gonna be negative.it's their prerogative to say it's not worth it or no thanks.i think it's your emotional immaturity to anything negative or something you don't agree with.you could have left it to-"that's your opinion and i don't agree."instead you feel it's necessary to put someone down.earth without rain is a desert.

My Favorite Version

I just love this.

Pauses between tracks?

Hi all, A technical issue I'm hoping to resolve: Recently ordered this set, promptly downloaded the CDs to my iTunes collection. Getting 1-2 second pauses between most of the tracks which disturbs the flow of the music. Does anyone know what might be causing this, and how to fix it? Gareth

Gareth

It’s most likely caused by a setting in iTunes. Go into the iTunes preferences and see what is listed for import settings, as well as for playback settings.If you still can’t fix it then google it, there should be instructions somewhere.

Testing

1,2

Recommendations for a Newly Grateful Deadhead?

To icecrmcnkd, Thank you for your reply, much appreciated! If I may, I'd like to followup with a second question: it was only a year ago that I first discovered the Grateful Dead, and I'd love to hear recommendations from older fans about which live albums to listen to next? Thanks again, Gareth

Gareth

Real gone music is reissuing the Road Trip series. https://shop.realgonemusic.com/products/grateful-dead-road-trips-vol-4-…

Gareth

Newly Grateful Recommendations

You know, Gareth, it really comes down to what you like about the Dead... When I put in the Dead, I rarely want to listen to songs, so to speak. I tend to go for the long, inspired jams. For this, I would suggest the Winterland 1973 boxed set as No. 1, so far... though in general, shows from the 1973-1974 will be your best bet for this... That said, there are gems of shows throughout the years, though I've never personally been impressed by anything later than 1977. May 1977: Get Shown the Light (All Music Edition) is a great collection from this year. I also really love One from the Vault, Sunshine Daydream, & Dick's Picks, Vol. 14... The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack is an all-too-looked-over gem, too. Finally, if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting a copy of the Pacific NW '73-'74 boxed set while it's still available on this site. When these sell out on dead.net, they price-inflate like crazy to 2x their original cost or more.

May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

Get Shown the Light, the box with the book, was limited to 15,000 copies, I read somewhere.But I can’t find anything on the All Music Edition that’s still available. Can somebody tell me how many of those were printed?

Best digital format?

So, I'm totally showing my newbie-ness, but when the formats are digital, which is the best to download? I'm thinking about uploading to iphone for maximum bluetoothing. Also, is the first selection a CD collection of the four shows? I didn't see it listed behind the All Music Edition, so I figured it must be sold out.

Schrodd, formats

16/44.1 is CD format, so you could convert to WAV or AIFF on a computer and burn CDs if you wanted to, as well as have the digital file on a music player.

The higher resolution files are for a computer or music player. If you wanted to burn CDs from those files you would lose the higher resolution that you paid more for.

Holiday of a lifetime?

First time I've ever seen R.I.P. included in the name of a firm pushing you to go on holiday ! Maybe its a plug for euthanasia.

maybe

they thought they were going for dead people as a marketing niche. Dead heads, dead people, I'm so confused... Anyway, they're gone for the moment.

Hi there, I downloaded the…

Hi there,

I downloaded the ALAC of this digital download but when I import into iTunes it is not recognizing the artist or songs and not creating an album. For the same ALAC download for Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set it worked perfectly in iTunes. Why does this download now import correctly? Thanks if anyone knows or can help.

Howdydoody

You should ask on the Dave's Picks 30 thread…there's more people on there and very few if any on here…hope it helps.

will do! thank you.

May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

Since they sold out of the regular box set with all the bells and whistles, and had a huge demand, Dead.Net is selling an All Music Edition that "...only includes the 11 CDs in four folios and a booklet of liners, housed in a simple slipcase."

So, still the four shows, just without the special packaging and the unpublished book. This time, the order went through. Nothing on the website about this also being a limited release -- it's not numbered, but they don't specify if it's another set amount.

May 77 - Henryben

Excellent news ! I wonder if they will re-release other box sets in this format that originally sold out. Fillmore West 1969 is the one I sadly missed out on and would shell out for in a heartbeat.

Does somebody have problems with tracking number?

Hello,
I've purchased the fantastic Lyceum LPs more than a month ago and still nothing arrived.
I've searched for the tracking number done by the GD store on the DHL site but nothing appears.
I've yet written to the customer helpdesk, but I'm curious if somebody encountered my same problem.
Thanks a lot,
Fabianope

Fabian

Send a PM to Marye, she can help.

yes please

Fabian, send me a PM and I'll see if the Doc can shed some light here.

Fabian

Just to state the obvious, they are indeed fantastic records. I am half way through 5/25/72 at the moment - one that no-one really mentions. Probably because of the night after, which is a shame as it's a great show in it's own right. Curious "Good Lovin" - 14min 53 seconds, and no Pigpen rap - he just sings the opening the verses and the closing ones some 12 minutes later. In between we have spot on r'n'b jamming like no-one else.

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