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

Back to product page

Post reply Log in to post comments

February 17, 2017 - 5:13pm

4,023 replies

heatherlew

Joined:
October 12, 2016

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.

Comments

sort by

Recent

Recent Oldest A to Z Z to A

Reset

March 3, 2017 - 8:56pm

#3431

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Now I remember....

....the fog lifted in my grey matter, and I recall this was the show where Huey Lewis sat in on harp for Schoolgirl and Smokestack. Yeah, they played those back to back in the nineties....Vince was on point all show....edit. I was typing this as Spacebro was acknowledging the same point....
March 3, 2017 - 8:48pm

#3432

Mr.Dc

Joined:
April 7, 2014

China Rider

6 26 74 has the longest china>rider, it's 19+ or 22min+ long depending if u include the intro "jam". 7 12 69 is in my opinion the longest "standalone" ChinaCat.
March 3, 2017 - 8:45pm

#3433

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Pony up and ride....

....for tonight's listening pleasure, I cued up Autzen 8.21.93, because why not? Vince sounds pretty good on Walkin' Blues. The HCS was rough, just like I remembered it. The Lazy River Road sings....perfect tune to shuffle to....double clutching indeed
March 3, 2017 - 8:20pm

#3434

kevjones

Joined:
April 28, 2009

17 minute China Cat>Rider

Yes folks. Find the China Cat>Rider from 3/30/95 at the Omni. Unbelievably epic, and fast too. Has a bluegrass feel to it. Totally different from any other version I've ever heard. 17 minutes. Is it the longest one ever? Play it really loud, and dance/shuffle around your living room and find out for yourself.
March 3, 2017 - 7:29pm

#3435

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Some love for the '90's?....

....pinch me, before Rod Serling wakes me up....and yes kevjones, any head worth his or her weight in grilled cheese sandwiches and kind veggie burritos would agree. Never, ever judge a Dead show by its setlist....
March 3, 2017 - 6:24pm

#3436

kevjones

Joined:
April 28, 2009

Nice to see some 90's, late era, Dead conversation here

As a big fan of the 1990's version of the Grateful Dead, I am pleased to see some people discussing some of their favorites from the later years. I just picked up the Cap Center show from 3/17/93, due to the recommendation of several Heads on this thread. Thanks everybody. I'm listening to Crazy Fingers as I'm typing this. Jerry's taking his break right now between verses. Sounds great!!!! Hoping our minds will become more often and fond of the later years, even if there are some pretty rough patches throughout. I'm a big fan of Days Between, and it was nice to see some discussion regarding the song. One of my favorite versions is from 3/23/95-the jam out of it is intense. Looking forward to hearing the version from the Cap Center in '93. If anyone is looking for some other really good late era Dead check out a few of these little hidden gems (at least to me). 3/21/94- pretty well known show, but great 2nd set and possibly the best Stella ever 7/23/94- Great show all the way through-prankster vibe at this show and some Good Old Grateful Dead 7/31/94-underrated gem. New Speedway>Truckin>He's Gone (my all time favorite version). 2/19/95-wish a soundboard circulated. I listen to this show so much. It's great. Amazing Attics 3/23/95-lyrical flubs abound, but inspired playing. My favorite El Paso. Weird, huh? Rockin' Cold Rain too (Digital Dead) 3/30/95-Rock Solid Show. My all time favorite China Cat>Rider the jam in the middle is one of a kind. Huge Alabama Getaway first set closer and other treats. Also all time favorite LL rain 5/21/95-Pretty Well Known too. Jerry disappears after post-drums, but still great show 6/30/95-As Kreutzman says--"The last Grateful Dead prank". Great show. Need SBD. Famous picture of Jerry in the purple shirt with his hair blowing in wind is from this show (either Candyman or Bird Song). So many, all-time favorites. Rose colored glasses perhaps? Listen for yourself. Anyway, feel free to chime in with your hidden gems from the later years. I'm always on the hunt for more, and setlists can be misleading.
March 3, 2017 - 4:55pm

#3437

Gratefulhan

Joined:
June 6, 2007

1977

I am a little late to the discussion, but 1977 is a tremendous for the boys (and lady). Back in the day of tapes I had many of the 77 shows. In this day of CDs and downloads I have many more. Recently I have been rambling a lot about 12/30/77, as there is a YouTube video of the whole show. I have been jamming to that a lot. Before that I was working through 4/27/77 as that is also a YouTube video. I have done a good amount of surveying the 1977 GD landscape over the years and it really does seem that the vast majority of shows are just top notch. Of course there are some that really take it to another level but it just seems like 77 is marked simply by damn good consistent playing throughout the year. I feel like 77 is different but certainly rivals 72 and 73 which damn good consistent playing was also the norm. Now I have to admit I have never heard 5/4/77, so I playing now. I got a feeling I am in for a treat. Yay!!!!
March 3, 2017 - 4:52pm

#3438

MidwayKid

Joined:
October 28, 2011

DATs

I bought a DAT player at auction recently just got it back from my tech. All I have is Steely Dan from their 1993 tour which is nice. But I bought it because of my Dead connection in the past with DATs. If anyone has DATs they would like to pass on down the line. Let me know through a PM. I might have something to trade. Maybe we can work something out.
March 3, 2017 - 4:52pm

#3439

RobbZ

Joined:
October 25, 2011

...and then...Help Arrived!

**Days Between** Kate_C...THANK YOU! I never even considered versions from Rat Dog, Phil & Friends, Further, et al. And even better, you've introduced me to those "Lesh/Warfield" shows, and you're right, they are remarkable! Also,--rgergelis, Johnny361, Ace, and anybody I missed, thanks for your input, I'm all over it!
March 3, 2017 - 4:32pm

#3440

Old Chief Smokem

Joined:
May 2, 2016

Whoops-->

Posted this on the GSTL thread- might seem out of context there, so... Just wanted to touch on the parents and the Dead connection. About three years back, I was rehabbing my kitchen (tearing down walls and ripping up tiles.. all fun stuff) and my dad was helping with the project. He wasn't a construction guy by trade, but he was always willing to lend a hand with whatever project I decided to get into- he's a good man, my dad. Anyway, I put on DP 29 because it was a nice long listen (2 shows) and by the time we got to Row Jimmy (5/29)- he asked, "Who is this? Is this the Grateful Dead?" I said "Yeah. They're good, right." Without even looking up from prying up a floorboard, he said, "Always were." I looked at him and laughed and shook my head. He never played a Dead record that I could remember, and I'm not sure how much he ever listened to them, but he knew some great music when he heard it. We listened to that whole pick, and then I dropped DP 36 on him, and he loved fall '72 as well. I always think of that time whenever I put on either of those shows. I'm lucky enough to still have my Dad and Mom around- I think I'll have to send a few shows or compilations there way- really turn em on! Favorite '77 show- I think JimMD said this, but- the last one I listened too. (Although 5/29 does get a nod just because of my dad). Happy Friday to all you wonderful heads. Enjoy the weekend. My wife and kids are away, so I'm about to crack a nice frosty IPA, fire up some nice greenery and settle in with Dave's 21- nice and loud. Maybe sneak in a '77 or that 6/17/91 that Sixtus put out there- either way, life is grand, and I'm grateful!!!

John Perry Barlow

John Perry Barlow

Forums

Dead Store Products

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.

product sku

081227934682

Product Magento URL

https://store.dead.net/music/boxed-sets/may-1977-get-shown-the-light-all-music-edition-1.html