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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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April 13, 2017 - 8:56am

#2261

marye

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@rgergelis

My friend and I had a similar experience at the Greek a few years back. Mark Knopfler opened--show for the ages, the heavens opened, etc. Dylan came on, did just as you said, and at about the halfway point we decided we'd rather be at home and bailed. (A pal got me a recording of the Knopfler set, which was every bit as good as it seemed at the time.)
April 13, 2017 - 8:20am

#2262

_

Joined:
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@Triplicate

It is a very good album...the recording, orchestration, song choices and Bob are amazing. I recommend that album for any hardcore Dylan or Sinatra fan...it seems Bob took pride in the making of that album. I swore off Live Dylan in 2012 after I went to a show, had kick ass seats, 6th row orchestra right, Leon Russell opened and slayed it. After a brief, maybe 20 minute break Dylan and Band came out, same seats mind you, same very well mixed venue and for nearly two hours my buddy and I played name that tune over and over....the band was great but Bob decided to rearrange all of his classics, the orchestration and the lyrics....about 2 years later, I stumbled on an AUD of that show on DIME, downloaded it and revisited how painful that evening of music truly was.
April 13, 2017 - 8:16am

#2263

Angry Jack Straw

Joined:
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Money

Have not posted in a while, but cannot pass this one up. In my experience, most people with excessive amounts of money are miserable. Not always to other people, but with their own lives. They wind up on the never ending treadmill of trying to keep up with the next guy, always wanting more. Always needing to make more money to maintain their lifestyle. The ultra wealthy typically fall into two categories. Those that earned it themselves or those that inherited it. It not all cases, but most, those that earned it themselves have done something nefarious along the way. Those that were fortunate enough to inherit wealth, generally lead shallow lives while spending down their fortune. Most of the elitists I have encountered tend to came from the second category. These are the folks who were "born on third base in life and thought they hit a triple." Jim had a very good point. Travel the world, especially with your children, so that you and they can experience other cultures. Show them that you do not need exorbitant amounts of money to be happy. And no, you do not need excessive amounts of money to travel. Figure it out like we all did back on tour. Do you have any idea how many dopes I know that go to Disney every year, utterly throwing ridiculous amounts of their money away to wait in line? The kids learn nothing about either other cultures or fiscal responsibility. To steal a quote - Give your children enough in life so that they do something, not so much that they do nothing. Years ago I read a biography about an oil tycoon. When asked about the happiest moments in his life, he responded, "Back when my wife and I were first married, living in a studio apartment, trying to make ends meet." I, personally, never had any money going on tour back in the day, not knowing where you were going to stay or how you were going to eat. But, I had a blast. Lastly, somebody brought up Margo Timmins. Met her years ago. Towards the end of the show, she stepped up to the mic and said that the next song would be their last because the boys wanted to go watch the end of the hockey game. It must have been a long time ago since the Leafs have not been in the playoffs in decades. Anyway, she said that she would come out and talk to anyone who wanted to hang around. We did and spoke for about a half hour. Very cool lady. That is how you do it. Edit - Oh yeah. I forgot. Opening line to Road Runner Money. Who needs it. Let me live a life free and easy.
April 13, 2017 - 7:43am

#2264

KYTrips

Joined:
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Hello everyone....

I haven't been on here much lately and I just hopped on today and caught up on some recent posts and forgot how much I miss everyone's thoughts, ideas, stories, etc. Anyway, I'm going to try and be less scarce. I'm REALLY looking forward to the next month of GD releases, but truth be told, I'm still working my way thru 30 Trips... LOL. I finally made it to 1988, so I'm almost finished. I still haven't listed to DaP 17-21, nor have I listened to the July '78 Box or the anniversary edition of the first GD album. I've got some catching-up to do, slowly but surely I'll get back to modern times. Speaking of Modern Times..... has anyone listed to Triplicate by Dylan? I have it, but I haven't spun it yet. Just wondering what the feedback on it is. Hell... like 30 Trips, I'm still working my way through the Bob Dylan 1966 Live Recordings box, as well as a Miles Davis box that I acquired late last year. Anyway... I hope everyone is doing well. It sounds like everyone's ready for the warm weather and some good shows. I'm seeing Son Volt this weekend. Their new album is really good. It's not Trace good, but I don't think they'll ever make another record that fine. Peace, y'all.
April 13, 2017 - 7:28am

#2265

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Recent Ramblings

First.. contractors.. My only comment is Keif gets much better weed than Bon Javwad. Tommy Twotone (Tommy Heath) was the hot tub repair guy for a colleague of mine that lives in West Palm Beach. I only mention this because here is an example of a rock star turned contractor and I like the irony. I think he does computer work now.. if you need him try 867-5309. DS>SS>11. No offense to Zappa, but this sequence is a musical composition in its own right. I really try not to casually listen to this sequence, on a good night I come away from these songs a little mentally consumed. Its a good thing to listen to when I am tackling a difficult problem and need to step away and come back with a fresh perspective. Anyway.. it took me some time listening to the GD before I truly appreciated just how special that sequence was (is).. I can see why Live Dead is often mentioned as the album that brought a lot of us into the mix and had a lot to do with making us deadheads.
April 13, 2017 - 6:45am

#2266

deadegad

Joined:
February 2, 2011

Contractors, Bon Jovi & Keith Richards: A Tale of Two Celebs.

Someone I know does professional floor covering, carpet, tile, etcc. The company he worked for did work in Bon Jovi's new New Jersey Mansion in 2009? 2008? While two of the workers (guy I know included) were preparing to install some imported British carpet on a palatial staircase they glanced over to Bon Jovi who was perhaps 15 feet away and asked him a question about the carpets pattern and in which direction should they angle it. Bon Jovi started looking away -- this way and that way -- rather nervously. They asked him everything was OK? Up came a personal assistant and as they were all standing close enough to kiss each other, the personal assistant repeated everything the workers asked back to Mr. Bon Jovi and the assistant repeated Bon Jovi's words back to the workers. The workers were, needless to say, shocked as this bizarre Star-Power-Trip! As the workers walked away, the guy I know said to his co-worker "What an asshole, can you believe that?!?!" Then Bon Jovi raised his voice and said "Excuse me. What did you say?" The guy I know turned the tables on Bon Jovi and said "Oh I'm sorry if you need to speak to me you must speak to me through Mr. Smith here ( the other worker). The next day this guy lost his job at this particular job site. Bon Jovi did not want him back. The work crew thought he was a total asshole. A guy who sings about working-class people "Living on a Prayer?" Right?! What Bull Shit! Another guy I know has a friend who did contracting work in Keith Richard's Connecticut home. And Keef could not have cooler and nicer. No pretensions. In fact he went out of his way to get to know the workers by providing food, beverage, ahem, etc.. He showed them his library hang-out room which is a book-lined library. Keith loves history books. Very well read there. Especially books about warfare, battles, of all sorts. I heard the whole family, Patti Hansen (Mrs. KR) were all very nice. A Tale of Two Rock and Rollers. Who would you prefer to meet? Keith Fuckin' Richards of course! We all know Jerry was cool and regular. I have met Bob and Phil (both not at shows) and they were great. As was Bob's wife Natacha. Likewise, I got to know Butch Trucks and his wife Melinda and they are/were great people. Butch, brother, God Rest Your Soul, thanks for the music and Holy Spirit to you and your family. Oh yeah, I met Robert Plant in a Manhattan restaurant and he too was friendly and courteous. I still cannot believe the Bon Jovi story but it is absolutely true. I find myself praying for people like that -- they need it to resist whatever creates that in them. Peace all. I love this place. May 77 and DaP: Bring them On!
April 13, 2017 - 6:45am

#2267

KeithFan2112

Joined:
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1969 DS => SS =>11

In between E72 listens, I seek to rank the TC-era Dark Star => St. Stephen => The Eleven medleys (official releases only). Seems like a worthy cause. I think I will include versions like the 30 Trips Hollywood Bowl and DP 16 performances, where there they are not played contiguously. I am excluding the 4 shows from FW Complete, since I already know them very well, and they're in a class of their own. I'm not going in any particular order, just whatever sparks my bong. I got the idea after "Dark Star a Day"; this seems like a natural progression. I am into the Pow Wow at Big Rock this morning. I listened to this one last week, ando it's worthy of an encore.
April 13, 2017 - 2:25am

#2268

guit30

Joined:
May 1, 2009

Jerry Garcia Band

Some music from one of Jerry's mid 70s bands https://youtu.be/jYZ2hOWWyv8
April 13, 2017 - 12:32am

#2269

snafu

Joined:
April 23, 2008

@dennis

Zappa did appreciate his fans in his own way. Perhaps being such a perfectionist and slave driver was his way of showing it. But it was on his own terms maybe the best comparison would be Neil. This is what I'm doing now if you like it great if not so be it. Over the years I saw him his shows were different than most concerts. For example back in the early 70's at maybe the Boston Music Hall I kinda forget he told us to sit down and listen to the show. If you asked him what he was he would say an American composer and director. He viewed musicians as tools to get his compositions out. Before a tour later when he would do tours as opposed to playing as many shows as could be booked, he would rehearse the band 8 hours a day for say 6 weeks. But he did appreciate the fans who were there for everything. His term for us was fetishists. All I know is there are times when all I listen to for say 2 weeks will be Zappa. Jerry and Frank unique polar opposites but I loved them both for what they gave me
April 13, 2017 - 12:00am

#2270

guit30

Joined:
May 1, 2009

Cornell 5/8/77 - the book

I was reading the book some more today. I really think that it is going to make the box set great. I am not going to give out any info, don't want to be a spoiler. Some really great info about the Betty Boards that I never knew. Great pics and articles from local papers. Just want to mention the SACD of "Workingman's Dead" once more, still on sale. Here is the Link: http://www.elusivedisc.com/The-Grateful-Dead-Workingmans-Dead-Numbered-… Have a great day!

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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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