The closing of the fabled winterland in 1978, the last vestige of the free form, flower power generation, was a sign of things to come. Features song lyrics for grateful deads the closing of winterland. When i want to hear live music, i want to hear the vibe and energy, the ambience, the warts and all passion. Buy and sell your used music, dvds, and blurays online for cash or credit. The closing of winterland show was also released as a 2 dvd set. Check out our grateful dead raglan selection for the very best in unique or custom. This is a very special recording that should be considered indispensable to any fan of the dead. Archival interviews from 1978, photos, newspaper items detailed history of grateful dead at winterland photo gallery winterland documentary film. Robert hunter speaks the words at the close of the song. This 4 cd set contains the entire grateful dead performance from the closing of winterland on 123178, mixed from the 24track analog master tapes, and includes a 24page booklet containing photos and essays. In addition, in order to fill out the third disc, bonus material is included from the previous night at the same location. Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 19781231.
A 4cd soundtrack recounting one of the most incredible nights in the grateful dead s long strange trip, and in the life of winterland, the nowfabled room that, under the direction of legendary promoter bill graham, reigned as san franciscos ultimate rock destination from 1967 1978. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. It contains the complete concert performed on december 31, 1978. The closing of winterland has captured the ecstatic and celebratory mood of the event so effectively that it is readily conveyed to people like me who were not even there at the age of ten i was building tree forts, not listening to rock music. Listen to live concerts at or download our mobile music app. Every single song is absolutely perfect and they are in a tremendous groove with each other from the first notes of sugar magnolia to the end vocals of we bid you goodnight. This was wonderful concert and i am so glad that i could be a part of it.
After 1974 it only appeared on odd occasions in 1978, 1979, 1981 and 1984 before making a comeback in october 1989. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena, which was shut down shortly. It was a turning point the hippies in san francisco werent looking forward to. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of the closing of winterland. The grateful dead has added a second video to their new all the years live series with a threesong clip from their 12311978 winterland performance. By late 1978, the grateful dead were at an undeniable crossroads. Closing of winterland san francisco new years eve 1978 2 dvd deluxe edition 2012 dts 5. Choose from a huge selection of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games.
Track list disc 1 01 sugar magnolia 02 scarlet begonias 03 fire on the mountain 04 me and my uncle 05 big river 06 friend of the devil 07 its all over now 08 stagger lee 09 from the. In italy the franchise is now owned by zucchero, who used the brand during. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena. The grateful dead movie is loaded with an extensive slate of bonus features. Grateful dead the closing of winterland december 31. December 31, 1978 sugar magnolia live at winterland, december 31, 1978, scarlet begonias live at winterland, december 31, 1978 and more.
Over time, donna jean would also contribute a good amount of vocals to some grateful dead songs. Perhaps this performance is the second most important concert held at that venue, the first would be the bands 1976 thanksgiving party entitled the. A bonus cd that was distributed with preordered copies of the closing of winterland cd and dvd sets. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena, which was shut down shortly thereafter. The crowd is heard, and the voice of dan aykroyd can easily be spotted. The grateful dead 12311978 set 1 closing of winterland. I had no idea at that time that we were making history. One major difference between the two is that these cds only contain the standard stereo 2.
The miraculous final show, during a total lunar eclipse the synchronicity of. For information about other releases that include music from this period see the 1978 section of the dead by date page. Grateful dead the grateful dead movie soundtrack 5cd music. There are probably better played dead shows from 1978 alone, but this is my favorite grateful dead live release. The closing of winterland could be the best live release put out by grateful dead productions. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Be the first to know about the grateful deads exclusive limitededition releases, breaking news on the band, community events, and so much more. Find album release information for the closing of winterland.
Disc one disc one of closing of winterland could not have had a better intro. Get the grateful dead setlist of the concert at winterland arena, san francisco, ca, usa on december 31, 1978 and other grateful dead setlists for free on setlist. Mixed from 24track tapes, the sound is spectacular, and the 3. The closing of winterland bonus cd grateful dead family. The dead celebrated the closing as an approximately fivehourlong party and invited some guests including guitarist john cipollina of quicksilver messenger service and ken kesey as well as. December 31, 1978 2003 by grateful dead at mp3caprice. A 4cd soundtrack recounting one of the most incredible nights in the grateful deads long strange trip, and in the life of winterland, the nowfabled room that, under the direction of legendary promoter bill graham, reigned as san franciscos ultimate rock destination from 19671978. The deads new years eve sendoff to the winterland theatre is one big party, and an exceptionally well played show to boot. December 31, 1978 by grateful dead cd, dec2003, 4 discs, rhino label at the best online prices at ebay. The grateful dead closed down bill grahams winterland. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. So based on your description of this poster, at least the paper stock you described, it would lead me to believe it is a window card, but most window cards measure approximately 14 x 22 and were made from a thin cardboard stock. December 31, 1978 by the grateful dead on amazon music. Grateful dead setlist at winterland arena, san francisco.
Listen free to grateful dead the closing of winterland. December 31, 1978 by the grateful dead and 50 million. The internets largest buyer and seller of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. The dead celebrated the closing as an approximately fivehourlong party and invited some guests including guitarist john cipollina of quicksilver messenger service and ken kesey as well as actor dan aykroyd who provided the midnight countdown. After purchasing several gd concert dvds, i would rank the closing of winterland filmed on new years eve 1978 as their best commerciallyavailable concert dvd. Download series volume 1 is the first in a series of digital download albums by the rock band the grateful dead. The grateful dead closed down bill grahams winterland with six hour concert, on this day in 1978. The closing of winterland 2003 is the audio only companion to the twodvd title of the same name. The last show at winterland is one of the best gems the dead have ever played. Grateful dead live downloads and online music streaming of 1231 1978 at closing of winterland. Destined to be one of the biggest releases in music dvd history. The closing of winterland dvd and cd a dvd and cd of the entire grateful dead concert marking the closing of the winterland arena, san francisco, on 31 december 1978.
With jerry garcia, donna godchaux, keith godchaux, mickey hart. Codirected by jerry garcia, the grateful dead movie was originally released in 1977, and captures performances from five october 1974 shows at san francisco s winterland ballroom. The closing of winterland the grateful deads dvd the closing of winterland marks the closing of a historic san francisco music landmark. The closing of winterland 1978 starring the grateful dead and jerry garcia on dvd and bluray. It is the first release to document every label the band recorded on. Grateful dead poster new years eve winterland 1978 with blues brothers and n. Watch the grateful deads legendary closing of the winterland performance recorded on new years eve, 1978.
The very best of grateful dead is a singlecd compilation album chronicling all the years of the san francisco psychedelic band the grateful dead. The closing of winterland bonus cd grateful dead initial release. The closing of winterland 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Grateful dead poster new years eve winterland 1978 with. The blues brothers were an american blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by. Get the grateful dead setlist of the concert at winterland arena, san francisco, ca, usa on october 22, 1978 and other grateful dead setlists for free on setlist.
Jerry garcia at the end of 1978 is in much better shape physically and. The setlist program grateful dead setlists, listener. The closing of winterland is a fourcd live album by the grateful dead. Closing of winterland, dead heads, new years eve, photos, san francisco. Publication date 19781231 check for other copies collection. The album features the complete show from april 30, 1977, which was the second of a five night run at new york citys palladium. Grateful dead live downloads and online music streaming of 12311978 at closing of winterland. Records, grateful dead recordsunited artists records and arista records.
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