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Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 3 Volume Three Pembroke Pines FL 5/22/77 1977 UK 2 CD
Grateful Dead : Dick’s Picks 3 Volume Three : May 22, 1977 (5/22/1977) – Sportatorium – Pembroke Pines – Florida (FL) : 2 CD : GDCD2 4022 : 1995 (1977/1995) Grateful Dead Records / Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. (GDR / GDP) – Very-Rare! Made In The UK! May 1977 Grateful Dead!!!!! Wow, way-back now – or at least I suppose. That’s when this one was released & the circumstances were as very-strange as they ever could ever possibly be, as my memory distinctly serves me. We were all devastated, and busy trying to lick a wound that we knew deep down would never heal. Jerry Garcia died on 8/9/1995, and this was the 1st ” Dick’s Picks ” released after his untimely passing. DP # 3 (5/22/77) was released in November’95, and normally this well-anticipated trip over to the CD Store would be like waiting for Santa Claus! To come to town, but – not this time. So, I still made the journey though, because I needed at least something in a feeble attempt to soothe the devastating situation at hand. Well knowing this could be good or bad, happy or sad. It ended up being lots of every emotion possible, quite naturally… But oh my goodness, what a monster release by Dick!!! ? ! I mean are you kidding me? ! ? I always had a real fondness for’77 Dead, and when I was a kid I would claim that I thought it was indeed the Grateful Dead at their ” Absolute-Finest “. I swore-by’77 Grateful Dead – and still do, of course. Over the years, my opinion has been all over the board as times & my musical tastes change – but there still is no denying 1977 as one-of (if not’ the’) best overall year for the Band. I had a majority of’77 in my cherished analog collection, and thankfully had a few very connected folks that looked out for me when it came to my’77 addiction… But when I got my hands on this 2-CD set, I was absolutely blown back – a truly Beyond-Powerful performance!! I guess some of it was that I strangely had yet to even hear it? But the two-track stereo sound was mind-blowing from a channel / separation standpoint. I mean this performance is right up there with the Binghamton’s – Buffalo’s – St. Louis’ – Manor Downs’ – Ithaca’s – Winterland’s, etc.. Of the’77 World. CD One gives you no-mercy & straight up cooks! With burning versions of Music – Lightning > Supplication – Dancin’ & Help > Slip! Then CD Two actually delivers yes, it’s true… ” Very-Best Grateful Dead I had ever heard “. Up there on the very ultra! Outside of a Rockin’ Samson, and incredibly-deep & exploratory versions of Estimated > Eyes — here comes the real doozie : Two (2) of the finest segue / song transitions in Grateful Dead History. I won’t discuss the specifics, or details because only the music itself can do that properly naturally… But what happens during Wharf Rat > Terrapin > Morning Dew is simply live-musical-perfection, and in a completely genius fashion! These are really the only words I can think of to use & explain… As truly, this is the kind of music that really cannot be’put’ into words – as to try, is to almost do it an injustice. This is really just that good. This piece of Grateful Dead’ Live’ History… DP # 3 — one of the Very-Very Best Ever! To this very day. The crazy-rare “UK Printing” GDCD2 4022’Made In The UK format!! My fellow Dead Fans!!! TRACK LISTING >>> Grateful Dead recorded’ Live’ at the Sportatorium in Pembroke Pines, Florida (FL) on May 22, 1977 (5/22/1977) : CD ONE : Funiculi Funicula The Music Never Stopped Sugaree Lazy Lightning > Supplication Dancin’ In The Streets Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin’s Tower CD TWO : Samson And Delilah Sunrise Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Wharf Rat > Terrapin Station > Morning Dew. Item Condition : This Very-Rare! Out of Print 1995 GDR / GDP – UK release! Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks Volume Three 3 – 5/22/1977 Pembroke Pines Florida (FL) 2-CD Set GDCD2 4022 (UK Printing) is in Very Good condition. CD’s (Disc 1 & Disc 2) are in Very Good condition, with light marks/scratches on the playing surfaces (cosmetic-only) – please see photos. Liner Notes (Front & Back Insert Cards) are in Very Good condition, with a few light indentation (please see photos). CD Case (2-CD Jewel Case) is in Very Good condition, with very light surface wear (please see photos). Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. One of the Very-Very Best!!!!
Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 34 Volume Thirty Four Rochester 11/5/1977 NY GDP 1st
Grateful Dead : Dick’s Picks 34 Volume Thirty Four : November 5, 1977 (11/5/1977) – Community War Memorial – Rochester, New York (NY) : 2005 (1977/2005) Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. Printing (DECD 278) – Not the Real Gone’ Re-issue’! 3 CD : Out of Print! Grateful Dead’77 Fall Tour!!!!! And this-is indeed the Original! 2005 Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. Release DECD278 (Not the Real Gone 2011 Re-Print / Re-Issue) — Fall Tour’77 New York Live-Dead!! As this is a Seriously – High-Energy’77 Show! Where each disc gets better! & then you guessed it… A True Grateful Dead ” Gem “of a’77 performance!!! I hope you already know what I’m taking about here loyal Dead-Fans, because this one is an Amazing-Rocker! This is a 3-CD Set, and you are also treated to Seven (7) Bonus Tracks from the 11/2/77 Toronto, Ontario Show just three (3) nights prior. This was ” Dick’s Last Pick from the’77 Well “, and in some ways he did indeed save some nuggets of the best stuff for last. As with much of’77 Dead, the percussion time-keeping is just immaculate – but this is indeed one of those more-so uptempo nights where the energy flows freely, and good timing leads to good vocals, to good stage charisma, and to pushing the envelopes when the pockets present themselves. Vocally, they’re just on! Shows like this & Englishtown too! Make me wonder why he ever permanently parted with that MXR Distortion + and MXR Analog Delay… With the Reticon Chip! — these things just Take-Charge! — I mean turning Solos! But then again, it is Garcia driving them… The King of Rock’n Roll! And nobody can do it just’quite’ like him. Hip, hip hurrAhhh for this 1977 Grateful Dead Dick! I mean what else can I say? This release just barn-stormed my mind… And then yes, that feeling too often in Deadheadland! — where in the world have You-been, all of my Life?? ! As it’s a Flat-Out’77 Heater!!!!!! Grateful Dead recorded’ Live’ at the Community War Memorial in Rochester, NY on November 11, 1977 (11/5/1977) – with Toronto, Ontario, Canada (11/2/77) Bonus Tracks included : CD 1 : New Minglewood Blues 1/2 Step Mississippi Looks Like Rain Dire Wolf Mama Tried > Big River Candyman Jack Straw Deal CD 2 : Phil Solo > Take A Step Back > Eyes Of The World > Samson & Delilah It Must Have Been The Roses From 11/2/1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Might As Well Estimated Prophet > St. Stephen > Truckin’ > Around & Around CD 3 : Estimated Prophet > He’s Gone > Rhythm Devils > The Other One > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia One More Saturday Night From 11/2/1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Lazy Lightnin’ > Supplication. Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 34 11/5/77 – Community War Memorial – Rochester, New York 2005 (DECD278) 3-CD Set is in Very Good/Like New condition – very-close to Like New Near Mint! CD’s (Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3) are in Very Good/Like New condition – close to Like New Near Mint! , with very-light marks on the playing surfaces (please see photos). Liner Notes Inside Insert (16-Page Booklet) & Front/Back Insert Cards are in Like New Near Mint/Mint! Condition (please see photos). CD Case (3-CD Wide Jewel Case) is in Like New Near Mint/Mint! Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. The DP # 34 Original 1st! All serious Collector’s of Grateful Dead Music… This is the Original! (Genuine / Authentic) 1st Printing! Issued in 2005 (DECD278) – and. Is not the 2011 Real Gone Re-Issue!
Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 24 Volume Twenty Four Cow Palace CA 3/23/74 1974 2 CD
Grateful Dead : Dick’s Picks 24 Volume Twenty Four : March 23, 1974 (3/23/1974) – Cow Palace – Daly City, California (CA) : 2 CD : 2002 (1974/2002) Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. (GDP) – GDCD 4044 :’ Original!’74 Wall Of Sound!! Live’ in the California Bay Area!!! 1974 Grateful Dead Live! Through the One & Only! – inside the Bay Area!! At the Good Ol’ Cow Palace!!!!! Please Note >>> This is the Very-Rare! Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. Printing from 2002 GDCD 4044 – 1974/2002 GDP, Inc. 1974 Wall of Sound!!! Was this the’ Sound-Beast’ that sucked in the Grateful Dead and dragged them down?? ! As a Dead Fan myself – I think not – I believe it Amplified their Fantastic Musicianship! To a pristine-level, like no other band ever!!! However, I’ve certainly heard & read many tales of how this Monster! Of a sound system dragged them down both Band & Crew! Due to its sheer square foot size, and financial drain to keep it pumping. To my ear, 1974 is an immaculate period for the Band – and it is easy as an outsider to wonder why a band playing like this would hang it up possibly for good? – yet, so-thankfully’ not’ in October of’74 at the Winterland, announcing what would be billed as ” The Last One ” – thus the last Grateful Dead Concert ever?? Music & sound wise, this 3/23/74 Cow Palace Show is incredible and offers everything one would expect & hope for in a’74 performance : U. Wind – Scarlet – China > Rider – Weather Report Suite and that’s just on CD One! — CD 2 takes it way-deep and multidimensional… The Playin’ > Uncle John’s > Morning Dew > Uncle John’s > Playin’ is just big stuff – big-time, creative & Legendary! Musicianship by the Dead. The Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia at the end merely ices this cake of bliss. Inside the Liner Notes, Bear does his thing like only Bear can-do… Offering details, specs, talking-up / promoting & rightfully bragging about the ” Wall “. The 3/22/74 San Francisco Chronicle article sums this scene up in a way that almost nobody could do better with a title-article stating ” The Dead : Committed to Sound Perfection “. And that they are indeed. Here are just a few brief notes on the ” Wall ” that I can’t help but share with you : Six (6) Independent Sound Systems (one each-unique for Vocals, Lead-Guitar, Rhythm-Guitar, Piano, Bass & Drums)! — Eleven (11) separate Channels! — Forty-Eight (48) Amplifiers! Though I’m certain being fortunate enough to play through, or just listen to this System-of-a-System live is pure Joy & Bliss — but imaging hauling it around, and feeding (paying-for) all the fuel in its hungry tank! ? ! Those of you who saw it, I’m so Amazingly-Happy! As that does indeed enshrine you officially as a very-important part of Rock’n Roll History!! The Music & Concert World will never see anything like this again from a standpoint of size, quality & just blatant genius-dialed audible perfection. Here in the new millennium, wealthy bands like say the Rolling Stones – U2 or even Metallica can try… But nothing can – or ever will – hold-a-candle to the sound-perfection of the Grate! TRACK LISTING >>> Grateful Dead’ Live’ at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California (CA) on March 23, 1974 (3/24/1974) : CD ONE. Beat It On Down The Line. China Cat Sunflower >. I Know You Rider. Playing In The Band >. Uncle John’s Band >. Playing In The Band. Printing 2002 GDP, Inc. Release – GDCD 4044 Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 24 Twenty Four (Cow Palace – Daly City, CA – 3/23/74) 2-CD Set is in Very Good condition. CD’s (Disc 1 & Disc 2) are in Very Good condition with light scratches on the playing surfaces (please see photos). Liner Notes (6-Page Front Insert Booklet & Back Insert) are in Like New (Near Mint) condition (please see photos). CD Case (Original 2-CD Fold-Out Jewel Case) is in Very Good condition with light-medium surface wear scratches (please see photos). Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. The Bay Area Proving-Ground! For the Wall Of Sound!!! On the 1974 Spring Tour!!
Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 7 Volume Seven London England Eng UK Sept 1974 3 CD
Grateful Dead : Dick’s Picks 7 Volume Seven : Europe’74 Tour! September 1974 : Alexandra Palace – London, England UK – September 9 – 11, 1974 (9/9/1974 – 9/11/1974) : 3 CD : 1997 (1974/1997) Grateful Dead Records / Grateful Dead Merchandising, Inc. (GDR / GDM) – GDCD 4027 :’ Original! – at the Alexandra Palace!! – at the Alexandra Palace!!! Grateful Dead Europe’74!!!!! Europe’74 Tour, gosh – and I don’t even know exactly’ where’ to start on this-one. Wait, I know — visualize this : The Grateful Dead Movie (Jerry Garcia’s movie-making pride & joy) that most Deadheads have seen & all of us love! Well, here’s the same Band line-up – same energy – similar set lists & same spacey, yet musically spacious Grateful Dead – only the Performing in Europe! I’ve always felt that Musically, this Tour is way-underrated – and back in the analog! Day, it was extremely uncirculated as well – at least from a comparative standpoint. I do acknowledge that it was a short tour (only 7 shows in less than 2 months), but from the various portions I have heard, it is very tight – spacey & there are plenty of high energy moments, right alongside the equal ” far-out ” zones. I mean Hey Phil & Ned – Thanks for the Seastones & all of our ” Set 1.5’s “!! Also, I do believe this entire Tour was treated to the sweet sounds & tones of the Wolf (Irwin Guitar) courtesy of Jerry Garcia. We’ve got Keith & Donna very nicely settled in (arguably, I guess), and everything seems perfect — other than that little problem called complete burn-out from the road, and here everybody is ready to take a break, quit, end the band – an unknown hiatus?? I always like the G. Movie footage where Bob is hanging out with John Barlow and talking about focusing on solo projects. Hey, that’s where things were. I mean naturally Jerry the music machine was going to keep playing daily, but this opened up cool opportunities with Merl Saunders & the Legion Of Mary! So musically, you get what you would expect (and of course take for granted, naturally) on this Fall’74 3-Disc Set : The Scarlet – B. Wind – Monster Playing in the Band – Weather Report > Stella — and a Smoking! Uncle > NFA > Dark Star > Spam Jam > Morning Dew!!!!! But then, it was back to S. For what we all know (and even have seen) in the glorious & family-like atmosphere of the mid-October Winterland 5-Night Run, also billed as the ” The Last One ” Final Show(s)! For the Grateful Dead. I mean even the Ticket Stub itself from the 10/20/74 Winterland Show was ink-stamped ” THE LAST ONE ” right across the face! ? ! It didn’t last & next thing we know >>> Grateful Dead Alive in’75! Our very-own Grateful Dead back in Action!! — & in ” Blues For Allah ” style & fashion!!! >>> Grateful Dead’ Live’ at the Alexandra Palace in London, England on September 9-11, 1974 (9/9/1974 – 9/11/1974) on the G. Europe’74 Tour : CD 1 : Scarlet Begonias Mexicali Blues Row Jimmy Black-Throated Wind Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo Beat It On Down The Line Tennessee Jed Playing In The Band CD 2 : Weather Report Suite Stella Blue Jack Straw Brown-Eyed Woman Big River Truckin’ Wood Green Jam Wharf Rat CD 3 : Me & My Uncle Not Fade Away Dark Star Spam Jam Morning Dew U. Out of Print (1997 GDR / GDM release) Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 7 Volume Seven Alexandra Palace – Sept. 1974 – London, England UK -‘ Original! Printing (GDCD 4027) 3-CD Set is in. Very Good condition – close to Like New overall. CD’s (Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3) are in Very Good condition, with very light marks/scratches on the playing surfaces (cosmetic-only) – please see photos. Liner Notes Inside Insert (2-Page Fold-Out) & Front/Back Inserts are in Very Good/Like New condition, with light indentations on inside insert and light rippling on insert cards (please see photos). CD Case (3-CD Jewel Case) is in Like New (Near Mint/Mint) condition, stored very carefully next to other CD cases in my professional CD rack. Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. In London, England!! – at Alexandra Palace!!!
Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 7 Volume Seven London England Eng UK Sept 1974 3 CD
Grateful Dead : Dick’s Picks 7 Volume Seven : Europe’74 Tour! September 1974 : Alexandra Palace – London, England UK – September 9 – 11, 1974 (9/9/1974 – 9/11/1974) : 3 CD : 1997 (1974/1997) Grateful Dead Records / Grateful Dead Merchandising, Inc. (GDR / GDM) – GDCD 4027 :’ Original! – at the Alexandra Palace!! – at the Alexandra Palace!!! Grateful Dead Europe’74!!!!! Europe’74 Tour, gosh – and I don’t even know exactly’ where’ to start on this-one. Wait, I know — visualize this : The Grateful Dead Movie (Jerry Garcia’s movie-making pride & joy) that most Deadheads have seen & all of us love! Well, here’s the same Band line-up – same energy – similar set lists & same spacey, yet musically spacious Grateful Dead – only the Performing in Europe! I’ve always felt that Musically, this Tour is way-underrated – and back in the analog! Day, it was extremely uncirculated as well – at least from a comparative standpoint. I do acknowledge that it was a short tour (only 7 shows in less than 2 months), but from the various portions I have heard, it is very tight – spacey & there are plenty of high energy moments, right alongside the equal ” far-out ” zones. I mean Hey Phil & Ned – Thanks for the Seastones & all of our ” Set 1.5’s “!! Also, I do believe this entire Tour was treated to the sweet sounds & tones of the Wolf (Irwin Guitar) courtesy of Jerry Garcia. We’ve got Keith & Donna very nicely settled in (arguably, I guess), and everything seems perfect — other than that little problem called complete burn-out from the road, and here everybody is ready to take a break, quit, end the band – an unknown hiatus?? I always like the G. Movie footage where Bob is hanging out with John Barlow and talking about focusing on solo projects. Hey, that’s where things were. I mean naturally Jerry the music machine was going to keep playing daily, but this opened up cool opportunities with Merl Saunders & the Legion Of Mary! So musically, you get what you would expect (and of course take for granted, naturally) on this Fall’74 3-Disc Set : The Scarlet – B. Wind – Monster Playing in the Band – Weather Report > Stella — and a Smoking! Uncle > NFA > Dark Star > Spam Jam > Morning Dew!!!!! But then, it was back to S. For what we all know (and even have seen) in the glorious & family-like atmosphere of the mid-October Winterland 5-Night Run, also billed as the ” The Last One ” Final Show(s)! For the Grateful Dead. I mean even the Ticket Stub itself from the 10/20/74 Winterland Show was ink-stamped ” THE LAST ONE ” right across the face! ? ! It didn’t last & next thing we know >>> Grateful Dead Alive in’75! Our very-own Grateful Dead back in Action!! — & in ” Blues For Allah ” style & fashion!!! >>> Grateful Dead’ Live’ at the Alexandra Palace in London, England on September 9-11, 1974 (9/9/1974 – 9/11/1974) on the G. Europe’74 Tour : CD 1 : Scarlet Begonias Mexicali Blues Row Jimmy Black-Throated Wind Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo Beat It On Down The Line Tennessee Jed Playing In The Band CD 2 : Weather Report Suite Stella Blue Jack Straw Brown-Eyed Woman Big River Truckin’ Wood Green Jam Wharf Rat CD 3 : Me & My Uncle Not Fade Away Dark Star Spam Jam Morning Dew U. Out of Print (1997 GDR / GDM release) Grateful Dead Dick’s Picks 7 Volume Seven Alexandra Palace – Sept. 1974 – London, England UK -‘ Original! Printing (GDCD 4027) 3-CD Set is in. Very Good condition – close to Like New overall. CD’s (Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3) are in Very Good condition, with very light marks/scratches on the playing surfaces (cosmetic-only) – please see photos. Liner Notes Inside Insert (2-Page Fold-Out) & Front/Back Inserts are in Very Good/Like New condition, with light indentations on inside insert and light rippling on insert cards (please see photos). CD Case (3-CD Jewel Case) is in Like New (Near Mint/Mint) condition, stored very carefully next to other CD cases in my professional CD rack. Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. In London, England!! – at Alexandra Palace!!!
