One major difference between the two is that these cds only contain the standard stereo 2. December 31, 1978 by the grateful dead on amazon music. Download series volume 7 is a live album by the rock band the grateful dead. Winterland ballroom often referred to as winterland arena or simply winterland was an ice skating rink and music venue in san francisco, california.
Grateful dead the music never stopped winterland june. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. The annual run of concerts that the grateful dead would perform around new years eve were always mindmelting, but the closing of winterland documents one. Oct 23, 2003 bill graham put a billboard on the side of winterland for new years eve 1978, the night the grateful dead closed the dilapidated old hall, which had an appointment with the wreckers ball.
Grateful dead live downloads and online music streaming of 12311978 at closing of winterland. Dvd one contains three full sets of historic live performances of such dead. Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 19771229. If you only buy one gd concert on dvd, this is the one to get. Dec 30, 2017 the annual run of concerts that the grateful dead would perform around new years eve were always mindmelting, but the closing of winterland documents one particularly grand evening. The complete recordings grateful dead on allmusic 2008 this ninedisc box set gathers music from a trio. The arena was located at the corner of post street and steiner street, it was converted to exclusive use as a music venue in 1971 by concert promoter bill graham and became a common performance site for many famous rock artists. Watch the grateful deads legendary closing of the winterland performance recorded on new years eve, 1978. Grateful dead the closing of winterland december 31, 1978. Bill graham put a billboard on the side of winterland for new years eve 1978, the night the grateful dead closed the dilapidated old hall, which had an appointment with the wreckers ball. Be the first to know about the grateful deads exclusive limitededition releases, breaking news on the band, community events, and so much more.
Jun 19, 2012 grateful dead the music never stopped i do not own the rights to this song. The closing of winterland is streaming, if grateful dead. 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. Over time, donna jean would also contribute a good amount of vocals to some grateful dead songs.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart to the top of my soul to the license holders, all concerned financial interests in connection with the commercial release of the awardwinning recording of this concert, and ia grateful dead forum. I did not take myself to any live performances of the grateful dead in the sixties or seventies, so this dvd is as young as i ever saw any of them play. Grateful dead the closing of winterland 123178 youtube. It was recorded on june 7, 8, and 9, 1977, at the winterland ballroom in san francisco, california. It was 1978, the night they closed old winterland down sfgate. I had no idea at that time that we were making history.
Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. The complete recordings is a 9 cd live album by the american rock band the grateful dead. Aug 04, 2014 watch the grateful deads legendary closing of the winterland performance recorded on new years eve, 1978. Grateful dead the closing of winterland december 31. Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 19711231. I highly recommend adding this show to your 1969 grateful dead collection.
Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 19781231. Dec 26, 2017 grateful dead full concert recorded live. Sep 12, 2012 ringing out 1978 with the grateful dead in a brokedown palace, the closing of winterland is a fun reminder of the dead s shabby appeal. The crowd is heard, and the voice of dan aykroyd can easily be spotted. Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 19771227. A simulcast of the show on san franciscos public television station, kqed and fm station ksan, this show was the final show ever at the famed winterland on 123178 of the entire concert 3 sets. This show is of course a top five essential to any deadheads collection. 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. Mushroomeagle favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite january 11, 2007 subject. This is not an audience recording, its a soundboard. Grateful deads shakedown stream to feature closing of. While the entire winterland run closing out 77 is topgrade stuff, i do think this is the best of the 4 nights.
Watch the grateful dead s legendary closing of the winterland performance recorded on new years eve, 1978. Grateful dead the closing of winterland album film. By late 1978, the grateful dead were at an undeniable. Grateful dead 123178 winterland official full concert. The closing of winterland 2003 is the audio only companion to the twodvd title of the same name. This is a must have show for all collectors of 1971 grateful dead. In creating the closing of winterland, david lemieux and jeffrey norman, the films producers. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena, which was shut down shortly thereafter. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. If you want to see a grateful dead show on dvd, this is the shit. The album includes most of the second set from that concert, as well as the encore. Grateful dead the closing of winterland album film dvd. As the name suggests, it was recorded live at the winterland ballroom in san francisco, california on may 30, 1971.
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 19671978. Closing of winterland is an essential release aptly recapturing a watershed moment not only for the grateful dead and their extended family and followers, but for the entire san francisco music scene as well. Disc one disc one of closing of winterland could not have had a better intro. For a bunch of banjo pickers they somehow got a hold of some real blues licks and chops, must be talent. With jerry garcia, donna godchaux, keith godchaux, mickey hart. Grateful dead the music never stopped i do not own the rights to this song. You certainly get a lot of bang for your buck in this nostalgic concert dvd. Ringing out 1978 with the grateful dead in a brokedown palace, the closing of winterland is a fun reminder of the deads shabby appeal.
There were a few extra people playing a song or two with the grateful dead that night, and someone on harmonica had a few great moments. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Its nostalgic now because the footage took place just over 30 years ago on the last concert night on the winterland ballroom in san francisco. Grateful dead onlinemusic of 12311978, closing of winterland. May 30th 1971 is an album by the rock group the grateful dead. The closing of winterland is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
It contains three complete concerts, missing only the encore of the first concert. It contains the complete concert performed on december 31, 1978. This was wonderful concert and i am so glad that i could be a part of it. Now i find that some of the most interesting shows i see are not available. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena, which was shut down shortly. Dead the closing of winterland rockin the rhein with the grateful dead. The shakedown stream is back friday 51 with a screening of the closing of winterland.
The closing of winterland video grateful dead songs. The end of too jam and black peter are on some copies of the closing of winterland. 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. Grateful dead s shakedown stream to feature closing of the winterland april 29, 2020 by dave goodwich in news no comments the latest installment of the grateful dead s weekly archival stream shakedown stream will feature the groups 123178 concert at san fransiscos winterland arena. The closing of winterland is a fourcd live album by the grateful dead. It was recorded on november 9, 10, and 11, 1973, at the winterland ballroom in san francisco, california. Get while you can, get it while its free, get it now or youll be sorry. This week, the one and only donna jean godchaux will be joining dave.
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