Grateful Dead Live at Auditorium Theatre on 1977-05-12
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- Publication date
- 1977-05-12 ( check for other copies)
- Topics
- Audience, Keith Gatto
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- GratefulDead
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- Grateful Dead
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Set 1
Bertha, Me & My Uncle, Tennessee Jed, Cassidy, Peggy-O, Jack Straw, They Love Each Other, Minglewood Blues, Mississippi Half Step-> Dancin' In The Streets
Set 2
Samson & Delilah, Brown Eyed Women, Estimated Prophet, Sunrise, Terrapin Station-> Playin' In The Band-> Drums-> Not Fade Away-> Comes A Time-> Playin' In The Band, E: Johnny B. Goode
Bertha, Me & My Uncle, Tennessee Jed, Cassidy, Peggy-O, Jack Straw, They Love Each Other, Minglewood Blues, Mississippi Half Step-> Dancin' In The Streets
Set 2
Samson & Delilah, Brown Eyed Women, Estimated Prophet, Sunrise, Terrapin Station-> Playin' In The Band-> Drums-> Not Fade Away-> Comes A Time-> Playin' In The Band, E: Johnny B. Goode
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Song Title | Versions | Compilations | Covers |
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Bertha | |||
Me & My Uncle | |||
Tennessee Jed | |||
Peggy O | |||
Jack Straw | |||
They Love Each Other | |||
Minglewood | |||
Half-Step> | |||
Dancin' in the Street | |||
Samson & Delilah | |||
Brown Eyed Women | |||
Estimated Prophet | |||
Sunrise | |||
Terrapin Station> | |||
Playing in the Band> | |||
Dr//ums> | |||
Not Fade Away> | |||
Comes A Time> | |||
Playing in the Band | |||
Johnny B. Goode |
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- 2010-10-13 02:36:37
- Identifier
- gd1977-05-12.shure96.gatto.110253.flac16
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Run time
- 149:39.48
- Taped by
- Keith Gatto
- Transferred by
- Unknown
- Type
- sound
- Venue
- Auditorium Theatre
- Year
- 1977
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Reviews
Reviewer:
Tsiftis
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February 15, 2016
Subject: just "ok"
Subject: just "ok"
serious issues with the sound of this recording.
the playing in the first set is actually pretty hot at times. the second set just isn't up to the energy level of the first, and definitely not of the entire tour.
but i put up with the tape slowness, the low-end clipping, the poor house mix, but then when the nfa sped up, i had to give up, great comes a time be damned.
the only real reason to listen to it is for completeness sake. i'm going through all spring 77 shows. but like i said, had to give up half-way through nfa because it's not worth it any longer.
the playing in the first set is actually pretty hot at times. the second set just isn't up to the energy level of the first, and definitely not of the entire tour.
but i put up with the tape slowness, the low-end clipping, the poor house mix, but then when the nfa sped up, i had to give up, great comes a time be damned.
the only real reason to listen to it is for completeness sake. i'm going through all spring 77 shows. but like i said, had to give up half-way through nfa because it's not worth it any longer.
Reviewer:
Mind Wondrin
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September 9, 2015
Subject: Gilded Lilies
Subject: Gilded Lilies
Not sure why the excellent SBD for this show's never been uploaded on the archive but I guess that's not going to happen now that the show's officially released on the May 1977 box. Part is also on the Winterland June 1977 box, which missed the 1st set highlight Tennessee but did include the wonderful Mississippi. The 2nd set's fantastic Samson is missing from the SBD sources so you have to go to these AUDs. The rest of the show is average (for '77!). The Terrapin Station LP hadn't yet been released at the time.
Since this came three days after War and five days before Alabama - two of the greatest shows in history, and since it's May '77, possibly the greatest single month, the fact that it's merely a slightly above average show is unexpected.
1st Set: B-
2nd Set: B-
Overall = 3 Stars
3 stars (2 & 1/2, or average, plus 1/2 for the above average Tennesee, Mississippi, and Samson). I'll not argue mid-maine's point about Comes a Time, though, so you should check that, too.
Highlights:
Mississippi stands out as special for a May '77.
Also required listening: Tennessee and a crazy-ass Samson.
SOURCES: Both the clugston and the Gatto use the same reels but the clugton6484 sounds better to me. Samson starts and somebody says "Alligator!". In 77!
Since this came three days after War and five days before Alabama - two of the greatest shows in history, and since it's May '77, possibly the greatest single month, the fact that it's merely a slightly above average show is unexpected.
1st Set: B-
2nd Set: B-
Overall = 3 Stars
3 stars (2 & 1/2, or average, plus 1/2 for the above average Tennesee, Mississippi, and Samson). I'll not argue mid-maine's point about Comes a Time, though, so you should check that, too.
Highlights:
Mississippi stands out as special for a May '77.
Also required listening: Tennessee and a crazy-ass Samson.
SOURCES: Both the clugston and the Gatto use the same reels but the clugton6484 sounds better to me. Samson starts and somebody says "Alligator!". In 77!
Reviewer:
njpg
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May 13, 2014
Subject: -
Subject: -
Both posted recordings distorted by dead batteries or tape melt in spots. Sounds like a mostly awesome show.
Reviewer:
Folkhippy
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August 11, 2012
Subject: 1977
Subject: 1977
@Mid-Maine has a point about some aspects of '77. The band was super tight during the spring, but that didn't always translate to musically superior. There are better shows in '72, '73, '74 for sure, but with '76 and '77, it's all about the evolution of the sound. '76 still maintained many aspects from '74, but in '77 Jerry broke out the Mutron III envelope filter, the Mutron Octave Divider, and MXR distortion pedal. The band began to experiment with new material, or played older tunes in a new way, and this high-energy, super fluid transition was a miracle to catch on tape. As a result of the changed, some song performances are strong than others when it comes to catching the vibe. For example, the May 1st Dancin' is good, but lackluster. Then on May 8th, they would pull out the most impressive performance they ever did of it. By May 8th - June, they were peaking though. There is not a bad or weak show among them. They just needed some time to get going. Fall '77 is good, but it leans more toward the sound of '78. The magic of spring was with us for a short season.
Okay tape. Thanks for posting!
Okay tape. Thanks for posting!
Reviewer:
mid-maine
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May 13, 2012
Subject: Minority Report
Subject: Minority Report
While I agree that May 1977 has something magical about it, I'm not convinced that it garners the right sort of praise. It's telling that some of the hottest jamming of the year invariably comes in Not Fade Away packages. '77 is a "rocker" of a year. That said, of course there are some beautiful, spacey jams out there from '77 (the Swing comes to mind, and the Playin' Reprise, here, which has a distinct, '76 tone to it); there are liquid Jerry solos in certain Peggy-Os and Row Jimmys; there are some rippin' Terrapins. Don't look for that, here. Dig the NFA (even though it is in need of some SERIOUS pitch correction in places) and Comes a Time; but don't believe the hype. There are better shows to be had out there, and yes, some are from earlier years and some are from later. Playin' jams, for my ears, are far more interesting in '73, '74 and the early- to late-'80s (no not all). Even the 1990 MSG run has some interesting material to sink your teeth into.
Perhaps the allure of '77 is that it is arguably the final year in which the band was reinventing itself while keeping the past alive, too. Change came more slowly after '77 (and disastrously '91), despite the shift in sound in April '79. Compare the Terrapin-> Playin' from 11-6-79 to the one, here, and then argue that this one is superior. I can't.
(Of course, the '79 Spectrum show doesn't contain the sinewy Comes a Time, which for my $.02, is the highlight of this show. Nice harmonics.)
Perhaps the allure of '77 is that it is arguably the final year in which the band was reinventing itself while keeping the past alive, too. Change came more slowly after '77 (and disastrously '91), despite the shift in sound in April '79. Compare the Terrapin-> Playin' from 11-6-79 to the one, here, and then argue that this one is superior. I can't.
(Of course, the '79 Spectrum show doesn't contain the sinewy Comes a Time, which for my $.02, is the highlight of this show. Nice harmonics.)
Reviewer:
lkhamilton40
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July 4, 2011
Subject: new 77 always welcome
Subject: new 77 always welcome
i have no idea what possessed the band the second week of may in 1977, but it's unworldly, spiritual, and just freakin nuts!!! and i wish it would all happen all over again... thanks cheers smiles !
Reviewer:
opolaut
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May 14, 2011
Subject: A Big Thank You Keith Gatto.........
Subject: A Big Thank You Keith Gatto.........
.....for posting this show!! Yeah, I was there but just do not remember it...... Maybe Mr. Microdot and the 70's had something to do with it.......Thanks again!!
Reviewer:
grasshopperak
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May 13, 2011
Subject: comes a time
Subject: comes a time
it sounds like basically the vocal is in tune, unlike the other source where it definitely sounds fast, so
this wins, of course i've only compared the comes a time, but this of the two seems to me like where jerry's voice was, not any higher, which i believe the other one was
of course i'll have to check out more of the show, but the strength of any performance of this song earns all the stars in the know galaxies of shebaba
this wins, of course i've only compared the comes a time, but this of the two seems to me like where jerry's voice was, not any higher, which i believe the other one was
of course i'll have to check out more of the show, but the strength of any performance of this song earns all the stars in the know galaxies of shebaba
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