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Cornell 5/8/77

Grateful Dead · 2017

162 min · 20 tracks · psychedelic rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, blending tight musicianship with free-spirited exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with improvisational peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • extended tracks for patient exploration
  • for late-night jam sessions
  • engaging live energy and spontaneity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, radio-friendly songs
  • dislike extended improvisational sections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'Cornell 5/8/77' captures a pivotal moment during the Grateful Dead's peak touring years. This live album showcases the band's expansive creativity just as they were solidifying their legacy as icons of psychedelic rock. It serves as a testament to their evolving sound and connection with fans during the late 1970s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 New Minglewood Blues 5:34
  • 2 Loser 7:58
  • 3 El Paso 4:51
  • 4 They Love Each Other 7:29
  • 5 Jack Straw 6:29
  • 6 Deal 6:10
  • 7 Lazy Lightning > 3:26
  • 8 Supplication 4:48
  • 9 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:49
  • 10 Mama Tried 3:12
  • 11 Row Jimmy 11:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Dancing in the Street 16:32
  • 2 Scarlet Begonias > 11:15
  • 3 Fire on the Mountain 15:40
  • 4 Estimated Prophet 8:49

Disc 3

  • 1 St. Stephen > 5:03
  • 2 Not Fade Away > 16:20
  • 3 St. Stephen > 1:54
  • 4 Morning Dew 14:17
  • 5 One More Saturday Night 5:10

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