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Winterland June 1977: The Complete Recordings

Grateful Dead · 2009

625 min · 76 tracks · psychedelic rock

A sprawling tapestry of improvisation where psychedelic rock meets Americana in a vibrant live setting.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its comprehensive representation of the Grateful Dead's live prowess, featuring performances that highlight their improvisational skills. It received positive critical reception and contributes to the band's legacy as pioneers of jam band culture, influencing countless artists in the genre. The recordings serve as a vital document of a specific moment in their extensive touring history.
Best for
wave-like pacing with peaks immersive live performance energy extended jams for deep listening
Context
Released in 2009, 'Winterland June 1977: The Complete Recordings' showcases the Grateful Dead during their peak live performance era. The band was well-established by this time, having released several classic albums and developed a devoted following through their unique concert experiences. This album captures the essence of their innovative approach to live music, blending genres and extending song structures.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bertha 7:33
  • 2 Jack Straw 6:19
  • 3 Tennessee Jed 9:25
  • 4 Looks Like Rain 9:05
  • 5 Peggy‐O 10:12
  • 6 Funiculi Funicula 3:06
  • 7 El Paso 4:51
  • 8 Friend of the Devil 8:42
  • 9 The Music Never Stopped 7:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Scarlet Begonias > Standout 10:11
  • 2 Fire on the Mountain > 9:03
  • 3 Good Lovin’ Standout 7:29
  • 4 Candyman 7:24
  • 5 Estimated Prophet > 8:48
  • 6 He’s Gone > 14:47
  • 7 Drums 3:01

Disc 3

  • 1 Samson and Delilah 9:29
  • 2 Terrapin Station > 10:50
  • 3 Morning Dew > 13:14
  • 4 Around and Around 9:13
  • 5 Uncle John’s Band 11:54
  • 6 U.S. Blues 6:06

Disc 4

  • 1 New Minglewood Blues 6:22
  • 2 Sugaree 16:46
  • 3 Mexicali Blues 3:55
  • 4 Row Jimmy 10:34
  • 5 Passenger 3:51
  • 6 Sunrise 4:14
  • 7 Brown‐Eyed Women 5:46
  • 8 It’s All Over Now 8:56
  • 9 Jack‐A‐Roe 7:19
  • 10 Lazy Lightning > 3:24
  • 11 Supplication 5:46

Disc 5

  • 1 Bertha > 6:52
  • 2 Good Lovin’ Standout 6:04
  • 3 Ramble On Rose 8:07
  • 4 Estimated Prophet > 9:42
  • 5 Eyes of the World > Standout 19:20
  • 6 Drums 4:04

Disc 6

  • 1 The Other One > 14:32
  • 2 Wharf Rat > 11:16
  • 3 Not Fade Away > 13:44
  • 4 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad > 8:06
  • 5 Johnny B. Goode 4:39
  • 6 Brokedown Palace 7:53

Disc 7

  • 1 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo 11:27
  • 2 Jack Straw 6:06
  • 3 They Love Each Other 7:33
  • 4 Cassidy 5:41
  • 5 Sunrise 4:14
  • 6 Deal 5:48
  • 7 Looks Like Rain 9:10
  • 8 Loser 7:40
  • 9 The Music Never Stopped 7:44

Disc 8

  • 1 Samson and Delilah 7:39
  • 2 Funiculi Funicula 2:24
  • 3 Help on the Way > 5:08
  • 4 Slipknot! > 8:59
  • 5 Franklin’s Tower 17:29

Disc 9

  • 1 Estimated Prophet > 11:35
  • 2 Saint Stephen > 5:29
  • 3 Not Fade Away > 6:28
  • 4 Drums > 4:22
  • 5 Saint Stephen > 0:50
  • 6 Terrapin Station > 11:09
  • 7 Sugar Magnolia 9:24
  • 8 U.S. Blues 6:07
  • 9 One More Saturday Night 5:17

Disc 10

  • 1 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 9:58
  • 2 Dancing in the Street 13:58
  • 3 Terrapin Station > 10:25
  • 4 Playing in the Band > 8:17
  • 5 Drums > 4:08
  • 6 Not Fade Away > 14:10
  • 7 Comes a Time > 10:18
  • 8 Playing in the Band 6:49

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