For information about other releases that include music from this period see the 1978 section of the dead by date page. This was wonderful concert and i am so glad that i could be a part of it. The grateful dead played for nearly six hours, which is all documented in the cd and dvd the closing of winterland. Get the grateful dead setlist of the concert at winterland arena, san francisco, ca, usa on october 22, 1978 and other grateful dead setlists for free on. The closing of the fabled winterland in 1978, the last vestige of the free form, flower power generation, was a sign of things to come. 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. The closing of winterland the grateful dead s dvd the closing of winterland marks the closing of a historic san francisco music landmark. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena, which was shut down shortly. Perhaps this performance is the second most important concert held at that venue, the first would be the bands 1976 thanksgiving party entitled the last waltz. In front of an audience that included such celebrity guests as dan aykroyd, john cippolina and ken kesey, the grateful dead. The grateful dead in 78 were a little tired after the spectacular high energy 6677 run.
Grateful dead the closing of winterland december 31, 1978. Highlights of the grateful dead performing at winterland in 1974. With jerry garcia, donna godchaux, keith godchaux, mickey hart. The closing of winterland 2003 is the audio only companion to the twodvd title of the same name. 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. Aug 04, 2014 watch the grateful dead s legendary closing of the winterland performance recorded on new years eve, 1978. A bonus cd that was distributed with preordered copies of the closing of winterland cd and dvd sets. This is the audio cd companion to the dvd that was released in november 2003.
December 31, 1978 by the grateful dead on amazon music. If you own only one grateful dead cd, you cant go wrong with the closing of winterland the atypical, yet joyous and lifereaffirming opening at midnight of sugar magnoliascarletfire is truly gobsmacking. Records, grateful dead recordsunited artists records and arista records. This show has been commercially released as the closing of winterland source soundboard status. Watch the grateful deads legendary closing of the winterland performance recorded on new years eve, 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. There are probably better played dead shows from 1978 alone, but this is my favorite grateful dead live release. Ranked as one of the top ten shows in grateful deads history, theres no doubt that this cd is a must have for fans and newcomers alike. It was 1978, the night they closed old winterland down sfgate. The closing of winterland, a video by grateful dead. Easy wind jam black peter playing in the band lazy lightning. Grateful dead the closing of winterland album film dvd. Grateful dead the closing of winterland december 31. Track list disc 1 01 sugar magnolia 02 scarlet begonias 03 fire on the mountain 04 me and my uncle 05 big river 06 friend of the devil 07 its all over now.
Provided to youtube by grateful dead rhino ramble on rose live at winterland, december 31, 1978 grateful dead the closing of winterland. 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 closing of winterland the grateful deads dvd the closing of winterland marks the closing of a historic san francisco music landmark. Winterland closed on new years eve 1978 new years day 1979 with a concert by the grateful dead, new riders of the purple sage, and the blues brothers. 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. Track list disc 1 01 sugar magnolia 02 scarlet begonias 03 fire on the mountain 04 me and my uncle 05 big river 06 friend of the devil 07 its all over now 08 stagger lee 09 from the. One major difference between the two is that these cds only contain the standard stereo 2. 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 grateful dead closed down bill grahams winterland. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
The closing of winterland is a concert film featuring the seminal jam band performing a sixplus hour show to mark the last night of san franciscos legendary winterland arena. Ranked as one of the top ten shows in grateful dead s history, theres no doubt that this cd is a must have for fans and newcomers alike. Mar 26, 2017 in october 1974 the grateful dead held five hometown concerts at winterland in san francisco that preceded their drastically scaled back touring which lasted until mid1976. The closing of winterland show was also released as a 2 dvd set. December 31, 1978 by grateful dead cd, dec2003, 4 discs, rhino label at the best online prices at ebay. Grateful dead tribute band specializing in the music the band played during the 60s and 70s. The closing of winterland 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Grateful dead 123178 winterland official full concert. Disc one disc one of closing of winterland could not have had a better intro. Ramble on rose live at winterland, december 31, 1978. The dead celebrated the closing as an approximately fivehourlong party. The grateful dead performed three sets of relaxed, often inspired music that night, most of.
Grateful dead interviews 123178 winterland official. The grateful dead has added a second video to their new all the years live series with a threesong clip from their 12311978 winterland performance. The cd comprises tracks from other new years eve shows in the 1970s. It was a turning point the hippies in san francisco werent looking forward to. As explains, the grateful dead made winterland its home for years until 1978, when the band closed bill grahams legendary venue for good with a spectacular new years eve blow out. A 4cd soundtrack recounting one of the most incredible nights in the grateful deads 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. The very best of grateful dead is a singlecd compilation album chronicling all the years of the san francisco psychedelic band the grateful dead. The closing of winterland bonus cd grateful dead family. Grateful dead poster new years eve winterland 1978 with. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
And of these shows, the first night is a top 15, the second is a top 10, and the third is a top 3. Archival interviews from 1978, photos, newspaper items detailed history of grateful dead at winterland photo gallery winterland documentary film. By late 1978, the grateful dead were at an undeniable. Features song lyrics for grateful deads the closing of winterland. Listen free to grateful dead the closing of winterland. Grateful dead concert setlist at winterland arena, san. Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 19781231.
The internets largest buyer and seller of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. Find album release information for the closing of winterland. If you only buy one gd concert on dvd, this is the one to get. 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. Destined to be one of the biggest releases in music dvd history. The closing of winterland 1978 starring the grateful dead and jerry garcia on dvd and bluray. When i want to hear live music, i want to hear the vibe and energy, the ambience, the warts and all passion. This 4 cd set contains the entire grateful dead performance from the closing of winterland on 123178, mixed from the 24track analog master tapes, and includes a 24page booklet containing photos and essays. Within the liner notes grateful dead archivist david lemieux describes the winterland run as follows. The dead celebrated the closing as an approximately fivehourlong party and invited some guests including guitarist john cipollina of quicksilver messenger service. It is the first release to document every label the band recorded on. Closing of winterland san francisco new years eve 1978 2 dvd deluxe edition 2012 dts 5.
Grateful dead live at winterland arena on 1978 1231. The show lasted for over eight hours, with the grateful deads performancedocumented on dvd and cd as the closing of winterlandlasting nearly six hours. The title derives from the fact that it was the last concert in san franciscos winterland arena, which was shut down shortly thereafter. The grateful dead 12311978 set 1 closing of winterland. Djpeebs favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite may 4, 2014 subject. Grateful dead setlist at winterland arena, san francisco.
The deads new years eve sendoff to the winterland theatre is one big party, and an exceptionally well played show to boot. It contains the complete concert performed on december 31, 1978. Choose from a huge selection of used cds, used dvds, used blurays, and used video games. So based on your description of this poster, at least the paper stock you described, it would lead me to believe it is a window card, but most window cards measure approximately 14 x 22 and were made from a thin cardboard stock.
The closing of winterland on dvd 012233197822 from monterey home video. The closing of winterland is a fourcd live album by the grateful dead. The closing of winterland dvd set, grateful dead, 2003. December 31, 1978 sugar magnolia live at winterland, december 31, 1978, scarlet begonias live at winterland, december 31, 1978 and more. The closing of winterland video grateful dead songs. Over time, donna jean would also contribute a good amount of vocals to some grateful dead songs. Grateful dead the closing of winterland dvd, 2003, 2. Grateful dead live downloads and online music streaming of 12311978 at closing of winterland. Get the grateful dead setlist of the concert at winterland arena, san francisco, ca, usa on december 31, 1978 and other grateful dead setlists for free on.