We had talked to them before the gig in The City Tavern a pub nearby where they went for a meal.

I was there, I heard them (not on digital disc!).they were great, but then setting is all! Hometown!īy the way read the cd liner notes.I was one of the locals who helped pack the gear up after the gig.yes, 'Geordies' do have a strong accent. Five decades on from the Grateful Deads groundbreaking 1972 tour of Europe, a bevy of. It took place on April 7, 1972, at Wembley Empire Pool in London. Grateful Dead Plan New Releases to Celebrate 50 Years of Europe 72. April 7th marked the 50th anniversary of the first show from the Dead’s European adventure.

I saw them in 1970 (Newcastle under Lyme.not the same Newcastle!), Winterland 1975 and London in the late 80's.all downhill after 72 I'm afraid.The Newcastle City Hall ( my hometown, so it was very special) was stella.we were a more 'listening'audience then the Dead were used to, more like a jazz or classical audience.Bobby thought we were the coldest audience he had ever played to. Appreciation for the extraordinary tour grew in 2011 when every show was released in the unprecedented, 73 CD boxed set, Europe ’72: The Complete Recordings. Every show was truly an event, and we're all so fortunate to be able to hear the tour's music 50 years later, sounding better than ever.You are all listening to these without the context.I was there for first night, Newcastle, Bickershaw and last 2 nights at Lyceum. First and foremost, theres the Europe 72 triple live album. The album introduced new songs like Jack Straw and Brown-Eyed. From opening night on April 7 to the final show on May 26, the Grateful Dead made sure they were making fans for life, and the recordings don't lie. Grateful Dead: Europe 72 Warner Bros., 1972 This live triple is where everybody except certified Grateful Dead freaks gets off the bus, but Ive still. The Grateful Deads infamous trek through Europe in 1972 has been immortalized in many ways. Idén ünnepli els európai koncertsorozatának és egyben ezen albumának megjelenésének kerek 50. Europe ‘72, released as a triple-LP set, is a commemoration of the Dead’s first extended European tour during April/May of 1972. 4 Stars - Excellent - '.the Dead were at the height of their powers in spring, 1972. “The Dead's momentum had been gaining steam during the past couple of years of non-stop touring, leading up to a peak in the Dead's performing career: the Europe '72 tour. Europe '72 is one of the tours that can objectively and definitively said to include A+ performances on every stop,” says Grateful Dead legacy manager and archivist David Lemieux. Only a few tours, though, can be said to have an exceptional night of music at every single show. “Throughout the Grateful Dead's 30 years of touring, every year, and every tour, had exceptional moments and monumental shows. You Win Again-Grateful Dead (Europe '72) 4:02 Cumberland Blues (Live in England, 1972) (2001 Remaster) 5:42 Grateful Dead - China Cat Sunflower / I Know You Rider. Despite his failing health, Pigpen electrified European audiences with his charismatic performances of “Chinatown Shuffle,” “Good Lovin’” and (his latest song) “The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion).” The tour, and the show, represent a bittersweet capstone to his too-short career. Notably, it was also the group’s penultimate performance with founding member, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, who died in March the following year. This 4-CD set ($39.98) from Rhino spotlights the epic last show of the Dead’s European tour. Without further adieu, the Top 3 shows are: 4/26 - Jahrhundert Halle, Frankfurt, 5/10 - Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, and 5/26 - Strand Lyceum, London. This sequel to the Dead’s triple-live long player Europe ‘72 is another chapter in the GD saga, and another commercial release of treasured vault material from a band with enough vault material to keep the CDs rolling out for at least another 50 years. Rounding out the list of anniversary releases is LYCEUM THEATRE: MAY 26, 1972. EUROPE ’72 (50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION) Track Listing Cumberland Blues He’s Gone One More Saturday Night Jack Straw You Win Again China Cat Sunflower> I Know You Rider Brown-Eyed Women Hurts Me Too Ramble On Rose Sugar Magnolia Mr.

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