Grateful Dead Live at Raceway Park on 1977-09-03
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The Englishtown Epic: A Grateful Dead Milestone
On Labor Day Weekend 1977, the Grateful Dead delivered a legendary performance at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey. With a crowd of over 102,000, it was a historic moment that solidified the band's status as a cultural icon.
The setlist was a masterpiece, featuring extended jams, classic songs, and unexpected covers. Highlights included a blistering "Truckin'" and a transcendent "Dark Star." The band's energy was infectious, and the crowd's response was overwhelming.
The Englishtown concert remains one of the most beloved and celebrated performances in Grateful Dead history. It was a testament to the band's ability to connect with their fans on a deep level and create unforgettable musical experiences.
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Love the reviews, but do you have authentic reprints of the original show Tshirts ?
That show was great I was 18 thank God the drinking age was 18 I was MIA for the weekend
I was 15 and my Mom wouldn’t let me go. Not to be deterred, I waited all night for a bus from port authority NYC. Most amazing show EVER!!! Got separated from my friends after and it took 2 days for me and a girl named Jill Abrams to make it back home. We had no money. A waitress at a Jersey diner took up a collection from the customers to buy us breakfast and bus tickets back to NYC.
Can’t imagine that happening today – but who knows.
NEVER HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME IN MY LIFE BEFORE!!
They didn’t play Dark Star
I was there. This show is #1 in my book.