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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Drove up from Baltimore. Picked up some friends in Phoenixville, PA. A hot and thirsty day. I remember a ten foot pile of empty beer bottles at the entrance. Some of the best live Dead ever.
My sister seen GD on Long Beach Cali . 1972 . She was 13 years older!!!!
1st concert ever, I was brainwashed at the age of 14. Never been the same, saw them roughly 120 times. All good times, it was that sense of adventure…..
Great, great show, but the didn’t play Dark Star
Flew them back and forth from the hotel by exit seven on the Jersey Turnpike.and the racetrack
. The downcard was The Marshal Tucker Band along with The New Riders of the Purple Sage. It was my son’s third birthday as well as my first time my flying at night as a civilian pilot. The next day l told someone that l had flown some band named The Greatful Dead. I didn’t have a clue. Jerry Garcia ? Who’s he ? Duh ! The prior spring l was lettering a wall in Burlington, Vermont when two guys asked me if l could design a logo and paint a sign for their new ice cream shop. I told them I couldn’t because I was moving to New Jersey to fly helicopters. Now you know the rest of the story…”Gu-day”! Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. I came so close. Ah well .Call George Pisa and ask him to tell you his story…