Grateful Dead - St. Stephen, Eyes Of The World, Let It Grow (1976-06-09 Boston, MA)

June 9, 1976
Boston, MA

[@youtlubesuxxxxxxxok]

Can’t believe I didn’t get to this show! I was three years old but that is totally no excuse.

[@bluesriot2]

we can blame bad parenting lol

[@MrEb44]

I, too, was three years old. Totally should have been there.

[@jaykeddie1659]

why didn't you drive man...

[@johnnythundersockeye2101]

👍🏽😜🤪😝‼️⚡🙏🏿🌹Yeah You're Right I Was only 6 And STILL THATS NO EXCUSE 💖🤔🙃🤪

[@RabbiSteve]

You are right. It’s a reason. But not an excuse.

[@jasonscorse2985]

Make America Grateful Again

[@user-hg2ws5dt1p]

thats tough to Beat...

[@lorenzodossantos1111]

a great bumper sticker

[@jamesroof6150]

17 year old me was at this show. Hitchhiked up from NYC area with a buddy. Great times❤

[@bartjoy5179]

I miss the 70’s. There was real magic in the world. The energy from a Grateful Dead show was indescribable. It was group ecstasy. There was a definite peak . The band was just getting warmed up. The woman were friendly and beautiful. The smell of incense was blowing around. The psychedelics were superb. It never ends.

[@Nathan-gn3ls]

I was 376 days old when this beautiful display of humanity happened. Good Lord please let this happen a billion times more!

[@kevincaldwell9202]

if only....great Bands like this happens LIVE just once. I got on the Bus back in 1970 when I was 14 and heard WORKINGMANS DEAD. Yes, they had a couple earlier albums (remember those?) out, but it was the kinda music that I had to be stoned before I listened to it....but when they dropped those 2 albums in '70 Hendrix was NO LONGER my favorite music. Saw my 1st concert in Jersey City in '72 and it got to the point where I literally followed their Bus from one Venue to the next in my car (no google maps back then). Tickets were cheap $5.50-$12.50, Gasoline .50¢ Gal. during my time, and so were the Concert goodies...ahhh, the $20. oz...just as good then as it is now, dont believe the talk sayin it wasnt so.

[@SnowTheJamMan]

First Stephen since '71, love the crowds reaction

[@kevincaldwell9202]

that was the beauty of the Band. I would go see them play a 3-day stand and never hear the same song twice...then, they would dust off an old Gem. WOW! I 1st got to see them in 1972 and followed the Bus for decades.

[@stefanschleps8758]

You're a legend. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevenwernli3933]

Yowsah!

[@frankbocompani7155]

Great show

[@joannalloyd3076]

I was there. Front row balcony with good friends!

[@jeremykrauss430]

was there in the balcony as well - the whole place was vibrating and moving - never will forget - been to over 100 shows but this one when they started the 1st notes of St Stephen - wow - wow - wow

[@scottmcgregor8569]

Really?!... that's frkn awesome!

[@kevincaldwell9202]

we were down on the floor 22 back WOW!!! Thank God I had an isle seat cuz I had to dance.

[@user-pz8iq1cd5v]

❤😂🎉 Love all the Heartfelt Comments! Keep 'em Coming!😊

[@karlgriffiths2232]

Goosebumps

[@ajradzimski7508]

Amazing sound quality for 1976 !!!! Love the audience clapping at them beginning. Personally speaking, I believe that THE DEAD were best between 1972-1978..

[@kevincaldwell9202]

dude, the Band had PERFECTED their sound when I saw them in 1974, recording it is a cinch.

[@dougpotosky4102]

I guess I hit the powerball! My first dead show was in 72! Harding theater in S.F. Went to many concerts right up to 78!

[@dougpotosky4102]

Springfield Mass. Also had a classic concert in that time frame!

[@user-xd1gt9if2v]

Yeah before heroin and crack ruined jerri

[@miker7795]

Jesus this sounds ridiculous. Never heard this...so great

[@paulferranti8536]

I appreciate 76 more and more every listen….third Dead show for me In Hartford that year…Colt Park

[@billc2147]

The show with the mad, medieval battle at the fence at Colt Park! I and a third of the crowd had left after 1st encore. Well they came back to reprise Sugar Mag, crowd that had left sought re-entry only to be met by the Hartford MC doing security. Mad melee of chains and pipes vs massed assault on the fence line, at first repulsed, but by the third attempt had strung out security till they were too thin to counter the rush. A tactical victory for the crowd. Sat on the berm and watched in awe at a scene that came out of the Crusades. Encore ended, everyone cheered and went home. Nothing to see here. I sat there stunned at having seen a great show, an infantry skirmish that both sides were up for with a resolution of mutual respect and walked away knowing that yes, every Dead show was different, in so many ways and at so many levels.

[@tunahead8872]

My first show was the BEACON NYC 1976. A month after an historic 2 day 3 show Tuna extravaganza.😂😂

[@_grateful_zen_4515]

Wow haven't listened to this jam in nearly 10 years, what great memories. 76 had some unbelievable jams.

[@kevincaldwell9202]

took the Shuttle outta North Jersey for this one. After their extended break we tried to hit every east-coast show. THIS one did not dissapoint. As a Yankee Fan this was the 1st time in BeanTown without bad vibes....sure do miss being the 20 yr old I was at this show.

[@biffjohnson7891]

Jerry “In and out of the garden he goes “ Long live The GOAT {🔥}:=}

[@Terrapinonline]

I was there and it was wonderful as you can tell. Though my favorite show from '76 was 7/18/76 which I was fortunate to also attend. From the start of seeing the dead live at the start of April '71 to when Jerry passed, was a magical and blessed part of my life. Favorite live was 4/28/71, but so many amazing times. Thank goodness I moved to Boston in '72. The opera of Nov 30 - Dec 2 1973 must be released in its entirety and on Vinyl too !!! So sad it hasn't yet. Not fade away.

[@ScottWilbour-bk9mj]

I was 5. But at least we can listen now.😅

[@thisbandreallystix]

I'm only seven minutes in, and this is already fucking incredible! :)

[@stevenwernli3933]

Fuckin A

[@dougpotosky4102]

Wow! What memories. I was at this show! The Dead inspired me to start playing guitar. Moved to Boston. Help start a band called ONE. We even had great light shows. Played the all night wild bong parties at M.I.T. This is the year we where really cooking!

[@RenoPoker]

In 1976 I was buying some great acid made at MIT, made right in the school's labs! Extra credit work, I guess.

[@Drjass-h6j]

Doug Your best show was Montserrat school of Arts...use to have great pics..see if I can get hold of the guy who has them

[@Drjass-h6j]

Knew you guys back in the day..Your guiar player Gideon didnt have a guitar..I lent him mine and you bass player gave me his flying V to use for 3 or 4 months You gys had a great thing going. Glad to see you alive and well.

[@wobrien007]

Damn - I have a new favorite version of Eyes! Garcia is on fire......

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very good....................................................................................

[@youtlubesuxxxxxxxok]

Phil bombs, sweet bobby, on point jerry... killer open to Eyes!

[@kevincaldwell9202]

to this day I remember Phil bringing down the plaster dust from the ceiling with them bombs.

[@Lea99Jones]

Nobody comments when Donna's killing it. Soundman still mixes highest harmony too hot, but whatever. GREAT recording & performance!

[@stevenwernli3933]

Donna is killin it, Dude

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Found this on JG's birthday - perfect! Thanks for including the crowd reaction to St. Stephen and then transitioning to soundboard.

[@gsxerwhite]

Sounds great 👍🏻

[@markusgarvey]

Wow! The bass was shaking my house. I was jamming with this and put me in the zone. I swear it was just like the were responding to octave changes, the same way I was responding to theirs. I wasn't high either, I just had woke up. This really stole my face.

[@mdrcoach5027]

There is just no other zone/high like the one the dead can put you in. Close your eyes during an awesome jam like this and just float away utterly relaxed. It’s like no other high !

[@kevincaldwell9202]

I remember back in the 70's-80's Phil had this one POWER note he would hit a coupla times during live Concerts that brought plaster dust down from the ceilings....went thru you like a cosmic wave...no lie.

[@stevenwernli3933]

Grategul Dead at their best

[@stevenwernli3933]

You know what I mean

[@stefanschleps8758]

God, I miss those days! '73-'88 Tour Garcia is God. LSD saves!

[@jimwilliams4215]

The 70s rocked.........

[@kevincaldwell9202]

I was there and can attest, IT DID! 1st caught them in Jersey Chity 1972 and they were trancendent......

[@Apexing]

So good

[@harischaudhry2037]

Stephen> 12:02 Eyes> 29:55 Let it Grow

[@JFrankBadasz]

lovely 76 jams...

[@feloniousmonkofjusti]

This is the fucking bomb.

[@515tuber]

Sweetness

[@bwanna23]

Nice recording at this Boston concert.

[@kevincaldwell9202]

sounded perfect live too......♫

[@laurie7117]

I just went and seen Dead An Company final tour in Fenway Stadium in Boston June 25 & 26 2023 They were amazing !

[@joeyslick2072]

This show has serious mojo 💜

[@jcyf94]

A gal whose eyes have drowned I don’t know how many people once told me, “You take things way too seriously.” I don’t know why I was reminded of this - not her eyes or name - but it is timely in many ways.

[@CubensisRecords]

Amazing quality audio, thanks!

[@tonydanis1480]

Sounds like a soundboard.Weir very audible. Ultracrisp!

[@Dave-ol7cc]

How true. This is a fine mix. Great (Grate) to listen to the inter-play between everybody. What a treat!

[@sunshinenblues]

believe me, this song can be played anyway that they wanted to and I'd love it all the same...circa 1967

[@grecorobert97]

Man, I feel the same about ALL their songs.

[@sunshinenblues]

i am a woman who reached the hippiest age of 66 and i was there with the Dead in the sixties....even stayed over for the weekend at a concert once! what is it about this song- i always loved it best- first time hearing the GD in my dormitory room getting stoned with the first people who i did that with in 1967!!

[@MrVinman711]

That was sick

[@deaddog707]

PHIL!

[@videobuddahedits]

Needed to hear this today - the day World Central Kitchen lost aid workers during attack in Gaza

[@gregjr420]

wish I could of been there

[@JamesSmith-vk2ky]

*have

[@stevenwernli3933]

76 was beyond compare in Grateful Dead years

[@stevenwernli3933]

Classic segue into Let it Grow

[@stefanokalaciatra1741]

is good hippy

[@stevenwernli3933]

They got their feet back on the ground, and hit the ground runnin!

[@johntavares165]

So the next day someone ask you about the show ,how do you explain to them the whole show, the songs yeah but the music they're playing .? Not possible you have to hear it

[@alisonjohnson8432]

this one is pretty tubular

[@earlehuska8314]

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[@grecorobert97]

I think you mean groovy.

[@bluesriot2]

totally

[@doa42375]

This is insane

[@rainonocean]

⚡️🌹👽

[@rolandramirez4557]

Either way, they sound fucking tight here

[@randyedgar4020]

After getting the little leather bag from bear things were much different in a much better way take skiing Alta heigh rustler all day we were so high we only fell getting on the lift !!

[@stevenwernli3933]

I call this the gardening suite

[@A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

maybe a lil more cowbell? 😜💙😳🤪

[@stevenwernli3933]

Eyes from 76-77.

[@incensedave1369]

peace to all incense

[@teddyedwards9705]

Just got punched on the face by my ex gf. This is healing it rapidly lol

[@teddyedwards9705]

Still love her tho

[@youtlubesuxxxxxxxok]

I take it you got back together. Hope all is awesome. Check out Jiddu krishnamurti

[@rurandycostarica]

DMT DARPA DOD AND DEADDDDDDDDD

[@L.A.W.Studios]

Hey, what do you know? AI good for somethin'...

[@rolandramirez4557]

Is this the crazy cocaine period?

[@lyserguy6939]

Roland Ramirez that was the early/mid 80's, this was when they just came back from hiatus

[@tonydanis1480]

@@lyserguy6939 Although they were severely coked out in '74, too, lol.

[@darthjesus420]

They did cocaine all through the seventies. I like to think it must’ve gradually increased over time as they became better musicians and saw higher heights as a band, and cocaine being addictive, wanting to maintain it. but I mean look at jgb in the mid to late 70’s. It started with so little and then cats under the stars came of it. Jerry had been growing the whole time exponentially, the rest of the band following, some more than others, all in their own ways. The music started becoming more complex by 72 and slowly crept to being very well polished by 74. From there Jerry and the others had their own ventures, which gradually led to them all coming back together, and basically perfecting what they had begun in 73 and thus being able to increase doses and still get through the songs without getting lost and still reaching very interesting and enjoyable grounds as well. Now the late 70’s (being 78 and 79. The wheels began to slowly fall off in my opinion. The drummers began gritting their teeth and playing super fucking loud, the expeditions were more or less just roaring fun, not so unique. Mostly well executed. The rest I can’t stand. Heroin fucked Jerry up. They became mediocre. Little greatness came out of those years. Come back was alright, 90’s had its moments. That’s my opinion lol

[@scottmccain1820]

@@darthjesus420 Thank you for putting this out here! As for the person that asked about if cocain was being done a lot. Yes, but all other drugs were being used. For a lot of people that I new,the choice was acid!

[@truthseek3017]

@@darthjesus420 no, they did lsd, WTF are you talking about??? 60s/70s was the peak.

[@DB-LBC]

unfortunately the crowd is louder than the band on this recording.

[@jsoon71]

Keep listening. The first ~1 minute is an AUD splice. It switches to pristine soundboard after that with very little crowd noise. I personally love that the intro is an AUD, because you really get to hear how psyched the crowd was.

[@gerryjarcia]

meh. they sound all coked up. tempo is so fast on all 3 you can't really hear the beauty of the chords, let alone the space between the notes.

[@matthewmaurysmith2486]

Where are all the dead & Company haters complaining about how slow they're playing St Stephen?? Oh that's right, they're just Bob haters ;-)