Deal, Cassidy, Jack A Roe, Mexicali Blues, Friend Of The Devil, Minglewood Blues, It Must Have Been The Roses, Lazy Lightning-> Supplication, High Time, The Music Never Stopped Jack Straw, Ship of Fools, Estimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Drums-> The Other One-> Stella Blue-> Around & Around, E: Brokedown Palace

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Reviewer: Mind Wondrin - favorite favorite favorite - October 4, 2017

Subject: Soufflé

May '77 is a tough month for a show to stand out. This date is objectively in the bottom five for the tour - yet it's still a fine show. It's known for the rocket Eyes, but suffers being slotted between two famous shows; and though it may be the sloppiest of the tour, it's still relatively solid. The 1st set is yr average '77 Dead, and the second set a bit below average for '77, but there are big highlights. There were some stage monitor problems and RF bleed can be heard between songs.This is one of a few remaining shows from May '77 not officially released; one for the deep consumers who've likely heard at least a few others from the tour.



First Set. One of two shows with a Deal opener (though there are three with a second set Deal opener). It has an angular solo. Cassidy is nice and Jack-A-Roe is the 4th one and really falling into place (see 5/21 & 5/26 for the heights it would soon climb). Mexicali is perfunctory but the next few are strong, with Friend of the Devil one of the best from the tour (if not 5/7 or 5/22). Nobody agrees on the beat for Supplication but they leave 'em happy with a typically strong Music Never Stopped.



Second Set. Not the solid set you get from most of the tour, but with a crazy peak in the middle. Things are a little off until Estimated. Though much is said about the Eyes, it's the Estimated into Eyes that gives context. Listen to Bobby behind Jer's end jam on Estimated. Eyes is the best of the tour - arguably better than 5/7, 5/15, 5/22 & 5/26; and that's tough company. It's better with each play-through, seemingly effortless. The Other One ain't bad (though not 5/9 or 5/21), but the rest is below average for '77. The 15min Stella is one of the two longest, but that's because it's verryyy slowwww and not particularly tight. The draggging also affects Around & Around, and though it eventually speeds up, everybody is on a different beat.



1st Set : B-

2nd Set : C+

Overall = 3¼ stars



Highlights:

The Music Never Stopped - typically hot '77 MNS

Estimated Prophet - take this trip into the famous Eyes and check Bobby's playing

Eyes of the World - justifiably noted as (arguably) '77's best



SOURCES: The miller_79012 is a little cleaner and better balanced than the murphy_5596, but the highs are muffled compared to the ladner_4618, which also has better presence. The latter also has the missing sections patched (except a couple minutes of Drums). All sources are missing an early ½min of TOO. - October 4, 2017Soufflé

Reviewer: nochicken2002 - - May 19, 2017

Subject: Excellent Show Happy B-Day to ya.



Excellent show/recording. - May 19, 2017Excellent Show

Reviewer: Garseeya' - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 18, 2017

Subject: 40 Years Ago Today Can't get more special than that! Wait, yes it can--it's also my birthday! I'm only up to Ship of Fools but I can already rate this a 5 star show. Very fine recording, to boot. Happy Birthday to me! Listening to it now on The Dead Shows channel on my Roku, through my stereo. Don't know which recording it is (one of two that are listed as "soundboards") but it sounds great! I always like to come here, though, to read the reviews. They always add to my appreciation of the music, so keep 'em coming. Garseeya' -- May 18, 201740 Years Ago Today

Reviewer: Ross415 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 16, 2012

Subject: Download Love the sound quality of this show. One of the few where I can hear all of bob and keyboards. Download link anyone? - October 16, 2012Download

Reviewer: Jeff Knorek from Nova Scotia - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 17, 2012

Subject: Yet another 5 star Spring '77 show. What else is there to say other than download this one, too.



The sweet parts are sweet, the rockin' parts FUCKING ROCK.



5 stars for performance and recording.



I pass the feather to the next speaker.... - May 17, 2012Yet another 5 star Spring '77 show.

Reviewer: falomarcdawg - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 22, 2010

Subject: 5-18-77 Fox show new fav For years, my favorite show of all time was 5-8-77 Cornell show. I have a quality soundboard recording on CD that puts a smile on my face and groove in my step everytime. This show has the same clean, powerful, and together sound. A great performance in the magical fox, it just does not get much better. - November 22, 20105-18-77 Fox show new fav

Reviewer: Styrofoam Cueball - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 20, 2008

Subject: Rhythm Goblins... While overall I think this show is grand (and has great sound quality & setlist), I gotta say I prefer Jack-A-Ho (lol Deadbuck) with the normal rockabilly beat rather than the samba one heard here, although I give Billy and Mickey credit for trying something new.



On the very next cut, Mexicali Blues, they seem to be attempting to turn it into a Philly Soul/Disco tune...Mexicali Blues? It's all confusing but interesting. And the Eyes seems a bit perfunctory to me, except for some wicked jamming before the first verse.



Enough nit-picking, this is actually one of the better shows I've heard here, I just wanted to offer a bit of contrarian dissent. :p - March 20, 2008Rhythm Goblins...

Reviewer: Dylan M - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - February 21, 2008

Subject: FOTD!! holy shit Friend of the Devil is tops at this show. Eerie piano riffs and Bobby's ultra Reggae-twinges make this FOTD on of the best if not the best slow versions. Donna isn't getting in the way either! - February 21, 2008FOTD!!

Reviewer: rollandfin - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 7, 2006

Subject: Jack-a-roe might be tops



email me at fieldhouse11277@ probubly the coolest estimated prophet i've heard, it all comes together this night, keith is unpluged for it, most other nights he's on the electric keys, and he is sharp as a result. They played estimated prophet every show on the fall tour, they must have been interested in it! gota love buffalo with the transition to other one, dick's picks picks the 19th and 21'st and 22nd over this? technicall difficulties are probubly the reason, cause this is superior IMO.email me at fieldhouse11277@ hotmail.com happy to share with some good listeners. - November 7, 2006Jack-a-roe might be tops

Reviewer: thewomble - favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 17, 2006

Subject: blistering but... I've been listening show by show through Spring 1977 and getting into the spirit of that powerful tour, and this one has the band well-oiled and in top gear. The Other One is blistering! And the drop down to Stella is good, with a nice instrumental verse to lead into the vocals. Great phrasing from Garcia, and the band is with him all the way. But am I the only one who finds the double drum kits too heavy here? Particularly as BK lays back on the beat while MH doesn't, giving the da-dum snare most times. - October 17, 2006blistering but...

Reviewer: DEADBUCK - favorite favorite favorite favorite - October 11, 2005

Subject: jack a ho Jackin hos on the street is not a good idea for sure...but what is is gettin on with the down load....im checkin this jack roe and now having learned the chords i really appreciate how awesome this souonds...just wish I could someday commit to one era or another but 93 boston rocks...and so did RFK later and club milk wagon in early seventies oh yeah so did the stuff with pig pen in the 60's..and did I mention that show in 84, 82, 80, 86, 88, and who could miss the run in 76,79,73,......damn they all rock..every one of em....and if you dont think so...well just go see janet jackson lip sinc a concert...or maybe nip sinc.....:) - October 11, 2005jack a ho

Reviewer: hyperboy - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - September 14, 2005

Subject: cool show! Yes the "mellow/fast" theme is really cool. But no, this Jack-a-Roe does not touch the previous night in Tuscaloosa. They are the same beat but Jerry nails it on 5/17. - September 14, 2005cool show!

Reviewer: Benzosity - favorite favorite favorite favorite - March 10, 2005

Subject: Stella Blue, and the setlist war...

This Stella Blue is also one of the best IMO. Slow, dynamic, beautiful. Jerry's phrasing is inspired, both vocally and on his guitar. Keeping with the alternating songs theme, the encore is a well-crafted Brokedown Palace. Great show. Bob plays upbeat, Jerry mellows everyone out. The sound is gorgeous. Many songs have lots of extra touches added, such as a fine Ship of Fools with some very passionate vocals. Estimated>Eyes is flawless, and around 7:30 or so, Jerry and Bob start to intertwine lines that sound like one impossible guitar.This Stella Blue is also one of the best IMO. Slow, dynamic, beautiful. Jerry's phrasing is inspired, both vocally and on his guitar. Keeping with the alternating songs theme, the encore is a well-crafted Brokedown Palace. Great show. - March 10, 2005Stella Blue, and the setlist war...

Reviewer: ToneDaCrone - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 9, 2004

Subject: IN MY TOP 5 FAVORITES!!! All the Jerry ballads are Exceptionally well played. Hell, even Donna sounds good and for me to say THAT is rare. I never have been a big fan of hers but on this one.....well it fits. First set is WELL played and the second is Awesome in it's execution!! Fans of ANY year could probably appreciate this show. The Jack- A- Roe has a funky slow groove to it that sheds new light on the songs style. Really not much to say except GIVE IT A LISTEN!! Well worth the time. Great sound quality too. A+!!!! - November 9, 2004IN MY TOP 5 FAVORITES!!!