50th Anniversary Remaster of the debut album from the band’s own label, Grateful Dead Records.
With the recent passing of founding member Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and temporary exit of drummer, Mickey Hart, this 1973 release introduces a fresh lineup that includes newest members Keith and Donna Godchaux on keys and vocals. Features Eyes Of The World, Stella Blue, and Mississippi Half-Step.
Upon the release of Wake Of The Flood on October 15, 1973, the Grateful Dead hit the road for a brief tour starting on October 19 in Oklahoma City and ending on November 1 in Evanston, Illinois, and it is from this final night that the bonus material on the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Wake Of The Flood is drawn. Book-ended with two songs from the new album (Weather Report Suite and Mississippi Half-Step), this Deluxe Edition features one of the most creative and inspired jams of the entire tour, with its unique Morning Dew”>”Playing In The Band”>”Uncle John's Band”>”Playing In The Band sequence.
Tracklist
[CD2 - MCGAW MEMORIAL HALL, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON, IL (11/1/73)] 01. Weather Report Suite / 02. Morning Dew / 03. Playing In The Band / 04. Uncle John’s Band / 05. Playing In The Band / 06. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Please note that Wake Of The Flood (50th Anniversary Reissue) (2CD) is currently not in store but is with our local supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-5 days from the time you place the order for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.