
This Is All a Dream We Dreamed
An Oral History of the Grateful Dead
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In This Is All a Dream We Dreamed, two of the most well-respected chroniclers of the Dead, Blair Jackson and David Gans, reveal the band's story through the words of its members, their creative collaborators and peers, and a number of diverse fans, stitching together a multitude of voices into a seamless oral tapestry. Capturing the ebullient spirit at the group's core, Jackson and Gans weave together a musical saga that examines the music and subculture that developed into its own economy, touching fans from all walks of life, from penniless hippies to celebrities, and at least one U.S. vice president.
This definitive book traces the Dead's evolution from its humble beginnings as a folk/bluegrass band playing small venues in Palo Alto to the feral psychedelic warriors and stadium-filling Americana jam band that blazed all the way through to the 90s. Along the way, we hear from many who were touched by the Dead—from David Crosby and Miles Davis, to Ken Kesey, Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Garcia, and a host of Merry Pranksters, to legendary concert promoter Bill Graham, and others.
Throughout their journey the Dead broke (and sometimes rewrote) just about every rule of the music business, defying conventional wisdom and charting their own often unusual course, in the process creating a business model unlike any seen before. Musically, too, they were pioneers, fusing inspired ideas and techniques with intuition and fearlessness to craft an utterly unique and instantly recognizable sound. Their music centered on collective improvisation, spiritual and social democracy, trust, generosity, and fun. They believed that you can make something real, spontaneous, and compelling happen with other musicians if you trust and encourage each other, and jam as if your life depended on it. And when it worked, there was nothing else like it.
Whether you're part of the new generation of Deadheads who are just discovering their music or a devoted fan who has traded Dead tapes for decades, you will want to listen in on the irresistible conversations and anecdotes shared in these pages. You'll hear stories you haven't heard before, possibly from voices that may be unfamiliar to you, and the tales that unfold will shed a whole new light on a long and inspiring musical odyssey.
Includes archival recordings of Grateful Dead band members and fans.
©2015 David Gans and Blair Jackson (P)2015 Macmillan AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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- By: Sarah Schulman
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Coleman Williams, Sarah Schulman
- Length: 27 hrs and 26 mins
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In just six years, ACT UP, New York, a broad and unlikely coalition of activists from all races, genders, sexualities, and backgrounds, changed the world. Armed with rancor, desperation, intelligence, and creativity, it took on the AIDS crisis with an indefatigable, ingenious, and multifaceted attack on the corporations, institutions, governments, and individuals who stood in the way of AIDS treatment for all. Let the Record Show is a revelatory exploration - and long-overdue reassessment - of the coalition’s inner workings, conflicts, achievements, and ultimate fracture.
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Narration makes it difficult to enjoy
- By Katrine on 06-28-21
By: Sarah Schulman
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Do Something
- Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of '70s New York
- By: Guy Trebay
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
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Born in the Bronx, Guy Trebay was raised in an atmosphere of privilege on Long Island’s North Shore after his entrepreneurial father struck business gold with Hawaiian Surf, a wildly successful cologne company that capitalized on the optimism of the 1960s as marketed to “an adventurous new breed of men.’’ But behind the facade of material prosperity lay the emotional disarray of a household dominated by a charismatic, con artist father, a glamorous yet lost and careless mother, a family haunted by tragedy.
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Heartache and heartbreak and the will to survive.
- By Polly B. on 07-05-24
By: Guy Trebay
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Yes: The Tormato Story
- By: Kevin Mulryne
- Narrated by: Kevin Mulryne
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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The music of Yes indelibly shaped the original sound of progressive rock. But the true tale of this landmark band goes well beyond headline-making albums like Fragile and Close to the Edge. In this book, Kevin Mulryne tells the absorbing story of the final Yes album of the 1970s, Tormato, uncovering myriad fascinating twists and turns for the first time.
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A fascinating read.
- By Preston M. Frazier on 10-20-23
By: Kevin Mulryne
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Here Comes the Sun
- The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison
- By: Joshua M. Greene
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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Joshua Greene, who studied meditation with the legendary Beatle George Harrison, draws on personal remembrances, recorded conversations, and firsthand accounts to create a moving portrait of Harrison's spiritual life, his profound contribution to the Beatles' music, and previously unpublished anecdotes about his time with music legends Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and others.
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A great read
- By Joshua Deal on 12-14-20
By: Joshua M. Greene
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Home Before Daylight
- My Life on the Road with the Grateful Dead
- By: Steve Parish, Joe Layden - contributor, Bob Weir - foreword
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
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Steve Parish was never one to walk the straight-and-narrow, even during his childhood growing up in Flushing Meadow, Queens. Busted as a teenager for selling acid in the summer of 1968, Parish landed in Riker's Island. The experience changed him, and after getting out, he did his best to stay out of trouble, securing a job moving music equipment at the New York State Pavilion. The first show he worked was a Grateful Dead concert in July of 1969, and Parish was captivated by the music. A life seemingly headed nowhere had suddenly found its calling.
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Narrator-Blaa
- By MORGAN NOTEL on 10-06-19
By: Steve Parish, and others
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It's Hard for Me to Live with Me
- A Memoir
- By: Rex Chapman, Seth Davis - contributor
- Narrated by: Rex Chapman
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance and was nicknamed “King Rex.” The first player ever drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he spent twelve seasons in the NBA, dazzling in dunk contests and sinking one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in league history. But by the end of his career, Rex Chapman was harboring a destructive secret.
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My favorite UK basketball player.
- By Michael Ray on 08-31-24
By: Rex Chapman, and others
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Our Fragile Moment
- How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis
- By: Michael E. Mann
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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The conditions that allowed humans to live on this earth are fragile, incredibly so. Climate variability has at times created new niches that humans or their ancestors could potentially exploit, and challenges that at times have spurred innovation. But there’s a relatively narrow envelope of climate variability within which human civilization remains viable. And our survival depends on conditions remaining within that range. In this book, renowned climate scientist Michael Mann will arm listeners with the knowledge necessary to appreciate the gravity of the unfolding climate crisis.
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Outstanding
- By R.C. Olson on 12-30-24
By: Michael E. Mann
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Lust & Wonder
- A Memoir
- By: Augusten Burroughs
- Narrated by: Augusten Burroughs
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
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From the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an intimate look at the driving forces in one man’s life. With Augusten's unique and singular observations and his own unabashed way of detailing both the horrific and the humorous, Lust and Wonder is a hilariously frank audiobook memoir that his legions of fans have been waiting for. His story began in Running with Scissors, endured through Dry, and continues with this memoir, the capstone to the life of Augusten Burroughs.
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Relentlessly Tedious
- By River Holmes-miller on 03-31-16
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I See Myself
- Musings and Memories of a Blessed Life
- By: Joseph S. Bonsall
- Narrated by: Rob Farella
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
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In I See Myself, Joe Bonsall reflects on the contrasts and the crossroads of his life. From growing up in the inner city of Philadelphia to sitting on the front porch of his log home in rural Tennessee. From hanging with a street gang in his teens to surrendering to Christ at a youth camp. From working as a short order cook to headlining sold-out arenas. And now—from running across the stage each night to being sidelined by a neuromuscular disorder that has stolen his mobility.
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Beautiful Book
- By Julie Turner on 11-21-24
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Heads
- A Biography of Psychedelic America
- By: Jesse Jarnow
- Narrated by: Jesse Jarnow
- Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins
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Heads: A Biography of Psychedelic America uncovers a hidden history of the biggest psychedelic distribution and belief system the world has ever known. Through a collection of fast-paced interlocking narratives, it animates the tale of an alternate America and its wide-eyed citizens.
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Disappointed
- By Rick Greene on 05-09-22
By: Jesse Jarnow
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From the Moment They Met It Was Murder
- Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir
- By: Alain Silver, James Ursini
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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The behind-the-scenes story of the quintessential film noir and cult classic, Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity—its true crime origins and crucial impact on film history—is told for the first time in this riveting narrative published for the film's 80th anniversary. Authors Alain Silver and James Ursini tell the complete history of Double Indemnity in their latest and most provocative work on film noir: From the Moment They Met It Was Murder.
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Great history, INCREDIBLY annoying affection
- By WriteStuff on 10-23-24
By: Alain Silver, and others
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The Path to Paradise
- A Francis Ford Coppola Story
- By: Sam Wasson
- Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
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Francis Ford Coppola is one of the great American dreamers, and his most magnificent dream is American Zoetrope, the production company he founded in San Francisco years before his gargantuan success, when he was only thirty. Through Zoetrope’s experimental, communal utopia, Coppola attempted to reimagine the entire pursuit of moviemaking. Now, more than fifty years later, despite myriad setbacks, the visionary filmmaker’s dream persists, most notably in the production of his decades-in-the-making film and the culmination of his utopian ideals, Megalopolis.
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Narrator was awful
- By Cyrus Nowrasteh on 12-17-23
By: Sam Wasson
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At Any Cost
- A Father's Betrayal, a Wife's Murder, and a Ten-Year War for Justice
- By: Rebecca Rosenberg, Selim Algar
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Wealthy, beautiful, and brilliant, Shele Danishefsky had fulfillment at her fingertips. Having conquered Wall Street, she was eager to build a family with her much younger husband, promising Ivy League graduate Rod Covlin. But when his hidden vices surfaced, marital harmony gave way to a merciless divorce. Rod had long depended on Shele's income to fund his tastes for high stakes backgammon and infidelity - and she finally vowed to sever him from her will. In late December 2009, Shele made an appointment with her lawyer. She would never make it to that meeting.
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Tightly-written true crime; excellent narration.
- By Janean Laidlaw on 06-27-21
By: Rebecca Rosenberg, and others
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- Headhunter
- 01-08-16
Really Good. Gave me a new appreciation for band.
I thought I knew the story but learned a lot. gave me a new appreciation for The Dead.
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- David
- 10-18-16
makes you wish you were there
books is from many different points of view, help to understand the performing point of view. and how they came to their setlistidea ideas
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- Eyeseeitall
- 03-20-18
Better to be ahead...
What did you love best about This Is All a Dream We Dreamed?
If you love the Grateful Dead- you will love this.
What was one of the most memorable moments of This Is All a Dream We Dreamed?
Too many to list.
What three words best describe the narrators’s performance?
Tough. It is tough because we are so familiar with these voices in reality, listening to someone 'play' Jerry, Bobby and so on- it is difficult. I got over it mostly.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Another must view!
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- Kevin
- 11-29-16
Dead Book
Would you consider the audio edition of This Is All a Dream We Dreamed to be better than the print version?
This book is one of the few I have not read in hard copy. I kinda stopped reading GD books because there was rarely something new. It was cool hearing this book for a couple of weeks going to work and back home. Nice feel .
What was one of the most memorable moments of This Is All a Dream We Dreamed?
Early GD stuff.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Warm and not showy like trying to be any ot the members. Maybe the guy who played Phil was trying and he pulled it off.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Early GD was my time 67-72
Any additional comments?
NFA
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-18-23
Gr8 Time
voice acting is very annoying at times but probably pretty accurate!! overearnest conflict-avoidant visionary rockin hippies get their minds blown and destroy themselves with drugs, money, and hot hamburger sandwiches only in the USA baybay RIP jerry RIP piggy
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- Dane Joseph
- 03-18-24
amazing way he pieces together different perspective in a historical stories but with the passion of any of us other deadheads.
David Ganz writing and ability to chronologically peace together. the beautiful People's perspectives and historical story of the band with fun tales. very inspirational read. Thanks David. I love your music too, caught you in 2009 at summer camp in Illinois;)
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- Allen
- 03-22-24
I like the way the booked flowed
I found this book well written by the authors. Overall I am pleased with myself for purchasing this book and look forward to hearing it again. However, there is one particular option I had a hard time swallowing. Saying that the addition of a second drummer in the reason for the the musical decline over the years is simply absurd to me. You know, the second drummer who is responsible for creating that signature percussive sound of the Grateful Dead? Anybody with eyes and ears can tell why the music started to decline. You could hear it in his playing, you could hear it in his singing, and you could see it in his physical statue. as much as I loved Jerry, I refuse to dump his baggage on someone else
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- Mike
- 06-09-16
Love this unique format.
Not so much a book but more an audio documentary compiled from quotes to form a chronological story. I particularly enjoyed hearing the views of the surrounding family and friends. This really is a special insight to the Grateful Dead.
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- Charles A. Prince, Jr
- 02-17-20
There Is Nothing Like A Grateful Dead History
With so many books about this group, it's refreshing to have two pros covering the history of the Grateful Dead from other points of view( look at it as the Grateful Dead as this musical hurricane, and the friends, associates, managers and alike as the eye of the this musica; vortex of creativity and the experience of being with the best rock band ever. With my first show, 17 November 1973 at UCLA Pauley Pavilion and that Wall Of Sound and then full on the bus in 1980, the Dead is what music is all about --playing as it is going on now, the improvisation the what does this lead to and how do we get out of this and go somewhere else. Mr. Gans and Mr. Jackson who have dones their homework on the Dead now covers the story of the dead with a fantastic point of view more details of what it was like to be this band and how they got to be in the words of Bill Graham,"They're Not The Best At What They Do, They're The Only Ones That Do What They Do". Sit down, plug in(whatever refreshment you desire and listen, listen to the passions, the excitement and the love that this band gave and received. Enjoy!!!
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