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Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream

PG-131h 42m2013John Norris
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Sunshine Daydream is a concert film starring the Grateful Dead. On a blistering summer day in 1972, the Grateful Dead took the stage on the grounds of the Oregon Country Fair in Veneta, Oregon. for what would become one of the most legendary concerts of the band’s storied history. Considered to be the Merry Pranksters last "Acid Test", the concert offers a snapshot of the band at the peak of its playing prowess. The setlist that day included memorable performance of "Sugaree, " "Deal, " "Black-Throated Wind, " "Greatest Story Ever Told, " "Bird Song" and a mind-melting version of "Dark Star" that stretches over 30 minutes. The show, which was recorded and filmed but never released, has since become the most-requested live show in Grateful Dead history. A digitally remastered and reedited official version of the film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 17, 2013.

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What is Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream (2013) about?

Sunshine Daydream is a concert film starring the Grateful Dead. On a blistering summer day in 1972, the Grateful Dead took the stage on the grounds of the Oregon Country Fair in Veneta, Oregon. for what would become one of the most legendary concerts of the band’s storied history. Considered to be the Merry Pranksters last "Acid Test", the concert offers a snapshot of the band at the peak of…

Who stars in Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream?

Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream stars Jerry Garcia (Self), Bob Weir (Self), Bill Kreutzmann (Self), Phil Lesh (Self), Keith Godchaux (Self). The film was directed by John Norris.

How long is Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream?

Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

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