All the Years Combine

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The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows

By Ray Robertson

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In All the Years Combine by Ray Robertson, the book takes readers on an insightful journey through music history, exploring the profound cultural and emotional impact of songs and artists over time. Blending personal anecdotes with cultural analysis, Robertson uncovers how music shapes, and is shaped by, the times we live in, providing a touching tribute to its timeless influence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the intersection of music and life, and are intrigued by the cultural and personal impact of iconic bands. The author offers a unique perspective on how music can shape our understanding of the world, making it a perfect read for anyone fascinated by the power of art and culture.

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A Grateful Dead concert, Ray Robertson argues, is life.

Like life, it can be alternately compelling and lacklustre; familiar and foreign; occasionally sublime and sometimes insipid. Although the Grateful Dead stopped the day Jerry Garcia's heart did, what the band left behind is the next best thing to being there in the third row, courtesy of the group's unorthodox decision to record all of their concerts. This means it is possible to follow the band's evolution (and devolution) through their shows, from the R&B-based garage band at the beginning, to the jazz-rock conjurers at their creative peak, to the lumbering monolith of their decline.

In All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows, Robertson listens to and writes ecstatically about fifty of the band's most important and memorable concerts to better understand who the Grateful Dead were, what they became, and what they meant—and what they continue to mean.

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Ray Robertson's All the Years Combine is praised for its insightful exploration into fifty Grateful Dead shows, blending critical analysis with a passionate love for the band. Reviewers commend the book's engaging narrative, thorough research, and ability to capture the essence of the Grateful Dead experience. It appeals to both devoted Deadheads and those curious about the band's cultural impact, offering a unique blend of biography, critique, and personal anecdotes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771965705

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 December 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Ray Robertson

About the Author

Ray Robertson is the author of nine novels, five collections of non-fiction, and a book of poetry. His work has been translated into several languages. He contributed the liner notes to two Grateful Dead archival releases: Dave's Picks #45 and the Here Comes Sunshine 1973 box set. Born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, he lives in Toronto.

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