Shining Star [LIVE] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Jerry Garcia

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 20, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 20, 2001
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live, Original recording remastered
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B00005A8B8
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,238 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Shining Star

2. He Ain't Give You None

3. Second That Emotion

4. Money Honey

5. Struggling Man

6. Russian Lullaby

7. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love

Disc: 2

1. Let's Spend the Night Together

2. Mississippi Moon

3. Let It Rock

4. When the Hunter Gets Captured by the Game

5. Ain t No Bread in the Bread Box

6. Positively 4th Street

7. Maker

8. Midnight Moonlight

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This is the third official CD set to chronicle the Garcia Band's early '90s period and as such it fills in the gaps not covered by Jerry Garcia Band and How Sweet It Is. Focused more, it seems, on choosing songs not found on those previous two releases, it does not find Garcia in peak form all the way through. Still, there are many highlights across these 15 cover songs, such as the jaunty "Russian Lullaby" and the super soulful "Ain't No Bread in the Breadbox." Interestingly enough, 6 of the 10 songs Garcia first included on 1974's studio album Compliments appear here, in addition to late-period additions to the repertoire like the aforementioned "Breadbox," the Manhattans' 1980s soul hit "Shining Star," and Daniel Lanois's "The Maker." Garcia's voice may not have held up over the years, but you can't argue with the emotion he invests in these performances. Not an essential entry all in all, but a valuable complement to the other sets of similar vintage. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a "Shining Star" he is...., March 22, 2001

By A Customer

This is just an absolutely amazing collection of songs that Jerry performed with his other band -- the Jerry Garcia Band. The music on these two discs are full of soul, especially Jerry's singing and playing. It's been described that attending a Jerry Garcia Band concert was a little like being at church. Listening to the music from this collection of songs (spanning the years 1989-1993), helps me remember just exactly how talented and inspiring the man could be, even in the latter days of his life.

If you've forgotten (or would like to remember) the joys that Jerry Garcia and his music can bring into your life, then pick up this release. You won't regret it. There's not a bad tune on this collection. My current favorite is "Ain't No Bread in the Breadbox."

My only complaint is the horrific cover. I personally don't feel that this is a pleasing picture of Jerry.

Thankfully, the music still exists -- and thanks to the fine work of David Lemieux, Jeffrey Norman, John Cutler, Deborah Koons Garcia, et. al -- we can still remember just what a "shining star" Jerry really was/is.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars burning in the eyes of the Maker, March 20, 2003

By	Rahul Sonnad (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

I like this CD, but `The Maker' is beyond phenomenal. It's one of the best recordings I've heard of Jerry. I'd equate with Visions of Johanna on Phil Zone, Morning Dew on Europe '72, or some of the songs in the live Warfield Garcia-Grissman '91 - '92 shows. For `The Maker' alone, it's an absolute must have. But overall I like the whole thing.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Fade Away, March 23, 2001

By	Matthew Dennis (Bay Area CA) - See all my reviews

Being the second live double CD released within a single month, this recording represents a true windfall for Dead and JGB fans alike. The soaring title track shimmers with intensity, with Jerry's typically understated vocal delivery and textured guitar stylings providing a glowing counterpoint to his gospel influenced back-up singers. Disc One finds Jerry delivering expansive versions of tunes one would normally not expect including an excellent rendition of Van Morrison's offbeat 1967 release, "You Ain't Got None," a superlative version of the 70's R&B hit "Second That Emotion" and Jimmy Cliff's reggae tour de force "Struggling Man." Disc Two explodes out of the gate with the Stones classic "Let's Spend the Night Together", and meanders through thoughtful versions of "Positively 4th Street" and "Midnight Moonlight" along with the unexpected gem "Ain't No Bread in the Breadbox." Fans of the JGB Live 1993 release will find this to be technically on par though perhaps without much of the emotional resonance found in that landmark recording. Knowing the well documented personal turmoil He was experiencing at the time, makes this effort all the more incredible and makes an indelible impression on the mind that lingers long after the final notes dissipate into the ether...