On December 31st 1978, Bill Grahams legendary ‘Winterland in closed with an epic all-night performance by the Grateful Dead. Opening the bill were the Blues Brothers, led by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, backed by the cream of Americas R&B musicians. Telecast live in front of a rapturous audience on KQED Public Television and simulcast on KSAN-FM radio, the music is infectious, and the show has been described as the best the band ever gave. Its presented here together with background notes and images.