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SlowlyTooFades

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4
China Cat Sunflower
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Pure psychedelic pop bubbles up over the top and into Sittin on Top.
2
Bird Song
Aug. 3, 1994
Giants Stadium

Yes, the rest of the show is pretty poor, and a good bit of this meanders, but once they dial it in it has O1-like intensity.
5
Terrapin Station
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Another long jam in the outro. Shades of Rider (a theme at this run), and JG staying on for most of Drums.
4
Eternity
Oct. 17, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Not the most exploratory version, but very tight. BW on acoustic.
5
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 18, 1978
Stockton Civic Auditorium

Weird atypical version where a good bit of the jam is just BW and the drummers, playing themes that sound like song ideas. Worth hearing.
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Comments

So Many Roads
March 19, 1995
The Spectrum

Best part of a lackluster show (and yes, I am counting the Unbroken breakbout).
Playin' In The Band
April 8, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Good reference point to assess later exploratory versions.
Playin' In The Band
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Interesting in that some of the best moments are in the jam following Samson. It's not simply a "space> reprise" sort of thing, but a well-developed exploration.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Garcia is flowing brilliantly in the first serving of Playin: transition to UJB is flawless, puts later Playin> UJBs to shame.
The Other One
Sept. 3, 1985
Starlight Theater

I think it's the strongest of the '85 TIFTOOs. (But that might not be saying all that much...)
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