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5
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1993
Capital Centre

This is an especially long version, and Hornsby's accordian gives it an orchestral feel.
4
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

A fairly unique version, because of its placement in the second set and the way that it jams into NTAW.
3
Never Trust A Woman
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

An interesting segue from a rare second set Bird Song which is unfinished.
1
The Wheel
May 21, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Strong version which leads into a nice jam, and a very well-developed transition to Playin Reprise, reminiscent of 76/77 versions.
5
Uncle John's Band
July 1, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Extremely passionate, if compact version. JG's leads are especilly determined during the jams.
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Comments

St. Stephen
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

We became familiar with this because of Dick's Picks #2. But it was amazing that a jam like this had been, basically, unheard. Keith stepping up, and the middle section goes on and on.
St. Stephen
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

Very intense in the break with TC on organ you have the contrast of 1969 with the sound of 1971. Lesh is essential here.
Dark Star
April 8, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Short and simple version, recalling '68, but with the added wisdom of time. A nice summary of where the band was in 1971 with reference to earlier material. And from a really good, oft-ignored show.
Truckin'
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

The edited version on E72 made me a fan for life: no turning back!
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

One of the best examples of JG's use of wha-wha for those great high-register sounds. Parts of it are just "twinkling" - excuse the flowery language!
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