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Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Aug. 6, 1982
St. Paul Civic Center

The songs are played perfectly, then after Saint comes a little jam into the drums, full of twists and turns.
13
Uncle John's Band
June 25, 1993
RFK Stadium

Heartfelt version with Hornsby accordian which actually works well.
9
Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

David Crosby's rhythm guitar gives this a unique sound. It reminds me of the old "Juicy Fruit" commercials.
7
The Other One
June 7, 1970
Fillmore West

Weird version with kooky political chant during drums, then more chanting during Cryptical Reprise. (Pretty weird set overall.)
9
St. Stephen
Oct. 31, 1983
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium

My favorite of the 83 edition. Great jam out of space to set this one up.
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Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Though this used to be in regular rotation, I hadn't listened to it in a long time, found myself thinking, "Probably it's overrated." Then I listened to it again. Nope, not overrated at all. Simply the best. Garcia is locked in, and the percussion & rhythm section are right with him in everything he does. Required listening for aspirant DeadHeads.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Amen to that last comment. The brilliant capper to the greatest single set they ever played.
Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

After 20+ years of listening to this version, I still find new things each time.
Dark Star
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Everything you love about E72, everything you love about DS. Superb.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Picture perfect. (Like the rest of this show). Phil's solo...what can I say? One of his greatest single achievements. Also note Keith's electric piano, giving the song a different feel from '74.
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