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SlowlyTooFades

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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
April 19, 1986
Berkeley Community Theater

Echoing the last comment: great weirdness near the end, especially thanks to Mr. Mydland.
Deal
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

One of the hottest versions, to be sure. A great part is actually the vocal reprise, which they sing forever; and you can hear in their voices that they know they've thrown down a version for the ages.
Playin' In The Band
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

One of my favorites, and a tape where I prefer the audience to soundboard recordings. It's got that great, warm Wall of Sound ambience throughout. And when Jerry hits the Tiger/feedback portion, it just WAILS. Also, the audience's anticipation as they take their time getting back to the theme: priceless.
Let It Grow
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Surprised this isn't ranked more highly: the jam out of Let It Grow goes so many places, for a long time this was my favorite Dead jam period.
Let It Grow
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Yes! I had it on an old audience tape where the crowd kicked in as JG burned it up, just exactly perfect!
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