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SlowlyTooFades

90s aficionado

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Submissions

16
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.

Comments

Morning Dew
Oct. 14, 1980
Warfield Theater

The final crescendo is okay, but the guitar break mid-song is really quite strong.
Looks Like Rain
May 16, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Yeah, Bob's voice is shot, but Jerry's solo and fills at the end are truly powerful; and he gets really good support from Vince on piano.
Passenger
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Ooh,this one burns.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

Yeah, I'll vote it up. Interesting version, as are both of the shows on DaP's X: we get to see the Dead between the psychedelic Live/Dead (69) period and the more rock-oriented 1970 era.
Morning Dew
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Perfectly paced version.