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SlowlyTooFades

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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

He's Gone
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Without a doubt my favorite. Vocals are good, and don't go on too long (personal preference here), but the highlight is JG's solo at the end, which absolutely explodes with joyful energy. The rest of the band backs him up perfectly, especially Lesh's bombs and Keith's keys.
Standing On The Moon
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Yes, a strong version where the power comes from the great solo at the end, rather than just a lot of yelling.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

After the song itself is over they go into a great "freak-out" jam which reminds me of a cross between the Space during Dark Star on 10/26/89 and the "Tiger" jams of 72-4.
Deal
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Long version (12+ mins). There are several parts to the jam, including one where they work it down very low (like the Giants version from the Summer). Also, very good key work from VW
Deal
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Solid version..
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