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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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Cream Puff War
Nov. 19, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Incredible high-octane version.
Midnight Hour
Nov. 19, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

For my money this is *the* version of Midnight Hour, and also encapsulates the great spirit of the Acid Test-era Dead.
The Music Never Stopped
June 28, 1985
Hershey Park Stadium

Also surprised that this doesn't have more votes. When I was getting into tape trading I always used to hear this one touted as the "best Music ever," like it was a foregone conclusion.
Comes A Time
June 28, 1985
Hershey Park Stadium

Great version: emotional, and unexpected in the first set out of Bird Song.
Cassidy
Dec. 6, 1980
Mill Valley Recreation Center

Yes, it's a unique show! Right before this one of the kids yells out "Rock n Roll!" Garcia responds, "Well, this is kind of like rock n roll..."
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