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SlowlyTooFades

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5
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1993
Capital Centre

This is an especially long version, and Hornsby's accordian gives it an orchestral feel.
4
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

A fairly unique version, because of its placement in the second set and the way that it jams into NTAW.
3
Never Trust A Woman
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

An interesting segue from a rare second set Bird Song which is unfinished.
1
The Wheel
May 21, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Strong version which leads into a nice jam, and a very well-developed transition to Playin Reprise, reminiscent of 76/77 versions.
5
Uncle John's Band
July 1, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Extremely passionate, if compact version. JG's leads are especilly determined during the jams.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

The strength and confidence with which JG is playing as they head toward the transition is amazing. You couldn't have stopped him if you'd wanted to. (And why would you?)
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Agree that the China Cat outpaces the Rider. Lots of great twists and turns, going over familiar territory by new routes.
Mountains of the Moon
April 22, 1969
The Ark

One of the most well-developed Mountains outros I've heard. Almost trancelike.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Lots of additional jamming on this one. Top notch, very exciting.
Dark Star
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

An intriguing show in that the more exploratory part of Set II comes after the drums. Great ensemble playing here, goes to some weird, weird places after Playin Reprise is done.
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