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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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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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