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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

And We Bid You Goodnight
Aug. 18, 1989
Greek Theater

Soild version.
Uncle John's Band
May 21, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Yes, that jam afterwards is extremely interesting. It dances around the Playin' theme, never quite gets there, and continues the UJB mood, while being rooted in something other.
Playin' In The Band
July 1, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

For a shot version there are a surprising number of things going on in this version, including a couple of moments where Jerry switches moods suddenly and the band follows him nicely.
Promised Land
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Yeah, of course it's terrible, but it should be heard. If only, you know, just to hear it.
Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

Agree totally. This is a long version, which almost reaches "jam-song" intensity. JG tries out a variety of different sounds on this one.
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