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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.
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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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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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