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Uncle John's Band
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

17+ minute version, nice jam at the end, lyrics are spot on :) great late-era version
22
Maybe You Know
April 21, 1986
Berkeley Community Theater

Final version. Brent is totally fucked up on alcohol and maybe drugs. A cringer for sure, but you gotta feel his pain when you hear this version.
25
Money
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

4
Louie
April 9, 1989
Freedom Hall

Louie, Louie-ville....the final version
23
Keep On Growing
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Comments

Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I love the explosion at 16 minutes, the cacophony that it is. And I am curious after 9 minutes, is that Ned? Or is it Keith? There's an 'essay' on what's called the Grateful Dead Guide, and it states, "The nedbase site conclusively shows that it was Keith (who was unusually adventurous that day) - Ned wasn't there."- something to ponder. Regardless, it's a nice exploration. Not a fan of the high-pitched noise around 22 minutes, though.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I echo all the sentiment listed above, however the vocal flubs are jarring in an otherwise enjoyable version. Will have to compare to 6/18.
Scarlet Begonias
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Mickey gives it force during the jam, and lift-off!
Turn On Your Love Light
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Should be higher, both for significance as well as delivery. Grate Pig rap.
Eyes Of The World
May 25, 1993
Cal Expo

Fantastic - Jerry brings his flute too! He offers up some good melody lines throughout his solos.
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