The song histories section of the book, edited by Mark Toscano for the first edition and by Heidi and Charles Franz for the second edition, brings together notes on every song, originals and covers alike, ever performed by Phish. These histories discuss and address each song's background, meaning, evolution, and notable versions.

Here, for example, are three of the early drafts from (and prior to publication of) the first edition:

Arrival

Black-Eyed Katy

Cecilia