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Wharf Rat
Dec. 7, 1979
Indiana Convention Center

Want a deep, heavy, convincingly powerful and authentic Wharf Rat? I usually find those in '84...but here is one that lets you partake in the journey.
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New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

Beyond HOT! This version cooks so darn hard...
3
To Lay Me Down
April 11, 1988
Joe Louis Arena

Jerry's creaky and weathered voice make this offering from my first show one of my emotional faves.
3
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
June 22, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

Phil nails it, and the crowd goes NUTS! Best one I saw live.
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Row Jimmy
Feb. 12, 1989
Great Western Forum

Sick, sick, SICK Row Jimmy! Jerry can melt a heart of stone on this one.
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Brokedown Palace
March 25, 1986
The Spectrum

If you want a version where Jerry's voice is cracked with sorrow, loneliness, wisdom, and heart wrenching emotion...well here you go. Try not to cry.
Dark Star
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Criminally underrated. One of my all time favorite Dark Stars
China Doll
Sept. 2, 1985
Zoo Amphitheater

This version is as good as any from the '80s. Jerry's ending solo is phenomenal! And his voice is haunting. What a powerful version.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

This version has something special going on. Very Earthy and almost spacey, but with a ton of fire and grit! Summer '84 is so darn underrated.
Not Fade Away
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

One half of my favorite GDTRFB > NFA duo ever. What a killer groove they found here!
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