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Loser
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Phil drops some serious bombs to complement Jerry’s ringing leads.
4
Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

Jerry’s solo is a fountain of melodic exuberance, reminiscent of the BEW earlier in the set.
4
Wharf Rat
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Worth switching to the AUD to hear the explosive ending after the SBD cuts out. Just awe-inspiring.
4
Drums -> Space
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Freaky electro Drums. In Space, listen for Bobby’s wild playing shortly before Jerry segues into Miracle.
13
Me and Bobby McGee
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Tight, energetic, heartfelt rendition of this era staple.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
Dec. 28, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

A strong outro and, especially, a charming ambient jam into Drums make this version a keeper.
Looks Like Rain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

There are so many unbelievably great LLRs in ’76–’77, and, well, here’s another one. But this one also stands out even in that company because of all these detailed flourishes by Phil, Jerry, and especially Keith.
Uncle John's Band
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

There are moments of pulse-quickening, heartbreaking beauty. Astounding.
Wharf Rat
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Don’t be surprised — Wharf Rat wasn’t played at this show!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

I like this version! Not more than the best ’70s versions, but that’s beside the point — this kicks ass. One thing I haven’t seen mentioned yet: Jerry teases the China Cat > Rider jam (one of the licks he played in the ’80s and ’90s) in the middle of Slipknot!
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