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2
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.
22
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.
2
Row Jimmy
Feb. 12, 1989
Great Western Forum

Sick, sick, SICK Row Jimmy! Jerry can melt a heart of stone on this one.

Comments

High Time
May 3, 1986
Cal Expo

This one is a real tear jerker. Some of the most soulful singing I’ve ever heard.
Brother Esau
June 10, 1984
Cal Expo

Easily one of the best. High energy and A+ execution. A good version to quiet the naysayers!!
China Doll
Dec. 6, 1992
Knickerbocker Arena

Seriously this is a very beautiful, emotional China Doll. A must listen
Terrapin Station
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Wow how is this not ranked in the Top 5? Amazing Terrapin here.
The Other One
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

The jam passage in the middle of this make it truly unique, and one of the best pieces of improvisational jamming during one of their strongest years. With hints of what sounds like the Weather Report intro and GDTRFB, St. Stephen and even Samson...it’s an amazing thing.