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Wharf Rat
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

A great one from summer '90. Vocals are crisp, musically the organ work is great and the band is tight and all in the flow.
3
Bertha
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Rocking opener to an excellent show.
2
Space
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Jerry solo for most of it with some effects from time to time. Unique. And then it goes into Dew
4
Brother Esau
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

This song is not really in a "heady" format, but I always liked it as a 1st set tune. This version is well.played as is this show.
5
Morning Dew
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Yes 1984. I love the ups that happen in this year. This version has a lot of great energy from the boys. Mid-song solo is very strong.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 7, 1977
Winterland Arena

Talking 'bout a Fire on the mountain. I love the bass solo that leads them into the bridge. Jerry is no no rush here. Not the highest peaks version but so good in many ways.
Deal
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

If just only for the mid-song solo alone this one deserves more love. Jer's solo is so chocked full of 77 goodness. It goes further than many before or after.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry digs into several part of his solos in such '77 kind of way. There is a lot of "wow" to be had.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

OMG. Sorry for using OMG but this one is unbelievable. Wow. All due respect, give this one a whirl.
Terrapin Station
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

The band is on. I realize this statement is overused but it's what kept us coming back. '82 was a very good year. Brent was using more of piano tones and it sounds great Phil is a creative force and starts his bomb fest in late summer and into the fall the drummers and the rest of the band were focusing on every bar in each song and you can tell. This Terrapin is great it has a '77 new and strong feel to it.