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Wharf Rat
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Honored to be the one to submit this one even if I'm shocked it's not here. This is an outstanding version. Brent is spectacular here on all fronts.
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Sugar Magnolia
March 23, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

Out of "Stella" comes a thrashy, supercharged, cocaine infused "Sugar Magnolia" that's just delightful.
3
The Other One
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

The Magnificent Seven lineup of 1991 strike again with this trippy little concoction. Flows beautifully into verse 2 of "Dark Star."
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Space
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Ferocious beam banging. Disembodied Vader voices. Frightening, unhinged "Space." Leads perfectly back into "Dark Star."
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Friend of the Devil
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Outstanding version with beautiful keyboard work from Brent. Can't believe this one hadn't been posted yet.
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Comments

Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Jerry's solo is great on this. Really touching version.
Sugar Magnolia
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Listened to this show today. I love this version...it's whimsical and full of energy.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

The tempo is suuuuper sluggish here....but Jerry's solo is excellent.
Alabama Getaway
June 24, 1985
River Bend Music Center

Great guitar playing.
Jack Straw
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

That said, this version has to have the worst entry into the "Jack Straw from Wichita" finale ever. I'm not sure if Bob and / or Jerry forget the words, or if Bob, Brent, or Jerry fatally miscue the entrance, but it's a tragedy. At one point all three are singing different lyrics. Other than the rest of the song is aces.
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