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Wharf Rat
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Near perfect rendition from the Terrapin Limited release!
2
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 23, 1989
Charlotte Coliseum

Pretty hot version, just wish Brent threw in a "when I paint" at the end
14
Terrapin Station
July 26, 1987
Anaheim Stadium

Amazing version! Jer's and Brent's licks make this one truly epic! View from the Vault #4
15
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

My favorite version- from Postcards of the Hanging
19
Shakedown Street
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Nice solos by Jerry
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Comments

Row Jimmy
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

not sure how this is lower than 5/15, 5/19, or 5/28......there is a better tempo and perfect lyrical delivery (save a Donna flub near the end).
China Doll
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

perfect besides the verse mixup......
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

but Donna doesn't provide any vocals.....that's Phil on harmonies.
Box of Rain
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Phil sounds FUCKING GREAT, what are you talking about? This was amazing. Brought tears to my eyes several times. The beeps you hear are Soldier Field's way of warning them to end it or the PA gets shut off. Never knew that. I would have LOVED to see this live. That last line, Phil gives it his all. Perfect. The best version ever.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I much prefer the pentatonic JG to the chromatic JG. Still trying to pinpoint the change (79?). As far as heroin ruining JG's voice I think it was more due to smoking. Naming Brent #3 MVP is lunacy. It is clearly Bob. To even mention the VinceDead in the same breath as the DonnaDead is a non-starter. I find Jerry's string bending soulful and emotional thru all eras, only enhanced by the advancement of electronic technology.
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