November 23, 1996
 Live from The Town Hall in New York City, with John Hammond, Marie McLaughlin, Susanne Mentzer, and The Persuasions.

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Recorded on November 23, 1996, from New York, New York.
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Tishomingo (2:12)
Celebrity T-Giving (4:05)(RA)
No T-Giving For Me (3:17)(RA)
Haircut (4:13)(RA)
Won't You Be My Ginger (2:22)
Warm It Up (4:07)
Mama Taint (4:54)
Lives of The Cowboys (12:35)(RA)
Oldies Medley (4:54)
500 Miles (4:00)
Thanksgiving Data (4:08)(RA)
Yacht Club (4:16)
Il Due Gatti (7:20)
Sweet Man (3:37)(RA)
Greetings (5:16)
Ketchup (1:26)(RA)
In The Garden (4:52)
Preaching The Blues (6:09)
Clothesline (2:48)
Monologue/My Fate (23:01)(RA)
Chain Gang (3:38)
Powdermilk/Credits (2:24)
Good Night Irene (3:27)
Guest Information
  • John Hammond
  • Marie McLaughlin
  • Susanne Mentzer
  • The Persuasions
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  • No Thanksgiving for Me
  • Haircut
  • Lives of the Cowboys
  • Thanksgiving Data
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