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Big River
Nov. 10, 1979
Chrisler Arena

They were really playing things fast at this show.
4
Passenger
April 29, 1980
Fox Theatre

Very fast. More jammed out than most versions.
6
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

If you can handle the clap-along, it's worth the listen.
1
The Race Is On
Sept. 27, 1980
Warfield Theater

Smokin' acoustic guitar from Jerry.
1
The Other One
Sept. 27, 1980
Warfield Theater

A predatory beast whose jaws could rip your throat out.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

This one cooks. Put your steaks on the barbecue, forget the charcoal, lighter fluid and the match. This version is so hot, it's all you need.
Johnny B. Goode
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

How in the world can this version be ranked so low? It totally rocks and kicks butt. If you've ever heard someone say "The band was tight." and you didn't know what they meant, just listen to this. Tight as tight can be.
Not Fade Away
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

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Not Fade Away
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry's intensity, energy and focus are off the charts. Quadruple fanning early on. Oh yeah - quadruple fanning again mid jam. He wails and shreds. The Fat Man still rocks!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This version really cooks. Usually it's all about the transitional jam, but with this version, Jerry is doing his best guitar work during Rider, totally shredding it.