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Mexicali Blues
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

I feel dirty for liking this song. A guy having sex with a child and it's a fun, uptempo romp? Disturbing.
4
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Jerry nails it, but Phil sounds awful and he's loud in the mix.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Gotta go to Tulsa.......
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Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Rippin' version with Keith tearing butt.
2
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Gently, Jack Jones, won't you come to me.
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Comments

Around and Around
Jan. 25, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This quite possibly could be the worst version ever. It walks a fine line between being brilliant or horrible - depending on your preference. I think it's horrible. It's the Around that a cheezy lounge act at the Holiday Inn would play. If Chuck Berry were dead, he would be rolling over in his grave. That being said, everybody should listen to this.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

This is a really great version. Rock & roll, man. If you hear something that sounds like someone's beating a wet cat, there's no need to call PETA - that's just Donna.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

This is just sick. Jerry starts bending notes, jumping from one boogie to the next, peak after peak. The phrase "Tore the house down!" or "Showstopper!" would apply. I would rank this as the best.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

A nice version, yes, but a runaway leader for the best version ever? No. 9-21-72 hits some insane peaks and features some serious boogie.
One More Saturday Night
Dec. 2, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Keith is playing lead piano and Jerry is playing backup guitar.
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