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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.
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Johnny B. Goode
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

Really high energy. Phil is a beast. Another 3 headed monster on the instrumental jam, featuring Jerry, Vince and Bruce. Hot rockin' stuff. Give it a listen!!
Johnny B. Goode
Aug. 18, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

1991 was a great year that a lot of snobbish fans don't listen to. Well, it's their loss. Here is another jewel, where Jerry is on from the opening to the close. The final instrumental break features the three headed beast of Jerry, Vince and Bruce. Just when you think the song is dead, it comes back to life and roars one more round. Give it a listen!!
Johnny B. Goode
Sept. 16, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Really great version, rockin' MSG. Everybody's sounding good, but Bruce takes over and steals the show!
Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 19, 1995
Delta Center

Not bad for 1995 - I know - that's not saying much. Again, Vince is really going at it.
Johnny B. Goode
March 26, 1995
The Omni

.....but when things were falling apart, he was often there to save the band from themselves. Good job, Vince! Everybody goes all in for a really nice closeout.
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