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1
Casey Jones
July 16, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Solid early version.
2
Tennessee Jed
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Such a strange song - how did they ever come up with these lyrics?
2
Beat it on Down The Line
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Jerry gets a little extended jam time.
3
Jack Straw
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

It would have been better if Bob let Jerry jam some more.
2
El Paso
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Par for the course - it's 1972 and Bob nails it again.

Comments

Johnny B. Goode
April 5, 1995
Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum

It's almost as if they knew this would be the last time they played it and they went all out, given it was 1995. Bob's vocals are strong and Vince shines. It's worth a listen.
Johnny B. Goode
April 4, 1988
Civic Center

Jerry and Brent are sounding good and lead the way through the instrumental breaks.
Johnny B. Goode
Sept. 20, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's guitar solo is laid back and mellow. When it's Brent's turn, he eventually ups the tempo with a nice solo.
Johnny B. Goode
March 16, 1992
The Spectrum

Bob's voice is shot and that takes a lot away from this. Also, it's rather sluggish. The instrumental break, Vince steps on Bruce's work and Jerry needs to be bailed out. His diminishing skills show on this one.
Johnny B. Goode
May 24, 1992
Shoreline Amphitheatre

There's some really good action on the keys during the final instrumental break, with Jerry taking over to close that part out. For a while there, you'll think it's Brent playing.