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2
Simple Twist Of Fate
March 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Awesome version!!!!
4
Johnny B. Goode
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Can't believe this isn't up yet!
4
Mama Tried
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Nice, bouncy upbeat tune.
2
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 2, 1994
Boston Garden

Huh - I never would have guessed it would be this good.
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

A nice little romp.
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Comments

Run Run Rudolph
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

The first time played - and it's decidedly slower than all the other versions. I could see this being someone's favorite because you get that sound from Jerry you usually find in Legion Of Mary.
Run Run Rudolph
Dec. 6, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

I concur - tight. Blistering jam from Jerry. Keith all over it as usual. After listening to all 7 versions, I would call this the best.
Run Run Rudolph
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Pig's all over the place with the lyrics, but what makes this version shine is the dual instrumental attack with Jerry and Keith totally ripping it. Man, that was some damn good rock & roll.
Run Run Rudolph
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

That's no accident - Keith was brilliant on this song. It shows what a great rock & roll piano player he was. Unlike some other versions, Jerry is more aggressive and puts in some nice work.
Run Run Rudolph
Dec. 15, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Another version with Keith playing lead and some passion from Pig at the end. How cool would it have been if they would have kept playing this all the way to the end, either as a first set closer or an encore. That would be the hippest.
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