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Submissions

4
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

The Dead Aren't Dead Yet
6
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

Jerry and Bob are on fire!! A must-hear version!!!
2
Tore Up Over You
May 22, 1975
Keystone

Another tight Legion of Mary offering.
6
Brother Esau
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

A curious set list.
1
Mystery Train
July 7, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Spectacular!!!

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.