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Submissions

1
Johnny B. Goode
Dec. 18, 1994
Sports Arena

Following Attics to close out the second set.
1
One More Saturday Night
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

After a fairly sluggish show, the band gives a little more effort for the encore.
4
Johnny B. Goode
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Excellent mid second set choice.
1
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Great opening song choice for a show being played in Sweden.
1
I Need A Miracle
March 24, 1991
Knickerbocker Arena

Jerry's instrumental jam is spot-on.

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.