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Little Red Rooster
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Good vocals from Bob - excellent jamming from Bruce and Jerry. Isn't this song almost always good?
2
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Perfect song selection for starting out a winter run.
1
Promised Land
April 4, 1987
The Centrum

Wow. That final jam really cooks.
3
Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Driven by a melodic flow missing in many versions.
3
Good Lovin'
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Bob channels his inner Pigpen. I dig it.

Comments

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.