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Casey Jones
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

The music sounds like something you'd hear being played at a carnival.
4
Monkey and the Engineer
Dec. 19, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

First time played.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1980
Warfield Theater

It starts off slow, then the booogie kicks in and this one sprouts its wings and soars.
4
China Doll
Oct. 11, 1980
Warfield Theater

Hauntingly beautiful.
6
Monkey and the Engineer
Oct. 11, 1980
Warfield Theater

Oh, God - Bob's line before they start the tune is priceless.

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.