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1
Johnny B. Goode
Aug. 6, 1982
St. Paul Civic Center

Not my favorite way for Jerry to play it, but it still rocks.
2
Alabama Getaway
May 28, 1982
Moscone Convention Center

Jerry is all over the map with the lyrics.
1
Bird Song
Sept. 29, 1980
Warfield Theater

Nice acoustic version.
1
On The Road Again
Sept. 29, 1980
Warfield Theater

It would be better if they played it a little faster.
3
I Fought The Law
April 5, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

Probably the most hated song they played - even moreso than Day Job.

Comments

I Need A Miracle
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

The Hornsby era was awesome and here's a little gem from it. Bob sounds good, there's some solid drumming and when it's Jerry's turn to rock, he takes a page from the 1950's, but makes it a little gritty and funky. But from start to finish, Bruce shines on this one. He takes command toward the end as the song slides into SOTM. Good stuff!!
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 22, 1991
Boston Garden

The only problem is a few places with annoying feedback.
100000 Tons of Steel
March 27, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Brent sounds good, but the drumming aside, the instrumental work comes of as really cheesy garbage made by some horrible pop band.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I remember the concrete shaking during this one. Very underrated from the Hornsby era, which rightly deserves much more attention.
When Push Comes to Shove
April 15, 1989
The Mecca

Jerry is struggling with the lyrics, but puts in a sweet guitar lick towards the end. The driving force on this version is Brent, who is much more involved than he was in earlier versions.