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Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Yeah, man - this one has some serious boogie. How was it underlooked for so long?
2
Black Peter
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

I really do hate this song, but the improvisational jam at the end is mind-blowing.
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Around and Around
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Wow - Bob seriously gets into the lyrics.
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Don't Ease Me In
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

She brings me about every damn thing but the jailhouse key.
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One More Saturday Night
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Crazy insane goodness.

Comments

Around and Around
Jan. 25, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This quite possibly could be the worst version ever. It walks a fine line between being brilliant or horrible - depending on your preference. I think it's horrible. It's the Around that a cheezy lounge act at the Holiday Inn would play. If Chuck Berry were dead, he would be rolling over in his grave. That being said, everybody should listen to this.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

This is a really great version. Rock & roll, man. If you hear something that sounds like someone's beating a wet cat, there's no need to call PETA - that's just Donna.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

This is just sick. Jerry starts bending notes, jumping from one boogie to the next, peak after peak. The phrase "Tore the house down!" or "Showstopper!" would apply. I would rank this as the best.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

A nice version, yes, but a runaway leader for the best version ever? No. 9-21-72 hits some insane peaks and features some serious boogie.
One More Saturday Night
Dec. 2, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Keith is playing lead piano and Jerry is playing backup guitar.