1988: Essentially performed as on BTHW. This song is essentially a showcase for two things- Mike Keneally's Johnny Cash impersonation (the song was written and premiered days after the 4/22 "Ring of Fire" show), and Frank's excellent use of parody through musical quotes. While I have never taken the time to compare tape versions with the official version, the musical quotes used during this song are plenty, and include: Chopin, Mission Impossible, Mississippi Mud, The Untouchables, Happy Days Are Here Again, Entry of the Gladiators, Hava Nagila, Hail to the Chief, La Cucaracha, Frere Jacques, My Sharona, and Hallelujah I'm A Bum. I am assuming that each version contains these same quotes (in this order), but I have never taken the time to find out for sure. Anyone out there know?
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