Live Before Release

This is a collection of songs that Green Day played at soundcheck or live in concert prior to being released on a studio album. Most songs in this section were contributed by Todd.

Track Guide:

1. 1981 – Performed live on July 16, 2023 at FEQ. The song was officially released on Saviors in 2024.

2. Carpe Diem – Performed at a Surfrider Foundation benefit concert in San Francisco, CA on November 1, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Uno! in 2012.

3. Fell For You – Performed at a secret show at Webster Hall in New York, NY on October 27, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Uno! in 2012.

4. Loss Of Control – Performed at a secret show at Webster Hall in New York, NY on October 27, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Uno! in 2012.

5. 8th Avenue Serenade – Performed at a secret show at 1-2-3-4 Go! Records in Oakland, CA on September 22, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Tre! in 2012.

6. Lazy Bones – Performed at a secret show at 1-2-3-4 Go! Records in Oakland, CA on September 22, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Dos! in 2012.

7. Wow! That’s Loud – Performed at a secret show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on August 11, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Dos! in 2012.

8. Amy – Performed at a secret show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on August 11, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Dos! in 2012

9. Stray Heart – Performed at a secret show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on August 11, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Dos! in 2012

10. State Of Shock – Performed at a secret show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on August 11, 2011. The song was officially released on Demolicious in 2014.

11. Sweet 16 – Performed at a secret show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on August 11, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Uno! in 2012

12. Nuclear Family – Performed at a secret show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA on August 11, 2011. The song was officially released on ¡Uno! in 2012

13. Stay The Night – Performed during soundcheck prior to their June 23, 2010 show at Marlay Park in Dublin, Ireland. The song was officially released on ¡Uno! in 2012

14. Fuck Time – Performed by the band’s side project, Foxboro Hot Tubs, nine times in the same show on April 23, 2010, at Don Hill’s in New York, NY. The song was officially released on ¡Dos! in 2012

15. Warning – Performed at the Bridge School Benefit on October 30, 1999, in Mountain View, CA. The song was officially released on Warning in 2000.

16. Stuart And The Ave – Performed during soundcheck prior to the filmed concert that would be released as Jaded In Chicago on November 18, 1994. The song was officially released on Insomniac in 1995.

17. Geek Stink Breath –  Performed during soundcheck prior to the filmed concert that would be released as Jaded In Chicago on November 18, 1994. The Song was officially released on Insomniac in 1995.

18. Armatage Shanks – Performed on the MTV Video Music Awards in New York, NY on September 8, 1994. The song was officially released on Insomniac in 1995.

19. Westbound Sign – Performed during soundcheck prior to their August 5, 1994 show on the Lollapalooza tour in New York, NY. The song was officially released on Insomniac in 1995.

20. Geek Stink Breath – Performed by Billie Joe with his side band, Pinhead Gunpowder, on February 6, 1994, at Velvet Elvis in Seattle, WA. The song was officially released on Insomniac in 1995.

21. When It’s Time – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording in 2010.

22. Having A Blast – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

23. Haushinka – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Nimrod in 1997.

24. In The End – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

25. Basket Case – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

26. Burnout – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

27. J.A.R. – Performed on November 18, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on the Angus soundtrack in 1995.

28. Longview – Performed on August 29, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

29. When I Come Around – Performed on August 29, 1992, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

30. All By Myself – Performed during a radio appearance in East Orange, NJ on May 28, 1992. The song was officially released on Dookie in 1994.

31. Words I Might Have Ate – Performed during a radio appearance in Minneapolis, MN on April 29, 1991. The song was officially released on Kerplunk in December of 1991.

32. Private Ale – Performed on February 15, 1991, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Kerplunk in December of 1991.

33. One For The Razorbacks – Performed on February 15, 1991, at 924 Gilman St in Berkeley, CA. The song was officially released on Kerplunk in December of 1991.