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1
Johnny B. Goode
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

Fun MIDI solo from Jerry that's answered by an equally hot keyboard solo from Brent. One of the better 80s versions.
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When Push Comes to Shove
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

The band takes their time and digs into this one more than usual. You can tell they're having a lot of fun.
8
Friend of the Devil
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

The only thing more mind-blowing than this version is the fact that no one has nominated it yet.
2
Space
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Coming out of a pretty typical Drums, Space develops into an extended, very melodic full-band groove that grows carefully into a hot Other One.
6
C. C. Rider
Oct. 13, 1980
Warfield Theater

Aggressive yet patient and focused.
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Comments

Passenger
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Probably the cleanest vocals I've ever heard on this song.
King Bee
July 17, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Quite possibly the best solo I've ever heard from Jerry pre-67.
Stella Blue
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Bob's ripcord into Good Lovin' is a travesty in this otherwise excellent version.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Phil's punchy ascending lines in Supplication slay me.
Let It Grow
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Bob does blow a transition, but Jerry brings enough inspired shredding to make up for it.
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