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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

Dire Wolf
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

The band is having an absolute blast with this song and its very infectious.
Dark Star
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

The walking jazz bass line Phil starts laying down around the 12 minute mark gives Branford some more familiar space to blow and he makes the most of it. This version isn't 100% perfect all the way through, but the inspired ideas and enthusiastic playing more than earn this one an upvote.
Dancin' in the Streets
April 18, 1978
Civic Arena

Bob really pushes this one toward some interesting grooves. Mellow yet funky.
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Criminally underrated. By '78 standards, this is almost a full on Tiger jam. Full band exploration driven by some very inspired work by the Rhythm Devils takes this one to stunning, fluid highs. The only issue with this version is that it isn't 10 minutes longer.
Friend of the Devil
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

The tone layering here is stunning. The main jam is true group improv that makes Jerry's final, cathartic solo feel well-earned.
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