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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.
5
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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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

This is one of those songs that really lets you know whether or not Jerry was into it that night. His vocals here let you know right away that this is going to be a special night.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
Drums -> Space
July 26, 1987
Anaheim Stadium

One of the best Space jams I've ever heard post-coma.
Drums -> Space
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Drums travels some sinister territory here. Truly inspired.
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