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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

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Agree that Slip is the hero here, but Jerry also plays a lot of interesting lines on Franklin's.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

It suffers from its proximity to the Duke version, but Jerry's soloing on this one is excellent.
Dire Wolf
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A lot of creative leads on this one. As others have noted, joyfully sung. There are similar versions with a little bit more stank on them, but this one has a certain bounce that makes it distinct. Worthy of seeking out.
Truckin'
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

This version is a lot of fun, but I think the video carries its reputation. On tape it's sloppier than a lot of other high-octane versions from Fall '77 or other '78 shows. The Wharf Rat that follows is much better
Friend of the Devil
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

Some big Phil bombs all over the jam.
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