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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.
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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Comments

Deal
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

This is pretty much a perfect reading of the song's original arrangement, before it became a set closing shred fest.
Here Comes Sunshine
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

I'm a simple man: I hear a 1973 Here Comes Sunshine, I upvote it on HeadyVersion.
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Never quite understood the decision to play this as anything other than a set/show closer, but this performance is incredibly tight and heartfelt.
Bertha
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Mellow magic
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

It may be about 10 minutes shorter than some of the year's headier expeditions, but every single piece of this jam is tight and purposeful. Stunning music.
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