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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

He's Gone
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This one mostly stinks, but the Little Star jam is at least sort of interesting in that it's unique, but the interplay is far from inspired.
Good Lovin'
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

An unexpected clinic from Phil on this version. Phil's pounding exploration propels the rest of the boys to take this one to some very "free" territory. Amazed to see so few votes.
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

One of those magical versions where the whole band comes alive to elevate the song beyond the sum of its parts.
Truckin'
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

It may not be as explosive or exploratory as the versions that would come later in the year, but this is an excellent version for conveying the band's live appeal to someone who has only experienced American Beauty + Workingman's Dead.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 23, 1970
Winterland Arena

It may be short, but the return to the main theme is powerful and joyous, driven over the edge by exuberant Phil harmonies. Check this one out on Complete Live Rarities or the 03 WMD reissue bonus tracks.
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