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3
Let It Grow
Oct. 26, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

What this one lacks in deep exploration, it more than makes up for in exceptionally tight playing and strong vocals. A top-shelf performance from all.
2
Mama Tried
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tight version with a spirited solo from Jerry.
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.
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Comments

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.
The Music Never Stopped
April 10, 1978
Fox Theatre

4 votes? This is a contender for worst version of the Keith and Donna era.
Not Fade Away
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Oddly moody. Jerry is feeling a little lethargic this set, but that actually manifests as some incentive jamming on this occasionally formulaic cover
The Music Never Stopped
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Bob's contributions to the main jam are downright hypnotic. One of the best ever.
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