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Johnny B. Goode
Sept. 3, 1980
Civic Center

Jerry in full guitar hero mode, and he can barely keep up with himself. They played FAST in '80.
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Days Between
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

Slow build but the outtro solo is worth it. Jerry shreds it to pieces. Amazing. Make sure you get the Matrix - it's a VAST improvement.
13
Space
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

Ken Nordine Space - definitely worth a listen.
7
So Many Roads
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

Pretty bad lyrical flubs, but fluent and decisive solo
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

No solo, but lots of beautiful little nuances hiding in the verses. Standout performance by every supporting member.
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Cream Puff War
July 3, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Best I've heard - here's the deadnet download page. http://www.dead.net/30daysofdead
So Many Roads
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Heartfelt, and as far as I can tell this was the closest he ever got to nailing all the lyrics. 10/1/94 has a better solo, but it's hard to argue with the power of this version.
Days Between
April 4, 1994
Sports Arena

I actually like Vince on the ending jam here. Check out Jerry's guitar work on the end of 3/11.
Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Flawless, almost single-ish. Bobby nails it, and even the exuberant Phil bits are great. Sweet fat guitar sound. Precedes Dark Star, which is neat.
Loser
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

I don't disagree with the top picks, but this one is special. Phil and Keith in particular are in a unique place. Great drums this whole show, too.
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