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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

Morning Dew
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Bob and Phil are actually the heroes on this one.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Much stronger than the versions from the Spring.
Loose Lucy
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

I've long felt that this song was sort of beneath the band, but this version is something else. The performance of the song itself is sharp, but the jam section is particularly satisfying. Groovy, patient and just plain fun.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

The delight is in the details on this one. Lots of unique flourishes and great tone on this one. Exemplifies the notion that you can't judge a show by the setlist -- you have to judge it by how its played.
Good Lovin'
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

The mellow jazz jam stays propulsive thanks to Kreutzmann. The lack of a Pigpen rap doesn't bother me one bit.
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