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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.
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

Loser
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Weir's funky chord work gives this version a different vibe.
Loser
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Weir's funky chord work gives this version a different vibe.
Wharf Rat
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

The intro to this one is very hard-hitting. You can instantly tell you're in for a dark ride.
The Other One
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

I think the modified Spanish Jam (aka Spinach Jam) here features enough Other One quotes to make it uniquely jammed intro to the song itself.
C. C. Rider
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Upvoted for the way Jerry gives us an absolutely killer apology solo to make up for Bob's slide catastrophe.
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