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Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1987
Roanoke Civic Center

Smooth, mellow version with great guitar work by Jerry.
4
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 12, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Hard rockin' Bruce era version.
7
Althea
May 12, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Very crisp, smooth version. Crack open a cold one and tap your toes to this one.
2
Ramble On Rose
Aug. 16, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Love this one. Spunky Jerry with a quirky, inventive solo and nice playing from Bruce as well.
1
Candyman
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

As this show's biggest fan, I'm aghast I didn't post this lovely version. Jerry at his most charming. Bruce is in damn good form as well.
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Throwing Stones
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This version is fantastic.
Bird Song
March 21, 1991
Capital Centre

Should have at least 10-15 more votes. Absolutely soaring version.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 21, 1991
Capital Centre

"Scarlet" is solid enough, but they completely tear up "Fire." The interplay between Jerry and Bruce is fantastic, and Jerry's vocals on the finale are insane. And of course, the icing on the cake: a smooth as silk transition into the gorgeous "Stir It Up" jam. I need to give another listen to 9/4 to see which one I now consider the best Hornsby era version.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

The one song from Ithaca that is unquestionably deserving of the top spot for me.
Eyes Of The World
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

I love the tempo on this one; it strikes a happy medium between the faster, pre-3/25/90 versions and the slower versions that were the norm going forward. Steady, with no sluggishness at all, but not rushed, either. A perfectly measured performance.
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