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Standing On The Moon
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Passionate vocals and Jerry torches the solo something righteous.
3
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Swirling, dreamlike version to end a great 1st set.
2
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Not a song I often acknowledge, but Bobby delivers a great vocal here. Good performance all around.
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Jack A Roe
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Nimble, spritely rendition.
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Walking Blues
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Throwaway song, but this version cooks.
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Comments

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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