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1
Alabama Getaway
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Jerry's mic craps out at the beginning and as per usual he mangles the words, but the solos are rippin'!
2
Brokedown Palace
July 17, 1988
Greek Theater - University of California

Gorgeous version, like most versions. Jerry sounds so sweet here.
6
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 1, 1994
The Palace

Nearly 20 minutes...good jamming on the main theme before a very nice melt down later on. Not quite 12/16/94 but still very good.
3
Little Red Rooster
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Completely torched. Jerry hits his solo like they owe him a million a dollars.
2
Mexicali Blues
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

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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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