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Picasso Moon
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Not a fan of this song but this version has spunk to spare. Still better when it was called "Hell in a Bucket."
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Turn On Your Love Light
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

The Dave Murray "Love Light"! Also, James Cotton lays down the harp for an extra bluesy feel. Really spry, energetic version from a great show.
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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Brent is on fire here.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Rollicking good fun on NYE.
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Big Railroad Blues
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Ass Kicker. 1985 was very kind to "Big Railroad Blues."
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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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