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7
Little Red Rooster
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

HOT version with guest Matthew Kelly on harmonica.
3
Wharf Rat
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Jerry's weathered voice and Brent's organ add depth and texture to this excellent version.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Jumpin' version. Nice harmonies from Brent.
3
Eyes Of The World
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Fast, jazzy version. Brent and Jerry have some great interplay.
7
Morning Dew
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

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.