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Promised Land
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Putting technical issues behind him, Jerry attacks the finale.
2
Sugar Magnolia
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Spirited end to set 2. Great show.
3
Playin' In The Band
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Check this one out. Nice Vince / Jerry chemistry at work around eight minutes in.
4
Looks Like Rain
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Beautiful version.
1
All Along the Watchtower
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

The band plays this one like they're trying to put out a fire.
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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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