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The Wheel
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Surprised this isn't here. Tight, clean version with beautiful tones and harmonies. Serene version before that blazing Fantasy.
1
Truckin'
Oct. 17, 1990
Grugahalle

I really dig Hornsby era performances of this classic tune.
1
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1990
Grugahalle

Fantastic "Peter" with a great outro where Jerry really lets 'er rip.
1
Stella Blue
May 3, 1991
Cal Expo

One of the best post-Brent versions of "Stella Blue." Soaring, transcendent outro solo. Power Jerry.
1
Stella Blue
March 19, 1995
The Spectrum

Jerry's piling on the soul and plays a very nice solo.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

I actually thought this was an excellent "Eyes." Not as long as previous versions but very tight with Jerry and Phil especially on the money. There are very few versions of the song I go to post-Hornsby, but this is one of them.
Morning Dew
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

I actually think the set is pretty solid if you forgive "Easy Answers." That could just be me having liberal standards, though.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

This version starts on the moon and winds up in hell. Can't get enough of it.
Wave to the Wind
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

You know, the beginning of this song sounds like Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill" a little bit, and you think it's gonna be somewhat interesting, than it morphs into the Love Boat theme.
Morning Dew
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

Agreed with your points about 3/27/94 (which, by the way, is an all around really good show - "Deal" and "O1" are also fantastic, as is the 13 minute "Aiko Aiko). That one is Top 5 EVER, and I agree that it is on par with 1977 ones. These South Carolina shows are actually excellent.