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Scarlet Begonias
Dec. 6, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Intriguing Set 2 opener "Scarlet -> Sugar." Nice MIDI at the end.
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Cassidy
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This one shines from my favorite Hornsby show.
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Ramble On Rose
Dec. 13, 1990
McNichols Arena

Man was 1990 a good year for this song. Terrific version, great solo, nice ragtime-y work from Bruce. Just exactly perfect.
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Jack Straw
Dec. 13, 1990
McNichols Arena

Listened to this show because it was played the day I was born. A great Hornsby era version.
3
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Impassioned Bobby delivery and great work from Jerry, Bruce and Mickey.
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Morning Dew
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

The first 2/3's of this "Dew" are absolutely incredible: the drummers are possessed, Bobby and Brent are on fire, and Jerry's vocals are among the most soulful he's ever layed down on a "Dew," and his mid-song solo is scorching. Unfortunately, Jerry's guitar completely goes out during the final jam, rendering an otherwise spectacular version a crushing disappointment. All I can say is it's a fucking shame.
The Weight
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

One of the top 5 shows of 1991 right here (1. 10/27 2. 9/10 3. 3/20 4. 6/17 5. 12/28).
Morning Dew
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

One of those "Dew"'s where the finale makes me feel like I'm holding on for dear life. Teeth clenching stuff.
Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

So I know I'm four days late but I wanted to acknowledge the 25th anniversary of this miracle of a "Dew." Seriously, bump this fucker into the Top 5. Only 5/8/77, 5/22/77, 5/26/72 and 9/18/87 beat it.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 4, 1990
Sandstone Amphitheatre

I didn't really feel this one. Jerry sounds totally disinterested vocally, especially on "Scarlet," where he makes meat loaf out of some the lyrics ("tucked into her shoes"?). That said, the MIDI transition is really cool and Jerry does pull together some great solos during "Fire," so I guess it's a bit like 5/26/95 in that regard.
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