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The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 21, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Wicked jamming from Jerry.
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Truckin'
Sept. 20, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Novelty of being done at MSG aside, this is a great version. Jerry reals get after it in the last minute or so.
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Johnny B. Goode
Sept. 20, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Perfect cherry on top of a blistering first set. Vince is on fire.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 20, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Really happy I get to submit this awesome version. Jerry is brilliant on it, his fills and his solos come right out of 1974.
4
Touch of Grey
Sept. 20, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Flawless and energetic version. Jerry doesn't a miss a lyric or a change. Perfect start to an epic show.
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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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