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Bertha
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

Kicks off this epic set 2. Great version, Jerry's torching it.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

This whole show fucks. Even the IMHBTR. Band was a gang of poised killers this evening.
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Althea
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Searing work from both Jerry and Bobby.
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Playin' In The Band
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Nice 14 minute version that gets pretty far out there.
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Morning Dew
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

A crushing technical error keeps this from being one of the best "Dew"'s of the 1980s'.
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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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