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Scarlet Begonias
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

One of the best stand-alone versions IMO, this one gets quite extended for such an early version, with a jam that flows and peaks.
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Weather Report Suite
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Ok so it's no 6/28/74, but this one holds its own. Real nice playing that gets pretty deep into that freaky-jazzy stuff they do oh so well
16
He's Gone
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Absolutely gorgeous version, one of the best of the period.
12
Spanish Jam
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Excellent version. Garcia's playing is sharp and jazzy, and Phil is laying into it with some nice bombs. Smooth segue into a great Other One jam
8
The Other One
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jazzy Other One with a really nice segue out of Spanish jam.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

The first half is out of control. It slows a bit in the middle, but the transition into GDTRFB is killer. Better than Cornell for sure (IMHO of course).
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

The groove on this one is outrageous! Fantastic interplay on this slow burner masterpiece!
Not Fade Away
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Seems like the best NFAs are in '71!!! This is my second fave after the epic 11-15-71.
Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

A unique version...sounds like they're gonna quit right after the song, then all of a sudden its off to happy melody jam land!
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Just love this one...Jerry really pours on the GOO
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