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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
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He's Gone
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Absolutely gorgeous version, one of the best of the period.
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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
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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

Let It Grow
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

This one is is pretty kill too, but I think I like the night before (9/7/73) better!
Let It Grow
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Absolutely love this version...very intense, with some wicked, jazzy trills from Jer. Stunning version for its first time out.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

HOLY SHIT!!! Jer says "Get down!" and do they ever...one of the very best, most high energy versions I've heard, with ridiculous leads from Garcia. Be sure to listen to the NFA too! This is truly amazing, even with the tape cut.
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 17, 1973
Onondaga County War Memorial

That's Keith on the Theremin! An excellent and unique performance for sure.
Dark Star
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Absolutely INSANE meltdown in this Dark Star. Just plain ridiculous.
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