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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.
16
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.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

^ What he said. Some of the best Eyes soloing around...a top version of '73 without a doubt!
Eyes Of The World
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

This one really grew on me...one of the better versions of '74 for sure
Eyes Of The World
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Definitly agree! The China>Rider, Playing, Here Comes Sunshine, and the whole 2nd set from He's Gone thru Morning Dew are superb.
Eyes Of The World
May 20, 1973
U.C.

This version is speedy, jazzy, and very tasty. Not quite the legend of 5/26 but definitely one of the best of '73.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

the "Orange Tango" jam has a really cool middle-eastern(?) type flavor and definitely makes this version for me.