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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
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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

Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Yeah, idk how this one wasn't here yet! Such a legendary show.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

No doubt a legendary version, but IMO 5/22/77 smokes this one. No contest.
Morning Dew
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Absolutely! I agree this one has it all over 5/8/77.
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Excellent flowing and moody version with a great Garcia lead space transition into Stella B.
Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Very good version, but I like the ones from May '77 a bit better. The 2nd instrumental break is really interesting though, with Keith and Jerry getting into a sweet little duel of sorts.
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