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Deal
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique version, Jer is inspired
3
Jack Straw
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Velvety smooth with Jerry and Keith adding some great accents and fills...bridge solo is very nice!
10
Space
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Listed as a 'Space' on the Dick's Pick, but really part of an epic Truckin>Other One jam, this gets really out there!!!
15
Space
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Very beautiful, jazzy Space following a legendary Eyes
5
Drink Up and Go Home
Aug. 5, 1970
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse

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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

A+ version right here. Like grendel says, the bridge jamming is insanely hot. The transition is nice and smooth, and then we get a raging Fire with Jerry just ripping the jam with tidal waves of notes. Awesome!
The Music Never Stopped
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Epic!!!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Sure hope dannyc is being sarcastic. This is one of the very best ever, though I think 4/24/78 and 9/2/78 are a little hotter.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

This version without a doubt has the all-time best transition between the two songs; the jamming is just totally otherworldly. MAJOR x-factor on this one, and I can definitely hear why it's Dick's favorite.
Let It Grow
March 25, 1983
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

Whoa. What this version lacks in precision it more that makes up for in apocalyptic shredding...between about the 6-8 min. mark is maybe some of the most insane jamming I've ever heard from this band. Words fail.
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