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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

The Scarlet is very 'meh' to my ears, but the Fire definitely rocks.
Franklin's Tower
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

This is a good one!
Franklin's Tower
March 13, 1982
Reno Centennial Coliseum

Fuck yea!!! Amazing high energy version and nice set 2 overall.
Let It Grow
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very strong; energetic yet patient playing with typical Garcia magic. Classic show.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow, wow, WOW!!!!!! Forget all the other spring '77 versions, this is IT. Jerry absolutely KILLS. Amazing! A must hear version, my new favorite.
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