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Submissions

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Scarlet Begonias
June 20, 1974
The Omni

BOUNCY
28
Dancin' in the Streets
April 12, 1970
Fillmore West

Fallout from the Phil Zone. Unique, one of the finest early versions.
18
Dancin' in the Streets
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

HUGE early Dancin', possibly the best ever--they are just totally dialed into one another like fingers of a hand!
23
Dark Star
Feb. 21, 1969
Dream Bowl

Wow, this is superb. Jerry is brutal and sharp as a tack during the intro jam! After that things get more introspective but quite beautiful...
52
Morning Dew
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

One of the heaviest crescendos ever; the peaks are just unbelievable!
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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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