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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

What can you say just another buttery S-->F from April 1978. From beginning to end it's full of creative interplay and fantastic solos by Mr. Garcia. The boys harnessed the energy and let it ride- sublime.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

This is the highest ranked version I personally witnessed. At the time I thought it was merely great, but shortly after I acquired a tape and played it endlessly. It's a fantastic version from one of the best shows of 1988. Jerry was lean mean and clean.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Definitely a heroic noteworthy version worthy of praise. S-->F made a comeback in summer/fall 1994. However, I find this pairing teeters ever so slightly on the overrated side. There's just not quite enough x factor for me to justify it's high ranking. It's absolutely a monster version for 94, but not quite heady enough to be ranked above so many from 77-85. Aww but what the hell I'll give the upvote.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Best of 1982
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

100% gold. Great Scarlet followed by an all-time transition that patiently dissolves into the ethereal. Then we get a full thrust stomp entry into Fire (thanks Phil!). Fire is a delicious dessert. Jerry's in good voice. Apparently I'm repeating what others have said, but it's all true. Lots of interesting things going on...definitely worth multiple spins. Deserves a higher ranking to these ears.
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