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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Audio problems abound, but I quite fancy Jerry's playing in "Scarlet."
3
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

Fast. Tight. Happy. What more could you ask for?
2
Not Fade Away
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Be forewarned- the sound quality on this is absolutely brutal, but it's worth it if you can make it through.
6
Sitting on Top of the World
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Out of a killer "DS," and a nice reading of a classic blues tune. Dig those changes!
3
Deal
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Tight, punchy version.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This is weird-as-hell because the tempo is slower (so Brent can learn the chord changes?). Some of the '77-'78 "Scarlets" can be just a *touch too fast, and while Jerry can play over it, it takes them a few minutes to find the groove. But then they do, and if you like THAT part of the '77 "S>F"s, you will absolutely love this.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

ALL that said, and it's definitely worth a listen, there is NO WAY this is higher than 05-17!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

The direct transition is great. The band seems to lose momentum with the slower tempo than the surrounding nights, and you can hear Phil bomb into that bouncing octave "Fire" riff. He seems to ease off for a second, and you can hear Jerry egg him on into "Fire." That is a great version, and the direct transition is obviously something new in the month.
Shakedown Street
Oct. 25, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

For what it's worth, I agree with the above two comments. I think this is the superior version.
Sugaree
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

It is simply unreal how consistently good the band and Garcia are this entire tour, and even more unreal that they could still go the extra mile for a version like this.
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