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Throwing Stones
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Great interplay with Hornsby, it’s on Dick’ Pick Vol 17 and one of the best of the ‘90’s.
41
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

This one has to be on the list, the jamming is not great, (They were very, very high), but the vocal finale is off the charts, just beaming with fun.
3
Foolish Heart
March 28, 1989
The Omni

Stong version with an excellent jam out of Playing> Foolish Heart.
16
Foolish Heart
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

Second Set opener, nicely jammed middle, great ending, transitions into Looks Like Rain
4
Satisfaction
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

Hampton magic once again, great Satisfaction from an above average show.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

The best Sugar>Scarlet transition I heard live, seamless and perfect. Great to see it again “At the Movies”.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Great version, I saw two Scarlet> Fire’s in ’77, but this one is when I really “Got It”, the Scarlet transition jam is wonderful, even Donna has a soulful quality. The real kicker for me is the Fire vocal finale, this is the first time I remember the Row, Row, Row your Boat repetition of the lyrics, I when I first heard the tape a few years ago, it all came flooding back. Makes me smile every time I hear it.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

The version just before Atlanta is equally hot, can’t miss a single Scarlet> Fire from the Spring of ’78. I like the Scarlet transition jam even better. The first Fire solo is tremendous, Jerry’s tone is very fat, starts to fan a little, then the “You really can’t fake” line is delivered with authority, very nice. The finale is not as hot as Atlanta, but still very good.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

Wow, did not know this version, now in my top ten for sure. The entire band is on FIRE! I love all the ’78 versions of Scarlet> Fire and this one needs to be heard, listen and vote.
Althea
May 16, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Also my favorite version, there is about 60 seconds of pure bliss during the final jam that made all the miles worthwhile.