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Truckin'
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Wow this version smokes, only an (Great) AUD recording is available, but Jerry is possessed, kinds of blows up at the end, but the middle jam rocks.
4
Wharf Rat
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Not surprised this version is not listed, only an AUD recording is available, make sure you get the Space_Wharf Rat into, Phil is divine.
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Jack Straw
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Great version there’s a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf4B-p3B3K0 During the jam the video focuses on Phil and he is clearly having a blast.
6
Gloria
Nov. 3, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

The bust out version, 1st one since the Melk Weg, what a run at the BCT. Give it a listen.
10
The Music Never Stopped
Nov. 5, 1979
The Spectrum

Long, long closing jam, major Phil bombs and fiery strumming by both Weir and Garcia, give it a listen. Road Trips No.1 Vol 1 Full 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.