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Scarlet_Fire

2nd Generation

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Submissions

6
Doin' That Rag
Sept. 29, 1969
Cafe au Go-Go

OK, this is really a submission for the following Seven jam. But that on its own should make this the most popular Rag.
8
Row Jimmy
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

The way every member weaves together in Jerry's second solo is so perfect it seems pre-orchestrated. Pristine.
2
Mind Left Body Jam
April 17, 1975
Ace's Studio

Mind Left Body/Music Never Stopped jam from Blues for Allah sessions. Wicked cool.
7
Not Fade Away
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Simply enjoyable '76 mellowness. Fire on the Mountain/Happiness is Drumming teases by Phil before Drums!
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Crazy good transition and phil bombs in rider. Band is on tonight
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 13, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

This is a good version but nothing terribly special. The Scarlet is average, but the jam into Fire has some interesting moments, particularly towards the end when, like 3/31, phil and brent seem to be ready for Fire while Jerry flutters above them. This is less rambling than the 3/31 transition so I think "works" a little better, but Jerry skips ahead of the rest and jumps right into his wah riff, forcing the others to catch up. Just nitpicking here, as this Fire is strong (Healy's echo effects are actually pretty freakin cool). If you want a spring '84 Scarlet->Fire (or just any Scarlet->Fire) check out 4/20.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

^grendel, I agree with you on the transition on the basis of it being fascinating to hear the rest of the guys kind of wait and watch Jerry. But I think it's a little too noodly and fluffy, and not that exciting musically. That being said, I upvoted as well, because this is a strong overall version deserving of higher ranking IMO. time to tackle Hampton!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Brent really does add a lot in the transition and during Fire, which is stellar. Jerry's particularly melodic solo in Scarlet is another highlight. I thought the transition jam lagged just a little, so I still think 4/20/84 is a bit better overall. I'll have to listen to the 4/13 version from Hampton ASAP considering the quality of these Spring '84 versions
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Some Scarlet->Fire transitions are pure power (I see you Copps), some so stealthy and polished that there is no beginning or end (Cornell), but this one simply melts, in the best way. Listen to Phil create tension under Jerry's Fire-y arpeggiations and Brent's airy twinkles, then release it by dropping his bass line just perfectly. The ensuing Fire oozes along with a patient groove that Jerry eats up happily, laying down choice licks while letting the band keep churning. And that's not even mentioning the Scarlet...you know what to do!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

This Fire is excellent. It doesn't have the soaring peaks as some others, and it isn't that long, but all of Jerry's phrases are meticulous and incredibly well-structured. I love his tone on the Miller board - super crunchy. Brent also shines on the organ. Listen up!
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