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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

Morning Dew
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

the version is so tender, even though phil is as punchy as can be in the Miller board. it's like getting hugged by a bear.
Deep Elem Blues
Aug. 27, 1983
Seattle Center Coliseum

'83 was THE year for Deep Elem (electric version). Jerry might be a little sloshed on the first solo but still pumps out tasty licks. Brent joins the fun next time. Slightly less tight than the '83 Santa Cruz version, which still takes the crown for me.
Deep Elem Blues
April 5, 1982
The Spectrum

Smooth and nice to have on Road Trips, very well executed, but lacks the luster of the '83 Santa Cruz version.
Deep Elem Blues
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Jerry upped the gain on this bad boy. Crunchy and and rollicking, this one does the job. Great Seamons matrix too. Maybe not quite as hot as '83 Santa Cruz, which has extra bop.
Deep Elem Blues
Sept. 24, 1983
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

This totally rocks actually. Was really shocked. Jerry sounds great on vocals and on the geetar.
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