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Wet Blanket

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3
Black Peter
Jan. 17, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

One of the more languid takes on this one. Although Jerry's voice is shot, it works. Notable for 2 runs through the solo, both of them stellar.
3
Feel Like A Stranger
June 29, 1980
Pauley Pavilion

Explosive jam makes this one a bit unique. Not as smooth and complex as some later versions, but synergy and chops by all.
9
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Smokes from head to tail. No SBD, or this would be top 5 with ease.
20
Stella Blue
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

I fully expect this one to rise in popularity once the BBD arrives.
5
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 27, 1981
Long Beach Arena

Nice AUD has Jerry up front. Great solo in SB, transition is interesting, with nice cascading riffs, followed by a Hot FOTM.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Yeah, This one's a keeper. A bit of an anomoly with the two solo breaks in SB, and FOTM being only two verses. Still left me more than satisfied. +1
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 26, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

A masterpiece of avant garde deconstruction, or over indulgent wankery? Count me in the Former, SB gets this treatment in the transition, Fire in the Second jam and outro. i think it was a conscious group effort to approach it this way. I am assuming they weren't too pleased with it, and returned to the more standard arrangement. If you don't like the MIDI in general, but dig "free" music, give this one a spin.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Nothing subtle about this one. Bands on Fire, giddy with their new toys. I can see why this is rated so highly. I can almost get past the brassy, abrasive tones, but the fact that ITDOESNTBREATHE is what I find most unappealing in this one. Needs a little air, it's too claustrophobic.
Sugaree
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

You found a gem in the big rock candy mountain! Good year for this tune, has tough competition from earlier in the year. ETA: it rates. +1
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

The nature of this site encourages the plucking of low-hanging fruit. Want gems, you gotta dig.
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