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Submissions

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
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

There are some fine versions very low on this list. I think we are missing a few that haven't been nominated. My mission is to listen to all of them anonymously and give an objective review of their merits for my own edification. I'm exactly half complete at this point. Some of my faves have fallen hard in the process. This has always been one of my top '77s, I hope it stands up to the scrutiny. On a side note, it's way more fun to listen casually than purposefully, although it's an enjoyable task.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 19, 1990
Internationales Congress Centrum

Sleeping way down here on the list. That MIDI flute can become a bit tiresome, but the first jam in Fire is 3.5 minutes of Full band bliss, everyone gets a chance to shine, and they do. The only problem I had with this is I wanted more, as the second jam and outro are rather short. It deserves better company. +1
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 12, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Love the Funk intro to Fire, the closing jam is pretty good, too. What really stands out to me is JG's voice. I've never heard it so bad. Sounds painful.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 14, 1982
Recreation Hall - University of California

I don't understand the appeal of this one. What's there isn't bad, but Jerry's rig cops a powder at 3:30 into FOTM, he comes back around 5:50, but the problems persist. Bob and Brent try to cover, but they abort it and head to drums.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Another gem from the under appreciated post-coma/TouchHead years. Starts a bit sloppy, but gels quickly and stays focused and interesting through out the transition, the FOTM sways, swaggers and screams. Then blasts off for more of the same. Chubby eats the 3rd verse of SB, and there is a hiccup in the tranx into the SB coda. Who cares? The whole band shines here. +1
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