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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
June 19, 1994
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

Of the over 100 I've reviewed in the past few months, this is the One.... The One that somewhere in the second jam of Fire, you cry out "By Crom, please make it stop!" Suffering through Jerry's feeble attempt at the Scarlet solo was sad and painful enough. Then, this bloated sow of a Fire brings you to new levels of horror.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 29, 1980
Pauley Pavilion

I will cede you the SB, but I couldn't disagree more about the FOTM.
Rubin and Cherise
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

If they flubbed the date to 5/8/77 it would have 10 votes. Regardless of existence! ;)
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 29, 1980
Pauley Pavilion

Fine Scarlet with a great solo and a short, but playful transition. The FOTM is just fantastic! Exquisite intro, a couple of stratospheric jams, and an incendiary closing jam. Be forewarned, both the SBD and Auds suffer from a Cut Of Death around the 3rd verse.... +1
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 28, 1979
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Out of tune, sloppy, the bridge is mushy, Some inappropriate keyboards, Garcia eats every verse of Fire, etc... But, I've never heard more melancholy reading of the duo. Garcia sounds absolutely morose from from the first chorus of his Scarlet solo until the final note decays. I love the feel of this one, Jerry really hits me on a profound emotional level here. If you know of a more mournful, dour version, spill the beans.
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