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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
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Also contains arguably the best SB bridge solo of the month, although I prefer 5/21 seven of ten times. The bouncy melodic jam in FOTM that occurs around 5:30 on the official release is unique to this version as well. Wish it would have sprung up more often because it’s deliciously quirky.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 2, 1981
The Spectrum

I agree with most of what is said about this combo, I think it’s in the top 5 of the year and best of the month.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

I gave this one an upvote mostly for the outstanding FOTM intro, it foreshadows 5/17’s thwackiness, but I find it much more melodic and cohesive. The Scarlet solo is a bit weak in terms of the era, but there are plenty of higher rated ones it wipes the floor with.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 14, 1990
Madison Square Garden

I can’t say I’d put in the top 20, but I agree it is vastly under appreciated on this board. I think it is in the top 3 of the year, the others being 9/10 and 7/4 which are both sleepers as well. One or two 91’s are as good, but agree that it blows away any post 91’s by a country mile. ETA: it seems one of the six votes belong to me. The rest of the show is smoking as well.
The Music Never Stopped
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

As described in summary by OP. Phenomenal midsection. Both Garcia and Weir are right up front and in your face. Transition back into the bouncy part could be a bit smoother, but the heights reached are extraordinary. +1
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