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Scarlet Begonias
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

One of the best stand-alone versions IMO, this one gets quite extended for such an early version, with a jam that flows and peaks.
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Weather Report Suite
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Ok so it's no 6/28/74, but this one holds its own. Real nice playing that gets pretty deep into that freaky-jazzy stuff they do oh so well
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He's Gone
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Absolutely gorgeous version, one of the best of the period.
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Spanish Jam
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Excellent version. Garcia's playing is sharp and jazzy, and Phil is laying into it with some nice bombs. Smooth segue into a great Other One jam
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The Other One
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jazzy Other One with a really nice segue out of Spanish jam.
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Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

GREAT version
Row Jimmy
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Indeed a wonderful version, one of my favorites of the year in fact.
Row Jimmy
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Very fine version, but try 9/18/74 for a best-of-the-year contender.
The Music Never Stopped
March 5, 1981
Stanley Theater

Sort of a sloppy version, but they more than make up for it with an insanely ferocious jam with multiple Jerry peaks. Overall, this is one of the best I've heard.
Deal
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Awesome extended version...pure rock 'n roll.
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