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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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Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

Holy shit!!!! This jam absolutely BURNS with pure psychedelic intensity; the peak is just enormous for such a relatively short version. Possibly the finest of the tour, besides maybe 5/24.
Morning Dew
April 13, 1969
Ballroom

Best of the year imho
The Other One
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

This version has grown on me considerably. Lots of wonderful, loose exploration, capped off with a beautiful MLB jam.
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Updated 8-13-13: One of the very, very best of the tour!!!! Garcia absolutely SHREDS after the 1st verse, after which they launch into some awesome Tiger/Caution jamming. Jam after El Paso is also very passionate and jazzy. What a classic!
Sugar Magnolia
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Excellent version capping off a legendary second set!
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