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Brown Eyed Women
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Just so damn smooth
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Big Boy Pete
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

My favorite, though I don't know many versions of this song!
14
Deal
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Legit. As per usual, Keith and Jerry own this song...
31
Eyes Of The World
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Overshadowed by the monster second set Playin', this deserves more attention. Tight playing, tons 'o energy, and Phil is massive and funky. Check it!!
13
Scarlet Begonias
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Garica's solos are inventive and unique...this version is so tight yet the jams seem to stretch forever!
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Comments

Wharf Rat
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Absolutely incredible jazzy and flowing jamming on this version. Top notch stuff and might be the best of the year. This whole 2nd set is one of the best of all time!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Yes, there are certainly a number of blown lyrics, but if you can hear past that, I think this version has a wonderfully subdued, lilting and jazzy transition, one of the best of the period IMHO. The Fire also contains some very hot playing.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Incredible version, the final jam peak is INSANE!!
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

This one is indeed excellent...not as hot as the night after, but very strong!
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Easily the best spring 77 version - very hot jam and the first ever pairing with Eyes.
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