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Eyes Of The World
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Nice melodies from Jerry, hot Phil soloing, then a unique mellow and spacey segue into Wharf Rat
42
Black Peter
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Probably my favorite pre hiatus Black Peter...one of the best ever!!!
33
Black Peter
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

A major hilight of a show chock full of 'em. Just wonderful emotion.
14
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 16, 1974
Winterland Arena

Just insane playing on this one...cocaine jazz!!!
11
Scarlet Begonias
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Tight version; jam has bounce, pizzaz, and energy spilling all over the place...these '74 Scarlets are a breed all their own!

Comments

Bird Song
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

I agree, this one is painfully underrated. More people should hear this!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

This is a great one. Maybe not quite as good as Cornell but definitely a standout from '77.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Seriously, this is probably the best version of the year. Wish I could vote for it twice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

A great one! Definitely better than Cornell, but not quite as stunning as 5/21/77, which is the 2nd best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

There are better in May '77 alone IMHO. Check out 5/13, 5/17, and especially 5/21, as others have mentioned. Still an epic version though, with a totally unique transition.