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Feel Like A Stranger
March 31, 1986
Providence Civic Center

Hardly a classic, but surprisingly not listed despite being on 30 Days 2013
3
Drums
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

This isn't on here? From this show? Pretty memorable version.
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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Caps off one of the most ballad-heavy shows in the band's history.
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Good Lovin'
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

A nice contrast to all the ballads from this show.
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Especially nice and up-tempo following a delicate portion of the show.
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Comments

Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Really enjoying Phil on this.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Definitely good for the era, but considering that it's in the company of 11/1/79, 10/14/83, and 4/20/84, I have to slap the overrated tag on this one. I can listen to any of those other versions I mentioned and feel like I need a cigarette afterward because they're so satisfying. This doesn't do that for me, but it's justifiably long and a nice late-period show of vitality for Jerry, so I have no issue with revisiting this on occasion.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

I'm guessing this gets overlooked in the shadow of the titanic 4/20/84 version, but much like 3/31 and 4/13/84, there's plenty to enjoy here. The Scarlet here sounds like the band is trying to get in sync, while Jerry's voice is worn and a bit sluggish. Things pick up in the bridge jam, moving to a nice goopy transition jam, and Jerry really comes to life during Fire. While maybe on the whole not as strong as any of the previously mentioned versions, this should at least be in double digits. Anyone who enjoys 83-84 Scarlet-Fires as I do should check this out.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Nice thick tone from Jerry in the Scarlet bridge, a crescendo in the transition jam that really demands attention, and a well-engaged Fire. This one's probably a bit better than 8/6/82.
Walking Blues
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Smokeshow
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