I have the So Many Roads box set, so I'm familiar with this version......and I continue to be perplexed by it's current ranking (#3). I've tried to figure out what's so special, and I'm honestly stumped. Don't get me wrong it's a fine version, but I can't upvote when so many others are demonstrably more satisfying to these ears.....oh well it's all subjective.

Nope. I’m sure it was special to witness, but I can’t see how this version belongs in the top 15 of all time.

“Once in a while you get shown……” As a huge fan of this pairing I’d consider this version every so often…. I was impressed, but didn’t regard it as very heady. Maybe cuz of the audio fidelity? Maybe cuz I was still a 70s snob? Whatever dude. Get over yourself and take another bite. Well I definitely did myself a favor. I encourage you to strap yourself in and prepare for a Scarlet Fire journey exploring musical terrain both familiar and unique. Scarlet is pretty strong even with the lyric amnesia, but then…..It’s a long and winding road of a stupendous transition full of subtle and sledgehammer jammyness- pure early 80s GD manna. The extended landing into Fire is the definition of —>. This is must hear headiness!!! Fire shreds in typical 1983 fashion. For nearly 30 minutes Jerry is on it like gravy on biscuits, but Brent is the real MVP. The drummers ain’t sleeping either. I don’t know where this version “should” rank, but it’s definitely on par with the more celebrated Hartford rendition six months later. Upvote registered.

No doubt 1977 is a historically monumental year for this pairing- and for good reason. Yet I’ve been shying away from the 1977 couplets lately cuz the transitions to me are too slick and not “thick and gooey”enough…..but this rendering reminded me of 77’s greatness. 100% boss version with Keith helping lead the attack in the segue- the peak hits hard and although the Fire is short, it still satisfies. Most importantly Jerry sounds happy. A wonderful sleeper version worthy of an upvote and further listening.

Have to agree this is not getting the love it deserves. Yes Vince is still feeling out his role, but Jerry’s in total control. A super satisfying rendition.