50 Days of the Grateful Dead: Scarlet Begonias/ Fire On the Mountain

To commemorate and celebrate the 50 year musical legacy of the Grateful Dead, an iconic American band and California favorite, we bring you “50 Days of the Dead”.

Without further ado, we bring you…

Day 5 –  Scarlet Begonias/ Fire On the Mountain 1990

The Dead enjoyed a resurgence during the late 80’s and early 90’s and this 20 minute version of Scarlet Begonias/ Fire On Mountain at Copps Coliseum in Ontario is often cited as a fan favorite from the period.

Every Deadhead has their own favorite list of performances from thousands of shows. We’ll be touching upon just 50 picks culled over 50 years from fans who enjoy sharing the music.

We hope you enjoy this trip celebrating “50 Days of the Dead” with us.

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