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3
Big Boss Man
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Beefy stetson hat workout. Ravishing harp and fun fender deluxe reverb tones.
3
Samson and Delilah
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Not unheard of to go into this after scarlet fire (34 times) still, something of a wacky pranksterish reset. Speedy and powerful version with growl.
2
Big River
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Devils come alive. Joy ride to wirepickin' ecstatic oblivion. Furiously active yet not autobahn, deep 80s
1
Drums -> Space
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Great one. Kits duet is really inspired. Space curdles out with noise but gets jester's hat nightmare with vocal pranks. Beautiful long bluesy intro
1
El Paso
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Stagger lee>el paso>crazy fingers>supplication>high time. hetty

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

happy 50th to this total Frank Gehry of a version, an accomplishment of staggering proportions, love how this one blends D modal shenanigans in and out of firey jazz and icy tender reflection.
Bird Song
Dec. 19, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

this one rules
Brown Eyed Women
April 2, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

yeah this is a screamer
Bird Song
April 4, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

really wild tones and feelings from all on this palatial frozen bird. Gliding symmetrical vibrational pools of implied anguish
Morning Dew
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

the kind of show that's so iconic lemiuex wouldn't dare go near it. Textbook GD magic.