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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 19, 1978
State Fairgrounds Coliseum

yet another unique one, the 78 chaotic vibe is strong, this one shimmers with sparkling jam
Row Jimmy
Dec. 19, 1978
State Fairgrounds Coliseum

whoa. jerry hybrid slide, lots of speaker counterpoint seeping futuristic watercolor of a dynamite wicked slow one
They Love Each Other
Dec. 19, 1978
State Fairgrounds Coliseum

keith sings
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Dec. 31, 1985
Oakland Coliseum

heroic! Really full throttle version - screaming work from all
The Other One
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

magnificent sequence cresting between the states of foggy memory and visceral unforgettable nowness with a magical electric bluegrass ease. Total shredfest, punchy cratering and amazingly tight- a scary roller coaster puddles beautifully into concert hall shenanigans.