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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

Desolation Row
Aug. 15, 1987
Town Park

the rich guy in short jeans wins by TKO, every time he gets into that neck-vein-bursting screaming match vocal at this consistent a level is a work of art to me. Keep it weir'd every day, this one just writhes with that exciting spontaneity and beefy tone
Spanish Jam
Aug. 28, 1981
Long Beach Arena

sneaks up on you... agile and tenaciois!!!! that build!!
Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 28, 1981
Long Beach Arena

toad in the gas pipe makes for an impactful one, and great solo
Shakedown Street
Aug. 28, 1981
Long Beach Arena

worthy. Slimy and dank
The Wheel
Aug. 28, 1981
Long Beach Arena

amazing, funky, kinetic, yes