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Samson and Delilah
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Never thought I'd dig this song so much. They're just so on this whole night (week actually).
12
Next Time You See Me
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Simply amazing. Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc
22
He's Gone
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

I love this version. It's got oomph and doesn't put you to sleep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for video.
12
Jack Straw
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Great bumping version. Check out the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for rare Europe '72 footage.
22
Fire On The Mountain
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Embryonic "Fire" in the "soundcheck jam" into Wharf Rat. Not a full FTM, but of amazing Deadfulness and not listed elsewhere. Check it out!

Comments

Hard to Handle
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Hot and greasy, like the best of them. I love how Phil just floors it around minute six. But this one doesn't quite shoot me over the falls in a barrel the way some do: Bobby's solo is a bit limp by comparison to others from this era and the crescendo before the final verse drops out before Pigpen comes back in. There are so many great ones to choose from in '71. Check out the April Fillmore East shows, ouch!
El Paso
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Heartbreaking waltz tempo: Last dance in Texas; farewell desperado. Sweet and lovely. Thanks for the links DarkStar67!
Me and My Uncle
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Bobby's got a snarl that just exudes violence. I love this version and the surf-punk cowboy sound that was still part of the Danger Dead sound.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Hot Goddamn, that just rips. A crescendo of energy and power, it builds up to a beautiful peak.
Cassidy
Sept. 26, 1980
Warfield Theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTUYH8LP2Jc