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Big Boss Man
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Beefy stetson hat workout. Ravishing harp and fun fender deluxe reverb tones.
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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
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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
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El Paso
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Stagger lee>el paso>crazy fingers>supplication>high time. hetty
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Wharf Rat
Oct. 24, 1979
Springfield Civic Center Arena

checks the boxes, soulful passionate delivery, screaming solo, bombs away.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 16, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

goes the distance for sure. Swirling with cosmic mystery
Candyman
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

what a show and month! This version is surging and humming with heartbreaking lonely energy
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 7, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

Bruce dominates this one, high-spirited, inspired version!
Cassidy
Nov. 10, 1985
Meadowlands Arena

not to be missed, razor sharp and glistening with the woes of prior generations crystallizing into forgiveness and violet rays of hope!
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