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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
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
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Stella Blue
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

magical stella with some absolutely fantastic dual lead work from jg and bw at the end. No one does a ballad like these guys
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

So underrated. I just love 77, through and through and through. Stephen-esque spaciness looms throughout this mammoth version of the other one, especially in the lysergic second half.
St. Stephen
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

What a treat this St. Stephen, cruisin' down a sunny highway at calm speed, smelling the roses all the while. '77 goodness.
Row Jimmy
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

wish this one would never end. magic version surging with emotion
Promised Land
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Spilled water on my computer last night while this was playing, cursed version (it's fine now, the dead gods are smiling on me)
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