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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.
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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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Comments

Looks Like Rain
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This show is totally incredible, a magic and sparks filled 3 night run for the dead. Foolish heart and Box o'rain from this exemplify the dead, and the best deal ever, of course!
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I now realize that i erroneously submitted "the first US blues" from feb 74, when there are actually several important 73 versions under the "Wave that flag" set of lyrics. Burning x1000, uber.
Estimated Prophet
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Yea, impatient and prominent early version of estimated in set 1, spaced out and rad
Looks Like Rain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

No, never heard the show! adding it to the list, Looks amazing! May '77 was just bonkers, dude!!!!!!!!! too many good nights
Tennessee Jed
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Thanks for the rec for the Seamons matrix, quality is incredible
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