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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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Black Throated Wind
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

full of life, real nice!!
Truckin'
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Opens set 1, studio tight and all out full to the wall rippin'. Dynamite godchaux sparks are flying from kreutzmann's shuffle
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

Wooooooo mama this one is great!!!! Bleary and full of momentum blissy plane of utility and satisfied generosity, gets super cowboy. A highlight for sure!!
New Minglewood Blues
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

not a perfunctory run-through, Texas charcoal-charred goods down and dirty on this one. psychedelic. has a wide open 77/78 embracing feel
Candyman
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

all 80's candymen are dynamite. This one has a particularly funky undertone and adventurous comping. Thrilling peak at mr benson and the solo is immaculately poignant and weir keeps lacing it through and inspiring the others in his wake after.
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