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3
Big Boss Man
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Beefy stetson hat workout. Ravishing harp and fun fender deluxe reverb tones.
3
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

Comments

Dark Star
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

this one is twinkly, melodic, and symphonically paced. Phil steers the ship. this whole sequence is drenched with inspiration!
Truckin'
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

insane jam! Billy hits hypergroove and swirls everyone into a typhoon of funky jazzy awesomeness, very hot!
The Other One
Sept. 18, 1983
Nevada County Fairgrounds

vicious! Sinister jerry work and fanning from all!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 4, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

wow this one is rowdy and magical. Drummers throw away the paperwork early and devilish lines and long elegant ideas flow from all! Many peaks! Midwest love at its most obvious
Stella Blue
Sept. 2, 1988
Capital Centre

weaving hymnal hemlock grace builds into a volcano of ecstasy! Great version!