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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.
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

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Foolish Heart
Dec. 14, 1990
McNichols Arena

Seas of resplendent nourishing coasting thru memories, choose yer own adventure bralove theatrics spun onto this version.
Days Between
Dec. 13, 1993
San Diego International Sports Arena

and solo tears the house down
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 13, 1993
San Diego International Sports Arena

Fresh hazard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjXtcuPNgZI Oceanic, nourishing eyes, full of ascendant atmosphere
Foolish Heart
March 8, 1992
Capital Centre

fabulous, wavy mystical version. Jer gets his tone going
Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Gold mine of wondrous on-the-fly arranging. this version is more than activated - spiralling into the cosmos