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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

From the Heart of Me
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXe4CKiDrs Studio version is the must-hear! Timeless offhand elegance, super cool! Donna-composed.
Stagger Lee
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Towering primal mountain heaviness, Jerry and Weir are the mvps of the version
Its All Over Now
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Epic it's all over now. stylish strutting sexy, visionary B-) good ole groove
Dancin' in the Streets
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

every second of this set 2 is eventful. After a rip-roaring punky eyes it's straight into this maniacally trippy disco dancing. Godchauxs era in twilight, exquisite form. Possible to get down and lost in this
Terrapin Station
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Just wow. The lady with a fan material is patient on the surface but just crackling with rawness. inspiration move us brightly, to heady windmilling vigor and might and a Goes-To-Eleven finish