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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

lots of nutty jerry mu-tron and rippin' 7-piece goodness
Sunrise
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

its a show like this from "Terrapin Station" tour that makes me wish Donna had better monitoring or in-ear, something, to keep up with everyone else in turms of amplification. This is a really nice building type of thing, pretty stuff in 77.
Samson and Delilah
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Wow, 16 votes. Stellar and skyrocketing prime 77. Gotta love the vibe of that Betty Board also.
Big Railroad Blues
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Probably my favorite one of these, menacingly burnin'. 36 is really one of my favorite Dick's Picks, the Spectrum is always a special spot, and you can't go wrong with these 72 selections, there are many ridiculously great versions on this album. Worth multiple listens.
The Music Never Stopped
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Membrane crazy soloing, and heady improvisation, on this lumberjack, seminal 1977 TMNS!!!!!!!!! The energy and will of the crew can't lose, ever!!!!!!1
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