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Samson Freak

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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Rockin' Sugar Mags with HORNS! Love it or leave it but a great performance nonetheless
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Promised Land
April 7, 1991
Orlando Arena

Smokin' Promised out of Reuben and Cherise. Phil bombs galore
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Samson and Delilah
Oct. 13, 1980
Warfield Theater

Absolutely wonderful jam into Samson, totally brings the heat. Brent and Jerry are all over this one.
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Samson and Delilah
Oct. 19, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Brent and Jerry all over this one - strong Samson in between the Warfield and RCMH
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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 30, 1978
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Solid (rare) second set BEW. Jam picks up the energy but mellow and concise throughout.
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Comments

Morning Dew
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Previous review nails it. Astonishing end jam during a GRATE Dew
West L.A. Fadeaway
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Wow - FAT Fadeaway, probably one of the top mid '80s versions. The entire band is on. Seamons matrix is best source IMO
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 17, 1991
Madison Square Garden

On the heels of an Iko opener, high energy and Bruce is all over it
He Was A Friend of Mine
April 23, 1969
The Ark

This should be #1. Dark, depressing, and yet blistering. Awesome set opener from a classic show. Ark Box Set please!!!!!
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 2, 1985
Civic Arena

Jerry starts off teasing Crazy Fingers, great set opener
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