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All Along the Watchtower
March 23, 1992
The Palace

Is there such a thing as a mellow Watchtower? This might be it. Goes into a great Dew
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
Aug. 31, 1983
Silva Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

One of those heady, gritty early 80's Duprees. Also Jerry nails the lyrics! No fumbles at all, astonishing really
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Alabama Getaway
Aug. 31, 1983
Silva Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Lovely show opener, mix is a bit wonky at first but Phil is all over it. Great show all in all!
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Aiko Aiko
Sept. 17, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Peppy Iko to start the night off - good show overlooked by the rest of the run
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Gimme Some Lovin'
April 11, 1989
Rosemont Horizon

They take their time for the intro. Right out of space into this Spencer Davis cover. Brent is the MAN!!! Phil in top form too of course :)

Comments

Stella Blue
Aug. 18, 1989
Greek Theater

Not the most intense but solid execution and beautiful band interplay
Aiko Aiko
April 5, 1991
The Omni

Maybe it's just me but the keyboards give it a bit of a Calypso vibe
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 27, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

"It being Sunday we're gonna start out with a spiritual number" - Bobby at the start. Indeed
Samson and Delilah
July 22, 1990
World Music Theater

The execution on the Organ is insane - R.I.P. Brent
The Other One
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Truly underrated - give it a spin and try telling me this ain't Heady