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Samson Freak

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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

Samson and Delilah
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

If I ever went to a show where Samson was the first set opener I'd lose my mind Face was properly stolen off my head after hearing this version. Drummers and Phil are on fire
Attics of My Life
Oct. 3, 1994
Boston Garden

Please give this a listen - truly a shining star in an era many people (myself included) ignore
Dire Wolf
Oct. 3, 1994
Boston Garden

Really strong version for this late in Jerry's career. Vocals and playing are on point. This is one of many highlighs of a late era show that is just excellent
The Music Never Stopped
March 13, 1985
Berkeley Community Theatre

This needs MORE votes - the ending jam is one of the best 80's TMNS moments I've heard. Knocked my socks off for sure
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 18, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Wonderful Scarlet preceeding the great FOTM as has already been pointed out. A short transition jam but nothing to scoff at. A show that was surely better in person but not to be missed!