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Samson and Delilah
Sept. 18, 1982
Boston Garden

"It's a little tune in honor of this building" - rockin' Samson set opener
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Samson and Delilah
March 10, 1985
Berkeley Community Theatre

Sweet show opener where the *whole* band is on - even as an AUD only you can clearly hear the entire band
2
Spanish Jam
April 17, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

A rare Spanish Jam without Jerry, but Bobby, Brent, and Phil make it sweet nonetheless
1
Dear Mr. Fantasy
March 24, 1987
Hampton Coliseum

Superb transition from space into this classic Traffic cover - nailed just right on all levels
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The Other One
May 17, 1981
Onondaga Auditorium

Short but blazing - a personal favorite. Brent's Hammond truly makes this shine. He's Gone>O1 is just such an awesome combo

Comments

Bertha
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Totally fired up, excellent version
Alabama Getaway
April 9, 1982
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Holy shit HOT Alabama despite the mix issues as typical with the first song. One of the best??? Underrated for sure standing at 5 votes as of me writing this
Terrapin Station
March 29, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Really great 2nd set opening Terrapin with great jamming and an interesting segue into Dewimmina
Black Throated Wind
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

I love how Bobby calls out BTW for them to play. Something really magical about this era
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 25, 1989
Miami Arena

Top notch version