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7
He's Gone
July 4, 1984
Five Seasons Center

Solid and energetic. Wraps up a lively pre-drums part of 2nd set. Interesting jam at the end. Phil sounds like he wants to go Other One, never does.
9
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
July 4, 1984
Five Seasons Center

Fast. Fast. Fast. Cokey version seems like it's playing in fast forward. '84 is so unique and magical/dreamy sometimes.
8
I Need A Miracle
July 4, 1986
Rich Stadium

Not a big fan of this song usually, but this one's hot. On the 4th of july, short, sweet, everybody's into it. Comin' out of The Wheel and into UJB.
7
Playin' In The Band
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Rockin'. Dig the UJB that follows.
10
Uncle John's Band
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Nice one, rising out of a cool Playin' and getting it's own groove on. Featured on Go to Nassau.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

What a beauty. Wasn't expecting this one to be such a highlight. Almost instantly entered my top 5 . . .with one listen!
Satisfaction
July 7, 1986
RFK Stadium

Worth the listen for the band introductions alone...how fun is that?!
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Much bigger fan of the slower, later versions, especially '78, but this one is nice. Bouncy, tight, fun––I had to sing along!
Casey Jones
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Rockin' version. Keith sounds like he's having fun.
The Music Never Stopped
April 1, 1990
The Omni

Good energy. It's no '78 Horton or Dane County for sure, but still, great ending to a fine first set.
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