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Cumberland Blues
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Hot hot hot! Surprised the Spectrum didn't burn down
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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 28, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

The boys burn it up...Jerry's flying and Phil's bombing...transitions into a pretty funky Women are Smarter for the crowd to dance the intensity away
10
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Perfect example of what this song could be...an American classic
3
Casey Jones
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Keith and Billy really shine hear, and Phil is most excellent
17
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Late 81 Early 82 was undoubtedly a hot time for the band, and it's nice that they brought this tune back with a different take
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Comments

Black Throated Wind
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Indeed. I've always noticed that line but never thought anything of it...just another reason why that show is soooo great...even the oddities are divine
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

That is an interesting way to put it...I guess I'll have to listen to see what you mean...for me, the raw nature and the passion of the performance is what is top-notch, as well as everybody else besides the organ...early is good in my book
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

The only reason I can figure I haven't commented is because no words I can come up with seem adequate here
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Right on, dude. That's why we love em right?
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Very emotional performance, too, with Kent state and all that fun stuff 2 days before...the boys played this impromptu set on a cold day for MIT protestors
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