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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

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."
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