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Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 25, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

This should be on here if not for any other reason than Jerry doesn't F up the spacey chords after any of the choruses. WOO HOO!!!! :)
8
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Definitely a sleeper gem. Just exactly perfect. Vocals, groove, execution... They all come together here!
18
Mama Tried
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

So damn funky; killer groove. I'm a stickler for vocals, and Bob sings this one beautifully. High energy '77 version.
15
Deal
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

5/11/77 > 5/8/77 IMHO. Execution is near-perfect. If you like Cornell, check this one out from only three days later and compare.
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Stella Blue
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Cliche to say "I can't believe this isn't on here," but I'm sayin' it! It's perfectly and beautifully executed. The definitive '73 version.
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Dancin' in the Streets
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

this blows cornell out of the water!!! EDIT: just told someone that this version of Dancin' is just like Cornell, but without the flubs and vocals coming in at the wrong time. ha If this version was as widely known as Cornell, it would be at the top.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

right on, alwaysgrateful! i like your taste. this one rolls at you like a train. beautiful jamming, decent vocals.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

agree with all comments here. the majestic trifecta! none beat it in my book. (one from the vault was the first album i heard where i truly got "IT.")
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

this is definitely a fun one! help>slip is tight as hell, but franklin's is a little sloppy in parts. (isn't it usually the other way around? (ha))
Looks Like Rain
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

bob sings this one beautifully. this almost qualifies as "flawless," if not for jerry's flubbed chord at the end of the pedal steel solo.
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