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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Can't believe this isn't listed! Really massive verison with not one, but two slipknot teases. Jerry is on fire!!
14
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

May be the best of the early versions. Has that '73 bounce, but with something a little extra.
6
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent version
4
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

So very tender. Check out Jerry's beautiful solo during the bridge!
13
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

OMG!!!! This may just be the the best. Only downside is a brutal cut at the climax of Jerry's solo during the bridge...but this is still a must hear!

Comments

Wharf Rat
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

Yes!! I just heard this for the first time off of Road Trips 1.2 and it is sublime...made me want to get up and fly away!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

The concluding jam in Fire just rips!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Definitely agree, this version is a new favorite!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Amazing! this one's so good they decided to shelve Help>Slip for 6 years!! LOL
Bird Song
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

@ randeezy, yes it was, check out this source: http://www.archive.org/details/gd1973-02-17.sbd.miller.32580.sbeok.flac16