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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

This Slipknot jam is a MONSTER (go directly to jam). Listen to Phil and Jerry communicate and battle. Results in new heights previously unheard of!
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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

This is THE KILLER BEW! High energy, INSANE Jerry licks in solo, blazes into Jerry screaming "Delilah Jones was the mother of twins!"
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Loser
Dec. 14, 1980
Long Beach Arena

How this is not considered the best Loser I'll never know. Absolutely insane Jerry solo ending with an EXPLOSION into "Last fair deal..."
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Althea
Dec. 14, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Perfect pace and groove. Super hot ending jam starting by blasting the main lick full band full force. Awesome Jerry licks to complete.

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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

I apologize - thought I was commenting on 9/2/83. This comment can be deleted (and remove my vote). Sorry.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

No doubt - up there with the best.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

Just to be clear, I'm not a release hater. Many of my favorite versions are releases. But on this one, I gotta call it like I see it. And as I see it, 12/13-14/80 absolutely DESTROYS Dave's 8 (not just the Scarlet Fire, the whole show). No doubt in my mind, this Scarlet Fire would absolutely be top 5 if released.
Loser
Dec. 14, 1980
Long Beach Arena

If you (cgarces) feel it is good, no matter the year, then you absolutely should mention it! Yes, even '94! People are too hung up on what has gotten most praise or what is most circulated. What others think or what has been released does not matter. You listen, you decide - your opinion matters just as much as anyone else's. I will go and listen to those '94's.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 13, 1980
Long Beach Arena

11/30/80 over this one (12/13/80)? The only reason that could be is due to circulation. This one is a MONSTER. Want Scarlet Fire IN YOUR FACE? Then 12/13/80 is for you. Want "eh, ok," then get Dave's 8.
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