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2
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 14, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Carries forward the energy and vibe of the preceding Ollin>NFA. Kind of mesmerizing.
3
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

Eloquent Jerry solo elevates this one unexpectedly.
6
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Don’t always love the ’78s for this tune, but this howling version certainly warrants attention.
2
The Eleven
April 4, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Another brilliant April '69 Eleven that just doesn't let up. Forceful, but totally unforced.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
April 4, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Brilliantly strange. T.C.'s organ adds stuttering weirdness to a churning groovathon.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Really all three parts of the triptych are exceptional. Jerry knows they’ve nailed it; he gives a “Yeah!” of approval right before the last chorus of Franklin’s.
Row Jimmy
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

If you know the ’76 sound, you know how exquisitely rendered songs like Row Jimmy can be. Alternately delicate and emphatic, the dynamics are on full display here. One of the all-around best Jimmies I’ve heard in a while.
Space
June 27, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

Also a neat little tug-of-war between -> Lost Sailor and -> Other One at the end. Other One wins out.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 15, 1983
Greek Theatre - University of California

This is pretty great. Exuberant, determined, and focused all the way through. I'd say the Slipknot! benefits the most from the particular energy this night, but there are certainly beautiful passages in Franklin's as well. Easy upvote!
Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

Good god!!! One of the best played and sung, ever, as others have said. Do not miss this. Also, check out the similarly strong Peggy-O from this show.
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