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Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
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Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

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

Agree that Slip is the hero here, but Jerry also plays a lot of interesting lines on Franklin's.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

It suffers from its proximity to the Duke version, but Jerry's soloing on this one is excellent.
Dire Wolf
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

A lot of creative leads on this one. As others have noted, joyfully sung. There are similar versions with a little bit more stank on them, but this one has a certain bounce that makes it distinct. Worthy of seeking out.
Truckin'
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

This version is a lot of fun, but I think the video carries its reputation. On tape it's sloppier than a lot of other high-octane versions from Fall '77 or other '78 shows. The Wharf Rat that follows is much better
Friend of the Devil
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

Some big Phil bombs all over the jam.
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