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

So many brilliant ones, but you're missing a real treat if you count this one out. Particularly strong Franklin's but the Slipknot! is brilliant too.
9
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I suppose everyone knows the one the night before, but this one is tighter & more overwhelming in that all-encompassing 7/4 mindmelt way.
9
The Music Never Stopped
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Airtight version with perfect orchestration. Especially sweet vocals with Donna Jean at her best. Never quite lifts off in the jam though.
3
Dancin' in the Streets
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

How has this whole show been overlooked? I know '76 is generally undervalued, even by '70s fans, but c'mon, this is smokin' hot stuff.
2
Stella Blue
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Gorgeous vocals and a beautiful ensemble feel. This show is seriously underappreciated.

Comments

Tennessee Jed
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Hey there's a bit of Terrapin in here. Check out Jerry's melodic lines starting just around 06:50. Am I crazy or is there a little theme that suggests they were already working it out, and he slipped in in? So cool.
Sugaree
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Exactly what darkstar 67 et al said here. I'd only add that Jerry solos throughout with quicksilver brilliance, note-for-note beauty. He was bursting with ideas here.
Space
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

This isn't space. This is just TOO>Morning Dew. It's awesome, but calling it space is anachronistic.
High Time
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

One of the nicest ones I know from '76.
Samson and Delilah
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Even though the cleanup isn't so clear, Bobby is audible in the mix, which gives a good sense of what it could sound like if the magic soundboard ever gets found.... Apparently there isn't anything in the vault from this show.