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6
Truckin'
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Powerful Truckin' opener. Start to another one of those slinky 85 combos -- Truckin'>SS>High Time
5
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

I used to love 'bama openers. I think the Dead may have liked Maine just a bit.
17
The Weight
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Awesome way to end a Jam of a day for sure.
41
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

My 2nd favorite ever. Beautiful vocals.
31
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Wow. This is not a fan favorite category. Anyway best Knockin' ever.

Comments

Foolish Heart
July 2, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Brent on this outro jam. Wowzee.
Take A Step Back
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Haha I can't believe I'm commenting on "take a step back" but this one here is where Bobby is downright angry about how things are going with the crowd.
Smokestack Lightnin'
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Somewhat short but very well played SS. The jam out this real nice and showed what the boys were capable of in '84. Sort of jazzy bluesy spacey rock then add in the synth that Brent brought to the mix. Fall '84 was tight with some of the more competant playing from the band.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

P H I L! Wowsa.The only other more Phil-chord-bombed version I can think of his Freedom '74.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Welcome to the most fanned out Franklin's ever people. Also agree with the level of space in this Slipknot. It really takes on a musical life of its own.