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Submissions

17
Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Keith's awesome
10
Big Boss Man
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

I know it's sacrelig to submit any Pig greats post-pig, but this is a BA** post-pig Boss Man.
41
He's Gone
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

'73 was a special year for He's Gone. Could Keith play any sweeter than on this version? I think not.
14
Sugar Magnolia
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Man did I ever love Sugar Mag sandwich 2nd sets. It always signalled a dance marathon ahead. Add in my favorite Brent transition ever to Scarlet.
7
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Summer '90 style musical performance of 1/2 step.

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.