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SlowlyTooFades

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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
March 25, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Not one of the "big boys" in terms of versions, but features nice Hornsby on accordian.
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So Many Roads
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Strong version with great Jerry vocals. The whole show is underrated.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 19, 1989
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

China starts out rough, with some missed lyrics, but the transition is amazing, and JG's vocals are tops: he even sings along with BW on his line!
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Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Late period: why like it? Because BW & JG imbue it with an energy befitting the rest of this great show. Not the greatest version, but loads of fun.
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Samba In The Rain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Hated it when I heard it (multiple times): but on tape this (terrible) song is pretty strong in this version. JG's solo is solid enough.
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He's Gone
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Without a doubt my favorite. Vocals are good, and don't go on too long (personal preference here), but the highlight is JG's solo at the end, which absolutely explodes with joyful energy. The rest of the band backs him up perfectly, especially Lesh's bombs and Keith's keys.
Standing On The Moon
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Yes, a strong version where the power comes from the great solo at the end, rather than just a lot of yelling.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

After the song itself is over they go into a great "freak-out" jam which reminds me of a cross between the Space during Dark Star on 10/26/89 and the "Tiger" jams of 72-4.
Deal
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Long version (12+ mins). There are several parts to the jam, including one where they work it down very low (like the Giants version from the Summer). Also, very good key work from VW
Deal
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Solid version..
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