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SlowlyTooFades

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Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Aug. 6, 1982
St. Paul Civic Center

The songs are played perfectly, then after Saint comes a little jam into the drums, full of twists and turns.
13
Uncle John's Band
June 25, 1993
RFK Stadium

Heartfelt version with Hornsby accordian which actually works well.
9
Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

David Crosby's rhythm guitar gives this a unique sound. It reminds me of the old "Juicy Fruit" commercials.
7
The Other One
June 7, 1970
Fillmore West

Weird version with kooky political chant during drums, then more chanting during Cryptical Reprise. (Pretty weird set overall.)
9
St. Stephen
Oct. 31, 1983
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium

My favorite of the 83 edition. Great jam out of space to set this one up.
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Comments

Throwing Stones
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

There are some rough moments, but I think that the overall effect outweighs whatever small imperfections have come earlier. I will admit that the GL afterward is fairly, um, lethargic.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

This really begins to burn during the jam, and they work up such momentum you think it's not going to stop!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

The way that Slipknot materializes from the end of Samson is sublime. As I've said in other comments about this show, its setlist is maybe the best structured the band ever did.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Good and long version, but this show is really more than the sum of its parts: one of the best designed setlists in the band's history.
Not Fade Away
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Incredible version, swings through all kinds of moods as it winds its way out and down.
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