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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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Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium
Despite its short length it's not quite a "pro forma" version (a la BCT 84). Some nice moments, especially thanks to BW's nimble work. Also: Mydland's first outing on DS is intriguing to hear.
Dark Star
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West
This - and the whole show - is a great example of the Dead as "acid rockers": whatever that means, and for better or for worse.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden
Also, don't forget that great transition into Sittin, a tune they'd worked up with Keith and had brought back (briefly) into the repertoire.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park
Incredible jam, this version really shows what the tune is capable of.
He's Gone
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium
Garcia's solo on this one out of the vocal breakdown is a brilliant moment. Bubbling over the top, absolute greatness.
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