Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium
This version is known for the unique and rewarding detour from the usual Help>Slip>Franklins configuration to the Help>Slipknot>Drums>Samson>Slipknot> Franklins setup. Samson is typically not one of my favorite songs, but they really tear this version up, and it works, albeit surprisingly. The real treat here, however, comes in the form of the transition out of the Samson into the Slipknot, its smooth and super unexpected. The Slipknot is an intricate complex and looping rendition which certainly helps solidify this whole suites contention. But, what appears to me the highlight of the entire thing is the Franklins, which is just absolutely smokin', I believe it is voted #1 on the Franklin's Tower individual page.