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Beat it on Down The Line
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Not just high-energy but a little manic and dangerous. Listen for some sneaky fills by Keith.
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Uncle John's Band
July 10, 1990
Carter-Finley Stadium

Some very impressive jamming in this Playin' > Uncle John's > Playin' from Brent's last month on the road.
5
He's Gone
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Soulful outro in perfect five-part counterpoint.
4
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Wild, anarchic jam before the transition the transition back to NFA, replete with Jerry harmonics and Phil bombs.
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One More Saturday Night
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Jittery rocker blazing with creative energy. So much damn fun!
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Looks Like Rain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

There are so many unbelievably great LLRs in ’76–’77, and, well, here’s another one. But this one also stands out even in that company because of all these detailed flourishes by Phil, Jerry, and especially Keith.
Uncle John's Band
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

There are moments of pulse-quickening, heartbreaking beauty. Astounding.
Wharf Rat
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Don’t be surprised — Wharf Rat wasn’t played at this show!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

I like this version! Not more than the best ’70s versions, but that’s beside the point — this kicks ass. One thing I haven’t seen mentioned yet: Jerry teases the China Cat > Rider jam (one of the licks he played in the ’80s and ’90s) in the middle of Slipknot!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
March 29, 1983
Warfield Theater

Damn!! Sharp playing to match the high energy of the first California Help>Slip! in six years. Phil's thumping away like it's '77. Brent sounds like he's been playing H>S for years -- and I, for one, really love the marimba patch, which makes an appearance. I'm enjoying the Schley AUD.
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