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Deal
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

The first several songs of the show are AUD only, but the performances, as in this Deal, are note perfect.
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Jack Straw
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

As hot as the other blazing Jack Straws from late ’74. Don’t miss out on these wild first set performances.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Brimming with confidence, this version has noticeable snap /-
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Samson and Delilah
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

These super fresh June '76 Samsons are delightful. Don't overlook this one.
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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

The old encore favorite is executed with both ease and precision. Clean, bright Brokedown here.
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Comments

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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