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Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Sandwiched between a dreamy Dark Star. Not the definitive version perhaps, but it belongs in the discussion.
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Cold Jordan
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Can believe this one isn't already here! A beautiful version from one of the top five shows ever played.
11
Casey Jones
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Near flawless version from a near flawless tour. The whole band is locked in on the home stretch here, and keith is hammerin' away on those ivories..
15
Beat it on Down The Line
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Tight, inspired, rockin'. Best of the Euro '72 run. Give it some love, folks!
19
Deal
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

One knows from Jerry's opening vocals "cost a lot to win" sung with extra twang, that it's gonna be rockin' with that good county, funky vibe.

Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

A worthy version. I still prefer both 6/14 and 6/24 for this combo from this stupendous month, but there's a decent quality film clip on youtube that features this rendition. There's also the Playin' in the Band from this night as well, the highlight from this show.
Promised Land
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

A non throwaway version of an often throwaway song.
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Loves this version. I can't place it above 5/3/72, 8/27/72 and 9/28/72, but it's not far off. Phil lays down the best bass lines I've ever heard him offer on this version, however.
Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Phil: "This here's a real pretty song that Bobby wrote."
He's Gone
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

The vocal outro is jovial and jivin' for sure! a toe-tappin' good time.
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