The Love That I Found Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Now that they are out there to enjoy and digest, what are your five favorites from the II and III companion discs? I wish that the debut had been given the outtake treatment but the Paris concert is still a treat in and of itself. Here are five that stand out for me... Thank You (Backing Track) Just hearing the music alone sparks a greater appreciation for how truly beautiful this song is. Probably my favorite, so far, out of all the companion disc tracks. Since I've Been Loving You (Rough Mix Of First Recording) What a delight this version is! Love the alternate lyrics and Page's alternate solo bits. La La This is my favorite of the three "unreleased" tracks. Jones's captivating intro, then Page enters with some acoustic, then electric, guitars. Then that searing solo. Great stuff! Key To The Highway / Trouble In Mind I like this one a bit better than Jennings Farm Blues. It is more earthy, a bit of front porch flavored blues that fits very well with the style of III. Ramble On (Rough Mix With Vocal) There is something special about this track and while it's not necessarily "better" than the finished take, it is interesting to hear it minus Jimmy's guitar solos and with Robert's slightly alternate take on the vocals. Well, there you have it. Which five stand out for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Keys to the Highway/Trouble In Mind-My very favorite of the new stuff. Hard to understand how HOTRH beat this one onto III. Royalties I suppose? That's the Way (Rough Mix with Dulcimer and Backwards Echo)-Best 'sound' to my ears, like that it's a bit faster than the album version Bathroom Sound-Bonzos footwork really stands out here La La-Such a different sound for Zep. Especially like the 'Outro' portion with Jimmy's wah-wah pedal. Whole Lotta Love (Rough Mix with Vocal)-Alternate vocals really work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckman Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Sorry none of the LZ II alternates for me. Don't get me wrong, II is firmly positioned in my all time Zep top 3, but the alternates make little sense. Somehow they feel like either wrong (heartbreaker, Ramblers on) or simply incomplete takes (WLL, Moby Dick, Lala,...). Zep III alternates are much more rewarding and it feels like a proper album. The inclusion of 'feel so bad (blues medley) 'hey hey what can I do ' and the Bombay symphony "friends" would have turned it into a solid 5 star album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmtomh Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 1. That's the Way 2. Gallows Pole 3. Keys to the Highway/Trouble in Mind 4. Jennings Farm Blues 5. Heartbreaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobstweedle Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Bathroom Sound Heartbreaker Gallows Pole Whole Lotta Love Celebration Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Right with you, Hobstweedle, with the exception of Heartbreaker and Gallows Pole I've got those reversed. Have always been a bit of a Gallows Pole freak. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 If I'm basing my list based on what I genuinely enjoy the most (chronologically): 1. "Heartbreaker" 2. "Thank You" 3. "That's the Way" (titled "Robert's Song" on the tape; also "The Boy Next Door") 4. "Since I've Been Loving You" 5. "Gallows Pole" If I'm basing my list based on what is I find to be most interesting/revealing (chronologically): 1. "La La" 2. "Whole Lotta Love" (titled "You Need Love" on the tape) 3. "That's the Way" 4. "Since I've Been Loving You" 5. "Key to the Highway/Trouble in Mind" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercoflex Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 1. "La La" 2. "Key to the Highway/Trouble in Mind" 3. "Since I've Been Loving You" 4. "Whole Lotta Love" 5. "Jennings Farm Blues" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Jennings Farm Bathroom sound/Tiles Living Loving Maid La La Key to the Highway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerOfMySmiles Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I am absolutely in love with Key to the highway / Trouble in mind, I really am. Since I've Been Loving You is pretty great to (prime Robert just goes berzerk), but KTTH is magic and simple and authentic and delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapita Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 1-Heartbreaker (Rough Mix) 2- Key to the highway/ Trouble in mind 3-Since i´ve Loving You (Rough Mix) 4- Thank You (Backing Track) 5- La La Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2632 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 1) Since I've Been Loving You 2) Whole Lotta Love 3) Thank You 4) Keys To The Highway 5) That's The Way I wish Page would've added something for The Lemon Song on II, a backing track would have been cool to really hear all the groovy bass but it seems like he avoided anything that he would have to credit other musicians on such as the melody in HMMT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 The subtle stuff is very interesting on the extra discs and I really like the less produced sound. Heartbreaker, ramble on, immigrant song etc were clearly formed and so good, without studio tweeking. There is an ambient sound on friends and bathroom/tiles that are cool to hear. I am basically still listening to only the companion discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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