The Only Way To Fly Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I've always been curious about the Zep II Reel to Reel subtitle of "The Only Way To Fly". Was this the working title of Zep II or was there an intention early on to call the LP as "The Only Way To Fly" and they changed their mind to just go with Led Zeppelin II? I have to admit I think "The Only Way To Fly" is a killer title for their second album. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SymphonyX Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 That phrase was used in other things or promotions. It looks like a legitimate title, maybe the word Fly could have been misinterpreted as a Drug reference and later the big wigs wanted it dropped. Kinda like how Ed Sullivan Show wanted Jim Morrison to use not use the word Higher on TV ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LurksReturnington Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I have seen several copies of LZ II in reel ro reel at both 3.5 and 7 ips (inches per second/tape speed), and owned one for a time.. Ivee never seen one that said "the only way to fly". Nice little rareity I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted February 9, 2018 Administrators Share Posted February 9, 2018 "The Only Way To Fly" ad/slogan actually first appeared in March 1969 (attached). As mentioned, some early copies of LZ II reel-to-reels contain the tag line on the spine only, but was then removed. I've also seen some early record store ads for LZ II mistakenly calling the album "The Only Way To Fly". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thanks Sam! Very cool advertising indeed! Looks like its from the NME in March 1969 - I'll have to track that issue down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Wow, never heard about this before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 2/9/2018 at 9:21 AM, sam_webmaster said: "The Only Way To Fly" ad/slogan actually first appeared in March 1969 (attached). As mentioned, some early copies of LZ II reel-to-reels contain the tag line on the spine only, but was then removed. I've also seen some early record store ads for LZ II mistakenly calling the album "The Only Way To Fly". So it's supposed to be a 3D style image, with the circle being the sun and the jagged section the ocean? When I was younger I always thought it was a zeppelin being shot out of a gun. I'd love to find a story on the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesOfOneNest Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I love this! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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