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Walesdad

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  1. I would be 99.9% positive that this show was never broadcast in the U.K. As duckman has stated, this "broadcast" moniker is just a ruse to try and legitimise this and other live recordings of not only Led Zeppelin but many other bands as well.
  2. Good idea for a thread. It is all about opinions, and not being a musician in any way, shape or form myself, I could not point anyone in the direction of the "best" performance from a given year. I can choose my favourites to listen to from that year though ( this does change on a semi regular basis, probably like everyone else ). 1 Fillmore West, San Francisco, 4/27/69 ( Terrific sound, terrific setlist, from box set ' Led Zeppelin 1969 - A Collection Of The Best Concert Recordings ' ). 2 The Forum, Inglewood, 9/4/70 ( The amazing ' Live On Blueberry Hill ' performance ). 3 Festival Hall, Osaka, 9/29/71 ( From John Bonham's exhortation of, " Zeppelin, Zeppelin, louder, louder " right at the beginning of the show to the last notes of the final song, this is a must have. There are so many recordings available of this gig but the true soundboard, ' How The East Was Won ', is just incredible to listen to ). 4 Budokan Hall, Tokyo, 10/2/72 ( First show of the second Japanese tour, not everyone's favourite set of gigs, but I've always liked this one. Available on ' Budokan 1972 First Show ' ). 5 Seattle Coliseum, Seattle, 7/17/73 ( The audience recording ' V1/2 Live In Seattle ' is another classic with terrific sound ). 6 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2/28/75 ( Another excellent audience recording that has a great atmosphere and even a sports whistle. Available on the title ' Led Astray ' ). 7 San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, 6/19/77 ( Ignoring the obvious, the Forum shows that follow this one, this is another excellent audience recording that captures parts of the mania that a Led Zeppelin concert had become. This whole tour, which had a set list that truly spanned the bands whole career up to that time, really did show the complete breadth of what the group could play. This show is also notable for featuring the true rarities rarity, John Bonham having, in places, a slightly off night. The version on disc I enjoy is simply called ' San Diego 1977 '. Thank you Mike Millard ). 8 Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, 7/23/79 ( The other Copenhagen warm up show, not their best and not as good as the next night at the same venue, but nevertheless worth a listen. Available as ' Copenhagen Warm Up's ' in all its various guises ). 9 Eissporthalle, Berlin, 7/7/80 ( The last concert by the group and the end of an incredible career for Led Zeppelin following the tragic event that unfolded not long after this tour. Like everything else listed, available under many cd and vinyl titles but probably best known as ' Bonzo's Last Stand ' ). The above list will undoubtably change and I could easily have added another completely different list or two to compliment these recordings. Anyone who's not heard all these should just dive right in and enjoy.
  3. CD's for me, often late night through headphones, just cannot beat live Led Zeppelin.
  4. That pic is beyond stunning, would love to see more of your work. Cheers.
  5. Indeed a fantastic series of shows at the Forum, each one is different and each one is worth listening too.
  6. No reason to doubt it, but if this is genuine it must truly be the rarities rarity. It looks great.
  7. Well worth getting, as are all his previous books.For me its an update on the 'Led Zeppelin Live Final Edition' and a handy sized manual to live recordings made by fans of the band.
  8. Try the warm up show in Brussels from January '75. Not the greatest recording quality in the world but full versions of both 'Wanton Song' and 'When The Levee Breaks'. Both sound good to my ears.
  9. We are indeed beyond lucky for the twelve years they gave us We are indeed lucky for the twelve years they gave us, nice post and I hope you get that power back on soon.
  10. Never got into the vinyl side of things myself but that is a real collection and you've got some great titles there. Thanks for posting.
  11. I'm a big fan of live versions of 'No Quarter' myself. For me it was a real gem and a cornerstone of the bands live set, especially during the '75 and '77 tours. I would recommend any of the Earls Court, London versions from '75 and the L.A. Forum performances from '77 are terrific also. All are available in versions that vary from good to excellent, sound quality wise, and all are well worth a listen. Good luck.
  12. Simply incredible that this even exists and we are able to see it. Thanks a lot for sharing.
  13. Now the whole world can't wait to spill their guts in public. We are a more pathetic society for it.
  14. And maybe even JPJ on bass and keyboards. I will never understand his not being invited in for that "Unledded" project.
  15. Just getting through the L.A. Forum show from 22/6/77 (4 Source Mix). Not top notch sound, although nice to have the full gig all in one place. Well worth a listen.
  16. I've got this as a release called ' Madison Square Graffiti ' and it's one of my favourites from the ' 75 tour. Excellent show in terrific sound quality.
  17. Just freakin' incredible to see footage like this. Thanks a million for posting.
  18. This already to me looks like some of the very best footage shot of the band, I would sincerely love to see all of this show. Thanks for posting, its amazing.
  19. Quickly followed by the show from the 23rd of June from the same venue and tour otherwise known as 'For Badgeholders Only'. Two terrific audience recordings from an outstanding series of shows. Thank you Mr. Millard.
  20. 'Sunset' - The Forum, Inglewood, California, June 27th '77. The bands last ever concert at the venue and an enjoyable, long show from an excellent audience recording.
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