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I'd like to see the LZ channel back on, but done without litigation. I suppose in a way it's up to the station to decide what kind of programming they put on. It's all according to costs and listeners. I'm sure the listeners were there. Stations change formats all the time. That's just how the business works. Through some sort of internet campaign and petition drive would be the way to go
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Robert and Alison kicking ass at the Grammys and winning five awards, including the two big ones of album and record of the year.
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Lower 50's, sunny and a bit windy in the NYC metro area. The snow is melting!
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Welcome To My Nightmare-Alice Cooper
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Wow. That's pretty horrible. That is some hot weather. If my calculations are right, that's 111 degrees F. I was in your country back in 2001 in July, equivalent to your winter. A bit cool at times, but quite nice. A lot warmer in Cairns to the north. WOuld love to return some day, but I dread the flights.
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Sex Bomb-Tom Jones
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Steve,
They're giving you too much to do today. One thing at a time please! He can only do so much!
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So Into You-Atlanta Rhythm Section
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I heard about this. That would have been quite amazing to see in such a small venue. I think this is also covered in another thread, but I couldn't locate it.
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I was unaware of this interview until now. I'd really like to get a copy of it, and may
contact WNEW directly to see if it's archived if no one else has it. Cole's book was
released in July 1992 and received mixed reviews.
As I try to recall this, as it was over fourteen years ago and I only heard it once, it didn't last all that long. With Carol Miller asking "the" question her reply to Jimmy's answer as he ended the interview was to try and cover her tracks and cause as little embarassment as possible. She said something along in response to Jimmy as I guess Jimmy isn't a fan of Richard Cole's book. One thing I've always gone by is to never state the obvious as it is so appropriate in this situation.
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I was unaware of this interview until now. I'd really like to get a copy of it, and may
contact WNEW directly to see if it's archived if no one else has it. Cole's book was
released in July 1992 and received mixed reviews.
I actually, had thought of devoting a thread to this, but since I didn't have the exact quote and info on it, I went against it. I was just waiting for the right moment to include it in another thread and this was the a good one. It was a classic moment. When Carol asked Jimmy that question, I immediately thought to myself, "She didn't just ask him that". As I was aware of what the band thought of Cole's book. I guess she needs to do more background work before she does an interview.
I hope you succeed in finding that interview. I'd love to hear it again.
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They arrived in NYC on Tue, Oct 11th 1994 for an afternoon/evening advance showing of 'Unledded - No Quarter' at the Beacon Theater, during which they granted interviews to Mark Shearer for CNN's Showbiz Today, Steve Fox of 'Good Morning America', to VH1 for Full Press Court and held a brief press conference. Clips from all the interviews aired on television the following day (Oct 12th) with the MTV world premier telecast airing that night. I believe the advance showing was only open to the media, but perhaps you attended (got in) or there was a public premier at the same venue later that night or the next day?
I don't show they went to China Club during this visit but it's possible (unconfirmed).
They flew to Paris on Oct 14th, having attended The Grateful Concert the night before.
Actually WNEW FM 102.7 out of New York City was also there and covering it during their daily Get The Led Out program. Carol Miller a DJ from WNEW and a big Zeppelin fan interviewed Jimmy Page at the premiere. This is actually something I'll never forget. One of the questions she asked him was, what he thought of Richard Cole's "Stairway To Heaven" book on the band. To say this didn't go over well with Jimmy was an understatement. I don't remember the exact words Jimmy said to Carol, but he referred to Richard Cole as a f*****g bastard and about exploiting Led Zeppelin. His book had been released, perhaps several months prior to this. Carol wasn't aware of Cole's shaky relationship with the band, a lot due to his tome and I think she felt a bit embarrassed. There was no seven second delay on this. I wasn't expecting this, but I thought it was unusual that she was unaware of how much Zeppelin's remaining members despised his book, considering how big of a fan she was of the band. It was unforgettable hearing this. A classic radio moment.
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Having said all that, I can share with you one confirmed connection between Led
Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead: On 10/13/94 Jimmy & Robert were in NYC doing
promo work for 'No Quarter' and attended the first night of The Grateful Dead's six shows at Madison Square Garden. They observed how TGD allowed fans to record in designated taper's sections and consequently similar arrangements were made for the first leg of their own 1995 North American tour.
Thanks Steve. Nice bit of info there. I had wondered why and how they allowed taping for some of their 1995 shows and now I know.
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About 50 today, which was nice for once. Tomorrow about 2-4" of snow and back to the twenties for a few days. I HATE WINTER!
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Moon River-Henry Mancini
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Didn't "Come with Me" get to number 2 ?
Forgot about that one. It's possible. Someone should check that and see if it's true.
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"Pride and Joy" by Coverdale-Page peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. "Whole Lotta Love" peaked at No. 1 in Australia and No. 2 in quite a few countries.
Meg
Meg, I was referring to the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and not the offshoot ones such as the ones you mentioned and for the U.S. as well.
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That's correct - December 15, 1984. Ahmet had called Robert a few weeks prior to this performance to inform him 'The Honeydrippers Volume One' had sold 100,000 copies. A commercial success beyond their wildest expectations, with 'Sea of Love' becoming a hit single.
I can't think of any other Christmas songs the members of Led Zeppelin have performed
publicly or on record. Perhaps I've overlooked one, but it's really not their forte.
Thanks for the info Steve.
Sea Love, I believe peaked at number 3 on the Billboard singles charts. That's the highest for any Led Zeppelin or post-Zep single. Whole Lotta Love had made it to number 4.
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Here's a couple interesting questions put forward to me via private email. I thought I'd post them here:
1.) When Robert Plant performed with guitarist Brian Setzer (among others) on Saturday Night Live in December 1985 there was a sign behind the left side of the drummer stating "band for hire". The sign stated to contact Ahmet with a phone number. Obviously, the phone number couldn't have been legit and probably went to a regular switchboard.
Would you (or anyone else) happen to know if the sign was Robert's idea?
Steve,
Probably, a typo on your part, but Robert's performance along with Brian Setzer was December, 1984 and not 1985. I'm quite certain that is correct. Since, the Honeydrippers' album was released in 1984, that would make sense.
While we're on the subject of this, Robert performed Elvis' Rockin' At Midnight (formerly Good Rockin' Tonight) and Santa Claus Is Back In Town on the show. Is that the only Christmas Song Robert or anyone else in Led Zeppelin has ever performed from the Led Zeppelin days onward? Think about that for a while. That could be a tough one.
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I would think they're veneers.
And anyway, I don't like to visualize the image of Jimmy, the Guitar God, putting his teeth into a glass by his bed each night
Just the thought of that seems gross.
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Zeppelin music indeed in the White House. From Rolling Stone
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/255...ic_news_rssfeed
I read this a couple of days ago. Interesting how they keep moving the albums around to different part of the White House, depending who's president. Some have more interest in music than others. It also seems the inclusions of various albums have been improving too.
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Dirty Diana-Michael Jackson
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Dirty Water-The Standells
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He's Gone-Grateful Dead
Jay Leno disses Plant, says he looks like The Cowardly Lion from Wizard of Oz
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When you get shots taken at you like this, a lot of times it means your getting deserved notoriety and are at the forefront. I'm sure Robert just laughs this stuff off as he has appeared on Leno a few times. I wouldn't make too much of it.