Steve, Got the dowload, thank you. Also read a past writeup of the reasons why this 1971 soundboard was so desireable among collectors. I'd say you picked a good performance to use (based on my reading of the writeup). Even with my own dodgy hearing I could hear JPJ's bass lines and accented harmony notes. I think it's also a very good example of what Plant could do with his voice, which at times (i.e. Heartbreaker) could compete in his range to Jimmy's Les Paul….. and that powerful voice's luster gone sometime in 1973. ADK-Zeppy

Eagerly waiting to here thisnone Steve! Please send me a link when you can. Thanks for the attention to detail you provide us all with. ADK-Zeppy

Thanks for posting this. No New York dates (so far). Wonder of the same sidemen will accompany them!? ADK-Zeppy

I wouldn't expect a man at Jimmy's age to perform in public. Despite the desire to perhaps do so, age has it's limitations and Jimmy always seemed be on his game (to me); He was and continues to be a source of inspiration for many of us. His longevity as a musician spanned several eras of Rock music and that alone should stand as a “monument” to his skills and influence on shifting musical tastes. ADK-Zeppy

I'd be content if I somehow I learned that Jimmy had lost the desire to play or even lost ability to play. He's already proved what he could do with his guitar over his active career as far as I'm concerned. I agree that some of his best playing was done post Zeppelin. I also consider that his ability to continue to excel on guitar went hand in hand with Robert Plant. The two were like “bookends” in a way; even though they went their separate ways for awhile. When they would re-unite, it seemed to be that chemistry that inspired each other and inspired many of their fans to their buy concert tickets we’ll into 1990's.

Steve, sounds great in the brief sample. Would you forward me the link, please? ADK-Zeppy

If you watch the Immigrant Song video in Australia 1972…on the double CD Led Zeppelin, you can hear Jimmy soloing with some interesting “outside” playing before his solo finishes. It tells me that Page could have easily slipped into the Jazz-Rock genre.

I would agree with this assessment. His playing during this later period in the '90's is more controlled, and fits the song in a more mature manner. Seems to me that during the Zep years, Jimmy “tried” different licks and phrases to measure their impact on not only the song, but impact on the audience. When the 90's arrived, he was more selective in his playing technique. By this era, he had learned what would work and what would not. Plant and Page's audience had matured too, judging by the audience's age makeup. If Jimmy was experiencing tendtonits or some arthritis, those conditions would most likely prompt some necessary changes to cope. You can bet that with the frantic touring schedule in Zep's 10-year run and hours' - long concerts, Page must have experienced playing strain on the hands and fingers; whether there were broken bones or joints, or not. ADK-Zeppy

It's footage and scenes such as this; that some 49 years later have me realizing how tragic was the loss of John Bonham long before his time. It would be wonderful if the entire band members could look back on this performance with the rest of us. Alas! It was not to be. ADK-Zeppy

A number of Zeppelin followers think that Page has stored up lots of material that might (or might not) see the light of day at some point in time; but yet to be determined. It would be wonderful if Page and an interviewer familiar with recording techniques during Zeppelin's recording era, sat down and documented what equipment and techniques were in vogue at the time of recording Led Zeppelin classic creations. I'm aware that it would be a long reach back into Page's memory, but bringing in Jones to work on a project may yield some surprises. ADK-Zeppy

As a guitarist, I'd say that is a valid statement on Robert's part. Due to the way guitars are tuned up to a standard of e-tuning, many riffs and musicial ideas “lay out” better in the key of E. Other good keys for making a guitar sound full are A, G, and D. If a guitar player is looking to come up with heavy riffs in his or her riffs, the key of E would be the one to choose.

My vote went for “The Ocean”, but OTHFA and “The Rain Song” were all in the “running” for my vote.

Thanks. ever so much for posting this reminisce of that Zeppelin concert. The fact that the band became such a hugh world phenomenon, only serves make your story and pictures all that more of an important Rock music document detailing one evening out of the band's 10 year run and and your memory of it. ADK-Zeppy

At last! I sure would like a link, please and thanks for the heads up..

I agree that Jimmy Page's tone was really first rate for that O2 show. I have the entire concert DVD on my iPad and the one song that I keep going back to is “For Your Life”. The band's timing is so crucial for this piece and Page's gritty playing and sometimes “outside” playing just sounds so good that I have to replay it.

Have not listened to all of this download, but if the remainer are anything like the first 3 songs, it will be just so clear sounding and fidelity as excellent as any I've heard before. Thanks Steve!

Alas! An older crowd and meaning: time marches on for all of us. Jimmy, though, still my favorite guitarist with what he had to say with his chosen instrument.

Sounds like a rewarding invitation, Steve. Would you send this Zep fan a link, please? ADK-Zeppy

I bought the video. Much more enjoyable….my earbuds and my free living room seat, gave me do dead spots . I just couldn't play. “Spot the Celebrity”.

The recorded version of TWS must have had some clever manipulation going on. I hear that Zeppelin “echo” in Clutch in their video of “50,000 Unstoppable Watts” between the bass and guitar. In this example, it was the bass player that came up with the unison harmony lick that links two parts together. I haven't found many other examples out there, but certainly, Zeppelin's influence can still be felt these days. ADK-Zeppy

Welcome ncdoc! Not off base at all. I've been posting here for awhile, but consider myself a “newbie” compared to the members here with uber knowledge of all things Zeppelin. The Wanton Song is also one of my Zep favorites because it is so different than many of the band's other compositions. Lots to listen for in the WS. I became fascinated with the piece after listening to the “practice” recordings or sound checks; using that song to warm up with. There is a lot of passages to listen to in the WS and a lesson on how good those four musicians' time and rhythm were perfected. All four members' parts fit together like a fine woven tapestry. ADK-Zeppy

A big reason people today still listen to and regard Zeppelin as at the top of all-time list of great Rock bands is their individual musicianship and the skills to put together great guitar riffs connected to a great Rock music voice; that could both stir and soothe all in one composition. Combine both with the swagger and attitude as a 4-piece band shrewdly and deftly managed by a larger than life Peter Grant. They were as different as the Beatles, but with a more powerful presence. ADK-Zeppy

Zeppelin may have decided that a live performance (no matter how good) would not sound quite like the recorded version. Plant's voice and the processing of it on ITTOD sounds much like what Plant would go on to use in his later solo albums.

Steve, I listened to it and have to say that this is your best work to date. Lots of fidelity and separation of instruments. ADK-Zeppy