I agree the Montreal STH solo is his best. I think May 24 at Earls Court is 2nd best. Detroit January 31 is also very good. Chicago January 20 is a very sweet, melodic solo. Also, the solo in the May 17th show has moments of beautiful phrasing. The speed and intensity of Page's playing peaked in 1973, but I think his playing in 1975 is better. He's more creative and melodic and I think there's alot of "beauty" in his music. It's hard to put it in words, but there are alot of beautiful songs Page has composed - Rain Song, Going to California, Bron-Yr-Aur, Stairway, Ramble On, Ten Years Gone etc.

I agree. It is their masterpiece. Very intense blues, lightning fast playing by Page in the introduction and solo

Why do you think Plant's decline started in August 1971 or did you mean after the June 1972 Denver show?

Why do you say Plant's decline started in August 1971?

Yes, I agree. I think Page's solo in STH is his greatest STH solo ever.