I hate any 1977 NQ. Too long . Period. Plus I thought Pagey and his tone was off key at times. The boogie woogie stuff , to me, was added because that’s what Jimmy could play well at the time. It’s not hard. However, fine tone and picking while adding bent note crescendos and so forth takes concentration and alertness….which he wasn’t in 1977. Jones was completely self indulgent and bored half the audience. Jeez I can only imagine what Planty was thinking sitting on the sidelines watching this. Jimmy was not fluent and his fingers were all jumbled in his picking.
1975 versions were the best ..Montreal stellar. Jimmy’s tone, phrasing and buildup was so emotional. LA has a great version too with some fine wah wah stuff that has Page sounding like Peter Frampton in some parts. Jones buildup is short and sweet.It was mid career for the lads. Jimmy’s hair was super long and the Les Paul was getting lower and lower ..haha..and there are many nights where the holding back, pauses and tension make the whole solo.
Deffo a matter of taste here. Just listened to the June 22nd 1977 and love so much of what Page does in his solo, amazing funky rhythm breaks at the start and some classic off the wall phrases. Admittedly it doesn't have a build or release to it but Page and Bonham are constantly pushing for exciting stuff. The blues section is crap as usual though.
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Deffo a matter of taste here. Just listened to the June 22nd 1977 and love so much of what Page does in his solo, amazing funky rhythm breaks at the start and some classic off the wall phrases. Admittedly it doesn't have a build or release to it but Page and Bonham are constantly pushing for exciting stuff. The blues section is crap as usual though.