[Led Zeppelin or Related on YouTube]

I am sure this is a repeat but great vid by Carl B

 

 

[Plant Article]

Saw this recent article on a feed.

Robert Plant Named the Song He Would Need an ‘Iron Lung’ to Sing: ‘A Hell of a Challenge’ (msn.com)

Anyone have that video from Iceland? Think he is minimizing the vocal changes. Love the man even until today. Is this his typical Zep deprecation?

 

[Four Sticks]

Why John Bonham Could Only Get Through 2 Takes of Led Zeppelin's 'Four Sticks' (cheatsheet.com)

Great song from one of the best albums ever. I have read tales about this many times. Is this really true regarding the four drumsticks? Sorry if this was discussed before.

[Zeppelin and Grunge]

Thanks for that reply Strider. I should have researched that more since the song was published so long ago. My bad. Awesome knowledge, thank you for taking time to reply. I still thnk those drums were not recorded very well. Maybe being picky.

[Zeppelin and Grunge]

I love that response. I was wondering if he would be too much for today.  So strong. I just imagine so many songs could be incredible with better drums. Always wondered if it was the mix or Bonham. I know he was incredible. So sorry we lost him way too early.

[Zeppelin and Grunge]

I love Zeppelin, easily my favorite band. I became an adult (20's) in the 90s so loved the grunge coming out at that time. I am a big fan of the Foo Fighters and was listening to This is a Call. The drums sound low in the mix to me in such a drum song, though I think Hawkins is doing a great job. What would Bonham sound in a band like this? it could be such a drum masterpiece, Is it just the mix? Did Bonham hit that hard to bring him to the forefront? I think Zep ruined music for me because I can't stop Iistening so much for that drum sound. Sorry if this is bogus.

Greg

[Wanton Song]

Thanks for all of the replies! The insights you all provide has let me gain a better appreciation of the intricacies of Zep's music.  Did a full listening of PG yesterday. Never get tired of that album.

ncdoc

[Wanton Song]

New registered member, I have lurked here for a long time. I want to thank the regular members for the hours of enjoyment they have given me over the years. You guys are incredible. I apologize if this is a wasted post.

I was out tonight watering my plants. I'm in US, NC, and it has been blistering hot. I had my pods in and was listening to a Zep compilation I had put together. I will say that I have had a few (hmm, maybe I am underestimating) beers. Newcastle BTW, though it has been ruined since they got bought out here, just cant find a lot better. I included the Wanton Song on my compilation list. I have always loved that song. I guess, if pressed, I would say Physical Graffiti is my favorite record. I think it is the best double album ever produced. Anyway, I remembered watching some You Tube videos in the past talking about how some of the magic of Zeppelin was how Bonham followed Page rather than setting the rhythm with Jones. I must have replayed the Wanton Song a dozen times thinking about this!

Is the Wanton Song not one of Bonham's most incredible songs? He mimics Page the entire song outside of the main solo. What a performance. I was blown away listening to it. Maybe the beer? It is incredible to me. I feel like he was at his peak on PG. I had never listened to the song focusing on him, usually it was Page or Plant's lyrics. What an awesome performance. I know greatest is so subjective, and I won't say it is his greatest, but it is so incredible.

Thanks for listening. You guys/gals are awesome keeping all of this alive. Am I off base, or is this not amazing?!?!?!

ncdoc