TBLacK457 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) In my opinion, this song should have been retired by '75 (with exceptions). My favorite version is 2/27/72 (just wish the beginning wasn't cut!), with the version off HTWWW in second. There was this really unique version in '71 that I LOVE, but I can't remember the date right now. Edited March 26, 2013 by TBLacK457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I've never minded Robert's decline in vocal ability with this song...or any others. It happened, so, it doesn't bother me. I think my favourite/the best version I've ever heard is the version included on HTWWW (1972.06.27). Edited March 26, 2013 by Melcórë Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zosokm Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 The best Rock and roll is probably from montreaux 1971. Probably one of Plants best nights. On this show , he leads the band. Black dog from this show is also my favorite. He just screams the lyrics and hits notes that he would never reach again . Rock and roll from HTWWW is also great. I didnt like the rock and roll from SRTS because I felt it lacked energy . Some of the 1977 Rock and rolls were better since they were played at a faster tempo and Bonzo would try something different. 1975 was a horrible year for that song as they used to open with the number and Plants voice would crack almost every night (except Seattle 21) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Another good one is 1979/08/04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelema Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) The best Rock and roll is probably from montreaux 1971. Probably one of Plants best nights. On this show , he leads the band. Black dog from this show is also my favorite. He just screams the lyrics and hits notes that he would never reach again . Rock and roll from HTWWW is also great. I didnt like the rock and roll from SRTS because I felt it lacked energy . Some of the 1977 Rock and rolls were better since they were played at a faster tempo and Bonzo would try something different. 1975 was a horrible year for that song as they used to open with the number and Plants voice would crack almost every night (except Seattle 21) RnR wasn't played at Montreux 1971.08.07. I agree that in 73 - 75 not only Plant's vocals were lower and poorly sung but they played it too slow. The same with 73' Stairways. 07.17 comes to mind. It's so slow they almost stop. Edited April 13, 2013 by thelema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZepHead315 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'm surprised no one here has said 8/21/71 yet. Robert's vocals here are INSANE! And Bonzo's drums come across very loudly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOsbourne Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 7-28-73 is probably the best. Even though the '75 versions don't get a lot of love, the 3-12 version from Long Beach is just killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 4 hours ago, ZepHead315 said: I'm surprised no one here has said 8/21/71 yet. Robert's vocals here are INSANE! And Bonzo's drums come across very loudly! This is an absolutely burning version, although the pitch is way too fast here. It's a half step sharp!! Plant's screams at the end are blistering. I can't recall another version where he goes so apeshit! No wonder he shredded his vocal chords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazor Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 4/27/2017 at 6:32 PM, ZepHead315 said: I'm surprised no one here has said 8/21/71 yet. Robert's vocals here are INSANE! And Bonzo's drums come across very loudly! That's the one I was going to mention. It's just got a hell of an intensity to it, and of course the insane vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I really like the ones from the 1980 tour, they're nice and tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I would say HTWWW and the first Knebworth off the top of my head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 23 minutes ago, paul carruthers said: first Knebworth off the top of my head... not so bad ya... isn't mentioned much and hearing it on YT is only a shadow dimly of what it was like to feel it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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