Guest Shenouda5252@gmail.com Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 What is your favorite Led Zeppelin era and why? Here are the choices: Led Zeppelin eras December 30th, 1968-October 5th, 1969 October 10th, 1969-December 6th, 1969 January 7th, 1970-June 22nd, 1970 June 28th, 1970-September 19th, 1970 March 5th, 1971-June 18th, 1972 June 19th, 1972-June 28th, 1972 October 2nd, 1972-April 2nd, 1973 May 4th, 1973-July 29th, 1973 January 11th, 1975-January 31st, 1975 February 1st, 1975- March 27th, 1975 May 17th, 1975-May 25th, 1975 April 1st, 1977-July 24th, 1977 July 23rd, 1979-August 11th, 1979 June 17th, 1980-July 7th, 1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetPage Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 ...'77 era..I lived through this dreamin' :wub: of Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Main Entry: era Pronunciation: \er-, e-r, ir-\ Function: noun Etymology: Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money more at ORE Date: 1615 1 a: a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned b: a memorable or important date or event ; especially, one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing2: a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis 3 ab: a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature <the era of the horse and buggy> b: a stage in development (as of a person or thing) c: a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon <Paleozoic era> © 2014 Merriam-Webster, Inc. My understanding of "era" is different than yours, so I can't really use your list, as they are all too short. My favourite Led Zeppelin era is what I fondly call the 'Bearded Era'...that period from roughly the 1970 Summer tour to the 1972 Australian/New Zealand tour. Every show is a powerhouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Main Entry: era Pronunciation: \er-, e-r, ir-\ Function: noun Etymology: Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money more at ORE Date: 16151 a: a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned b: a memorable or important date or event ; especially, one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing2: a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis3 ab: a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature <the era of the horse and buggy> b: a stage in development (as of a person or thing) c: a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon <Paleozoic era> © 2014 Merriam-Webster, Inc. My understanding of "era" is different than yours, so I can't really use your list, as they are all too short. Agreed. My favorite era was from 1969-1980. Edited January 5, 2014 by The Dark Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shenouda5252@gmail.com Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Main Entry: era Pronunciation: \er-, e-r, ir-\ Function: noun Etymology: Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money more at ORE Date: 1615 1 a: a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned b: a memorable or important date or event ; especially, one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing2: a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis 3 ab: a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature <the era of the horse and buggy> b: a stage in development (as of a person or thing) c: a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon <Paleozoic era> © 2014 Merriam-Webster, Inc. My understanding of "era" is different than yours, so I can't really use your list, as they are all too short. My favourite Led Zeppelin era is what I fondly call the 'Bearded Era'...that period from roughly the 1970 Summer tour to the 1972 Australian/New Zealand tour. Every show is a powerhouse! so you like all the shows that they opened with immigrant song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 so you like all the shows that they opened with immigrant song You could say that, although they continued to open their concerts with "Immigrant Song" for nearly a year after shaving their beards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shenouda5252@gmail.com Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Personally I'm going with the '79 era because even though they butchered some of the songs like over the hills and far away and celebration day, they played a very big setlist and a lot of the songs are very well done like Kashmir and in the evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 77 for me. Long sets, long shows, big songs, big (record breaking) crowds, and four guys standing as one to make it all worthwhile. Plus the visual appeal is great as well, what with a great light show, dragon suits here and stormtroopers there, and the musical chops to back it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 For me it's 1969 - 1975. I LOVE all of it but the 1968 sets are a kin to a child learning how to walk. You LOVE them unconditionally - but as they grow up, learn to walk, & walk don't run they do! They also develop a personality. And its the persona between 1969 & 1975 that I just love. They seem to be really happy & really enjoying it just look/listen to the WLL medleys during this time frame. They were unstoppable - nothing could touch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 70-71. Best mix of mature skills plus youthful exuberance for live shows. But my favorite studio era is the "progressive era", Physical Graffiti and Presence are the albums I listen to most often. The "Bearded Era", I like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerOfMySmiles Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 70-73 (beards to MSG73) is my favourite "era", since they're all young and at their prime. Having said that, I enjoy 75 and on: the more mature Zeppelin as someone else said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols05 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'd say 75-77, and if I had to be more specific, then it's the U.S. '75 tour, even though I dig the Earl's Court shows. Why? Setlist, and, the quality of the soundboards from '75 and '77--my primary connection to those days. For whatever reason (maybe one of y'all know), the '73 boards just don't have a rich, full, warm sound. The longer medley versions of WLL have their place, but I'd gladly trade it for live performances of Kashmir, Achilles, No Quarter and Ten Years Gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hands down 69 - 73. Great playing, great vibes. A band finding their feet and really rocking. Plants voice was in top condition ( barring a few dates in 73) and Jimmy's playing was inspired. Love Blueberry Hill from 70 and The Berkeley shows from 1971. Breathtaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapper Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Plant and Page Got to say 1970 to 1972. Loved the immagrant song, acoustic sets, great WWL medleys plus the sound Jimmy playing and Plants voice where peaking. Bonham and Jones 1973 TO 1977 The rythem section was a force as the band became a blotted Super group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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