Bonzo_fan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I suppose this is getting a bit nit-picky, but I was thinking that the best versions based solely on Bonham's performance might be a slightly different list than the best versions overall, since it could include some where the other three might not have been great etc. I have some in mind but I won't put any ideas in your heads just yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgeholder Still Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 6-23-77, despite it's popularity, is undeniable. I also like how he comes in early on 5-26-77. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy's Dragon Suit Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Seattle is my favorite. His fills are crazy and mindblowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 1977/05/21 1977/05/22 1977/06/08 1977/06/21 1977/06/25 1977/06/27 1979/08/11 1980/06/21 1980/06/30 1980/07/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo_fan Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 1977/05/21 1977/05/22 1977/06/08 1977/06/21 1977/06/25 1977/06/27 1979/08/11 1980/06/21 1980/06/30 1980/07/05 I'm with you on all but 1977/06/27 -- I love that show but his drumming in Achilles is my least favorite part of the whole show, I always find it kills the momentum of the song. I'd add 1977/06/13 too, good list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo_fan Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 6-23-77, despite it's popularity, is undeniable. I also like how he comes in early on 5-26-77. Good choice, haven't heard 5/26 I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo_fan Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Seattle is my favorite. His fills are crazy and mindblowing. Indeed, he exaggerates just about every fill the whole show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ListenToThis Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 05/22/77 is the single greatest performance by Bonham of Achilles. He goes nuts right from the start. He plays unique variations throughout the second half of the song and the outro is unique and very aggressive. Others come close, like 06/23/77, but at Ft. Worth he never slacks for even a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo_fan Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 05/22/77 is the single greatest performance by Bonham of Achilles. He goes nuts right from the start. He plays unique variations throughout the second half of the song and the outro is unique and very aggressive. Others come close, like 06/23/77, but at Ft. Worth he never slacks for even a second. After listening to 5/22 again I'd have to agree with you, wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ListenToThis Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Next up I would give 4/28/77 a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 6/25 .......he is coasting and he is crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ListenToThis Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 ^^^^ Interesting, I find 6/25 to be Bonham's worst performance amongst the Forum shows as he is clearly sluggish throughout the show. Mind you he has strong moments like the end of Kashmir and an aggressive OTT, but his playing the next night is much improved and back in line with the first three shows. Have you heard shows like Ft. Worth and the second Cleveland show? ALS on 6/25 pales in comparison in my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 He's still great on 6/25, despite a flub here and there. It's nowhere near what happened in San Diego. (Although I still like the ALS from that show too, the slower pacing allowed Jimmy to show off more) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ListenToThis Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 So, perhaps more people have heard 5/22 now than before since the soundboard has dropped. What's the consensus on Bonham's performance in ALS? Most still think 6/23 is better? I still say this (ranked in order): 5/22 Ft. Worth 6/29 Zurich 6/23 LA 4/28 Cleveland 7/17 Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm with you on all but 1977/06/27 -- I love that show but his drumming in Achilles is my least favorite part of the whole show, I always find it kills the momentum of the song. I'd add 1977/06/13 too, good list though. Sue has a soft spot in her heart regarding 6.27.77...if you asked what were the best performances of every song on the 1977 tour setlist, Sue would probably list a 6.27.77 performance more often than not. As for the OP question...this will take some time and some thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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