Bonzo_fan Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 As I've been dutifully listening to the L.A. '77 shows on their anniversary this week (in the middle of "No Quarter" from the 22nd atm), I started thinking about how good all six versions of "Stairway To Heaven" are. Sure, I guess you could say Jimmy's fingers are a bit sticky during the solo on the 27th, but it's not a bad version, and the other five are all pretty stellar--especially the 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 26th. The 22nd might just be my favourite version ever--Plant doesn't sing "Does anyone remember laughter?," and Jimmy jumps right into the solo after the triumphant fanfare as he does on the album. So, the question is: are the L.A. '77 shows the most consistent say 4+ show stretch for "Stairway"? I would think that it certainly is at least for post-'73. I guess if we say 4+, then the four Pacific Northwest '75 shows would be right up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZepHead315 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 All of the solos are certainly great. In fact, even on "bad" shows like Seattle and Tempe from this tour, Page's Stairway solo is very good. I wonder how he got it together at these shows just for this one song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlennon696 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The solo from 06/23 is probably still my favourite Stairway solo tbh outside of Earls court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The 1971 versions are pretty strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blooze Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 71 and USA 73 are pretty consistent i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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