Valerie Sunshine Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Imagine you have to introduce LZ to someone who does not know the band and in order to do that you can only choose one song, the one you consider represents LZ at their best. Which song would it be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
California Evermore Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Whole Lotta Love Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingzoso Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 In the Light: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Achilles Last Stand Edited to add: A 1000 apologies to the OP in advance for my incredibly strange sense of humour! I just can't help myself! Edited September 7, 2016 by Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valerie Sunshine Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I guess I would choose 'Rock n Roll' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chillumpuffer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The Song Remains The Same/Rain Song Live from the soundtrack to the film Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rm2551 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I would show them How Many More Times from RAH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John M Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think it would depend on what kinds of music they like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chillumpuffer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 2 hours ago, rm2551 said: I would show them How Many More Times from RAH. I would show them the whole show ! I remember saying to my nephew when he was @ 20 and playing bass in his band, to watch it to see how a real band does it. Shame though he thought it was old fashioned, long haired, dull rubbish. Not surprisingly his "indie" band were/are beyond awful. Formulated pop cack with no soul or improvisation. Here is a video of them. I can barely listen to it. And no excuses for being young as Plant was 20 when he joined Zepp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valerie Sunshine Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 3 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: I would show them the whole show ! I remember saying to my nephew when he was @ 20 and playing bass in his band, to watch it to see how a real band does it. Shame though he thought it was old fashioned, long haired, dull rubbish. Not surprisingly his "indie" band were/are beyond awful. Formulated pop cack with no soul or improvisation. Here is a video of them. I can barely listen to it. And no excuses for being young as Plant was 20 when he joined Zepp. Hey man don't be so rough with them, I liked the song it is not that bad. ? Obviously LZ is LZ, though. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluecongo Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Over the Hills and Far Away everything Zep is in under 5 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rm2551 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Audio only?: maybe Babe I'm Gonna Leave You and advise my friend this is just the second song off their first album and was recorded in 69. That blows my mind so much. SECOND SONG OFF FIRST EVER ALBUM!!!! I imagine if someone is going to "get it", that song would be a pretty "Wow! I need to listen to more!" kinda intro. And I'd love for someone discovering Zep to be fairly chronological with that discovery. Especially as most people who have "heard of" Led Zeppelin but not actually heard more than Stairway and Rock and Roll would finally realise Zep are not a "heavy Metal" band. (something I can't believe still is generally out there) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZosoAddict Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 "Immigrant Song"- the live HTWWW version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JTM Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) 39 minutes ago, ZosoAddict said: "Immigrant Song"- the live HTWWW version. No way, if "Immigrant Song" was the first LZ number I'd heard I doubt I would not want to hear anymore, fortunately it was WLL, before "Immigrant Song" had been released.. Edited September 8, 2016 by JTM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mack Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Lyrics person - Rain Song Blues person - Since I've Been Loving You Acoustic person - The Battle of Evermore Just Rock Me person - Black Dog Know your audience. :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stryder1978 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 "Stairway".....the epitome of what Jimmy was trying to do with the band - a combination of light and heavy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZosoAddict Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 On 9/8/2016 at 8:42 AM, JTM said: No way, if "Immigrant Song" was the first LZ number I'd heard I doubt I would not want to hear anymore, fortunately it was WLL, before "Immigrant Song" had been released.. I've never had a problem with it. I have played it for plenty of people and they have liked it. But I understand and respect your point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valerie Sunshine Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, ZosoAddict said: I've never had a problem with it. I have played it for plenty of people and they have liked it. But I understand and respect your point. I really love 'inmigrant song' I believe it represents the inner strenght of LZ. I would choose it in order to introduce the band to someone who does not know them. My first option would be 'rock n roll', though. Why don't you like it, JTM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
in_the_evening Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 7:13 AM, rm2551 said: I would show them How Many More Times from RAH. Heck, How Many More Times from the official release still sounds like it could have been recorded last year. An incredibly awesome song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomasw536 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 10:25 AM, Valerie Sunshine said: Hey man don't be so rough with them, I liked the song it is not that bad. ? Obviously LZ is LZ, though. ? Good Times Bad Times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John M Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 After thinking about this a bit more I would say Ramble On. It has quiet/loud, acoustic/electric, wonderful singing and melody and a great vibe, all in one track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldilocks Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Kashmir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Canadianzepper Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Kashmir. When the Levee Breaks a very close second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amstel Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Kashmir or Achilles Last Stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Balthazor Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'd have to second the vote for Stairway. It's by far their most famous and successful song, and does epitomize the Led Zeppelin sound. But beyond that, since everyone on god's green earth has heard it, when I play it to that hypothetical unfamiliar with Led Zeppelin person, they'll almost certainly say "oh that's Led Zeppelin?! I want to hear more!!" Reminds me of a time some years ago when I went to see the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra playing Led Zeppelin songs. All the ushers were these like 70 year old women, and there was a small cluster of them who stood within earshot of me for most of the concert. When Stairway started up, I could hear them saying "I know this song! This is Led Zeppelin? I had no idea!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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