irondirigible Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I know that he was pretty much always awesome and that his approach, style, and heaviness a constant feature of Led Zeppelin's music. But if someone who didn't know Zeppelin very well asked you for 2 or 3 songs that show Bonham's greatness the most, what would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZepHead315 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Studio: Good Times Bad Times When The Levee Breaks Fool In The Rain Live: The Song Remains The Same 6/21/77 Dazed & Confused 3/21/73 Achilles Last Stand 5/21/77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Damn, so many to choose from. The above are musts. I would add... Achilles Last Stand, in My Time Of Dying, Wanton Song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 "Hots on for Nowhere". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 "Four Sticks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 If I had to pick one track, I would probably go for Good Times Bad Times, it changed rock drumming overnight & still sounds absolutely mental nearly 50 years on. After that I would probably go for Kashmir, which is an monument of groove & restraint & Achilles Last Stand, which again is just nuts. I might be on my own here but if I had to pick an album to showcase Bonham, it would maybe be Presence, he really was on fire throughout that recording & some of it is his most inventive playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 The Rover How many more times Achilles Last Stand and IMTOD - surely a "must include" SIBLY GTBT The Lemon Song The Wanton Song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL6 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Cashmere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ....I'd add "Rock and Roll" to the list. LOVE that intro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huw Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 17 hours ago, irondirigible said: ...if someone who didn't know Zeppelin very well asked you for 2 or 3 songs that show Bonham's greatness the most, what would you suggest? Simple - I'd sit them down in front of a TV, and show them the Danish Television Special off the DVD. Four songs, with visuals. If someone doesn't "get" Bonham after that, they never will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecongo Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 In My Time of Dying Fool in the Rain Achilles Last Stand When the Levee Breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler19 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 When The Levee Breaks - to show off his inventiveness with beats Good Times Bad Times - to highlight his bass drum technique In My Time of Dying or Achilles Last Stand - to show off his power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Achilles Last Stand When The Levee Breaks Black Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 16 hours ago, FL6 said: Cashmere A Zeppelin fan should know the correct name of the songs at least. It's "Kashmir". A place. Not a fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) Studio tracks: 1. Good Times Bad Times and Dazed and Confused from the first album. 2. When the Levee Breaks from Led Zep IV. 3. Achilles Last Stand and Royal Orleans from Presence. Live tracks: Edited June 17, 2017 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 And of course, this...didn't want to overload my earlier post with too many vids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Yes, Strider.... TU fer shure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 This is a very difficult question to answer. In addition to all the excellent choices above I could add Out on the Tiles We're Gonna Groove Poor Tom Darlene - especially the last third "swing" section Traveling Riverside Blues I will note that the first time I heard the Fool in the Rain isolated drum track I was utterly amazed. First, that shuffle is perfection, Then the middle section epitomizes the phrase "Over the Top". I always knew it was there but to hear it all by itself in all its glory was something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Strider said: A Zeppelin fan should know the correct name of the songs at least. It's "Kashmir". A place. Not a fabric. Ouch. Also a bootleg label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, John M said: This is a very difficult question to answer. In addition to all the excellent choices above I could add Out on the Tiles We're Gonna Groove Poor Tom Darlene - especially the last third "swing" section Traveling Riverside Blues I will note that the first time I heard the Fool in the Rain isolated drum track I was utterly amazed. First, that shuffle is perfection, Then the middle section epitomizes the phrase "Over the Top". I always knew it was there but to hear it all by itself in all its glory was something else. These are all great choices , especially Darlene. That is a showcase for some signature Bonham drumming. Unique groove/beat pattern, huge sound, swinging drum breaks. Great tune but, Plant annoys me with all his constipated caterwauling. ? Yes, so true about all those isolated drum tracks. ITTOD may not be my fav Zep album but, those drum tracks are awe inspiring. That section you just described sounds like Godzilla's samba ! Monstrous. Edited June 17, 2017 by porgie66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I can't quit you baby, misty mountain hop, walters walk One of the things thats amazing about led zep and john bonham, is that he is either the foundation or the focal point. Then with listening for years, there are songs where you can hear he and jpj together better and songs where its bonzo and pagey better and its always interesting. So cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 18 hours ago, Strider said: And of course, this...didn't want to overload my earlier post with too many vids. 18 hours ago, Strider said: 3. Achilles Last Stand Live tracks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 21 hours ago, Strider said: Studio tracks: 1. Good Times Bad Times and Dazed and Confused from the first album. 2. When the Levee Breaks from Led Zep IV. 3. Achilles Last Stand and Royal Orleans from Presence. Live tracks: I have been listening to the second Oakland show as of late and I really like this show. I think they played well from what I have listened to so far...best gig of the third leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 6/17/2017 at 7:43 PM, Dallas Knebs said: I can't tell exactly what you are saying here. It looks like you swabbed out the 6.23.77 vid of "Achilles Last Stand" I posted for the 7.17.77 Seattle "Achilles". There is no way in hell I sanction 7.17.77 being ranked higher than 6.23.77. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Wasn't sure where to put this, probably viewed by many on here already, but I hadn't seen it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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