ZepHead315 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm compiling together a personal "best of" compilation for the 1973 North American tour and I'm undecided about what version of the song to pick. Ideally, I'd like a combination of good Plant vocals and a good Page solo, although given the era the solo ultimately has more weight of course. Soundboard or audience doesn't matter, although I'd like the quality to be decent if possible. What are the best versions from this tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Haven't heard many from 1973--but off the top off my head--I always liked Southampton. Can't be bothered about the date, but I'm sure you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Mobile is probably your best bet, but Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Seattle are all great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I enjoyed the LA Forum and Kezar ones in concert but I think the LA Forum tapes are screwed up and the San Francisco tape is a little dry. That leaves July 17, '73 Seattle as your best bet for performance and sound quality. Both the audience and soundboard are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 The Mobile solo is what Eddie Van Halen dreams about, but I think the flubs disqualify it. Detroit has a great solo, but poor sound quality. I think you have to go with 7/28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paplbojo Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Paris is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dounim Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 "the North American Tour" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean73 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Offenburg 73' is my go to version far ahead of the American tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 16 hours ago, Sue Dounim said: "the North American Tour" +1 People are lucky Sam is so forgiving. I know some other message boards where if you don't stick to the topic to the letter you get axed from the board. Also, post-count whores get the boot pronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZepHead315 Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 16 hours ago, Sue Dounim said: "the North American Tour" Seriously, if anything, this thread taught me that half the people on here don't read the whole title! Thanks Sue, Strider, and Gibsonfan for your recommendations. I think I'll go with Seattle. Mobile would be a good choice, except Plant's voice on there is quite shaky, and I want a good balance like I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnOsbourne Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I really like the Milwaukee version (overlooked show in general). Buffalo is also great, as is 7-28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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