The Pagemeister Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Finger on the mend, Zeppelin's Page ready to play a new song CBC News Led Zeppelin plans to introduce fans to a never-before released song at its London reunion concert on Dec. 10. Guitarist Jimmy Page says his broken finger, which delayed the much-anticipated reunion, is healing well and he is on track to play at the show in London's O2 arena. "I'm able to do what I ought to be able to do. It's just a bit bruised and a it's bit painful still, but with this two weeks' postponement … it's going to be fine," he said. Two and a half weeks after injuring the finger, Page says he can now move it and he will resume rehearsals next week in preparation for the concert. The concert, a tribute to the late producer Ahmet Ertegun, is the first time the surviving members of Led Zeppelin have all played together in 20 years. Page and Robert Plant will play alongside bassist John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham, son of John Bonham, whose death in 1980 prompted Led Zeppelin to break up. The reunion was hotly anticipated with millions of fans vying for the 20,000 tickets. Led Zeppelin is expected to play hits like Whole Lotta Love, Communication Breakdown and Stairway to Heaven in a 90-minute set. But one track, written when the band were together but never played in public, will be new to everyone, Page said. "There's one number that we rehearsed — I assume that it will make it to the Dome — that we never played at any point in time," he said. "It's a really intense number." The concert, plus the release of compilation album Mothership and a remastered version of the concert film The Song Remains the Same, has led fans to hope for a reunion tour. Page said he doesn't know yet if that is in the cards. "Let's just do the O2 and we'll see what happens from there," said Page. "I haven't got a crystal ball here and nor have you." Quote
SIBLY Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 I know that Zep wouldn't be Zep with out some conspiracy theories and skulldugery but I'm not convinced the finger was ever broken! Quote
The Pagemeister Posted November 20, 2007 Author Posted November 20, 2007 I'm not convinced the finger was ever broken! On the BBC interview, when she asked how he broke the finger, Page's answer indicated that he could be lying . . . Quote
myledzep Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Hmm....now we can have countless threads of what this never heard before song could be..... Quote
FireOpal Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 On the BBC interview, when she asked how he broke the finger, Page's answer indicated that he could be lying . . . Are you joking around or serious? I've watched the interview a couple of times and if anything Pagey just seemed a little sheepish/embarassed about the fall. You know, people will make remarks about his age and stuff. But he didn't seem deceptive at all to moi: in fact, he even gave additional details (he was holding something in his hand, which doubled the impact). And that was a very nasty and painful-looking bruise on his pinky at the rock awards a couple weeks back. Quote
Marie Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Hmm....now we can have countless threads of what this never heard before song could be..... Yeah, except it's been answered by Page himself : For Your Life ! Quote
myledzep Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Yeah, except it's been answered by Page himself : For Your Life ! Yeah, I read that in the Guitar World issue but I thought perhaps he's talking about another never before released song....something we (the public) haven't heard...... Quote
whyalla Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 As I was saying earlier... could be any of these little beauties Boogie With Stu Candy Store Rock Custard Pie Darlene Down By The Seaside D'yer Mak'er Fool In The Rain For Your Life Hey Hey What Can I Do Hots On For Nowhere Houses Of The Holy I'm Gonna Crawl In The Light Jennings Farm Blues Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) Night Flight (soundboard check only) Ozone Baby Poor Tom Ramble On Royal Orleans South Bound Saurez Tea For One Wearing And Tearing Quote
FireOpal Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Page & Plant did Wearing And Tearing at Knebworth circa 1990 I believe. Does it still count since it wasn't the full Zeppelin? BTW, somehow 2 threads have merged here... Quote
willchaf Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Finger on the mend, Zeppelin's Page ready to play a new song CBC News But one track, written when the band were together but never played in public, will be new to everyone, Page said. "There's one number that we rehearsed — I assume that it will make it to the Dome — that we never played at any point in time," he said. "It's a really intense number." I read this as not ever released. This will be a brand new song, albeit ~35 years old. Quote
VinTheSin Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Great to hear finger is on the mend! Looking foward to the show! We love your music! See you soon! Quote
The Pagemeister Posted November 20, 2007 Author Posted November 20, 2007 As I was saying earlier... could be any of these little beauties Boogie With Stu Candy Store Rock Custard Pie Darlene Down By The Seaside D'yer Mak'er Fool In The Rain For Your Life Hey Hey What Can I Do Hots On For Nowhere Houses Of The Holy I'm Gonna Crawl In The Light Jennings Farm Blues Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) Night Flight (soundboard check only) Ozone Baby Poor Tom Ramble On Royal Orleans South Bound Saurez Tea For One Wearing And Tearing If I had to guess, I pick Carouselembra - not on your list That's an real intense number . . . Quote
zep4ever Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 I'm thinking that it's a song that only we hardcore Zep fans might know, something from one of the many studio session bootlegs out there that never got completely finished. Quote
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