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The most famous and infamous example is of course "Battle of Evermore". Sandy Denny is the only female and non-band member to sing on a Led Zeppelin song. In concert, John Paul Jones would sing Sandy Danny's parts...and sometimes John Bonham would join in the fun.

Jimmy would sing in the chorus of "Whole Lotta Love".

John Bonham usually sang along on "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp". But in 1977, Jimmy Page took over duties on "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp".

The whole band would do four-part harmony on "Tangerine" and "That's the Way" in concert.

All other harmonizing was usually Robert and his harmonizer effect...think "Ten Years Gone" and "Hot Dog".

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2 hours ago, Jaqbrooks92 said:

After listening to The Battle of Evermore live, I can see why the rest of Led Zeppelin didn't do more background in studio and live.

Actually, Bonzo had a very good voice with a nice range. His harmonies live on The Ocean & BYAS are fantastic. Page's voice was ok, nothing special but he could hold a note. JPJ though, forget it. Until he got older he had a very nasally, monotone singing voice what was simply, bad. No clue why JPJ sang BOE response. The one show where Bonzo sings response that I recall is one or more of the NY shows in 77' and he does a pretty good job, much better than JPJ by a longshot. 

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