Led_Rock_Hard Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) 1969, they just had such power and hunger. And also Robert's voice was phenomenal then. Edited June 19, 2012 by Led_Rock_Hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius Rising Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Overall I think 75' was their best year live culminating in Earls Court. However, I completely understand the whole 69 - 72' period, strong, hungry, full of piss and vinegar and going for broke. I think burnout really began to set in by 73'...they just did so much so quickly. I really think the band would have had a better time of it had they retired from touring post 75' and just put out studio work with an occasional live gig here and there, ala Steely Dan. Once the band as a unit become hungry to tour again, then they could have started the machine up. I also think Bonzo would still be alive if they would have done this. The man hated touring and being away from his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 1970 -1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I might well go with 1970 personally Tough one. I'd have to go with 1970. I love 1969 as they were raw and powerful and so fresh, but by 1970 they were more experienced and established and still managed to maintain that sound. Yep I'd argree with that, by 1970 I think they devolped a bit more of a unique character and had a setlist that was more varied but still ideal for live performances. 1970 perhaps lacks the truely exceptional concerts that we saw in 71-73 but its also the year in which pretty much every show I'v heard is a great unique performance. Not that the following years had many "bad" shows but some of them did sound like the band were going though the motions a bit where as that spark was there every night in 1970. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyE Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 1970 was a great year! The Royal Albert Hall, Montreux Switzerland, Bath festival, and Madison Square Garden just to name a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_the_evening Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm the odd man out here, but I go for 1977. Only because they were so much larger than life....they could have entered a stadium and belched for three hours and it still would have been mayhem!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius Rising Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm the odd man out here, but I go for 1977. Only because they were so much larger than life....they could have entered a stadium and belched for three hours and it still would have been mayhem!! Didn't they do that in Tempe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 1973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Zeppelin from Germany Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 1977. shows just everything and the achilles bageholder bootleg brought me the biggest influences ever,but i think the first year is close by.the hughe energy and pure sound were already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 1972 for live performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) It comes down to 1973 and 1975 they were on top of their game then So I'll say 1973 Edited December 14, 2012 by ZEPFAN17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstel Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Could have picked 69' or 73', but chose 75' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Drone Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Gotta say, '70 is by far my favourite, more the later half of the year than the earlier. Gotta love that kick-ass setlist in late 1970! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzinj Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) I picked '73 for 2 principal reasons: 1 - No Quarter 2 - Dazed and Confused I think the US tour was AWESOME for those 2 songs. I always thought they got a bit indulgent with NQ in 75 and 77. I actually preferred the 79 NQ to 75 and 77. And they probably were never more on their D and C game than Euro '73. Edited January 6, 2013 by mrzinj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 1968 - 1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Of course this topic/poll is subjective and just a matter of personal opinion. I voted for the year of 1975. This is why: I believe that Led Zeppelin were at their absolute artistic peak and zenith during this year. For two reasons. The release of Physical Grafitti and their subsequent 1975 American tour (along with the five Earl's Court concerts in May). I realize that 1975 also brought much pain and sorrow to Robert Plant (and His Family) as well as the other members of Led Zeppelin. However, I think, that 1975 was the year that (finally) gave Led Zeppelin the Prestige and Merit that They actually deserved, in the eyes of all the critics and sceptics that ever doubted their Power and Mystery (and Hammer of the Gods). Speaking of Power, Mystery, Merit and Prestige, I think that the year of 2012 renewed all of that for all the World to see. The release of the O2 concert on cd/dvd/blu-ray and the Ultimate Acclaim of Led Zeppelin being Honored in the United States of America at last months 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors Awards. From the first notes of Good Times, Bad Times in 1968/1969, til this very moment, IT MAKES ME SO PROUD TO BE A FAN OF LED ZEPPELIN (JIMMY PAGE/ROBERT PLANT/JOHN PAUL JONES AND JOHN HENRY BONHAM). LED ZEPPELIN AND THEIR MUSIC WILL BE FOREVER REMEMBERED A 1,000 YEARS FROM NOW. LONG LIVE THE "MIGHTY LED ZEPPELIN"!!! (YOU HAVE DEFINITELY CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 How can you include 1985,1988 and 2007? They ceased to be in 1980, remember, John Bonham died and so did Led Zeppelin as a band, re-releases don't count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDog71 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I voted for 1975. 1973 would be a close second for me. 1971 in third. 1. Physical Graffiti came out. It's my favorite Zeppelin album, and their all-around best in my opiinon. 2. I also like the concerts I've seen and heard from 1975. It also seemed to be the peak of their prime and popularity. I loved the set lists from that time, and love watching the Earls Court performances from that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekfreak Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 for me its `75 0r `77. all that glitters is not gold hippiegeekfreakmotherearthchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBandStill Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 This was hard to pick, honestly! I went with 73, even though 75 was just as good IMHO..maybe it is because I saw them live those years.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 1973 for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ListenToThis Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I voted 1977. Many of the performances are anything but abysmal. But that is my subjective opinion, much like the opinion of those who think 1977 was poor. Also - 1973 is overrated. Europe was great - America not so much. Subjectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagefan55 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'm going with '73, even though '75 is very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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