Madison Square Garden + Led Zeppelin , 1973

[RTh]

Led Zeppelin is, and has been for many years, my favourite band. Jimmy Page's rude guitar, Plant's powerful voice, Bohnam's distinct rhythm, Jones' mixture of tranquil keyboard and deep bass... Is it possible to dislike them?

In my opinion their best live performance is the one that took place on the year 1973 in the Madison Square Garden and was compiled under the ''documentary'' The Song Remains The Same. It actually was footage from 3 different concerts, but still the final result was impressive.

One of those songs that really stick up in its live version is Since I've Been Loving you, and since I uploaded it to my YouTube channel a few days ago, it's the best fit for this thread. I also love the Dazed and Confused live performance, with that incredible improvisation by Page, and the amazing Violin Bow Solo.

So, just wanting to share the feeling that it has left in me, here it is:

 

[Rook]

:tu I love Led Zeppelin. I've been a fan since I remember a math teacher in my school had Dazed and Confused playing on Halloween, and it gave me such a respect for him.

I'll list some of my favourite songs, but I know I'm leaving out other great songs.

The two songs you mentioned (they sound amazing both live and in studio)
Ten Years Gone (such a beautiful solo)
Bonzo's Montreux (Bonham's drumming skills)
D'yer Mak'er (loved their experimentation with a different genre, and how it worked out)
Fool in the Rain (same as above)
The Rain Song (I get so emotional when I hear this love ballad)


I've got to stop now, or I'll end up listing half their discography.

 

[David Zemdegs]

Agreed - one of my all time favourites....Kashmir, Black dog, The battle of evermore, trampled under foot....

 

[RTh]

Personally the song I like the most is Going to California. Very simple lyrics, but the combination of deep vocal and acoustic guitar is magical.
They have so many amazing songs that just as Rook if I start I may end up listing many albums.