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zeb wrote:
When The Levee Breaks
OK. This is without doubt the best song on the album. Rarely does a song over seven minutes long seem to fly by so fast, like some ultra heavy blues drone that staples you to the floor. Definitely in my top five Led Zeppelin tunes.
Zoso, the Led Zeppelin tribute band (i think they're from cali) closed out their show with this number back in March, absolutely amazing live
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There is no more instantly recognizable convoluted riff than this in the history of rock. JPJ and Bonham are again the standouts, particuarly throughout the outro. I am officially in love with Bonham's left hand.
Not sure how you can comment on this song without mentioning Page's solo. It's basically his finest moment...brilliant in every way.
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Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:54 pm Posts: 12287 Location: Manguetown Gender: Male
zeb wrote:
Going To California
Lots to like about this comfortable little acoustic gem. Plant owns this one with a faultless vocal delivery while Page does his usual folk mandolin thing. And who doesn't like songs about groupies and earthquakes?
Its JPJ who plays the mandolin.
_________________ There's just no mercy in your eyes There ain't no time to set things right And I'm afraid I've lost the fight I'm just a painful reminder Another day you leave behind
There is no more instantly recognizable convoluted riff than this in the history of rock. JPJ and Bonham are again the standouts, particuarly throughout the outro. I am officially in love with Bonham's left hand.
Not sure how you can comment on this song without mentioning Page's solo. It's basically his finest moment...brilliant in every way.
Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 1:29 am Posts: 1053 Location: Durham, NC Gender: Male
I thought I was a big fan of Zeb until I read his take on Zeppelin 2.
I don't have the time or emotional energy to put into quality write ups of every song on the first 5 albums, but I will say that without a doubt EVERY SONG on those first 5 albums deserve hours and hours of thought and feeling poured over them. What an amazing band.
There is no more instantly recognizable convoluted riff than this in the history of rock. JPJ and Bonham are again the standouts, particuarly throughout the outro. I am officially in love with Bonham's left hand.
Not sure how you can comment on this song without mentioning Page's solo. It's basically his finest moment...brilliant in every way.
You think this is his best solo?
I do, and JPJ agrees with me.
Fool in the Rain is my second favorite Page solo. Absolutely qualifies as the best solo by a guitarist who could no longer play.
_________________ For your sake I hope heaven and hell are really there but I wouldn't hold my breath
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:54 pm Posts: 12287 Location: Manguetown Gender: Male
zeb wrote:
Going To California
Lots to like about this comfortable little acoustic gem. Plant owns this one with a faultless vocal delivery while Page does his usual folk mandolin thing. And who doesn't like songs about groupies and earthquakes?
Isnt the mandolin played by JPJ? At least it's him on live versions.
_________________ There's just no mercy in your eyes There ain't no time to set things right And I'm afraid I've lost the fight I'm just a painful reminder Another day you leave behind
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