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Led
Zeppelin
"BBC In Concert - original pre-mix Master"
Paris Theatre, London, UK
25th March 1971
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BBC Zep is always listed as 1 April; this may have been the
transmission date as there is generally a delay 'twixt recording
and transmission. This is the pre-mix master, direct from
the original reel to reel (!), before it was mixed down to
mono for broadcast. This show has actually been officially
released in stereo, as part of the double CD "BBC Sessions"
which features all but two of the songs presented here. This
version however includes all the chat in between songs, even
the occasional sip of tea, most of which was cut from the
broadcast and the subsequent release of this BBC performance.
This isn't like a usual Led Zep show, it's more like them
rehearsing and being very relaxed, and taking their time in
between songs.
Only an hour was transmitted and it has never been transmitted
in it's entirety, which makes this a particularly wonderful
piece. The acoustic material here is particularly interesting
- there's a lovely warmth about the recording and it's especially
evident in the acoustic section, where the performances allow
the songs to speak for themselves, as it were. Even the version
of "Stairway" is relaxed and has a natural beauty to it that
other live performances miss.
Track
Details:
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Disc
1:
1. Introduction
2. Immigrant Song
3. Heartbreaker
4. Since I've Been Loving You
5. Black Dog
6. Dazed & Confused
7. Stairway To Heaven |
Disc
2:
1. Going To California
2. That's The Way
3. What Is And What Should Never Be
4. Whole Lotta Love Medley
5. Thank You
6. Communication Breakdown |
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