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Black Throated Wind
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

The last of a whopping 73 plays in 1972, and a nice one to finish with...
1
Sugaree
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Perhaps not surprisingly, you can really hear the '73 sound starting to emerge here (and elsewhere in the show)...
1
Promised Land
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Good start to a very overlooked show. This was their most common opener in '72, kicking off 32 shows, this being the last of them (opens S2 on NYE).
1
Me and My Uncle
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Good version sandwiched between HCS and the big jam suite...
3
El Paso
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Seems like this show needs more love around here...a few high vote-getters, but the whole thing rocks

Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Most definitely an off night. Looseness abounds, especially from Billy — the drummer is the last member you want to be off. It's no coincidence that the shows often cited as some of Zeppelin's worst were also rare off nights for Bonham...
To Lay Me Down
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sounds a bit sunnier than most during the solo, almost taking on a bit of an Allman Brothers Band feel, being in that neck of the woods as they were...
Wharf Rat
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Jerry's slide playing on the outro is gorgeous! What a sandwich...
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Agreed. Neither over-singing, nor trying too hard to croon...
Mexicali Blues
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Just a hair less frenetic than usual, which gives it a nice swing.