Month: September 2024

Robert Plant w/ Jimmy Page: Hammersmith 1983

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Ep. 281 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

Robert Plant (right) and Jimmy Page playing together, for the second time since the break up of Led Zeppelin, during the encore of a concert by Plant and his band at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, 13th December 1983. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

This is a good one. Robert Plant is in amazing voice with lots of oomph. Richie Hayward (from Little Feat) is killing it on drums, Robbie Blunt is a bloody virtuoso with his emotive playing. This is December 13, 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon, on his Principle of Moments tour.

Jimmy Page had four days prior finished up with the ARMS Tour, and was aflame with renewed enthusiasm for his musical future. The energy and fun the pair are having is evident. Jimmy is playing his typical 1983/84 b-bender solo but with some crunch instead of chorus. It’s an amazing moment in time. These guys did not typically get along in the 1980’s.

I play an incendiary Burning Down One Side, and emotive and evocative Big Log, and the showstopper, Treat Her Right with Jimmy Page. What a night.

You can download this complete concert from Dario Romero’s excellent “low effort matrix” right here: https://mega.nz/file/fgcAXbBS#yVArrUl3uY4eOEpXiI8sqmZmIRiERDsF6dEW9_S1OO4

John Paul Jones – Ft. Lauderdale March 10, 2000

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Ep. 280 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

For this episode we hear the thunderous John Paul Jones on tour for his Zooma album, at The Fubar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March, 10, 2000. This is a very well recorded show for around 200 people. The sound and vibe are incredible. Jonesy is very chatty and interactive with the audience.

I play Grind (from Zooma), Crackback (from the Scream for Help soundtrack), and B. Fingers (again from Zooma). Great musician and a great show.

You can download the complete concert right here: https://mega.nz/folder/P0MRXZqI#evYyPBK8n9I1WMRinlhdVQ

Led Zeppelin: San Diego May 28, 1973 DADGAD Sdbd

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Ep. 279 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

Today we hear some music from Led Zeppelin playing San Diego, 5/28/73, on a soundboard recording remastered by DADGAD. This show has some towering highs and tumbling low points.

I play two of the highlights. First is a smokin’ Since I’ve Been Loving You with gorgeous, smooth cooooool jazz piano from Mr. Jones, and Jimmy delivers in spades. Then I play glorious Whole Lotta Love with a trillion medleys, played with abandon and joy, like it’s 1971. Some magic here for real.

You can download this complete soundboard recording right here: https://mega.nz/folder/zg1GWQiC#tvshDIU99jx9Js036jHiaw