Led Zeppelin - Over the Hills and Far Away - 1975 Earl's Court

[@goshawk1974]

As a 57 yr. old American man, I want to thank England, for giving us the best rock n roll, EVER!

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

I'm almost 60 now. I read comments about Jimmy's sloppy solo. I just think he just has a hard time with live solos, he always has. He's a studio genius. Take that as it may. I'm happy:-)

[@montydaniels1054]

You're right, plus I'm 62. According to Page during many interviews, he said that he spent more time than any other member did, since he produced, I think all their albums in the studio. I do know from what he;s said, that he liked to play everything exactly the way they did in the studio but honestly, I believe that it can be hard to remember every little thing done when it was originally produced. Just listen to a lot of their albums, Page pays sometimes 3-4 guitar tracks. 4 were played for this song. This I'll give him, he did a pretty good job during their concert days. What I liked was watching "Celebration Day". Led Zeppelin sounded as good as they did in the early 70's & Jason Bonham was a great choice as a drummer. I'm sure that they wanted him as much as he wanted to be with them for that historic concert. I was hoping 2017 [from what Page said on a talk show] would have been a concert year here in the states but I believe that Robert Plant may have had a hard time keeping his part of the band, if they were to play 25 or 30 venues. Just like Roger Daltrey, being the front man in a band when you're over 70 years old is hard. But like The Who, whom I really like as well, I'm sure that Robert Plant would find it very hard to sing that much. I guess as a Led Zeppelin fan, I'll have to just buy the Celebration Day DVD if I want to hear anything from Zeppelin from the past 10 years. To finish, Jimmy Page does want to do concerts, it's Plant & maybe Jones who might be the ones who want to keep doing their own things & just enjoy life. Oh & that 300 million, or 800 million offered to Robert Plant, Page himself said that he never heard of that being offered to anyone at any time. Ok, I can't think of anything else to say & I usually have a lot to say, lol....

[@goshawk1974]

Daniel Jenn I agree totally. Plant just don't have pipes for a tour, he said that much. There's enough footage on KZbin to last a lifetime. :-)

[@LOKJazz]

Britain would like to thank the US for the obscured major influences of the blues and jazz that made it possible for Britain to develop modern rock and even acknowledge their American blues heros

[@kristineleyva4015]

goshawk1974, I am proud to be an American, but I would have to admit the best classic rock came from our lovely British Bands!

[@leokimvideo]

Classic Page wandering solo, they are like exotic musical trips and mysteriously come back to finish the song. Page was never a boring player.

[@northernthrifter8817]

leokimvideo pretty good for a bloke in the grip of heroin addiction. They made the right choice restoring this show it's a very good performance.

[@kevgh3869]

No he's never a boring player he's only a fucking musical genius!

[@TheSteveSquad]

No he wasn’t

[@MrSmokeydog]

Basically that was a typical form of jamming live for many bands back then. It was basically free form jamming everybody did it.

[@reggaefan2700]

Arguably the Best Hard Rock Guitarist of all time is Asian.

[@eeeddd6719]

Jimmy's look with the dragon jumpsuit and the hair over his eyes and how he moves while playing the intro IS THE DEFINITION OF ROCK AND ROLL. The coolest look without seeming like he cares or is trying.

[@davedillon1372]

So you seem to be saying 'It's a fashion statement & posture & not what you can reproduce on the Stage a few nights in a row', yes? SAD. Does he give away lessons or something to say I'm very grateful for the way my Life turned out. I'm lucky to not be in a jail cell w/people like me, Harvey Weinstein & on the casting couches in LA as lyrics show a familiarity with, if not heard. IT WAS IN PRINT RE LYRICS PRE TOLKIEN'S WORK ONCE APPLIED.

[@brucerowland332]

cause he was on heroin

[@terryoliver5855]

DANCING JIMMY

[@austyn16]

Haters gonna hate. Even if you saw Led Zeppelin on a "bad" night, you still saw Led Zeppelin...

[@govrom12]

Zep on a bad night was still better than 99.9% of the rock bands that ever existed or someday will exist.

[@taymanffb]

govrom12 These people are completely out of their minds

[@jordanfender8388]

I agree, but that 0.1 % is Pink Floyd ;)

[@u.hinson6300]

austyn16 Amen !!

[@Drewg351]

@@jordanfender8388 and RUSH. They always put on a great show and sounded on point until Geddy started to lose his range. But you can't find a better, tighter, 3 piece than Neil, Geddy, and Lifeson.

[@macurban7946]

I still think it’s their very best song! Such a great version.

[@annasmall7999]

Thinking of the carpet xxzźzzźźsteamed cleaning and the floor

[@markpachowicz8336]

I was riding the tram in the Houston airport one night, at like 200 a.m. and it was just me a Robert Plant, We were both just sitting there and I said, hey man, I dig your music, huge fan, he said, thanks Mate and that was it, it was cool.

[@priceylobster6016]

This is probably my favourite led zeppelin concert, 1975 was definitely one of their best years

[@snarkleton26]

Yeah 1973-75 at their best. Zepp's '73 show at Madison Square Garden was also legendary.

[@davidreigelman3492]

My first concert was Zeppelin '75 , Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio. $7.50 / ticket.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Page does not play sloppy! He plays free, loose, and unhindered. True freedom to express his emotions at the moment. Tremendous!

[@dondrysdale7297]

ya, and it's people who are influenced by the 80s and it's 'perfection' and obsession with drum machines that generally don't get that--any jazzer will tell you the same thing.

[@DannyintheSpirit]

Yes. Page NEVER played it safe, he always took huge chances and went for dangerous and exciting sols!

[@DannyintheSpirit]

I love Eddie Van Halen, but he and other "clean" guitarists cannot compare with Page here.

[@monkabrahms7997]

So did beck...without missing notes

[@mwhite6522]

Let's be honest, it's very, very sloppy playing, and I say that knowing I fully enjoy his playing for what it is. His picking is mostly where the "slop" comes from. He sort of just brushes his right hand over the string as fast as he can and hopes his left hand can keep up with it. He also seems to use very, very light strings, probably .009s or maybe even .008s, whereas a jazz guitarist would use .012 or .013s. This helps to keep hands from tiring and to create the illusion of speed without accuracy. I think what you can credit Page for is inventing about 25% of the standard rock guitar vocabulary - something no one else has done, except perhaps maybe Hendrix. He also has a great tone -- that weird, slightly out of phase sound with the toggle switch in the middle, with a very close slapback delay, that is his signature sound. My actual favorite thing about Page is his tone, and his attack. It just has balls. His time is all over the place, but that's part of his charm. He also has a very nice vibrato -- something very few rock players have. My early teacher emphasized developing a good vibrato because it's important and gives your playing personality. He makes a TON of mistakes, and too often falls back on his stock licks. But a lot of times, he has great ideas, and he tries to play them. I also give him a lot of credit for always improvising solos and not just coming up with some nice solo and playing it the same way every night. His mistakes are nothing. His passion for playing is not equalled by many.

[@patk4244]

This band was playing concerts for 2 plus hours before anyone else. They didn't dance around they just played some of the music that we'll ever hear. 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@thomasmcdaniel765]

John Paul and Bonham are keeping that rhythm down and keeping it funky. I love it.

[@mikerine6490]

John Paul and Bonham are the best part of zeppelin in my opinion.

[@billbailey7302]

They were the HEART of the band.

[@antoniolorenzosanchez5393]

​@@mikerine6490aunque no lo pareciera, así era..

[@jeanclaude4]

Really the only rhythm section that comes close in rock n roll is the pure power of Entwistle and Moon. That's debatable as I do believe the overall themes of the musicality are very different.

[@ballerine6172]

This solo is simply the hottest thing in the world

[@Twotontessie]

You think ok maybe he's wrapping it up and then 04:24

[@anniejo1355]

Otherworldly. He broke the mold after He made Jimmy Page, for sure.

[@kevinkinnu341]

So much character in this solo. Just awesome

[@deschenes108]

Sounds like hot shite

[@theresacarmen9847]

The only answer must be they could read each other's minds.

[@the92project]

im 43 years old and this is the best rock band of all time. Jimmy Page is GOD and GOAT

[@Liriodendron-Ocean]

I think part of what makes Page so great is that he just went for it, forget playing it safe and laying out the studio version, he played it different every night, stretched the limits and all on the fly, it was all decided in the magic of that very moment. It's like what Pearl Jam does with their set-list, Zeppelin did within each song, vary and change......sometimes makes for "interesting" to put it a nice way music but most of the time makes for an incredible musical experience!!

[@brianpresson1493]

for all the people dissing the solo, it's called improvisation...that's the beauty of music, playing what you hear and going with it...very similar to jazz - this solo is awesome!

[@tedcabana]

Jimmy just had the best god damn sound for that time. LP threw a modified plexi was all he needed. His riffs and legacy will live forever.

[@dumcasta9327]

does anyone remember when music was exciting, exhilarating, dangerous and beautiful at the same time....

[@porcelaenstaender9314]

There's something mesmerizing about watching JPJ play the bass. His movements are just so focused and coordinated.

[@artyanthony1682]

The gov'ner

[@sick717]

Ikr! His moves @2:13 is so on point. I’m mesmerised.

[@melissakokay3176]

The secret weapon of Zeppelin was JPJ!! Amazing talent

[@gevurgeldi5423]

also at 5:40 you can hear page playing the riff getting sloppy but jpj is on time like a computer

[@ianchambers6191]

how the fuck is John Bonham playing in synch with Jimmy Page? pure genius

[@Michael-----]

You are asking how Bonzo is doing something? That is like asking how did Jesus walk on water? The best that ever lived on the skins. No debate.

[@aymirabye6533]

That's the reason why there's no Led Zep after him.

[@fredsylvester4428]

Talent

[@stefankrautz9048]

@@Michael----- yeah at 3:19 is this a 32th note drumfill ? oh my.

[@Abraxas0365]

Jimmy page said that Bonham made the band for lack of better words.

[@riccardobo797]

I'm still asking myself how is possible that every time that Jimmy plays a solo of any song he wrote every time it becomes better and better. He never reach the best solo. He will always play it better then the previous time. He is truly the god of ROCK'N'ROLL!

[@Drewg351]

Sorry. Disagree. I love Zeppelin but I never like the "added improvising" or changing it up every fukin time. Give me a fantastic, live, studio sounding song by a band ANY DAY. Very, very, few songs actually sound better "live" than their studio track. There's some obviously, but they're few and far between.

[@mrmojorisin6496]

@@Drewg351 Its because they were all loaded at the time, Id love to see you do better, dont knock thee greatest group or guitar player of all time bud 🤣🔥🤘

[@Drewg351]

@@mrmojorisin6496, give me a break. They're being paid hard earned money from fans and they come out high, drunk, and sound like shit, and that's to be admired ?? No fukin way. And your comment of "I'd like to see you do better" is ignorant and absurd. These guys should've shown up sober, straight, and well rehearsed looking to give their fans the greatest show possible. This definitely wasn't it. Not even close. Just because "they're stars" doesn't mean they can, or should, treat their fans to a shitty, drunk, embarrassing show. I'm sure you think Axel Rose showing up an hour late or walking off the stage after 5 minutes or 1 song is acceptable too because "that's what rock N roll stars do". No. They do it because dumb fans put up with their bullshit. Just admit it: they sounded like shit. Stop making excuses for them.

[@mrmojorisin6496]

@@Drewg351 I only got one question.. How old are you? 🤔🤣

[@Drewg351]

@@mrmojorisin6496, I'm 53. Been to plenty of great shows. I believe in personal responsibility. Showing up high, drunk, and sounded like shit, is embarrassing. I don't give a fuck if their rock God's. Give the people your BEST, not your drunken, stoned best, which actually sucks. Sorry. No excuses.

[@agnostic47]

Do you want to go to a concert to hear the record you have at home, or to listen to a musical genius improvisong?

[@Drewg351]

"musical genius improvising" ??? If that's what you call be stoned and drunk, sounding like shit, have at it. Not me. I want to hear the song played that I know. Now something that sounds like complete dogshit. Sorry. I'm not star struck believing these Hollywood individuals, artist's, or musicians are any better than anyone else. I call it like I see it, or hear it in this case. I'm not looking to suck off the band because I think "they're the greatest" like most individuals. If they sound great, I'll give um all the accolades they deserve and sing their praises. Likewise, when I pay my hard earned money to go see a show, I expect the performers NOT be high as a kite, drunk, or stoned off their asses that they can't perform, and sound like shit.

[@alexkx8599]

@@Drewg351 Um, this was phenomenal.

[@alexkx8599]

@@Drewg351Led Zeppelin are the world's second best selling recording group of all time. It's not an accident. The idea that someone can and could carry a song so well but because he does different things during the solo does not mean that he is on drugs.

[@PadawanIan]

@@Drewg351 alrighty then pal get up there and do it like they did. one of the greatest bands of all time not gonna change my mind it’s not like the studio version because it’s LIVE they improvise not because they can’t play it because they are there to entertain i’m not “sucking off the band” i’m simply pointing out their greatness and if you can’t see them for all of their beauty then that’s your loss friend also it seems “sloppy” because he’s playing multiple guitar parts at once as a musician i found this performance great like most of there’s.

[@Drewg351]

@@PadawanIan, dude I personally believe they sound like "dogshit". I call it as I see it. According to your comments, ANYTHING they played, be it off key, completely fucked up, absolutely horrible, hell, if he forgot the words, you would still say "it was incredible, so artistic". Cmon. They sound like shit in this video. I'm a huge Zeppelin fan and definitely believe that they are wayyyyy more popular than RUSH. I wasn't comparing bands popularity or who is bigger or better. I was comparing live playing styles and beliefs. The fact that RUSH tried to play as close to the studio recording as possible because they believed that is the best a song can be played, is awesome. I think every artist would in fact agree, that the studio recording is probably the best the song can be. They spend days, weeks, sometimes longer, in the studio to achieve the best sound they can. I've listened to RUSH songs and live recordings that sound like shit. In fact, at their induction at the RRHOF, they did not sound great. I'd be the first to admit it. So I'm not "picking on Zeppelin". But I don't believe they sounded good here at all.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Bless the great Mr. Page for all the great riffs through the years. So glad I was there to hear them.

[@danbartlett2127]

Thank you mrs. Page for giving us the best guitar player in history

[@davidlishin5583]

Yes!!!! Fact

[@melissabishop1506]

ZEPPELIN IS THE GREATEST BAND EVER.... PERIOD

[@thelionheart7178]

INDEED!

[@lucagivarini3443]

Off all time

[@ronlips6452]

Yes there the reason all others exist!!!!

[@GraphiteBlimp27]

Jimmy Page is the epitome of badass in this concert. That look is just the most memorable of his I think, so dark and mysterious.

[@easyazpie9091]

he's a fucking idiot...no wonder why plant hated him.

[@Faffabucco]

@@easyazpie9091 plant didn't hate him, and it's not an idiot lol

[@Lvdd]

@@easyazpie9091 chill dude, enjoy life and don't hate, peace ✌

[@alechamid235]

He's a Mozart of guitar, a Real genius. 👍😀

[@PadawanIan]

or madison square garden

[@robotgoose225]

Jimmy's playing was dangerous man. Thats why yr all here. Y'all like the dirt. Face the facts x 😊

[@Sean-if7rp]

Best guitarist ever, still injured left ring finger, not the best technical player but his improvising during his solos is unparalleled, he played risky instead of staying close to the original solos like so many other players did to just be safe

[@MrMmyers5]

It's amazing to watch these clips captured over 40 freaking years ago!!! This is still the most amazing music ever made in this era. I'll fight you to the death if you say there's a better, more technically sound, more musically in on it, guitarist than Jimmy Page. Good God, this band is so amazing to listen to even 40, getting on to 50, years later. I just hope the next generation has something better than what I've seen to cling to, cause Zeppelin is ours!

[@billandstaceymollitor299]

Eloquently spoken-Amen

[@MrPhotodoc]

Spoken like a true fan.

[@damowalsh43]

If some people learnt to play the blues they'd learn to improvise, jimmy Page playing is flawless in my opinion 💚🎸🍻🤘

[@tedro1962]

The Worlds Greatest Rock Band. Ever. I have seen about everyone,over 100 bands, and Nobody delivered live like them. Pink Floyd and Rush came close.

[@christopherone1]

Can't even listen to Rush, that horrible voice, blah. Let me count how many times we'd all feel like having fun, dancing, and said, "Hey lets listen to Pink Floyd." that would be never! Comfortably Numb, about drugs = heroin, overdose. Brick in the Wall, also drug reference and "pudding eating meat," yeah whatever, other song abt Syd was depressing, horrifying AF. Zep made us feel good, want to dance....rock and roll out. Pink Floyd, depressing as hell.

[@christopherrelyea349]

@@christopherone1 Well said!! I still haven't met anyone who listens to Floyd that doesn't do drugs.

[@Heather-r2n]

I am so glad I grew up listening to led Zeppelin!❤❤❤

[@carlo-iu6kh]

The legacy of this group has no end, 50 years later they are still present in our minds, incredible, the greatest rock band of all time.

[@flowerchildsmile]

Never loved rock until I heard Zeppelin. Jimmy Page STILL rules!

[@cschym2705]

My High School class song. Love Zeppelin. All four were awesome, but Page is my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@japzbene1562]

The Earls Court Show that night was one of if not THE GREATEST SHOW of ALL TIME !! Them boys came to play that night for real , PEACE LOVE LED ZEPPELIN

[@mrmojorisin6496]

We're all really lucky to have this footage when it all comes down to it 😅🔥🙌

[@Barry_the_dog]

When you truly go over the hills and far away rocking out to this song, you never come back.

[@albertogutierrez8653]

I feel alive listening to this. This is my favorite Led Zepplin song.

[@weavermomo1]

There are no two artists better than Plant & Page so passionate, magical, mystical, epitome of gods. Page is riveting & lovely at the same time.

[@Osmien118]

...I don't think you're wrong, but I don't think you're completely right. Bonham is just as much a musical genius as plant and page. can't add 1 without the other two! =]

[@gekyume3432]

@@Osmien118 u all sleeping on jpj..

[@gekyume3432]

They are all the greatest along with deep purple

[@marcjohnson9270]

inverted some might say

[@carlMorgan71]

Agreed but the same natural groove I hear with free kossoff an rodgers is close.

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

The coolest guitar player ever! Badass solo!

[@WilliamSlaght]

The solo has so much attitude! XD

[@rawdonwaller]

what a kick ass solo!!! love to hear JP get loose and have some time to play a longer-than-usual solo. And if anyone deserves time to explore in a concert during a solo, it's him. one of my all-time heroes

[@TammyM36]

Jimmy is so fucking mesmerizing. !! Love him!

[@sarat10ms58]

this version is great!!especially jimmy's solo.i love that he never sounds the same stop judging him and enjoy music!

[@myrabritt9927]

that's right

[@darenbrowdie7768]

Wow! Totally blown away by the solo & whole performance. Totally amazing.

[@J.A.Hansen]

Brilliant song,exellent,lyrics,vocals,playin ~ Led Zeppelin = Exellent🎸🎙🎹🥁👌

[@nemoxxx7]

this is the best rock roll band ever end

[@ljerkadevcic]

OH YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@retroaf7652]

People who dont understand jimmy page : uhh his solo was sloppy : people who know jimmy page : Damn! That was great and unique solo

[@amiahelzeler2170]

@VapeLord God bless, man. Im one of those people who thought it was pretty good instead of sloppy.

[@duncanbrodie3615]

Come on Robert. We need one reunion tour before it's too late You guys killed it in 07! Still got it. Might have been one of your best shows (RIP Bonzo) It was so awesome watching Jason play for his dad. Led Zep in 2018!!!

[@PauloPereira-hk9nw]

Probably my favorite Led Zeppelin song. The version from How the West Was Won is the best live version I've heard.

[@themainlane]

+Paulo Pereira Link? (Was about to search but, lazyness set in)

[@CaminhoLamed]

tinha que ser brasileiro pra gostar de Zed Zepelim

[@rusrockt10]

Indeed, the version of this song on How the West Was Won is probably the one song I would pick to listen to over and over if I could only pick a single song. It is absolute perfection.

[@MK-ki1wg]

Yes absolutely. Over the hills on How the West was Won is maybe the best fucking song of all time. Freaking perfection. The groove and riffing is just magnificent.

[@82abnbob1]

HtWWW is so well engineered; incredible sound! Zeppelin was definitely at the top of their game the summer of 1972.

[@petergolan242]

One of the best ever. Page is so good it is annoying. Adjusting dials and switch in the midst of some of the most complex and emotion filled solos ever. Yikes.

[@lundsean75]

i still liked the solo regardless. It's what John Paul, and Bonham did to make it work like it did. This band was a true machine, and still is today.

[@alexuzice]

Couldn't agree with you more. And bloody hell the solo was not that bad.

[@jamesgentry4556]

This is THE GREATEST BAND EVER!!!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

The majesty and power of Led Zeppelin on full display. I never had the opportunity to see them. I just missed them in their day. JPJ & Bonzo are the best rhythm section of all time. Page must have enjoyed going off the rails knowing they would be there to pull him back into the pocket.

[@daneyney43]

That was the most beautiful 8 minutes 30 seconds of my life.

[@christophercarlucci7750]

What more can be said ?

[@VRShow]

My favourite part of the song is how Jonesy and Bono just joust and caress the notes one after another. This to me is part of the genius of Jonesy...so often underappreciated as attention is usually on Plant or Page, but ask many bass guitarists or drummers and what he offers is brought up time and again. Amazing... Ramble is another Bono and Jonesy masterpiece.

[@Jet_Rod_94]

Epyx911 its BONZO. Like the dog mane!

[@johnkramer7161]

Bono was never in Zeppelin

[@vojtechnepomucky7701]

Indeed, notice that sweet spot at 5:06, it's like a huge explosion.

[@Jet_Rod_94]

U2 sucks

[@johnkramer7161]

I like maybe 3 of their songs but yeah, for the most part they suck.

[@tshouse2782]

The video quality is amazing. Feels like I'm there!

[@tinamartinelli6763]

Led Zeppelin is my favorite ROCK group ever...theyre in my heart and soul...when my friends hear them on the radio...they think of me..Im told...Love you Robert XO Tina

[@swtoscy16684]

2:29 - 5:50 one of the best solo i have ever heard !

[@flowerchildsmile]

To think my cousin saw Zeppelin at the Rock Pile in Toronto. Only about 30 people in attendance. That was right before they became famous. Wish I could have seen them live. Tightest band ever. Made in Heaven!

[@rorrante]

Awesome, I think it sounds way better live. Jimmy Page is a Guitar God, period.

[@lorraineconnelly1139]

pagey is unbelievable saw zep many times live all I could think was wow incredible best times I ever had

[@estelaretanal4754]

Page is totally a great guitarist of all time , and never a boring performance

[@sandragaffney3638]

I was Born in 1963... I heard Led Zepplin in 1969 ...6 yrs Old ..& that was it...Rock n Roll ...😈

[@jeanmarieLillymar]

grew up - listening to them all the time, will always hold a special place in my heart for their music

[@valkyrieaxeblood]

No words have been invented yet that describe how much I love and appreciate this band. Perfection has never been so perfect. I'm blessed that I get to walk this Earth with my Rock Gods! Respect to the best.

[@mbaylog]

Best Rock Band EVER. Great to hear and see these old videos, but nothing compares to actually having seeing them live in the 1970's when they totally dominated in concert. The shows at the LA Forum were spectacular events to attend and the Earls Court performances from '75 look to be nearly as stellar. Thank you Jimmy, Robert, John Paul and John (RIP) for all the great memories.

[@MGuitarZ77]

Are people really calling THIS solo sloppy???? Come on people!!!! That is badass playing. He’s totally in command of his playing. It may sound sloppy cause he’s not just playing scales but there’s Harding a bad note if any. In the later years of Zep he was pretty brutal at times but THIS kicks ass. 💯

[@KingOFuh]

Page is a badass. In sheer ferocity and power, his playing here even outshines his guitar solo on "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

My aren't we lucky to have this HD Footage! Better than 8-track.

[@PAdude57]

This is such a beautiful / rocking song nothing could be boring about it.

[@ARIZJOE]

Page at his decadent best. Four great musicians pushing the limits of the genre that they created.

[@joekarmazyn2825]

You guys just have to understand Page's approach to the guitar. He definitely knows what he's doing and his "sloppiness" is part of his own signature sound.

[@listenup7284]

+Justin Cheeks no he is strung out and couldn't pull of his own material.

[@agm6848]

+Justin Cheeks Yes, but it is not deliberate "sloppiness" where he could have done a lot better if he had wanted to. As much as I love Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page has never really been a technical player. Take a look at Jeff Beck's recent performances at Ronnie Scott's - that is pure technical brillance, able to compete with some of the best players of today.

[@joekarmazyn2825]

+agm Whether or not his playing is deliberately sloppy is subjective, I for one believe that Jimmy loves to make little points and create moods through his playing. As for Jeff Beck's playing, it is his technical brilliance that truly made him shine. Jimmy Page's brilliance is reflected through his ingenious songwriting abilities and his ability to leave the music up to chance while on stage. Page's sound, stylistically, is instantly recognizable. He did indeed wield the hammer of the gods: his own true, personal tone.

[@wild7279]

+agm its not important whether he is technically brilliant e All of Led Zeppelins legacy is played time and again year after year. So its not important whether Page meets your fascistic approach to music a guitar is a canvas each man free to paint what ever fucking picture he wants to. Technical brilliance is for engineering music is about expression you and your kind I hope will never quieten peoples mode of expression. years from now people will still be getting turned on and inspired by his music while your comments fade into the annals.

[@nickv4073]

+Justin Cheeks As someone who has seen Led Zeppelin live in 75 and 77, I can tell you that the performances were all amazing. It really didn't come across as sloppy when you could hear all the instruments together along with the audio effects like echo and reverb. The problem is that their live stuff never transferred well to audio. They would be the first ones to admit it.

[@bernieroutledge5866]

The quintessential Zep. Understated but powerful solo to open. Romantic, quasi mystical lyrics, then guitars drums and bass to drive the song through to crescendo. No other band can do this. A pocketful of gold.

[@jenniferriley7125]

How could any other band ever compete with this ? The mid section playing is fucking incredible !

[@ЕгорЦарев-щ4ф]

Wishbone Ash раннего периода до 1975

[@dizzypilots2639]

Ever hear Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, etc? Lots of great stuff in this era. 😎

[@Tyrannosaurine]

Yeah, great bands. Not one of them stands up to Led Zeppelin at the height of their powers. If you want to have your mind blown. Check out the 1970 Royal Albert Hall show. They’re young and coming off of Led Zeppelin II coming out. Page in particular, in his argyle sweater is on fire. Bonham is unstoppable and JPJ is the glue there playing or doing whatever is necessary on any given song. The band is absolutely blowing the doors off the building. Such raw power. Unparalleled. Unmatched.

[@KingOFuh]

Genesis, Yes (one of my top 5 bands), Jethro, all great but there was just something so powerful and raw about Zeppelin. Something more. More than just John Paul Jones

[@robertlawrence7958]

Well I was at this concert and I can assure you I was loving every minute, sloppiness didn't spring to my mind.

[@derekjackson1039]

amazing solo, takes you on a journey. Ups and downs, so great, so great to hear how they play off each other

[@dennisjoseph629]

Back in the day, we just listened on the radio and bought albums/8-tracks. Never thinking all these bands/artists would become icons even legends. So-called artists now can't even begin to compare. Totally a special place in time never to be again...

[@markbapst2546]

Jimmy Page was the Master that everyone else tried to copy ....

[@hermanhelmich]

Mark Bapst and most of them died doing horse,,, real riffmeister,, sloppy live player Not very impressive

[@xandrewbrown]

His 'sloppiness' is intentional. Their songs were not your average 3 piece stuff (see Cream for example). To produce the music live they had 10 strings (bass and guitar) and drums. He textualists his live lead playing to bring some dynamics and depth to it. I play lead guitar in a working band and I can tell you that it is a difficult thing to give most solos any life with only the bass behind you. The most important aspect to a solo sounding great is not how fast or technical you are but the chords someone else is playing behind your solo. In this song there is bass and no chords. See his solos when JPJ is playing keys behind them. The chords make the solos come alive.

[@1994g0]

Indeed.And Bonham was the greatest drummer ever.What a band.

[@rsole9049]

No your reply just topped it for the most ignorant, bullshit, delusional comment ever!

[@elsonh1913]

Not gonna lie about it myself

[@ljerkadevcic]

WHO IS THE BEST LEGEND OF TWO OF THEM IS NO QUESTION!BOTH HAVE EVERLASTING PERSONAL ORNAMENT!!!!!

[@douglastaylor43]

The 1st min of this song is the definition of beatuiful.

[@susannewilliamsson5047]

In my opinion, tthe concert at Earl´s Court 1975, must be one, if not the , best concerts they ever made! All the optimism, all the joy and all the sexiness......

[@duncanbrodie3615]

Anyone dissing Jimmy on this classic is out of their minds!! Earl's Court was an incredible show

[@danacasey8543]

They still make me wet my pants! Saw them in 74 and no other comes close to the experience!

[@johncuscaden2021]

Whats so impressive is that he came up with the intro to this song during an improv section "black mountainside". And not only that but all the places Page went with this song. That crazy solo and all the verse riffs -its impressive as hell

[@dejanmitic3598]

One of the most beautifull songs that i ever heard! So powerfull!

[@starlitblond]

I used to be soooo in love with Jimmy Page... bigtime!! ♡

[@TammyM36]

Why past tense lady?! 😊❤

[@ryanm9052]

I Love it! Jimmy...it's like hes "a part" of the music. Amazing.

[@dylanwatson1287]

Best version of Over the hills in my honest opinion!

[@mardanhar82]

Really? I hate the way plant sings it here tbh. The recorded version is better.

[@robertbabbitt8799]

1972 one was the best

[@donnaplumridge9769]

I love this song live! I have the 45 single of this song and on the flip side was Dancin Days.

[@merkury06]

John Paul Jones is laying it down!

[@sawthemin77]

HE ALWAYS LAYED IT DOWN !!

[@lucagivarini3443]

JPJ il Maestro

[@andrewptob]

I love Jimmy's sloppiness live. He's just having fun.

[@slipslidinbobbymccal]

I guess the beauty of being the author of the solo is that you can play it however you want. Envy can be such an ugly emotion.

[@lindadebreto7540]

yes

[@colorado50th]

It's so unique how Plant seems to jump to the future as if he's lost his voice in 2030. Love how he shifts his voice to something completely different than the studio version. True master!

[@buixrule]

I know he improvises regularly just like Paige, but I almost feel like he didn't trust his voice that night. It just didn't sound right to me. Maybe it's better he didn't try to hit the high notes that night who knows?

[@darrell6800]

he had vocal surgery in 1973 and it really affected the 75 tour. as well as the flu. Funny - I thought he sang better in 77!

[@ronniep9272]

He was never the same after 1972. His voice went downhill after.

[@bernhardsart]

Abso-focking-lutely Genius!!!! Hits me every time!!!!

[@yettiz420]

Song is older then me ! One of my favorite Led. songs to date,almost 40 years later and there still popular!

[@rolandlemus203]

That was kickass, loved the Page solo here, very different and if you know his live material, some hints of other lead playing from TSRTS's No Quarter..very cool version!

[@scottdarrow7546]

Love ya Bro. For all your hard work sharin your gift to the world.

[@sosocoldsoul]

1975 was a very good year

[@plane7]

Yes Jaws was made.

[@johnbaldwin2176]

dig it 15yr old luv in it

[@coldacre]

1972 was better. Robert sang far far better.

[@claudiafrick4275]

1970 WAS THE BEST. THEY DID NOT COME IN 72.

[@chadyeary4038]

1969 was the best tho

[@andypaulus9420]

I saw them in 1977 and there’s still one of the best concert I’ve ever seen

[@pappinr]

This is gold to my ears! Amazing! And when you critics can play like Jimmy, then you can comment. Pathetic that you think he is off. Whatever.

[@janus7185]

I'm so Glad, so glad ... There is a place to watch the Music I saw in Concert ... Maybe some of us were too stoned or too young to remember it ALL from way~back then. We were very young, except for the older sweet bikers that got us into a Show. I remember talking to Jimi Hendris,, Jim Morrison even Tom Petty ... Thank you Brian Chapman and ALL the people who contribute the great Music ... Love Led Zeppelin !

[@sonnygee123]

ohh jimmy page and your guitar solos

[@kevinnolan3472]

Jimi page is a genius nobody will ever write the guitar book like him