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by: Led Zeppelin See Larger Image List Price: $26.98 Amazon.com's Price: $23.99 You Save: $2.99 (11%) Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0075678358722 Format: Box set, Live Label: Atlantic / Wea Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea Number Of Discs: 3 Publication Date: 2003 Publisher: Atlantic / Wea Release Date: May 27, 2003 Sales Rank: 1324 Studio: Atlantic / Wea Disc 1: LA Drone Immigrant Song Heartbreaker Black Dog Over The Hills And Far Away Since I've Been Loving You Stairway To Heaven Going To California That's The Way Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp Disc 2: Dazed And Confused What Is And What Should Never Be Dancing Days Moby Dick Disc 3: Whole Lotta Love (Medley) Rock And Roll The Ocean Bring It On Home Related Items: BBC Sessions Led Zeppelin The Song Remains The Same (Remastered / Expanded) (2CD) Physical Graffiti Complete Studio Recordings see more Editorial Review: Amazon.com: For a band with such an overarching legacy, the official record of Led Zeppelin's legendary--and unpredictable--live act has heretofore been poorly represented by the disappointing, scattershot soundtrack to The Song Remains the Same. But this triple-disc live set (culled from 1972 Long Beach/LA shows in advance of Houses of the Holy) addresses history with a vengeance, if a few decades late. These shows have rightfully assumed cult status in the bootleg market, showcasing a band at the peak of its creative and performing powers. Zep faithful will welcome the belated release as evidence for enduring loyalty, but younger fans may find its diversity and dynamics even more enlightening--indeed, whole careers have since been built on the musical ideas Jimmy Page and company toss off here as decorative filler. Crucially rooted in the amped-and-hammered American blues of the guitarist's former band, the Yardbirds, the marathon workouts of 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Whole Lotta Love' (which consume nearly an hour all by themselves) somehow encompass Ricky Nelson, Morocco, James Brown, Holst, Elvis Presley, and Muddy Waters amidst their trademark sturm und drang, while the acoustic set that closes out disc one showcases the band's--and particularly Robert Plant's--good-natured, crypto-Celtic folk appeal with energetic aplomb. Bigger and brasher than just about any rock act that followed in its historic wake, yet ever fan-loyal to its myriad influences, Led Zeppelin's live juggernaut finally gets the monument it deserves. --Jerry McCulley Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Rock n Roll Deluxe In my opinion this is the definitive live album from the greatest rock band of all time. I would say this is Zeppelin in their prime, but after seeing footage of their 02 Arena reunion in December '07 it appears that they've never left their prime. Needless to say, this collection is fantastic from beginning to end. From the extended guitar solo on the Immigrant Song to the extended jam on Whole lotta love, this album delivers. If you want Zeppelin baby then you've got it! Rating: - Be careful when ordering I ended up getting a refund as this was not what I had hoped to get. The shipment included two dvd AUDIO disks only. I could only play them on my dvd player, and they displayed a still shot for each song. NO VIDEO. The seller claimed I got what I ordered, but both the Amazon and their(Caiman) descriptions mentioned a dvd. Thanks to the Amazon guarantee, I received a refund. Thanks guys. Rating: - Led Zep's lost concert recordings from 1972 was the album of 2003 Led Zeppelin's third live album (and first triple live album) How the West Was Won was released in May of 2003. Despite the fact it was recorded in June of 1972, this live album sounds like it was recorded yesterday. This live album was released in conjunction with the Led Zeppelin 2-DVD set that came out in May of 2003. The other two live releases, 1976's The Song Remains the Same (which was re-released in a much better version in 2007) and 1997's BBC Sessions, whilst both great, ... Read More Rating: - Zeppelin live Possibly better than The Song Ramains the Same. If you like Led Zeppelin (considered one of the best rock bands and revalued generation after generation) I think this triple is a good choice. The singer is O.K (now his "Raising Sand" is astonishing), the guitarist is wonderful, the bassist sounds fine and the drummer was one of the best in this genre. Rating: - Great live collection These are a set of live recordings that were rediscovered in 2003 and re-mastered. They sound fantastic and are a must-have for any zeppelin fan. I've recently had to start driving to work one day a week and these cds have made me look forward to the ride (which is otherwise miserable). see more

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