Led Zeppelin: The 'Tight But Loose' Files

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Jimmy was very complementary about the book which really was a fantastic accolade to say the least – and made all the hard work of producing the book worthwhile. He posed for this photo with me taken by Ross. In recent years I’ve dropped off a bit with his solo work but I’ve soaked up a lot of his reissues, notably Ram and Band On The Run. In 2014, I wrote a major cover feature for Record Collector celebrating its 40th anniversary (with some great input from my very good friend and Beatles expert Paul Humbley.) We can hear the remarkable development of Tomorrow Never Knows (Take 1) through Mono Mix RM 11 – the evolution of Got to Get You Into My Life from First Version) [take 5]to take 8 – the fascinating Rain (Take 5 – Actual Speed) and then Rain (Take 5 – Slowed Down for Master Tape), Now, through the wonder of Giles Martin and the EMI team, we can all be privy to such Beatles studio recording insights – for as they did for Sgt Pepper, we now have a vastly expanded reissue of that illustrious double album – with an array of previously unheard demos and outtakes.

For this is much more than a mere record – it’s been a lifelong companion to me through ups and downs. Not just a mere record but for me a way of life. Every performance showcases The Beatles at the top of their game from the uplifting , George’s sharp and sardonic Taxman, the stark beauty of Eleonor Rigby and For No One, the surreal She Said She Said – the list goes on and on – I Want To Tell You, Here There And Everywhere, Good Day Sunshine I might add that in this new mix John Lennon’s vocals never sounded better particularly on I’m Only Sleeping and Dr. Robert. On this new Empress Valley bootleg release the Empress team do not attempt a full splice in of the many between song Plant comments edited out of the official release. The label does however, add some elements of audience sourced extracts to create a more complete setlist. JRK was not involved in that process. An update from Luis Rey – a new revised and expanded edition of his essential Led Zeppelin Tape Documentary book is on the way – count me right in…Notable cover version of Zep songs include Betty Joe’s fairly straight rendering of D’yer M’aker, Patti Boulaye’s take on All My Love and Far Corporation’s rather saccharine attempt at Stair ay To Heaven – a 1985 UK hit. Paul also pays tribute to his father Jim and school teacher Alan Durband – his Liverpool upbringing clearly shaped the man he became.

Ob -La Di Ob – La -Da by The Marmalade (CBS) – the more commercial arrangement that scored them a number one single in the UK.CHARLES SHAAR MURRAY INTERVIEW FOR NEXT TBL/ ROBERT PLANT US TOUR REPORTS/INTERVIEW CLIP / YOU TUBE CLIPS/ DL DIARY UPDATE - 27,686 views

A few interesting anecdotes regarding Zep’s appearance at the festival: Peter Grant fell out with Blood, Sweat & Tears when they wouldn’t leave the stage; a naked spectator jumped on stage, fell on Bonzo’s drums, and was thrown off the stage by roadies; Janis Joplin allegedly took in Zeppelin’s performance from the side of the stage (she followed them on the bill). I am very pleased to announce a new online digital archive that will provide access to hours of historically significant Led Zeppelin radio broadcasts Sunday CD Sounds: Loading up the superb 2005 CD remaster of the 1972 Sandy Denny album Sandy…easy on a Sunday morning and rather lovely… ROBERT PLANT PERFORMS STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN AT ANDY TAYLOR CHARITY CONCERT/MR JIMMY FILM/LZ NEWS/LED ZEP II AT 54/THE MAKING OF LED ZEP III/SONG REMAINS/TERRY REID REVIEW/ROLLING STONES REVIEW/WHO’S NEXT/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE As for the many Macca revelations, we get to know who Desmond was in Ob- La- Di –Ob-La- Da, the location and moment John and he cried together as documented in his moving Lennon tribute Here Today (‘’What about the night we cried’’), the identity of the man who was standing with ‘’a bootleg in his hand’’ in Hi Hi Hi and what might have been a more appropriate title for his baring of the soul to John lament Dear Friend. These examples are a mere snapshot of many a revealing anecdote.

TBL 6 : Released August 1981

KNEBWORTH BOOK LAUNCH/VIP MUSICMANIA REPORT/ JIMMY RAMBLIZE/ROBERT MALI 2/ SOCCER BID/JPJ WITH SUSANNA AND DAVE RAWLINGS/DR WHO/K When he asked what number I’d like in the ‘’book number ‘’ box Jimmy took the initiative and smiling mischievously, filled it in marking it book number ‘’666’’… Tonight, we intend to take a knife and cut right through the glorious ice cream of Led Zeppelin. You get a little bit of vanilla, a little bit of chocolate, a little bit of colour and a little bit of everything”

The venue itself was a very impressive sturdy tent construction seating 700 and it was well full by the time the support act Rory Butler appeared. A solo singer songwriter from Edinburgh in the John Martyn vein – he had an engaging style that the audience soon warmed to. Robert Plant signed a letter alongside more than 100 musicians including Elton John and Roger Daltrey that says the UK’s Brexit deal has “failed” musicians.PATTY GRIFFIN WITH ROBERT PLANT ON LATER LIVE/ROUGH TRADE EAST IN STORE PERFORMANCE /JOHN PAUL JONES WITH MINIBUS PIMPS FOR NATTJAZZ/ ROBERT AT COLLEGE AUTISM BENEFIT GIG/ FATE OF NATIONS – KING’S HE... - 31,797 views Here, we had health issues both mental and physical – Janet’s hip surgery earlier in the year rendering her on crutches again for another six months but thankfully she has come through all that very well and we feel much gratitude for the NHS care Janet received. Aside from Zep, I’d list Frank Sinatra’s In The Wee Small Hours, Burt Bacharach’s Hitmaker, Otis Redding Oits Blue,Dusty Springfield In Memphis and David Bowie’s Young Americans as definitive Valentine’s Day play. Janis Joplin was queen of the festival and Led Zepellin (sic) was king… Everybody up and moving their bodies to Jimmy Paige’s (sic) searing blues riffs. Our amazing energy and force can be partially realized at the sight of 100,000 dancing together, stoned freaks. The vibes could certainly shake down the walls of a city.”