Over The Hills And Far Away

The Nobs - 1973-01-15 - Stoke, UK

01. Rock And Roll (4:07)
02. Over The Hills And Far Away (5:49)
03. Black Dog (6:27)
04. Misty Mountain Hop (5:07)
05. Since I've Been Loving You (8:16)
06. Dancing Days (4:46)
07. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp (5:52)
08. The Song Remains The Same (6:01)
09. The Rain Song (5:53)
10. Dazed And Confused (29:20)
11. Stairway To Heaven (9:34)
12. Whole Lotta Love (17:22)

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John Bonham's brother Mick recalled the night in his book 'My Brother John':

"I mused on the thought of putting a heavy rock band on stage in a venue such as Trentham Gardens. Set in 1000 acres of woodlands and beautiful gardens... John kick-started the kit into life, making it sound like a pneumatic hammer pounding the snare. The audience knew it was time to rock and Jacko (father)
and I stood proudly watching as the boys yet again gave their all in a show that moulded talent with sheer magic."

First, the sound here is exceptional. Secondly, even though the entire band is playing incredibly well, Bonham is amazing, using different and unique fills and playing in every song. Black Dog receibed very confusing introduction from the side of Plant: "This is a song about a Labrador that used to come with when we went shooting people ... we don't shot animals!" Whole Lotta Love includes Hendrix's Voodoo Chile and contains some really different playing, singing, and drumming, making it one of the best! Overall, even though Robert's voice is still recovering from the flu, this show is wonderful and relaxed, and the band makes some great music here.

I was just 17, had my first serious girlfriend, I was Led Zep mad, and we were there at Trentham Gardens. I remember before the band came on looking in awe at the huge backdrops of the Icelandic symbols. The excitement reached fever pitch, and the band came on, straight into Rock and Roll, then I think, Black Dog.

It was so long ago I cannot remember the actual list of numbers they did that night, but all the favourites were in there. The sound was great, and the band played really well. When it was all over I was left with a big smile on my face and a sort of feeling that I had witnessed a bit of history. LZ never came back to Stoke, so it I guess it was a piece of history in a way. I was happy for days. I guess that was LZ in their prime; those first four albums - to me - are the best ones. All have their own taste and feel, and I like them all equally depending on what mood I'm in.

Now, I'm 52 and I tried my best to get tickets for the re-union concert, but like millions of others, to no avail. I've a feeling we haven't heard the last though. And for me, to see LZ in full motion, 35 years later, would be something. I just hope that I can get tickets next time! But I'll never forget that Trentham gig so long as I live.

I was there to. Had to pursuade my mum to drive me there - nearly didnt make it.
My feelings were identical to yours, i'm 51 now and it could have been yesterday. The sound was amazing, so much power but with great control. I was lucky enough to see them also at Earl's Court in 75' and Knebworth in 79'. All three gigs have there special place for me, but as you say it felt like a real honour to be there on 15/1/73.

I too tried for the reunion gig and missed - rest assured though, if they play again, i'll get there - whatever!

I owned a small shop for a few years (1990) out in rural Shropshire that was part of a supermarket complex and I was standing watching the world go by when Robert Plant walked in front of me with his son. Can you imagine what I felt! I introduced myself and said what a huge fan I was, shook his hand and he was gone - guess that was my 15 seconds!!

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[Taduki]

Absolutely what solid drumming skills.

[sam4u2004w]

...rock it, Bonzo !!....

[8poundbass]

holy goose

[jpatrickgreen]

I really like how Jimmy's pushing the envelope with different riffs in the opening. It gives this tune a little more variety that what was standard, live from 72-79.