How Many More Times pt 1

August 8, 1969
San Bernardino, CA US
Swing Auditorium


Train Kept a Rollin',
I Can't Quit You Baby,
Gotta Keep Moving,
Dazed and Confused,
White Summer / Black Mountainside,
You Shook Me,
How Many More Times (medley incl."Lemon Song", Schooldays, Hideaway, Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll)

This show is the first recorded performance of the band headlining in a large auditorium, with this show having taken place at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California. As far as the gig itself, the show is very good. After a solid performance of the first two songs the band pause for Page to change a string, which prompts the rest of the group to get into another I Gotta Move jam, like they had done in March 14th, 1969 on the radio. But, before they get into it, something seems to happen in front of the stage, which causes Plant to laugh and comment: "How we doin? You must bear with me. Im of slight coordination, right? So, if youre ready to take it, I can give it." At which moment a girl can be heard near the recorder yelling out in true "summer of 69" hippy spirit: "Get high! ... And get with meeee!" With a nearby audience member responding to her in like manner: "Be free!"

Oh yea!!

I remember this one. I had thrilled to see two of my favorite bands together. The music was great.

The Swing Aud could get pretty hot inside during the summer and that night was pretty toasty. I remember someone turned on the fire hose upstairs. It was great cooling off and dancing to the music.
It's what '69 was all about that night!

What an unbeliveable concert!! I was there, right up at the stage!! I watched as Jimmy fixed his broken guitar string while holding another in his teeth, kept playing and never missed a beat!! And Robert - dang!! Dude is bad to the bone. John Paul and Boham- they all rock! I've been to many many concerts in my life and that is STILL the most memorable of all!! Not to metion Jethro. It was a great great night. I can't wait to see them again!!

That was a great show even though it was so long ago groups don't do shows like that anymore both Tull and Zepplin were great as a opening act I believe Tull might have been a little better but still the Swing Aud. was a hot venue for any group. Mahalo Cliff.

Sister tried to get me to go, said I'd regret it; yes, to this day I kick self in ass.

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[davidmg50]

Oh man, I was at this show. I remember when Jimmy had to repair the broken string, Robert began to play the harp. He seemed to be very high!

Jethro Tull opened for them and they were fantastic.

The Swing had some memorable shows back then. I remember seeing Grateful Dead, Creedence, Lee MIchaels, Iron Butterfly, Three Dog Night, Moody Blues, and more. It was wild!

[Conneyfogle]

You lucky man, I love this show, it sounds like a blast

[francescaemc2]

Thank you for this. thank yoouuuuuuuuu. Thaaaank you. Thhhhhhhhhhankyouuuuuuuuuuufor posting this masterpiece.

[francescaemc2]

Please, please either remove this or block me.

Can't take it. Too good. This is like the Sistine Chapel of HMMT. or Ambrose Chapel... where is that from? dare a guess?

This is beyond great. It's the exact opposite of mediocre.