Since I've been loving you

March 21,
1970
Vancouver,
BC CA
Pacific Coliseum


We're Gonna Groove,
I Can't Quit You Baby,
Dazed and Confused,
Heartbreaker,
White Summer / Black Mountainside, Since I've Been Loving You,
Organ solo / Thank You,
What Is and What Should Never Be,
Moby Dick,
How Many More Times,
Communication Breakdown,
Whole Lotta Love.

This is all that is known to exist of this show, the first of the North American tour of 1970. A really raw performance, with Robert's voice immensely strong and the bass/guitar/drum interplay reaching exhilarating peaks like Heartbreaker and We're Gonna Groove. This is really good ... I hope the rest of it sees the light someday (if the rest of this show even exists!).

There was a newspaper strike in progress when Led Zeppelin performed this concert so the relatively small, suburban 'Richmond Times' scored a bit of a scoop with their coverage. At least one photograph was taken of them at the airport by Stuart Cleigson.

I was 17 when I went to this concert at the Coliseum, it was so cool, I loved it when Jimmy used the violin bow on his guitar solo.... Led Zeppelin still rocks..... Raine

Robert Plant, lead singer of the high-flying Led Zeppelin, said recently in London the group wanted to tour America again because audiences here are so ultra responsive.

His observation was correct, but even the Led Zeppelin was obviously not prepared for the reaction they caused Saturday at the Pacific Coliseum as nearly 19,000 rock fans jammed the building for the groups first concert in a 19-city tour.Although it started half-an-hour late, the concert was already blessed by the fact that there were none of the often tedious and time-consuming supporting acts.

Led Zeppelin walked onstage at 8:30pm, took control and didnt stop through two-and-a-half hours of glorious, ear-splitting rock.

They are essentially the same group they were here last year, with as many new faults as there were noticeable improvements.Except for a few minor mechanical problems during the opening of Dazed and Confused, Led Zeppelin succeeded in their heavy brand of rock that everyone came to hear.

The only new material offered was the song Since Ive Been Loving You, to be released soon on Led Zeppelin III. Its raw, physical qualities make the album one worth looking forward to.

And no one really minded that they played songs from their first two albums. From the raw, gutsy sounds of How Many More Times, to the frenzy improvisation that is Heartbreaker.Robert Plant, the physical and vocal gymnast of the group, turned the crowd on at will with his shaggy blond mane and his searing three-octave voice.

The lead guitar of Jimmy Page was a constant delight to the senses, particularly in his much-improved White Summer solo.

Drummer John Bonham demonstrated his talent in a 15-minute stick-twirling and barehanded exhibition that exhausted both himself and listener, while bass guitarist John Paul Jones more than kept the beat alive.

As the concert drew to a close during the fever pitch of Whole Lotta Love, the massive crowd surged forward and about 50 senseless fans spoiled it for the group and the audience by vaulting up onto the 15-foot high stage.Never before in the history of Led Zeppelin has this happened, Plant shouted mock-serious into the microphone, not knowing whether to be offended or flattered.

When the stage was finally cleared, Led Zeppelin came back for two encores and a standing ovation that was a fitting tribute to one of the most talented rock groups in the business today. (Express, 3.24.70)


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[FrequentlyFried]

One of my favourite SIBLY's. A really cool version with a great vibe.

[Conneyfogle]

Haven't found one I have not loved.

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[goongacortinas]

I've heard a lot of zeppelin, bootlegs, live videos, studio versions, and out of everything this imo is plant's best vocal performance ever, I also like how jonsey's organ stands out

[Conneyfogle]

It's a good opinion

[vandermayde7]

Is this one of first live performance of Since I've been loving you" ?

[Conneyfogle]

Yes, the first was either Jan 7th in Birmingham or Jan 8th in Bristol!

(I have the bristol gig on a playlist)

[zepfan91]

Wow Bonzo is really feeling it tonight!! He's really in the groove in this one. Plants not the only one on fire in this boot!

[wavingmoon]

OUTSTANDING!!!!

[armony69]

just good, im sure they said , "lets change this nd that". Its normal when you have a new song live nd it was just the beginning...

[LedHeadTillDeath]

Shivers at 1.40!

[LedHeadTillDeath]

My favourite version of my favourite song, it's so different from all the others. John Paul Jones on organ, and Robert's vocals, too good to be true!

[mastersid02]

@Conneyfogle Same here. I even like the covers of it

[burpvom]

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Robert Plant !