The Yardbirds feat. Jimmy PAGE 1968

The Yardbirds feat. Jimmy PAGE 1968
March 30, 1968.
Anderson Theater, New York
Bootleg
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Blues

Arguably the most famous lost live album in history, Live Yardbirds Featuring Jimmy Page, cut at the Anderson Theater in New York on March 30, 1968, has been issued twice on vinyl legitimately (only to be suppressed by legal action) and innumerable times since as a bootleg. In August 2000, Mooreland St. Records put out the first authorized CD edition of the performance, and it is a complete revelation. The original master tape has been improved significantly; the absence of vinyl noise is an obvious plus, but the sheer impact of the instruments is also startling, given that the show was taped by a producer who had never recorded a rock band before, on equipment that was ten years out of date. The producers have expanded this reissue with help from a separate reference tape, an audience recording that preserved the complete unedited show; it's somewhat low-fi, but it captures material edited from the finished master, and it allows for the restoration of little nuances. Page's guitar (which goes out of tune several times) is the dominant instrument, alternately crunchy and lyrical, but always loud and dexterous; the roughness of Keith Relf's singing is also more apparent, but his shortcomings don't really hurt the music. The performance also reveals just how far out in front of the psychedelic pack the Yardbirds were by the spring of 1968; Page had pushed the envelope about as far as he could, in terms of high-velocity guitar pyrotechnics. Ironically, this album isn't quite as strong as the contemporary Truth album by Jeff Beck, mostly because the Yardbirds were still juggling three sounds the group's progressive poprock past, the psychedelia of 1968, and a harder, more advanced blues-based sound. It's clear that they had few places left to go with the first two; Dazed and Confused, by contrast, represented something new, a slow blues as dark, forbidding, and intense as anything that the band had ever cut -- it showed where Page, if not this band, was heading.(Bruce Eder, All Music Guide)This album was originally recorded in 1968 during The Yardbirds' final incarnation, which featured Jimmy Page as the band's fourth guitarist. The band played a live gig at the Anderson Theater in New York in March of '68 that was recorded for possible issuance as a live album; however, when the band heard the tapes, they decided against its release. Four months later, The Yardbirds were history. In 1971, the band's old U.S. label released the album to capitalize on Page's sudden success with Led Zeppelin. Page quickly got an injunction against the label, and album was withdrawn from the market. The vinyl version of the album is very scarce.
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01. The Train Kept A Rollin'
02. You're a Better Man Than I
03. Heartful of Soul
04. I'm Confused
05. My Baby
06. Over Under Sideways Down
07. Drinking Muddy Water
08. Shapes of Things
09. White Summer
10. I'm A Man
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Jimmy PAGE And The Black Crowes - Live At The Greek 2000

Jimmy PAGE And The Black Crowes - Live At The Greek 2000

Blues

The Black Crowes already possess one of the beefiest sounds in rock. Add legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and now you're talking about thick-cut steak. Recorded in October 1999, this double-disc slab will certainly stick to your ribs, chock-full as it is of burly, brawny riffs, and it is as flavorful as it is filling. Without question, the pairing of Page and the Crowes sounds as strong on your player as it does on paper. Page's playing is more focused and incisive than it has been of late, the Crowes sound energized and inspired by the esteemed guest, and Chris Robinson makes a fine Robert Plant. The Zep covers, which account for 14 of the 20 tracks, stay close to the original arrangements--you can sing along most of the way based on your knowledge of the Zep studio albums. At first, this may seem disappointing, but it becomes clear very quickly that this method is preferable to any heavy-handed reworkings. And they smartly include a few lesser-known tracks as well ("Sick Again" and "Ten Years Gone" from Physical Graffiti and "Out on the Tiles" from III). The real payoff, however, comes with the half-dozen blues covers, which sound looser and more alive than the Zep tunes. This set isn't innovative, surprising, or adventurous, but that's precisely where its charms lie.
By Marc Greilsamer.
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Following a successful collaboration at a 1999 London benefit show, it made perfect sense for Jimmy Page to invite the Black Crowes to be his back-up band for a mini-tour later that year. Recorded during a pair of sold-out shows at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, these sets are dominated by Led Zeppelin tunes, along with a mix of classic blues nuggets and covers of Fleetwood Mac and Page's first group, The Yardbirds. (Due to contractual obligations, no Crowes songs are included here).
Chris Robinson's soulful singing ably fills in forRobert Plant's caterwaul, particularly with the sinister "In My Time of Dying" and the bluesy drawl of Willie Dixon's "You Shook Me". Guitarists Rich Robinson and Audley Freed provide stellar sounding layers of depth behind Page's playing,whether on the chiming "Hey Hey What Can I Do", or the hard-hitting swagger of "Nobody's Fault But Mine". From the non-Zeppelin material, the Crowes and Page soar on covers of theB.B. King shuffle "Woke Up This Morning" and the Chicago blues stomp of Jimmy Rogers' "Sloppy Drunk".
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Jimmy Page- Guitar
Chris Robinson- Vocal
Rich Robinson- Guitar,Vocal
Steve Gorman- Drums
Ed Harsch- Keyboards
Sven Pipien- Bass
Audley Fred- Guitar
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CD 1
01. Celebration Day 3:42
02. Custard Pie 5:18
03. Sic Again 4:34
04. What is and What Should Never be Woke up this Morning 5:26
05. Woke Up This Morning 4:14
06. Shapes of Things to Come 3:09
07. Sloppy Drunk 6:05
08. Ten Years Gone 6:30
09. In my time of Dying 9:33

CD 2
01. The Lemon Song 8:59
02. Nobody's Fault But Mine 6:41
03. Heartbreaker 5:50
04. Hey Hey What Can i Do 3:30
05. Mellow Down Easy 5:20
06. Oh Well 4:10
07. Shake Your Money Maker 4:25
08. You Shook Me 8:25
09. Out On The Tiles 3:39
10. Whole Lotta Love 5:34
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Jimmy PAGE And Robert PLANT - No Quarter 1994

Jimmy PAGE And Robert PLANT - No Quarter 1994
Double LP

Blues

The 1994 release of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's "No Quarter" or "Unledded" was part of the MTV unplugged series. It is not a Led Zeppelin reunion, but there are plenty of guest musicians who shine, including Najma Akhtar on vocals and the Egyptian Ensemble, Musicians in Marrakech and the London Metropolitan Orchestra.
Rather than trot out the hits, Page and Plant chose lesser known and acoustic-based tunes, especially from LZIII, and did some significant reworking of songs like "Nodbody's Fault But Mine" and "Kashmir." The result is multi-textured and organic, with an outside feeling.
"Nobody's Fault But Mine" has a country flair, and although Plant's voice sounds strained, he makes up for it with effort.
"Thank You" is a love pledge ballad, and Plant's vocal in a lower register sounds better here.
"No Quarter" is really missing John Paul Jones. Page's guitar playing gets a bit creaky, but overall this song is effectively haunting.
"Friends" brings in some of the traditional North African instrumentation, along with acoustic guitar, and with this number the musicians start to sound more comfortable and relaxed.
"Yallah" is one of three new songs here, with soaring vocals by Plant, strong percussion and an exotic feel sounds like one staring into the desert at sunset.
"City Don't Cry" features more North African instrumentation, a one chord rhythm with strong percussion, and strong vocals from Plant and the backing singers.
"Since I've Been Loving You" seems kind of out of place as the only blues number on the disk, but Page's soloing is crisp and Plant shows some howl. Strings on the blues?
"The Battle of Evermore" is one of the standout tracks, with the instrumental backing, mandolins and outstanding female duet with Plant.
"Wonderful One" is ballad where Plant and Page weave their magic of vocals and guitars.
"That's the Way" is one of my all time favorite songs, and this version does not disappoint. Guitars and banjos and some of the most heartfelt lyrics Page and Plant ever wrote.
"Gallows Pole" is a great acoustic number from LZIII that gets a nice treatment here, especially when it picks up tempo and the other instruments join in.
"Four Sticks" also stands out in this set. It's one of the more obscure tunes from LZIV, but the rapidly strummed guitars, strings and especially the percussion make this an outstanding performance.
"Kashmir" fits the organic, exotic theme of this set perfectly, and while Bonham's physical presence is missed, he's there in spirit. The orchestra playing is excellent, and there are some nice surprises.
By Jack Fitzgerald.
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Jimmy Page- Guitar, Mandolin 
Robert Plant- Vocals
Porl Thompson- Banjo 
Charlie Jones- Bass 
Porl Thompson- Guitar  
Hurdy Gurdy - Nigel Eaton
Jim Sutherland- Mandolin
Ed Shearmur- Hammond
Charlie Jones , Michael Lee- Percussion  
Najma Akhtar , Robert Plant- Vocals  
Jim Sutherland- Vocals, Percussion [Bodhran]
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A1. Nobody's Fault But Mine 4:06 
A2. Thank You 5:48
A3. No Quarter 3:45 
A4. Friends 4:37
 
B1. Yallah 4:59 
B2. City Don't Cry 6:08 
B3. Since I've Been Loving You 7:30
 
C1. The Battle Of Evermore 6:41 
C2. Wonderful One 4:57 
C3. Wah Wah 3:59 
C4. That's The Way 5:35
 
D1. Gallows Pole 4:09 
D2. Four Sticks 4:53 
D3. Kashmir 12:28 
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