includes: Immigrant Song, Heartbreaker, Since I've Been Loving You, Black Dog, Dazed and Confused, Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love (medley: incl. Mess of Blues, It'll Be Me), Gallows Pole
Press review: Led Zeppelin – Liverpool
After one cancellation and numerous “they are returning” rumours, Led Zeppelin stormed into Liverpool on Monday evening.
The city is used to crowds. Only the previous evening 650,000 had turned out to welcome the football team from Wembley, and in comparison a gathering of 1,900 may seem like a drop in the ocean. But the 1,900 fans were crammed into Liverpool’s University – standing on window ledges, sitting in every available inch of floor space with not even the breathing space the Kopites had.
But was it worth it? Do Led Zeppelin get the hysterical response that they receive because they are still leading or because they are the band once acclaimed to be the greatest rock band alive?
Their performance on Monday was, in parts, electrifying; “Since I’ve Been Loving You”, “Dazed & Confused”, and “Whole Lotta Love” – the trademarks of Led Zeppelin and the audience’s favourites – showed what Led Zeppelin are all about.
They gave a new meaning to “It’ll Be Me” and “Mess of Blues”. Although two of their newer numbers – a real rocker “Black Dog” and the slow “Stairway to Heaven” came over well, it wasn’t what the audience wanted.
“Gallup Pole” [sic] was what they chanted and what they got, just when Zeppelin were trying to introduce a more subtle sound. (- B. Drillsha, May 1971)
includes: Immigrant Song, Heartbreaker, Since I've Been Loving You, Black Dog, Dazed and Confused, Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love (medley: incl. Mess of Blues, It'll Be Me), Gallows Pole
Press review: Led Zeppelin – Liverpool
After one cancellation and numerous “they are returning” rumours, Led Zeppelin stormed into Liverpool on Monday evening.
The city is used to crowds. Only the previous evening 650,000 had turned out to welcome the football team from Wembley, and in comparison a gathering of 1,900 may seem like a drop in the ocean. But the 1,900 fans were crammed into Liverpool’s University – standing on window ledges, sitting in every available inch of floor space with not even the breathing space the Kopites had.
But was it worth it? Do Led Zeppelin get the hysterical response that they receive because they are still leading or because they are the band once acclaimed to be the greatest rock band alive?
Their performance on Monday was, in parts, electrifying; “Since I’ve Been Loving You”, “Dazed & Confused”, and “Whole Lotta Love” – the trademarks of Led Zeppelin and the audience’s favourites – showed what Led Zeppelin are all about.
They gave a new meaning to “It’ll Be Me” and “Mess of Blues”. Although two of their newer numbers – a real rocker “Black Dog” and the slow “Stairway to Heaven” came over well, it wasn’t what the audience wanted.
“Gallup Pole” [sic] was what they chanted and what they got, just when Zeppelin were trying to introduce a more subtle sound. (- B. Drillsha, May 1971)
September 5, 2009 11:21am Sjoerd Olrichs
I was present at that concert (I was a Dutch temporary student at the Liverpool University) and remember the packed location. Led Zeppelin played the songs perfectly, but unfortunately there was no real interaction with the audience. Also the volume was way too loud, which had a paralyzing effect on the crowd. The latter was a real shame, because the band had both the quality and material to turn it into a great show. Only a couple of days later I saw The Who in the same location and they were a real knockout! A true live band!
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Same for me. Saw the who a
May 2, 2019 11:03am Peter Murphy
Same for me. Saw the who a little later but was disappointed it was the only time apparently they didn't smash the set up . Must have been warned...?
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I was at this concert, from
April 15, 2020 7:53pm Colin Cluff
I was at this concert, from the moment they stepped on stage, it was mesmerising. The intro to Immigrant song sent blew is all away, and, never let up. I was 16 and, edged my way close to the stage, great stuff!
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I wish I could have attended,
June 14, 2021 2:41pm Jake Savbank
I wish I could have attended, the Zeppelin were definitely at their best during this period! I was wondering if you recorded this show because there is no recording currently and it would be awesome to hear them play so great!