| Identifier | 1801951 |
| Created At | Tue May 23 2023 23:54:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Media Type | CDR |
| Media Count | 3 |
| Sound Rating | A |
| Note | "Listen To This Eddie - Definitive Edition" (Jelly Roll - Matrix numbers 24/25/26) |
| Source Info | see tech notes |
| Tech Note | Led Zeppelin 06/21/1977 LA Forum, Inglewood, CA. "Listen To This Eddie - Definitive Edition" (Jelly Roll - Matrix numbers 24/25/26) Notes (from Saitoh): This is the legendary Eddie tape from Mark Millard (who braught us many a zep show with his wheelchair, nakamichi cassette deck, and AKG mics, my god have mercy on his soul...), but missed the typical 20+ seconds of 10 Years Gone. That missing section has expertly been patched from an alterate source of the same night, and the sound quality remains strong during the patch (some speculate that 2 sources were used, others say just one, whatever, its a complete copy, thats what matters). This is the third issue of this show from Jelly Roll, and finally the best version hands down. Source info (based on what I know): AUD - (AKG mics > Nakamichi Stereo cassette deck) + (Unknown aud splice in TYG) > Listen to This Eddie Definitive Edition (Jelly Roll). (Taken from Underground Uprising, aka Tight But Loose) Listen to this Eddie - Definitive Edition Jelly Roll 1977 was not the greatest year for the band, but one wouldn?t really know it after listening to this legendary recording. Like most excellent Zeppelin audience recordings from the Los Angeles area, this show was expertly taped by the same late Mike Millard. The title of this show, like Live on Blueberry Hill (9/4/70), For Badgeholders Only (6/23/77), Going to California (9/14/71) and Bonzo?s Birthday Party (5/31/73), seems to be as popular as the recording itself. Each time someone re-releases it, they usually keep the name. The first notable CD release of this show was on the European Silver Rarities label, in excellent sound, on their title "Listen to this Eddie: Parts 1,2,3". That label also re-released the show in a remastered format on "Listen to this Eddie Master Series", which contained a great deal of bass frequency enhancement, and set a precedent for the way the tape would commonly be treated by others on future releases. The original Tarantura label put out it?s "Week for Badgeholders" box set, containing all 6 shows from Zeppelin?s 77 stint at the Inglewood Forum, with great results, but their "Out on the Tiles" was not quite as good as the second Silver Rarities offering. The Diagrams of Led Zeppelin (TDOLZ) also put out their own "Power and Glory" box set, similar to Tarantura?s but with better sound on some discs, and poorer sound on others. Their "Listen to this Eddie" contained great sound on the first two discs, but inferior sound on the last one. The Jelly Roll label first took a crack at the "Eddie" show with "Listen to this Eddie: Remastered Version", and the sound was on par with the Silver Rarities Master Series release. They then re-released their tape with this release, "Listen to this Eddie: Definitive Complete Version". It has long been frustrating for Zeppelin collectors that one of the most famous shows has not been available in uncut form. As most know, all previous releases have come from the same Millard tape that has been circulating for years. Superb sound, dynamic and balanced instrumentation, amazing atmosphere, and a bootleggers dream of a performance (for 77 that is). However, on this tape there have always been two very noticeable cuts: one in the Guitar solo in Ten Years Gone, and one between the Page guitar solo and Achilles Last Stand. Whether or not Millard himself intentionally made these cuts prior to distributing (ED NOTE FROM SAITOH: Millard was notorious for sabatoging his 1st gen copys he traded away so he could track who was circulating what, and these cuts are *likely* his doing, and not a tape flip) or they somehow got put there by someone else in the chain is not known. It is possible that the TYG cut is actually Millard switching or turning his tape over during the song, but the cut before Achilles is too small to likely be on the master. The reason why this second Jelly Roll release is "complete" is because it has used alternate sources to fill both the gap in Ten Years Gone and the one before Achilles. The insertion of the sources is seamlessly done and the sound quality is excellent as well. What makes this release "definitive" is that it not only is the first and only release to have the gaps filled, but has sound equal to, but slightly tighter, than the Silver Rarities Master release. The bass frequencies on the Silver Rarities Master release were excellent, but occasionally too much when played at higher volumes. The "definitive" Jelly Roll release has kept the bass just as powerful, without blowing your speakers. Bonham?s drums are nice and defined, the cymbals are less tinny but still pronounced, and the guitar isn?t as overly mushy with the rest of the sound like it tends to be EQ?d on most other release of this show. The overall sound is more punchy and the tape is processed cleanly without adding any hiss. Keep in mind that the Millard tape is practically perfect as it is, so it really shouldn?t be that difficult to make a good release if one masters correctly. It is worth noting the most recent release of this show on the Tarantura 2000 label, "Absence: Listen to this Eddie". A very expensive, limited edition, and unfortunately inferior effort. Unlike other labels, Tarantura 2000 opted not to use the same bass frequency emphasis on their release. Their release sounds louder with more instrument definition, but only due to an excessive amount of equalizing, which left the tape with a lot of extra tape hiss and much duller on the drums. However, the cut in Ten Years Gone was a few seconds shorter than normal, which was probably the only real benefit of that release overall. But the Tarantura 2000 release came out after the Jelly Roll "Definitive", so the ability to offer a complete show had already been made. Simply a giant step backwards. As for the performance, it is a high-energy Zeppelin return to the forum. Plant is in the best voice he will be for the tour, and Bonham is unstoppable. The Song Remains the Same is an amazing rendition, with absolutely phenomenal drumming. At the 6/19 San Diego show two days earlier, Bonham wasn?t quite so well, and he obviously is making up for it at this show. As for Page, although in standard 1977 inconsistent shape, he is great as well. His playing is much better than most shows on this tour, but by no means exceptional. His solo in Stairway to Heaven, however, is probably his best of the tour and he does great in Bron-yr-Aur stomp, TSRTS, Sick Again (minus the guitar cut out), and Achilles. But really this show is all about Plant and Bonham. The essential highlights are the first three tracks, a very emotional Stairway, a truly devastating Kashmir, Heartbreaker (although a pale comparison with past tour performances), and an amazing Achilles Last Stand, which is easily the band?s best performance of the song. It is a triumphant night for the band, and the sincere connection with the audience makes it all the more great. This show is mandatory for sound quality, significance, and for being the best overall Zeppelin show of their entire 1977 tour. As for this Jelly Roll release, it is truly the definitive issue. That is, unless the Millard tape is ever released in complete form. Now that would really be definitive! (Mike Magnon Jan 02) |
| Trades Allowed |
Performance
| Led Zeppelin 1977-06-21 The Forum, Inglewood, CA | |
|---|---|
| Set 1 | The Song Remains The Same The Rover > Sick Again Nobody's Fault But Mine Over The Hills & Far Away Since I've Been Loving You No Quarter |
| Set 2 | Ten Years Gone The Battle Of Evermore Going To California Black Country Woman Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp White Summer Black Mountain Side Kashmir |
| Set 3 | Over The Top Heartbreaker Guitar Solo Achilles Last Stand Stairway To Heaven Whole Lotta Love Rock And Roll |
| Comment | "Listen To This Eddie-Definitive Edition" (Jelly Roll - Matrix numbers 24/25/26) |