Led Zeppelin 7/23/79 Copenhagen Remastered

Ep. 228 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

We hear a remaster of Led Zeppelin’s first concert in two years, July 23, 1979 in Copenhagen, DK. The sound is stellar as is the performance. Everyone involved was eager to prove that there was still gas in the tank.
A unique peek at late era Zep playing a small 1000ish capacity venue a week before playing Knebworth in front of hundreds of thousands.

You can download this great Dario Romero Remaster right here: https://mega.nz/folder/PxF0QBAI#TosyDMwIeE9H3zNFkRQbjA

Bonus – Fleetwood Mac LA Forum 1979 Millard 1st Gen

Dec. 6 1979 – The Heart of Markness Classic Rock Podcast

We hear a sweet Mike Millard capture of Fleetwood Mac on the 3rd night of a 3 night run at the LA Forum on Dec 6 1979 in support of their album Tusk. We hear What Makes You Think You’re The One, Tusk, and Second Hand News. Great sound. Great performance. Great band.

If you would like to download this entire show you may do so here: https://mega.nz/folder/qlE0kCQY#EOgMcWnigN-cOgninQYMuw

YES Long Beach 1979 Millard Master

Bonus Episode The Heart of Markness Classic Rock Episode

We listen to a great recording of Yes on their Tormato tour, on May 25, 1979 in Long Beach. This is the last tour of the classic lineup before the big changes that ushered in the 1980s. Amazing quality by Mike Millard.

You can download this great show here: https://mega.nz/folder/69N3CaiS#tVoyor0ZQ0iy9pJBLq1uPA

Led Zeppelin Copenhagen 7/23/79

Ep. 126 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

We listen to a glorious recording of Led Zeppelin’s first show in 2 years, July 23, 1979 in Copenhagen. The band plays with a relaxed intensity and Jimmy plays like 1973 again. Celebration Day, No Quarter, and Achilles are heard. Great one!

If you would like to download the complete concert (KRW_CO Version) you may do so here: https://mega.nz/folder/CllyHQDR#nRLC0Eg6YNjEKkqAAqbxaw

Joni Mitchell Greek Theater 1979

Mike Millard 1st Generation Recording – September 14, 1979

This is an exquisite recording of Joni Mitchell at the Greek Theatre on September 14, 1979, tape by Mike Millard. Her band has Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, and more jazz greats. Backing vocals by the Persuasions. This is truly sublime.

If you would like to download this complete show you may do so here: https://mega.nz/folder/Tt0jwI5Z#U8v2R6RI07kzM8ROSzHcyA

Led Zeppelin Best of 1979 Live

Ep. 103 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This week we dive into a live compilation of the best of Led Zeppelin 1979, put together by Zepster315. We listen to tracks from all 4 of concerts Zeppelin performed in 1979. Good stuff.

If you would like to download this complete 1979 Live Compilation you may do so here: https://mega.nz/folder/Oo1y1S7R#DkCwPFbwZtPnVzzAvAp7xA

Led Zeppelin At Knebworth 1979

Ep. 79 – August 4 1979 The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

I tackle the legendary Aug 4, 1979 outdoor concert by Led Zeppelin at Knebworth. This is considered by many to be the last great Zep show and it is a doozy. I use a great matrix recording of this show that you’ll enjoy.

You can download this entire show right here for free: https://mega.nz/folder/W5kBCAjD#EVr8SV6xha_8NcLYivQ7eg

Led Zeppelin Copenhagen ’79

July 24, 1979 – Episode 54 Heart of Markness

The Press Were Not Kind

We revisit Led Zeppelin’s July 24, 1979 show in Copenhagen, DK, which we discussed in my very first episode. I play Celebration Day, Over The Hills, Since I’ve Been Loving You, and the retooled version of Whole Lotta Love. This is an intimate warm up gig for the Knebworth shows, and it’s an incredible performance.

You can listen to this entire show, including (imo) THE BEST performance of Ten Years Gone, for free right here: https://mega.nz/folder/OpkBHRQQ#3y5xP_bIkjoFrE3I1KdP-g

John Bonham & Roy Wood – Keep Your Hands On The Wheel

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John Bonham & Roy Wood

Session From 1979

Did you know that in 1978/79 John Bonham & Roy Wood (former ELO alum) recorded a song together? You do now! It is called Keep Your Hands On The Wheel. It’s a track on Roy Wood’s album, On The Road Again. It’s interesting to hear Bonzo playing with another band.

This session undoubtedly occurred during Led Zeppelin’s hiatus after the death of Robert Plant’s son, in 1977. Last week I posted a session Bonzo did with Paul McCartney, because it’s interesting to focus on John Bonham, after so much attention on Jimmy Page.

The song itself is, in my opinion, nothing to write home about, but the style of John Bonham is evident. No one could mic him as well as Jimmy Page, though. Enjoy.

 

Podcast Episode 1 – Led Zeppelin Copenhagen 1979

The Heart of Markness Podcast

Episode One: Led Zeppelin – Copenhagen 1979


TETELESTAI!!
It is finished. The inaugural episode of the Heart of Markness podcast. It was fun. It was easy. It was deeply fulfilling. I definitely prefer podcasting to blogging. It’s 2017. Podcasts are where it’s at.
This being my first podcast there are some fuckups. The biggest one is forgetting to include the first song I reference, the 1978 rehearsal track “Fire”, from the Clearwell Castle session. Well, relax, friends. Here is the missing song. Rejoice.

The Triumphant Return Of Led Zeppelin

After the tragic death of Robert Plant’s son in July 1977, the band were on an indefinite hiatus. Robert wasn’t really itching to go back on the road, and the band itself was mired in deep addiction, both among the musicians, and the management. In short, Robert Plant wasn’t feeling incredibly pulled to go back.
However his buddy John Bonham talked him into going to a rehearsal, just to kick the tires and see if there was any magic left. There was. The band recorded In Through The Out Door, and then played a couple of warmup gigs in Denmark, in preparation for the huge Knebworth festival gigs they had planned for August 1979.
The Copenhagen shows were first live appearances by Led Zeppelin for, exactly, two years. They were fucking brilliant, with the band on fire, and Jimmy seemingly off the junk, and playing like it was 1973. Truly amazing gigs with truly amazing quality live recordings made (not official recordings, but amateur)
Listen to the podcast to hear about it, and to hear two amazing tracks from their July 24, 1979 concert at the Falconer Theater, in Copenhagen. Dig it.

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All pics are courtesy of Led Zeppelin.com