Led Zeppelin/Canada 9.4.1971

Speaking of Toronto in 1971, the release of “MAPLE LEAF GARDENS”, a compilation of various sound sources by GRAF ZEPPELIN, is still fresh in my memory, and this CD appeared as if inspired by it. “Recorder 1”, the most famous of Toronto’s audience sources, was circulated as a second generation during the cassette trade era, but was filed in 2006, and has become popular to this day. However, recently, a new transfer from the original cassette has appeared on the internet. Moreover, not only was it transferred again, but it was also remastered and published on the internet by the familiar dadgad. Speaking of the Toronto audience “Recorder 1”, although it had some drawbacks such as occasional sound cracking and frequent cuts between songs, it is a sound source that boasts the most solid sound image as an audience recording of the 1971 US tour. One, and it’s actually very easy to listen to. Moreover, unlike the LA Forum, the plant was in very good condition, and the close sound image made it even more enjoyable, making it one of the popular sound sources among enthusiasts. And one more thing. Speaking of Toronto in 1971, the sound board recording of the PA out that contained the middle part of the show from “Stairway To Heaven” has been famous for a long time, but it was too incomplete and a big dissatisfaction in terms of reproducing this day. . In that respect, the audience “Recorder 1” is of great value in that it conveys the charm of the show that cannot be conveyed by the most major sound board in Toronto’s 1971 sound source. For this reason, we have purposely not supplemented it with other sources, and we want you to enjoy this new version of “Recorder 1”, so we have made only minimal adjustments and made it as a gift. This sound source is attractive not only because the sound image is close, but also because it captures Johnsy’s bass, which plays in all directions with a powerful presence, in a wonderful balance. Therefore, “Communication Breakdown”, which was not recorded on the soundboard but still included his bass solo, is very powerful. It is certainly not as good an audience recording as Eddie’s day when the sound source from the master tape is finally released this time, but it is also a sound source that can be enjoyed by enthusiasts who are accustomed to this kind of sound source. After all, the 1971 ZEP has a good performance, and Plant’s screaming is clear. It was a time when the power of all members was maintained in a perfect balance. That kind of balance is on full display here in Toronto, making us keenly aware of what a special year it has been. Live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 4th September 1971 Disc 1 (68:07) 1. Immigrant Song 2. Heartbreaker 3. Since I’ve Been Loving You 4. Black Dog 5. Dazed And Confused 6. Stairway To Heaven 7. Celebration Day 8. That’s The Way 9. Going To California Disc 2 (54:12) 1. What Is And What Should Never Be 2. Moby Dick 3. Good Times Bad Times (intro)/Whole Lotta Love (medley ) – Boogie Chillen’ – My Baby Left Me – Mess O’ Blues – You Shook Me – Kind Hearted Woman Blues 4. Communication Breakdown 5. Organ Solo 6. Thank You