Led Zeppelin/Ireland 3.5.1971

The definitive version of the performance in Belfast, Ireland on March 5, 1971 is here. First of all, it is the first concert of 1971 and the first concert in Ireland, so it is worth noting. At this point, the recording of the fourth album had already been completed, and many of the songs were premiered since “?”. Songs such as “Stairway To Heaven”, “Rock And Roll”, “Black Dog”, and “Going To California” have become standard numbers as highlights and openings of concerts, and the value of the records that were performed on stage at this time, shortly after they were recorded, is immense. First, the opening with the slamming “Immigrant Song” and the medley leading to “Heartbreaker” follows the traditional structure, but with familiar numbers in between, the first half shows songs from the fourth album one after another. Robert’s strongest vocals are especially amazing, and his high-tone voice is in top form from start to finish. “Black Dog” is a wonderful song that seems to stretch out endlessly, and the tension is comparable to the studio version. The highlight was the encore, with the hard, sprinting version of “Communication Breakdown” and the arrangement of “Rock and Roll” being one of the best performances of the song. The performance, with its flashes of light unique to the early days, was recorded from the best audience source ever. DISC ONE: 01. Immigrant Song 02. Heartbreaker 03. Since I’ve Been Loving You 04. Black Dog 05. Dazed And Confused 06. Stairway To Heaven 07. Going To California 08. What Is And What Should Never Be DISC TWO: 01. Moby Dick 02. Whole Lotta Love 03. Communication Breakdown 04. Rock And Roll 05. Bring It On Home [at Ulster Hall Belfast Ireland March 5, 1971]