Led Zeppelin Reunion: The 7 Songs We Would Want To Hear In Concert
Robert Plant turned down $800 million from Sir Richard Branson to reunite Led Zeppelin and go on a 35-concert tour. That's an absurd amount of cash to consider and an offer that most would not hesitate to accept. Luckily, we live in the digital age, which makes it easy to create a playlist we would have loved to have seen performed in concert.
Led Zeppelin's discography is one of the best ever, but it's also one that gets overshadowed by their biggest hits. "Dazed and Confused," "Black Dog," "Communication Breakdown," "Kashmir" and, of course, "Stairway to Heaven" are great songs and would probably make their way onto the real set list. But we've all heard them way too many times on the radio, so they won’t be included on our list.
1. "Good Times Bad Times"
Led Zeppelin kicked off its last live performance at the O2 Arena in 2007 with this song, which is fitting, as it’s also the first track off of the band's 1969 self-titled debut. From Jimmy Page’s incredible riffs to John Bonham’s drumming, this song sums up the band’s sound.
2. "Whole Lotta Love"
This one's a bit of a no-brainer. From "Led Zeppelin II," "Whole Lotta Love" features one of the countless classic Page riffs and some great vocal theatrics from Robert Plant.
3. "When The Levee Breaks"
We're including it for its rarity, as it wasn't performed a lot and no definitive live version exists. "When the Levee Breaks" is a good example of how Led Zeppelin can cover a song and make it their own.
4. "Moby Dick"
It would not be a Led Zeppelin concert without this amazing drum solo. Jason Bonham could perform this song as a tribute to his late father.
5. "Misty Mountain Hop"
Blues, guitars and J.R.R. Tolkien are three things that come to mind when one thinks about Led Zeppelin. "Misty Mountain Hop" is just one of several songs with references to Middle Earth.
6. "Hey, Hey What Can I Do?"
A deep cut that's on the quieter side for the band and adds a bit of diversity to the set.
7. "Immigrant Song"
What's not to like about a song full of Norse mythology references?
Branson would have done everything in his power to make the tour as epic as possible, but the reunion will remain a dream for now.
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