Zeppelin's Southern Triumph: The Untold Story of Their May '77 Alabama Concert

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Right after their 1977 Silverdome success, the band was back on the road for the second leg of the tour. A still brand new venue at the time, the BJCC was the setting for a heavy handed display of skill. Led Zeppelin packed their gear and headed out to Birmingham Alabama where Jones premiered his triple neck guitar and Robert felt connected to the town's name being the American version of his hometown in England. Let's revisit the construction of the concert hall plus a musical analysis of the concert's highlights as well as some "whoops" slips. #classicrock #documentary #johnpauljones #ledzeppelin #jimmypage #johnbonham #robertplant #kashmir #stairwaytoheaven
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@iancroft1447 3 месяца назад

CANT EFFIN WAIT JOSE & I Have NO DOUBT I Speak for Everyone in The Zep Community !!!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thank you Ian! A time travel episode back to Birmingham!

@iancroft1447 3 месяца назад

Thank YOU Jose !

@richwest6282 3 месяца назад

Another brilliant job, Jose! I really wish that Plant, Jones, or Page could someday give you an acknowledgement for all your dedication and hard work. That would be amazing!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

If they ever reach out, i'll be delighted and maybe ask them to sign a copy of In Through the Out Door hehe :) Thank YOU for watching!

@HardRockMaster7577 3 месяца назад

I am so thankful that I got see LZ twice in 1977 during the middle leg of their tour. Both shows in Houston and Ft. Worth were very satisfying! The Ft. worth show being the last time I ever got to see LZ. And it was a fantastic concert. Kashmir being THE Highlight of the evening. So, my LZ experience live is bookended 7 years apart at the TCCC in Ft. Worth: 1970 and 1977.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

I will revisit the shows you mention, i think it's incredible you saw them TWICE...i mean.....come on haha. And the 1977 tour, i LOVE it! Thank YOU for watching!

@HardRockMaster7577 2 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories I really don't know if soundboards or bootlegs do those shows justice. But being at a LZ concert, in person, in the flesh, well, there's a 4th dimension there. It's just my way of saying, that no matter what a recording shows, I know how special it was at those 2 concerts. I also saw the first show of the '77 tour, in Dallas. But that was the first show, and the band overall was flat. As Robert knew and mentioned to the audience, "Welcome to our Dress Rehearsal"... I paid a price to see LZ in Houston and in Ft. Worth. I don't regret it. But as a college student, I was out on money, and by then I had -0- dollars to go and see Pink Floyd in 1977 on their "Animals" tour.

@juliemanarin4127 3 месяца назад

I wish we had footage from every single show they ever did!

@OutOnTheTiles 3 месяца назад

There is some great 8mm footage of this show on RU-vid. Just search for it. It’s about ten awesome minutes long…. but not tge best quality… but still cool. One of my faves from the 77 tour.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Oh yes the 8mm of this is great. Saw it before working on it. I cant get enough 1977 tour hahaj. Thanks for watching man!

@RLOPEZ4600 8 дней назад

Their very 1st show before April Fool's Day Dallas, Texas was the Oklahoma Myriad 1977, I wonder how this show was ! They even changed 'Going to California' to 'Going to Oklahoma.' The audience cheered when that was sung. I even heard a recording from 1 of the 6 nights @ M.S.G. it sounded as if some people nearby were arguing about no having money for drinks/food which really spoiled the recording. Cheers !

@jeremycagle19 3 месяца назад

Another epic 77 show I need to check out! What a trip back in time. Thanks as always JCM! Your work is amazing and much appreciated! Cheers! 🍻

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Always my pleasure Jeremy! Thank YOU for watching!

@dougfinch452 3 месяца назад

You nailed it! Thank you for this. I moved to Birmingham the week AFTER this show and will forever grieve that I missed it…..

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Three weeks after!!!! OH man, bummer. It was a very solid show indeed. Thank YOU for watching!

@targetshootr 2 месяца назад

Great video. We were at the Greensboro show where they play for 3 1/2 hours and had everyone singing Happy Birthday to Bonzo. It was mind blowing. So glad technology lets us find out all the things we had no way of knowing back then.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 2 месяца назад

Oh that's awesome they sang Happy Bday to Bonzo! Thank you very much for watching!

@user-hs4uv1fv1o 3 месяца назад

Best band to stomp the earth ever.

@juliemanarin4127 3 месяца назад

That's for sure!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

A musical unit never to be replicated....A MAGICAL band!

@lladnar69 3 месяца назад

I was at this show. I was 15 and covinced my parents to let me drive to the show. It was the first show I had heard of w/o an opening act. The ticket was 10$. It seemed like a lot. The show was in 3 parts. the first part was tightly scripted and played perfectly. Then the acoustic show was beyond belief! After that, they started to jam songs with long streaches and the drum solo where the drum riser moved to the front of the stage. It was a fantastic show. The excitement rushed through me as I waited for them to come out was wild. I couldn't believe my luck that Led Zepplin had come to my home town.

@99percentirish64 3 месяца назад

Jose! Hello again from Jacksonville, FL USA! Great job, my dude. I love the humor of Plant, and your humor as well, especially Bonzo slamming Meatloaf out of the universe, with his drums, lol! Peace and rock on.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Imagine Bonham playing a Meat Loaf tune hehe. Always my pleasure to provide these time travel capsules into the greateness of the band's craft. Thank YOU for watching!

@99percentirish64 3 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 💯

@99percentirish64 3 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Hehe! YW!

@OutOnTheTiles 3 месяца назад

Joined your patreon,Jose. Looking forward to supporting your awesome channel. Cheers ✌️

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

I just saw the notification this is AWESOME. Please message me anytime man! I will share with you whats coming up for sure. Thank you so much for supporting the research facility!

@zeppearl 2 месяца назад

Loved it what a great break down of the show.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 2 месяца назад

Glad to hear it Vance! These retrospectives keeping me busy, nothing like a SERIOUS ZEPP Scholar like you to watch them and enjoy the journey! Hope you are doing well man!

@ProfDrDrN0 3 месяца назад

I just love experiencing the Zep live with your guidance! Such a great idea to make this concert series, exactly what I needed... ;)

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

More to come! Stay tuned and if you can, share it on social media :)

@MustangRed1967 2 месяца назад

I love the text and narration you do. Nice job

@luvbasses5487 3 месяца назад

I’ve known about this HOT gig for many, many years. There’s some good 8mm color footage of it that came on some VHS tape that I got back in the late eighties. During Rock and Roll, Jimmy drops to his knees so suddenly that I’m still feeling the pain from that fall when I first saw this clip. I wonder why Seattle couldn’t have been this good of a show - seeing as it was the first show back after a three wk respite. Oh well, we’ll never know. This gig here is most definitely a standout performance! Thank you Jose for another Zeppelin journey!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

I think Seattle wasn't this good because the venue itself...and the pause after the L.A Forum gigs. By July burnout was crawling through the back door. The JULY gigs were not necessary! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

@tektoniks_architects 3 месяца назад

Exceptional video, Jose....thank you. What a great show. Ernie

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much Ernie! Have a great weekend!

@pf100andahalf 3 месяца назад

Well researched and presented video.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thank YOU for watching! The sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin are an event to behold right!

@matthewtapley2765 3 месяца назад

Excellent! Another great show from this often spectacular tour. A city/venue/show not often talked about. Well done sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Matt thanks so much man! I have another 1977 in the drawing table, a much shorter one but i definitely wanna cover it!

@1983mattd 3 месяца назад

This is one of my favorite channels, thank you so much for all your hard work and the time spent on these videos, I salute you my friend 🎸

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Wow, thank you! All of this a labor of admiration for Led Zeppelin, more to come :)

@iancroft1447 3 месяца назад

Oh Man Yet Another ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH(as Usual !!)Jose-Much Thanx Again Amigo !!!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thank YOU for watching Ian! The 1977 Tour has a very special vibe for me, i love the EPIC dimensions.

@iancroft1447 3 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-StoriesThat’s the Tour I saw em on for my 1 & only time: 6/13/77 @ MSG. It was Life Defining. & it makes me practically Physically-ill that U & SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE out there in the World didn’t get that chance. It’s OUTRAGEOUSLY UNFAIR !

@earlgrey3461 3 месяца назад

You’ve done it yet again Jose! Brilliant video, fun commentary as usual (Bonham’s high-hat described as a helicopter rotor! Perfect! 😅😂). I somehow missed hearing this show, so will listen to it after watching this. GREAT stuff! Please keep ‘em coming! There simply isn’t enough Led Zeppelin content out there. You’ve been the antidote for that! Cheers!🍻

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Rotor blade Bonham hahaha. Glad you dug that reference. Coming up with the descriptions is fun, sometimes it's hard not to repeat oneself but worth the trip! More stuff coming. Thank YOU for watching!

@matthewtapley2765 3 месяца назад

Have you seen the footage from Atlanta 77? Just popped up a few days ago. Under 7 minutes, but awesome!!!!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Yes i saw it! Magnificent. Jimmy's onstage moves and Bonham's muscular drumming steal the show. What a Tremendous Finding it is!

@kfw1205 3 месяца назад

Now I wanna see it

@juliemanarin4127 3 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-StoriesI didn't see it!

@matt99197 2 месяца назад

My father and his brother who has passed was at this show. In nine days on the 27th it would be my first birthday. Thank you for posting this. I sent it too my father. If I’m not mistaken the picture in the RRHF of jimmy page is from this show..cheers!

@TroubleToby3040 3 месяца назад

20:08 "We now bring to your attention the greatest rock drummer... In the band" I have to wonder if that was just poor wording from Robert, or if he was "having a laugh" at Bonham's expense. Anyway, another outstanding video from my new favorite RU-vidr! Great job! 👍

@HardRockMaster7577 3 месяца назад

Robert always having fun.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Robert poking fun at Bonham yes. British style humor. And when you're from Birmingham UK....it's just natural to take jabs at your brothers haha. Thanks for watching Toby!

@cincox3919 3 месяца назад

I was in Alabama at the time of this show and really wanted to go. Unfortunately, scalpers wanted over $100 for tickets.. That was like 2 weeks take home pay for a18-20 year old at the time.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

100 bucks for tickets, oh no, i hate scalpers, taking the fun out of rock and roll. I know the feeling man....but at least we can revisit history right? Thank YOU for watching!

@cincox3919 3 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Thank YOU for these great documentaries. BTW, that's $100 1977 dollars. You could buy a junker used car (that ran) for that much back then...

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

That"s insane scalping. Being the other hot concert of 1977 next to Elvis, Zepp fans paid a price for sure. I love this tour. Seriously do!

@dannysartain4198 3 месяца назад

This is awesome! I live in Birmingham Alabama. And I've talk to people that was at that concert. And said it was amazing show.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Cheers up there in Birmingham, the outside shots of the venue have a sort of "rock texture" vibe for some reason! Thanks for watching!

@RedHotMother 3 месяца назад

Howdy Neighbor ✌🏼

@marciashiraishi5891 3 месяца назад

Thanks Jose! 👍👍👍

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

My pleasure Marcia! Thanks for watching!

@dailyflash 3 месяца назад

I've never heard this show before. It's not great, but it's very listenable (if you're a big enough fan). Thank you for all your great Zeppelin docs!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Yeah, it's definitely listenable, after Pontiac Silverdome this one probably felt like a warm up in some regards right? Thanks for watching!

@maximetremblay4546 3 месяца назад

It's such a shame that by the time The Rover came out on record Plant was no longer capable of reaching that high key. It's always been one of my favorite Zeppelin songs but unfortunately in terms of live settings it is most often relegated only to a segue way to Sick Again. Great video as always Jose, keep up the great work!!!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

I agree with you M.T . When they go into the riff...it's so HEAVY. The power of 1000 tanks moving into the battlefield. I think Robert could have done it you know? I mean, he sang Whole Lotta Love.....it's not like he didn't have SOME range left. What i suspect is the structure being a bit confusing because it is. Played it at one point in a tribute band and it can get messy! Thank YOU for watching!

@lemonfrume 3 месяца назад

Hey Man - I’m going through some difficult physio sessions after a leg operation. To help me I get headphones on and listen to your great Zeppelin videos, they are helping me focus and keeping my mind off the pain and discomfort - THANK You 🙏!!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Wishing you much health and successful recovery man. Hope these time travels are sonic medicine :) Thanks for watching!

@OutOnTheTiles 3 месяца назад

All the best to you,Zeppelin friend. ✌️

@Strydr8105 2 месяца назад

Percy on fire!! What a performance!

@kellieelliott5198 3 месяца назад

Let’s goooo

@joshuajoshua7257 3 месяца назад

thank you Jose.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching Joshua!

@joshuajoshua7257 3 месяца назад

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories you make the best zeppelin docs. i wish they were out there when i first heard them but theyre a treasure to the new initiate.

@Strydr8105 2 месяца назад

That Bonzo intro, "over the top"is my ring tone!!!!

@wildbill2122 2 месяца назад

ZEPPELIN played for over 3 hours each time they took the stage...under those lights, it was like getting fried ! Seeing Zeppelin twice really fucked my head up, and I am soooo glad !!

@dalmac5978 3 месяца назад

I was there…

@99percentirish64 3 месяца назад

Cool. I was lucky to see Plant and Page in 1995.

@311superfly 3 месяца назад

I was 10? In Georgia.

@derekjackson1039 3 месяца назад

Lady I worked with years ago, said her husband was there and said it was the greatest and loudest concert he ever saw

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

That's so cool, much respect to you! Thanks for watching!

@heidimack1407 3 месяца назад

🎶🎸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎸🎶

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thank YOU for watching Heidi!

@sharokrokni5317 4 дня назад

Best ever

@MikeGervasi 2 месяца назад

They sound in good form for being a 77 gig.

@michaeloneill1360 3 месяца назад

TIGHT BUT LOOSE AGAIN! Another Great Zep Show in the Month of May 77 !!!

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching Michael!

@davewestner 3 месяца назад

I appreciated the edit from the guitar solo into Achilles. Just the way Zep shoulda done it.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Yes, if an official live album from this tour ever sees the light of day, i hope they make nice transitions Dave! Thanks for watching!

@duanehall100 3 месяца назад

It has been a while since I listened to this show, because it is an audience recording. When are you going to do documentaries on the first three albums?

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Coming up man :) These deep dives are intense so i prepare myself first. Will do them, trust me :)

@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124 3 месяца назад

Awesome work. Any word on The Song Remains the Same

@livingtribunal4110 3 месяца назад

Some great bands played here in 1977: Earth Wind & Fire ZZ Top Parliament/Funkadelic Led Zeppelin Fleetwood Mac The Eagles Emerson Lake & Palmer Chicago The Doobie Brothers

@dannysartain4198 3 месяца назад

And Kiss twice

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@michaelorleans5396 3 месяца назад

The 2 Landover shows are highline of the tour in my humble opinion

@GraachAhim 3 месяца назад

JPJ's Alembic. Got used to it now.

@TroubleToby3040 3 месяца назад

Just saw a "tease" for your next video, "Least favorite Zeppelin songs". I got 2 words: Immigrant Song Just got no use for it. Very interested to see if makes your list. 👍

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Wow you don't like Immigrant Song, that's a shock haha. But i like the fact that you say it, no hesitation, that's the most important thing!

@justinparkerthewildwolf6394 2 месяца назад

I'm not in love is from 75 the hit on the 10 cc 1977 album was the reggae one. Love you bro ❤️

@Guvnor513 2 месяца назад

I was five days old...

@AudioFileZ 3 месяца назад

I've kicked myself for not going to this show. Being on a Wednesday was crucial in my mistake. Two of my best friends went and I am now wondering if I was in my right mind?

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Yeah a Wednesday gig, is definitely an akward choice, but for these rockstars, it was just another day right? Sorry you couldn't attend, but we can revisit history :) Thanks for watching!

@surfshack2 3 месяца назад

I think the time off rejuvenated them.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Yes it did. Specially Plant, he did a fantastic job that evening! Thanks for watching!

@curbhopper66 2 месяца назад

Have you ever thought about giving Rainbow this treatment?

@311superfly 3 месяца назад

Jimmy hoffa. In the building?

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Maybe he was there....right? Thank YOU for watching!

@user-uo2hk1op9v 3 месяца назад

Alembic sound.. thanks to the grateful dead

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

Gotta love the Alembic sound! Thanks for watching!

@Scottjf8 3 месяца назад

Song remains is easily their best opener ever. So much better than R&R or immigrant

@user-hs4uv1fv1o 3 месяца назад

@doctordetroit4339 3 месяца назад

Rock n Roll was the best opener

@derekjackson1039 3 месяца назад

Def best since IM SNG.

@HardRockMaster7577 3 месяца назад

TSRTS is tops.

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 3 месяца назад

It depends on the tour and the vibe, but yes, being one of my favorite songs, i like the sense of HOPE and how it builds up from that single D Chord into a Prog Rock feast. Thank YOU for watching!