The Firm was a kick ass band. I'll never understand why they didn't sell more concert tickets and albums. All four members were talented friggen' rock monsters!
Lue Kealau I think it was a different era of music, this is right when Live Aid was on and you had very different big acts at the time. Sure some will say it was the Hair Band era but it was also the New Romantic's time, Duran Duran, Visage and Spandau Ballet were huge back then, that's what I remember hitting the airwaves and not The Firm. Back then the music industry was tightly controlled by the big labels, very different to what goes on today. Many who were connected to big 70's bands were ignored in the early 80's, Pete Townshend certainly suffered with his amazing solo albums that were nearly totally ignored. Basically the music industry sucks, no matter how big your name. Possibly Queen were the lucky ones, they struck GOLD at Live Aid and this turned them into a 80's supergroup even though their vintage was a 70's style band.
I remember the lyrics containing the phrase "flames are getting higher & higher" so I believe it's the song "Closer" but maybe with a different title. I was not high because at this particular moment in my life I wasn't getting high. Could be something different, but I'm famous for having a great long term memory! This show still stands out in my mind as being in my top 2 concerts I witnessed personally along w/Pink Floyd's the wall in '79 at the L.A. Sports Arena, & Jeff Beck at the Greek in 80
it would be great if The Firm's official cds and videos are assembled in one remastered package. Even the weakest songs from Page deserve more attention and are cooler than a lot of today's music.
Awesome , saw them live...wish they'd have stayed together...brilliant, the fretless bass (funky) with Page's playing rocked..so loved this. Singing and drumming....outstanding!
You're welcome. I'm a bit of a collector of Zeppelin related stuff. I have this whole show and could try to figure out the compression and uploading if anyone is interested. And, yes, they did play Cadillac at this show and throughout the N.American tour.
My gosh they look like babies, they were so young,weren't we all?LOL!They still look great today ,but this was a shock!!! Thanks for posting,Love em soo much!
Great to see this on the net. The Firm were a great band (and the albums). I wish Page would team up with Rogers again, just for a one off concert, you know....good stuff
No, the song that is being disputed between Beck and Page is called "Beck's Bolero" not Dazed and Confused. Jake Holmes wrote "Dazed and Confused". "I'm Confused" is a rearrangement of Holmes's "Dazed and Confused" which was later credited and The Yardbirds.
I saw LZ at the L.A. Forum (The Lakers old home)in 1977 & they did this song but nobody remembers or believes me! I wish someone out there who was also at the show 6/22/77 would respond and let me know their thoughts and recollections. It kicked ass! I even remember Robert Plant intoducing the song as "something new"! Please comment!
Yes,I was trippin' when I seen him do that in Detroit '85.One of the best concerts I ever seen.Tony Franklin played Purple Haze on his bass solo.Member?
This song, "Closer", may've came from Zep's riff in the unreleased song "Fire (Say You're Gonna Leave Me)". Check it out. Page rarely throws away riffs. He develops them over time.
That sound is the Boss CE-2 Chrous pedal and everybody used them in the '80s...It works here for me because I love Jimmy and he can do no wrong where tone is concerned,but indeed the Boss Chorus sucks the life out of everyone-it is boxy in an anachronistic '80s way...Although Jimmy still sounds fuckin' greta to me:)
I believe there was some controversy as to who actually wrote the song dazed and confused over beck and page. There's a song jeff beck wrote called I'm confused which is basically the same song.
If I'm incorrect I apologise, but I remember that guitar riff like it was yesterday! I remember the lyrics containing the same as what The Firm put down. I know it's a stretch, but is it possible this one got overlooked?
I'm sorry to say, but Zepp never did it. I have one of the biggest collections of Zepp on audio & video in North America, including all the Forum gigs in 1977 ---and all complete concerts and they never did it. Same as Walters Walk--never did it live. If you have any other questions on other songs, let me know ---or wait for my books coming soon. That 6/22/77 show was one of the best tho of the '77 tour --you're lucky.
Does anybody know the song they play as an intro before the band opens with "Closer"? It sounds like a classical piece but I don't know what it is. Thanks!
I saw them promoting 1st album at Hammersmith Odeon. Material wasnt strong enough and sounded like a jam.... The stand out track from the LP was a cover of 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' which says it all!! The second album did even worse. Vanity project like 'Coverdale Page' Nice white suit and cravat though!!
I’m always blown away by Jimmy Page. What a musical genius!
I loved the Firms album. They were good live.
The Firm was a kick ass band. I'll never understand why they didn't sell more concert tickets and albums. All four members were talented friggen' rock monsters!
Lue Kealau I think it was a different era of music, this is right when Live Aid was on and you had very different big acts at the time. Sure some will say it was the Hair Band era but it was also the New Romantic's time, Duran Duran, Visage and Spandau Ballet were huge back then, that's what I remember hitting the airwaves and not The Firm. Back then the music industry was tightly controlled by the big labels, very different to what goes on today. Many who were connected to big 70's bands were ignored in the early 80's, Pete Townshend certainly suffered with his amazing solo albums that were nearly totally ignored. Basically the music industry sucks, no matter how big your name. Possibly Queen were the lucky ones, they struck GOLD at Live Aid and this turned them into a 80's supergroup even though their vintage was a 70's style band.
No Zeppelin or Bad company songs on the set list . Could not of gotten away with that these days. Zep especially people wanted Zeppelin
Both albums were awesome, so was the concert.
Page should get this project back together. Rogers still has the voice for it.
And franklin and spade are still legends
Jimmy ... the greatest guitarist of all time. Talented and beautiful! 🎸🎶❤️ your music and your voice are a delight for my heart and ears!
Jimmy doesn't sing. Never has. It's Paul who's singing.
@@mikehoskins56
Jimmy is no mute, I hear his voice speaking. I’m not referring to the song
Paul kossoff was better
The Firm were great and I love Jimmy's playing with them and he also seemed to be happy in the Firm 😃
Compared to Zeppelin's LIVE AID performance. Jimmy is phenomenal here. As are Tony Franklin, Chris Slade, and of course, Paul Rogers.
@@mikehoskins56 Very true.
i love when they come out on stage. that first riff from page makes my heart skip a beat. love the firm.
I saw these guys twice. Once each tour. Both times phenomenal! I'm really just happy Jimmy got healthy again.
🎸🎼🎶🎵🔥
This album was among my very first cd's back in '85 -- extreme AWESOME!!!
I remember the lyrics containing the phrase "flames are getting higher & higher" so I believe it's the song "Closer" but maybe with a different title. I was not high because at this particular moment in my life I wasn't getting high. Could be something different, but I'm famous for having a great long term memory! This show still stands out in my mind as being in my top 2 concerts I witnessed personally along w/Pink Floyd's the wall in '79 at the L.A. Sports Arena, & Jeff Beck at the Greek in 80
Pure magic. Oh hindsight and memories.
This I know cant happen again but it would be good to see someone put together something similar.
ALWAYS LOVED PAUL RODGERS VOICE!
it would be great if The Firm's official cds and videos are assembled in one remastered package. Even the weakest songs from Page deserve more attention and are cooler than a lot of today's music.
Awesome , saw them live...wish they'd have stayed together...brilliant, the fretless bass (funky) with Page's playing rocked..so loved this. Singing and drumming....outstanding!
Wish i could have seen them back then, I was only 20yrs with a child an his Dad was a alcoholic. I'm so glad we have youtube.
Colleen Murphy i was 14 and they were good, but they didnt tout themselves as led zep, bad co. uriah heap and manfred man.
Yeah I know they are the Firm,not Led Zeppelin I didn't even mention Zeppelin. I love Zeppelin 1 of my fave band's
well than as you know Jimmie page was their guitarist you know from led zeppelin?
I saw this your in the summer of 85, it trully was the best of both bands!
You're welcome. I'm a bit of a collector of Zeppelin related stuff. I have this whole show and could try to figure out the compression and uploading if anyone is interested. And, yes, they did play Cadillac at this show and throughout the N.American tour.
Saw them in '85 Austin Tx , Frank Irwin Center.
I think the Firm was what was called a “Super Group” - I saw them in the 80’s 😎
What voice Paul Rodgers......
Jimmy Page's voice makes me melt.
It's Paul Roger's voice. Jimmy doesn't sing. Never has.
Jimmy has NEVER sang
Folks, the correct date of this show is Dec. 09 1984
My gosh they look like babies, they were so young,weren't we all?LOL!They still look great today ,but this was a shock!!! Thanks for posting,Love em soo much!
Saw him in Chicago with the Firm. I thought he was going to pass out. He was working.
it rocks and allways will
Great to see this on the net. The Firm were a great band (and the albums). I wish Page would team up with Rogers again, just for a one off concert, you know....good stuff
Thank you for posting this. Much appreciated.
reminds me of those bands like Kansas ,Styx .standard American style rock music
I'm upset they took down the "Midnight Moonlight" video. That was their master work for sure. What a great tune from an underrated band.
Diggin this
No, the song that is being disputed between Beck and Page is called "Beck's Bolero" not Dazed and Confused. Jake Holmes wrote "Dazed and Confused". "I'm Confused" is a rearrangement of Holmes's "Dazed and Confused" which was later credited and The Yardbirds.
I saw LZ at the L.A. Forum (The Lakers old home)in 1977 & they did this song but nobody remembers or believes me! I wish someone out there who was also at the show 6/22/77 would respond and let me know their thoughts and recollections. It kicked ass! I even remember Robert Plant intoducing the song as "something new"!
Please comment!
yes, page rules. seen both firm tours in US. great shows. I love this video.
Love It !
great tune franklin and slade kick it nice playing with gods
Perfect band 🇧🇷 👏👏👏
I saw their second ever concert in Lund, Sweden in 1984 on this tour and Page was out of it...
Awesome seen it live
Yes,I was trippin' when I seen him do that in Detroit '85.One of the best concerts I ever seen.Tony Franklin played Purple Haze on his bass solo.Member?
I saw 73 zep.73.elp.orange sunshine ..the best shows still of my life..n i saw aplenty..tull.who.yes floyd gen .on n on .now?? Im old
They need to reform, create another masterpiece album then tour 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@pungeon Thank You!!
I love the fact that Jimmy hints that Rat Scabies was almost in the band!
saw them in NYC @MSG April 1985 ! Page playing Fenders....wearing a scarf smokin` a cig too cool ....
THE 80'S killed all good music....
This song, "Closer", may've came from Zep's riff in the unreleased song "Fire (Say You're Gonna Leave Me)". Check it out.
Page rarely throws away riffs. He develops them over time.
Saw arms 83 msg nyc .the pre firm
Closer was originally going to be a Led Zeppeling song. I heard the riff on a bootleg studio jam.
At Last! A good Page performance...!
FUkking gods..I saw this tour in Oakland !
I dont know, I never bother looking but I have it somewhere in my collection.
That sound is the Boss CE-2 Chrous pedal and everybody used them in the '80s...It works here for me because I love Jimmy and he can do no wrong where tone is concerned,but indeed the Boss Chorus sucks the life out of everyone-it is boxy in an anachronistic '80s way...Although Jimmy still sounds fuckin' greta to me:)
... nice suit!
That was great, awesome, didn't suck...etc..thx.. ;)
My Top Five Guitar Players Who Wear A Cigarette So Well:
Jimmy Page
Keith Richards
Slash
Ron Wood
EVH
**Not in any order**
@Alejandro D Pina Do the initials "EVH" mean anything to you?
Yes Chris Slade , formerly of Manfred Mann , and now with AC/DC !
ah damn, alright i could have sworn i read somewhere that the setlist included cadillac, thanks anyway man
I believe there was some controversy as to who actually wrote the song dazed and confused over beck and page. There's a song jeff beck wrote called I'm confused which is basically the same song.
If I'm incorrect I apologise, but I remember that guitar riff like it was yesterday! I remember the lyrics containing the same as what The Firm put down. I know it's a stretch, but is it possible this one got overlooked?
@ZoSoRecords He used a blue Strat with The Firm also.
man is jimmy page god when he walks out on to the stage? damn..
@ZoSoRecords Its a Telecaster
@francescaemc2
yes, you are right!
here he comes the formal led zep axe man himself jimmy page. here those people when page comes out? magic. cool riffs too.
yo could you possibly put cadillac up from this show? i think they did that at this show
I'm sorry to say, but Zepp never did it. I have one of the biggest collections of Zepp on audio & video in North America, including all the Forum gigs in 1977 ---and all complete concerts and they never did it. Same as Walters Walk--never did it live. If you have any other questions on other songs, let me know ---or wait for my books coming soon. That 6/22/77 show was one of the best tho of the '77 tour --you're lucky.
@polyorchids..
You're right it's Holst. Jupiter I think...
Does anybody know the song they play as an intro before the band opens with "Closer"? It sounds like a classical piece but I don't know what it is.
Thanks!
Cutting Yoko’s bra!
It’s actually part of Gustav Holst’s composition from “Jupiter” in the planets series.
ACDC drummer's Phil Rudd could never play drums like that. Simmon Wright possible. Chris Slade the man!
@filramil Very true.
Music at 2:30 is it Mussorgski. I think it is.
Holy shit! Does JP even need oxygen.. Just look at him, that cigarette doesn't go anywhere!
Who is the drummer? Love his snare sound.
@Kkrouton Don't forget Percy Jones, my friend.
@blampied
holst's "the planets."
LOL I forgot about this. I'll see what I can do.
2:42
@ANGELSVEN Chris Slade
Jimmy had dentures?
I saw them promoting 1st album at Hammersmith Odeon. Material wasnt strong enough and sounded like a jam....
The stand out track from the LP was a cover of 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' which says it all!!
The second album did even worse.
Vanity project like 'Coverdale Page'
Nice white suit and cravat though!!
Great lineup too short lived, the big eighties go figure. Pagey mentioned Bruford , couda', shouda', wouda'.
@francescaemc2 Wrong . Tele.
The live version doesn't have any horns and sounds better then the studio
Oops. Missed this comment. Yeah, this is a same riff developed differently.
@stevenrthr100
see the double cutaway, It is a Strat.
you are wrong.
queen was awesome at 80's
Jimmy's a drooler for sure. Wasn't the cocaine. It's from the dentures. Really. LOL. Jimmy had some bad teeth back in the day.
It didnt really work
haha another victim of the 80's...