Communication Breakdown Being Released Tomorrow

An early, digital only, release of Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown from the Olympia Theatre in Paris, 1969 is happening tomorrow. According to Rolling Stone, you can buy the song, which will open the bonus editions of the new remastered deluxe editions, starting tomorrow April 15th at iTunes and other digital retailers in the Americas (the song was released today in Europe). (The Amazon link included here may, or may not, take you to the song tomorrow).

More interesting, perhaps, is that the bonus material on each album shows no song times on iTunes, except for one song per album, including Good Times Bad Times/ Communication Breakdown, Whole Lotta Love (rough Mix with Vocal) on the second album and Immigrant Song (alternate mix). This suggests that over the next few weeks we may also see those songs released ahead of the June 3rd release date. A rumour of an April 28th release for Whole Lotta Love suggests a release of May 12 for Immigrant Song.

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The Led ZeppelinPodcast Episode 54

There are weeks when you aren't happy with the final product: last week was one of them. Among other things, I missed a couple of stories I wanted to cover. So this week is a hodgepodge of stories, including a couple I missed the last couple of weeks, plus a few new ones: in Episode 54 I talk about goalie masks, is Michael Eacis nuts? Robert Plant sings for charity, Jimmy shops at Whole Foods, a photographic exhibit a new music device and Dave Lewis' Tight But Loose Issue #37.

 
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Promo for First Led Zeppelin Album Reissue

Today, LedZeppelin.com unveiled a one-minute promotional video for the first album's reissue, due in June. The video features 1:06 clip of Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown from the Paris Olympia show which will make up the bonus material.




 For more information on the remasters, please check a previous post with all pertinent details. You can pre-order the first Led Zeppelin album in CD, LP or Deluxe Box Set from Amazon.

Tight But Loose #37

Dave Lewis is reporting that the latest edition of his magazine, Tight But Loose number 37, is almost ready to roll out and he is making it available for a almost half of the usual cover price. This edition can be had fo £3.00 plus postage (here in the America's, that still comes to $12.50).

The issue includes:

Led Zeppelin Summer 2014 – The First Three Reissues: Your guide to the first three Led Zeppelin reissues with key insight and background info to what is in store…

Led Zeppelin Early 1969: Mike Tremaglio tracks gig by gig, the tumultuous first Led Zeppelin tour of the US with extensive and accurate detail guaranteed to take you back to the psychedelic ballrooms and venues where the legend first came alive…

Led Zeppelin Early 1975: Andy Crofts continues his tape analysis of the early months of 1975 –stopping off in February where Led Zeppelin were in the throes of a significant physical recovery… 

Jimmy Page at 70: On the occasion of his 70th birthday – the TBL Poll Results –the all-time favorite Jimmy Page performances as voted by you – plus James Patrick Page Session Man box set reviewed. 

Joe Jammer: The TBL Interview: A roadies tale and more – exclusive interview with the Zep ’69 guitar tech and roadie and performer in his own right…

 Robert Plant: A new slant: Latest Sensational Space Shifters news and more

 John Paul Jones: Cloud to ground: Minibus Pimps album and latest JPJ news activity

 Glenn Hughes on California Breeding: "Jason Bonham can now really put his hat next to his father’s – this is the greatest drumming he’s ever done on record by far."

 Plus:
Deborah Bonham

Nick Anderson Collector Column News of Led Zep 1 and Houses of The Holy acetates, The Object

Roger Berlin’s museum of Led Zeppelin magazine museum

The pricing is as follows, and can be ordered through the Tight But Loose website:

 UK: £3.00 plus £1.50 postage –total to pay £.4.50
Europe: £3.00 plus £3.50 total to pay £6.50
USA/Canada £3.00 plus £4.50 total to pay £7.50 ($12.50 approx.)
Australia/Japan/rest of world £3.00 plus£5.00 total to pay £8.00
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Tales From Planet Earth

Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters released a promotional video for their summer tour tis week, entitled Tales From Planet Earth.

California Breed: Midnight Oil

California Breed, the upcoming band featuring Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes of Black Country Communion with guitarist Andrew Watt, released the video of their second single today, Midnight Oil.

 

 While Midnight Oil is the second single the band has done ahead of the release of their first album on May 20th, it is the first European single. Both singles can be bought now at iTunes,
or downloaded when you preorder.

The California Breed CD/DVD Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order now at Amazon.

Previously, California Breed released Sweet Tea as an iTunes and YouTube single.

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