Led Zeppelin

Ah, Led Zeppelin! Those titanic rock legends could summon an astounding energy, even in a massive venue like Madison Square Garden. By the time they performed “Stairway to Heaven” live on July 27, 1973, the band was in the thick of their prime—just a few years into their meteoric rise. They had released the iconic album *Houses of the Holy* only months prior, in March of that same year, featuring groundbreaking tracks like “The Rain Song” and “Dancing in the Moonlight.” Captured over three nights, the live recordings would later culminate in the *The Song Remains the Same* soundtrack album, released in 1976. What's fascinating is how the band’s improvisational prowess shone through in this era, meshing solid studio craftsmanship with raw live spontaneity—an aspect that truly defined their legacy. But watching the performance, you can almost feel the pulse of the crowd, can’t you? It's sheer rock magic!

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