The Who - My Wife (Newcastle 1971)

The above video is probably a better version of The Who playing "My Wife" then their 1979 performance in New Haven, which I posted here. Of course, in 1971 drummer Keith Moon was very much alive. The song comes from a concert done at the Odeon in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, U.K.

Jeff Beck - "Beck's Bolero"

Let's go back to 1966 when Jeff Beck got together with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Keith Moon, and Nicky Hopkins to record "Beck's Bolero." The song wouldn't be released until 1967 before eventually coming out on Beck's album Truth in '68. John Entwistle was supposed to play bass on this recording, however, he backed out at the last second which allowed John Paul Jones to step in. Keith Moon had only a few hours to record this song because The Who's roadies would be looking for him, so he wore a disguise into the recording session. At the time, Moon and Entwistle were unhappy with the constant arguments between Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey and considered leaving The Who and forming a new band with Jimmy Page. Fortunately, Moon and "The Ox" stayed put.

The Who - My Wife (New Haven 1979)

I'll stay in 1979 with The Who singing "My Wife" at the New Haven Coliseum, which has since been demolished. "My Wife" is a very clever song penned by bass player John Entwistle, which appeared on the 1971 album, Who's Next.

Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love (2007 Reunion)

A little over three years ago Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and Jason Bonham got together at the the O2 Arena in London for a one-off show in a tribute to the late Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records. Talk of a DVD has run hot and cold since the concert, however, there is always YouTube. The bottom video of the band playing "Whole Lotta Love" seems to have the better audio quality, but either way they are both pretty good.

The Who - Sparks (Boston 1979)

It's Boston, but not from 2002. Still, it's a solid "Sparks" by The Who in 1979. Kenney Jones mans the drum kit.

Led Zeppelin - Custard Pie

Led Zeppelin performing "Custard Pie" off of Physical Graffiti (1975). The opening track of the album and a song that gets overlooked on a record filled with heavyweights such as "The Wanton Song," "The Rover," "Ten Years Gone" and "Kashmir."

The Who - Amazing Journey/Sparks Kansas City 1975

This might as well be called the "holy smokes" version of The Who's "Amazing Journey/Sparks." I never tire of hearing this song, in particular, the "Sparks" section. The above video contains only the audio, but so what? It still is as good as it gets!

Led Zeppelin - Black Dog (2007 Reunion)

A pretty good video of Led Zeppelin performing "Black Dog" at their reunion show in 2007. The song, of course, opens up the band's 1971 album, Led Zeppelin IV.

Led Zeppelin - Dazed and Confused (2007 Reunion)

OK "Dazed and Confused" might have been the grand highlight of Led Zeppelin's reunion show in 2007, although there are quite a few songs that can also get consideration for that honor.

Roger Daltrey Discusses Last December's Throat Surgery

I came across a very interesting story about Roger Daltrey talking about having surgery around last Christmas to fix a vocal problem. Apparently, it was an issue that could have become cancer. If you want to read the story click this. I'm unable to post any of the videos here, but the story also includes a four-part interview with Roger discussing the surgery, his career, the future, etc. The videos and story are courtesy of CBS Los Angeles.

As usual with Roger, he is lending his efforts, along with Steven Tyler and Julie Andrews who also had the same surgery, to raise money for a charity that helps people that literally have no voice.