classicsoncall Considering the time when it was made and the filming technology available, this was a generally decent concert documentary but the intervening fantasy and home movie type footage was unnecessary for this viewer. Not being a major fan of Led Zeppelin I thought the stage performance would have been a lot better. It seems to me their raw power is captured better in studio recordings I've listened to, and that may be attributable once again to the sound equipment available at the concert venue. I also thought Robert Plant was a bit overwrought in his delivery, trying and failing to elevate himself as the quintessential rock god. As compared to say, Mick Jagger who genuinely seems to be having fun when performing, Plant's attitude seemed to be 'look at me, ain't I just the greatest'. I offer that just from what I saw in the film; I have no idea what Plant is really like so if I sound judgmental, so be it. On the other hand, Jimmy Page looked like he was working it and having a good time. 'Stairway to Heaven' was my favorite number from the show, most likely because I've heard it so many times elsewhere and find the lyrics fascinating. As for the rest, it all would have been helped by a spring clean from the May Queen.

Dalbert Pringle The Song Remains The Same gives everyone a front-row seat, center, to see Led Zeppelin live. OK. This may not matter much now, but, back in 1976 it was a very big deal. Very.Back in the 1970s when Led Zeppelin reigned supreme as the ruling gods of heavy-metal rock'n'roll any fan would've gladly given their eye-teeth to attend one of their concerts.This film documents the band's 1973, sold-out concert at Madison Square Gardens, NYC. Besides there being plenty of hard-drivin' on-stage footage, this film also contains several backstage clips of the band members, plus 4 fantasy sequences (featuring the band members individually) that are basically foolish nonsense. But all is easily forgiven if you happen to be a Led Zeppelin fan.As an added bonus, the viewer also gets a rare chance to see each of the band members, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham, at home, back in England, with their respective families.On stage Led Zeppelin (who are in top form) put on a satisfactory show for a roaring, enthusiastic audience. In this film's 2.5-hour running time they manage to deliver all of their greatest tunes, including a 23-minute-long rendition of "Dazed and Confused".For anyone who enjoys Led Zeppelin, this is a highly-recommended film.And, no, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but, Led Zeppelin do not play "Stairway To Heaven" backwards.

andmatch The concert is everything in this film, and in itself, is well worth sitting through the by now very dated little dream sequences that "illustrate" the band members' personae. But remember, this was the 70's and well before the video clip sophistication to come, so although some viewers might smirk at all the mystical medieval references, the more indulgent fans will have no problem with the outmoded visuals. (Actually, Page's personal time travel trip is not too bad, and Bonham's unabashed simplicity and adhesion to the basics: drive fast, work hard, have fun, and make those drums go boom is kind of endearing.) Well, try to get past the "movie" part and concentrate on the concert; it's a thrilling show and a rare document; Led Zep at their summit doing some of their best songs (I vote for "Since I've been Loving You") and giving their fans what they want: long, elaborate Jimmy Page solos, a big thump and bump bottom line by Jones and especially Bonham, and for the ladies (and some guys, no doubt) Robert Plant in all his glory, wearing them on the left and belting out the most unforgettable vocals in the history of rock.

Robertino Ruffinelli This was a decent concert with some random stuff in the middle. It is hardly a movie. Nonetheles, I think that they are the greatest band on earth, and almost any of their concerts are good.I have discovered Led Zeppelin not so many years ago, because I'm still young. But that didn't "cut" my perception of them. This comment is mostly about the band and not so much about this "movie".In my opinion, they raised the bar too high for rock bands and that is quite an achievement. With unforgettable songs, they proved that creativity outruns mediocrity. You might never find a band that is as influential as this one, and certainly not as great.As for the movie, I particularly don't care much about their "dream sequences". Perhaps if I lived in that era, I would have been able to get it, but in my case they are just some random stuff that don't contribute in any way to this concert. In fact, it might worked out better if they just released as documentary than as a film.