I just had the pleasure of watching and listening to this again ! Not saying I,m old ... I saw it in 1976 in the local theatre !! Since then I have the VHS and DVD ... This time was the first in hi def ! And it was on TV !! (HollywoodSuite70s)Since I could put it on my PVR , Rewinding to review is very useful to check out some favourite bits . I would have given anything to be one of those lucky fans that took in the legendary shows !! I wore out my first LP , so I do know the music quite well !! It is still amazing to see the unique style of John Bonham and to see him even chatting it up with John Paul Jones a couple of times ! Even with all the edits , differences and time in between since last seeing it ... I still get happy watching this classic Led Zeppelin masterpiece !! No one will ever perform the same :-) :-)

Led Zeppelin, the one of the most beloved (not to mention commercially successful) bands of all time, are the creators of one of the most interesting, weird and polarizing concert films of all time. The concert footage is from several 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden, and as per usual, the band rocks. Hard. The songs are a good mix from all 5 studio albums released until that point. Several concert staples are mysteriously missing, most notably Heartbreaker (and one of the better live versions, at that) and a shortage of songs from the debut. But all of this is nitpicking, as the title "The Song Remains the Same" does not hold true, as many songs are extended and improvised on quite liberally, especially, Dazed and Confused. All the concert bits are great, but the dividing thing are the live action sequences, witch range from vanity pieces to bizarre acid trips. Overall, they don't bother me, and are at least competently made, but some may feel that they distract from the music. However I more than recommend this film, for anyone who likes 70's rock, and for concert film buffs in general.

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.

This film is rather an odd mix of sizzling live performances from Led Zeppelin, a sort of story line with guns and cars, and some avant-garde shots of nothing in particular. And it is a very long film indeed.If it only included the live footage alone, 'The Song Remains The Same' would be very special, as it showcases the classic line-up at the top of their game. It's a delight to watch Robert Plant sing his heart out, and Jimmy Page deliver one breathless solo after another. And in true concert video style, you get to see a lot of sweaty close-ups which take you right into the action.The other stuff I can give or take, really, and I'm not sure whether I like or hate it. It does slow the film down (as does the occasional arty shot during the live show - as in Stairway to Heaven). However, there is enough here to please any fan, devout or casual, and as such, this is one of the best rock band films ever made.