Led Zeppelin were not given an opportunity to prepare for their last show. Their final concert in Berlin on July 7th was not even supposed to be the last gig of their 1980 European tour, but a second show in Berlin on July 8th, which was on their original itinerary, was cancelled. July 7th serves as the final statement of Led Zeppelin only, of course, because of the tragic death of drummer John Bonham shortly afterwards.
During November 1978, the group had been recording at Polar Studios in Stockholm. The resulting album, In Through the Out Door, featured sonic experimentation that drew mixed reactions from critics. Nevertheless, the album reached number one in the UK and the US in its second week of release.
In August 1979, after two warm-up shows in Copenhagen, Led Zeppelin headlined two concerts at the Knebworth Music Festival, playing to a crowd of over 100,000 on the first night. A brief, low-key European tour was undertaken in June and July 1980, featuring a stripped-down set without the usual lengthy jams and solos.
DISC ONE
1 The Train Kept A-Rollin’ 4:25
2 Nobody’s Fault But Mine 6:00
3 Out On The Tiles/Black Dog 6:54
4 In The Evening 9:19
5 The Rain Song 8:42
6 Hot Dog 3:54
7 All My Love 6:44
8 Trampled Underfoot 12:51
9 Since I’ve Been Loving You 10:44
DISC TWO
1 White Summer 2:37
2 Black Mountain Side 14:24
3 Kashmir 11:00
4 Stairway To Heaven 15:44
5 Rock And Roll 4:44
6 Whole Lotta Love 18:32