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Expert: Mike Caldwell - 7/6/2009


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I was finding videos on youtube which have the solo of Led Zeppelin's Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (The real album version, the real crazy one) But I couldn't find any. I doubt that anyone can play that. It looks real hard. Can you link me any video of it?

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After a bit of looking around, there are a couple.  This guy just plays along with a classical guitar, but is rather true to Zep's original recording, especially during the little solo passages:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JlVQVMY4PU

Then there's always the Great White cover from the early 1990s, it's not exact, but they do a reasonably good job trying to replicate the album version, to an extent.  They always tried to be the "new Zeppelin" but, well, no.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOV7kAGt1vs

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Mike Caldwell

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I have been a lifetime Led Zeppelin researcher (not just fan). Have gained a strong reputation as an appraiser of their rare records and memorabilia. For various reasons, I cannot respond to emails sent to my personal account, but I will always respond to questions posted here!

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Countless hours of biographical research and personal interaction with relevant individuals. Avid contributor to Led Zeppelin newsgroups since 1997 (check Google groups!)

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Bullseye News Magazine. The Vapid Voice.

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Masters Degree, Computer Science. Bachelor's Degree, Psychology.

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Several literary awards.

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