Remember that time when the singer from Led Zeppelin came to Portland, Maine? It was the first and only appearance ever by Robert Plant at the Civic Center. This historic night happened 26 years ago on July 13, 1990. This however wasn’t the first time a member of Zep brought a mystical spectacle to Blimpville. Jimmy Page made a stop here on his Outrider tour in 1988. Surprisingly despite a spirited reminder by yours truly on the BLM airwaves that “Robert Plant, the friggin’ Golden God was coming to OUR town” the show was not a sellout. How does that happen? It’s still one of the most perplexing questions that vexes me to this day.

Anyway, the Civic Center looked packed by showtime even though it wasn’t sold out and Robert Plant showed us why he is the greatest with this setlist:

  1. Watching You
  2. Nobody’s Fault but Mine
    (Blind Willie Johnson cover)
  3. Billy’s Revenge
  4. Tie Dye on the Highway
  5. In the Mood
  6. No Quarter
    (Led Zeppelin song)
  7. Liars Dance
  8. Going to California
    (Led Zeppelin song)
  9. Little by Little
  10. Nirvana
  11. Immigrant Song
    (Led Zeppelin song)
  12. Hurting Kind (I’ve Got My Eyes on You)
  13. Encore:
  14. Ship of Fools
  15. Wearing and Tearing
    (Led Zeppelin song)
  16. Encore 2:
  17. Tall Cool One
  18. Misty Mountain Hop
    (Led Zeppelin song)

 

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