I'm a Zep head from way back, so I was already giddy about the prospects for the tribute. The previous performances were on point. When Jason, Ann and Nancy were announced, I knew there would be something special, and I expected it, given it's their most recognizable song outside of hard rock circles. Yes, it is vastly overplayed, and a couple guitar shops I used to visit had "NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN" signs up. Still, I was not even prepared for this powerful performance. It kept building and building, that set piece lifted revealing that huge choir and that hoary rock standard became pure gospel. It took a while for me to realize the hat thing, so there was an "aftershock" after seeing the performance from seeing that tribute to John. I don't think anyone who isn't a fairly hardcore fan would have made the connection, but it was meant for the three old guys first. You could see their reactions how it was received.

I have the Dolly Parton album, it helped me to give the country gal, whom I already liked, a new level of respect.