" Rock and Roll " was a key component of the band 's setlist at Led Zeppelin concerts from 1971 on . Initially , Plant referred to it on stage as " It 's Been A Long Time " , which is the first line of the song . In 1972 it was elevated to the opening number of all concert performances and it retained this status until 1975 . For the band 's 1977 North American tour , it became part of a medley encore with " Whole Lotta Love " , and during 1979 and 1980 it became an encore in its own right
1977 North American tour
Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1977
Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin song)